Winston Peters (left) with Marco Rubio in Washington DC, in 2025. Photo: Getty ImagesForeign Minister Winston Peters is travelling to the United States, where he is set to meet with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, among others, in Washington DC. Peters said the meetings would advance New Zealand's diplomatic, security and economic interests and facilitate greater mutual understanding of each country's respective priorities. "In times as complex as these, we highly value opportunities to meet face-to-face." Peters will return to New Zealand on April 10.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 06, 2026 04:44 UTC