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Man Charged Over Attack on New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters' Home

Police say the accused will face court on Friday.

Overview

  • Auckland police say a 29-year-old handed himself in after a window at Peters' residence was smashed with a crowbar.
  • A note reading "Welcome to the real world" was pinned to the front door during the incident.
  • Peters said he was away at the time while his partner and a guest were home, and reported glass fell on his sleeping dog.
  • The confrontation followed protests over his decision not to recognise a Palestinian state similar to moves by Australia, Britain and Canada.
  • Peters condemned the attack as "truly gutless" and warned about doxxing, as police affirmed support for lawful protest but rejected property damage.