Peters and Hipkins exchange insults during political speeches

Monday 24 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 24 Mar 2025, 6:08pm

In this story Labour Party, Winston Peters, NZ First, Chris Hipkins

Winston Peters accused the Labour Party of abandoning workers during his Christchurch speech on Sunday. In response, Chris Hipkins referred to Peters as a chaotic Donald Trump impersonator. The leaders' recent exchange of insults comes amid discussions regarding potential future coalition negotiations.

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1. RNZMon 24 Mar 2025, 5:27am

   No love lost as Peters and Hipkins trade barbs (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 24 Mar 2025, 7:00am

   NZ First: Winston Peters has a lot of thoughts about Labour - Thomas Coughlan (opens in new tab)

3. StuffMon 24 Mar 2025, 6:08pm

   NZ First and Labour’s attacks ratchet up, but can they work together again? (opens in new tab)