Peters with the famous 'No' sign, when he denied Owen Glenn had given money to NZ First. Photo: NZ HeraldNew Zealand First is out of Parliament - a blow that will fuel speculation about whether Winston Peters has fought his last election campaign. Peters and NZ First have held the balance of power three times before. Tonight's result is another twist in Peters' political career, which began when he first ran for Parliament aged 30 and standing for National in Northern Maori. Peters took a $100 bet with broadcaster Mike Hosking in the lead-in to polling day, saying NZ First would clear the 5 per cent threshold and return to Parliament.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 17, 2020 08:37 UTC