Peters' office says National is wrong on aid to other countries

Foreign Minister Winston Peters' office says National is wrong to say aid to other countries rose 26% since 2021. A spokesperson said after allowing for rising prices, the rise was about 10%, from $1.009b in Budget 2020 to $1.111b in Budget 2026. National health spokesperson Simeon Brown told RNZ the party stood by the 26% figure.