Green MP Benjamin Doyle has conceded it was naïve to not delete old social media posts with sexually suggestive captions, as suggested by the party.

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters spearheaded criticism of the private Instagram posts - escalating a barrage of extreme, violent threats against Doyle.

Doyle has returned to Parliament - after taking leave since the onslaught.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacks today's statements.

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Green MP Benjamin Doyle has conceded it was naïve to not delete old social media posts with sexually suggestive captions, as suggested by the party.
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters spearheaded criticism of the private Instagram posts - escalating a barrage of extreme, violent threats against Doyle.
Doyle has returned to Parliament - after taking leave since the onslaught.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacks today's statements.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Benjamin Doyle fronting up to the press after social media incident

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