NZ First proposes life without parole for certain serious crimes

Thursday 22 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 22 Oct, 7:25pm

In this story Winston Peters, NZ First, Serious Fraud Office

New Zealand First has announced a law and order policy package proposing life imprisonment without parole for first-degree murder, child murder, and child rape. The party also intends to introduce degrees of murder and investigate 'stand your ground' self-defence laws.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffThu 22 Oct, 7:18pm

   NZ First proposes life without parole for first-degree murder and child rape (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 22 Oct, 7:25pm

   Election 26: NZ First pledges tough sentences for serious crime (opens in new tab)