Andrew Little
Hapū to be convinced on Ngapuhi Treaty deal - Little
The Treaty Negotiations Minister acknowledges there are still plenty of hapū in the Far North who are yet to be convinced that the new proposed mandate for settling a treaty claim with Ngāpuhi is the… Audio
Public servants labelled 'buffoons' over Waka Jumping Bill
National MP Nick Smith has slammed officials who drafted the government's controversial Waka Jumping Bill.
Ngāpuhi in Australia urge Andrew Little for Treaty settlement
Ngapuhi descendants living in Australia don't want to miss out on any settlement deal with the Crown. About 25,000 Ngapuhi live across the ditch and the Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little met… Audio
Te reo Māori lessons paying off for leading NZers
Beginner te reo Māori classes throughout New Zealand are continuing to grow in popularity. Te Aniwa Hurihanganui has been speaking to reo champions right across the board - leading in politics… Video, Audio
Five Eyes pledge to act collectively against threats
New Zealand and its security allies have pledged to take tighter collective action against interference from foreign governments. Ministers from the Five Eyes grouping of New Zealand, Australia… Audio
'We need help' to change Māori prison population - Little
The Criminal Justice Summit has wrapped up and while it's hoped to lay the foundations for an overhaul of the justice system, it hasn't been without criticism. During the summit concerns were raised… Audio
Justice conference gives cautious hope to victims
Justice Minister Andrew Little has promised every idea has been noted but, with hundreds of people from all different parts of the system in one place, it hasn't been smooth sailing. Audio
Criminal Justice Summit 'a counselling session' - National
National is labelling the Criminal Justice Summit a 'counselling session' saying the government should just get on and make changes. About 600 people from all walks of life are taking part in the… Audio
Justice Summit not a talkfest: Andrew Little
From Monday Justice Minister Andrew Little will bring together hundreds of minds for a Criminal Justice Summit being held in Porirua, north of Wellington. Over three days around 550 people will take… Audio
Hapū want further discussion on Ngāpuhi deal - Little
The government and Ngapuhi remain deadlocked after the latest hui on treaty negotiations. Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Andrew Little met with with hapu in Northland at the weekend to try… Audio
Ngāpuhi rangatahi sick of leaders bickering - Treaty Negotiations Minister
Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Andrew Little is heading to Northland this weekend in an 11th-hour attempt to break the deadlock between warring Ngāpuhi factions, which threatens to scuttle… Audio
Andrew Little on the 'crisis' in criminal justice
The Justice Minister talks with Kathryn about his plans for the biggest changes to the criminal justice system for 30 years. Andrew Little is not ruling out law changes, even before the next election… Audio
'Pretty violent shaking' in deadly Indonesia quake - Andrew Little
Justice Minister Andrew Little has been caught up in a major earthquake in Indonesia's popular tourist island of Lombok. The 7-magnitude earthquake struck around midnight (NZ time), triggering a brief… Audio
Andrew Little describes fatal Lombok earthquake
Another strong earthquake has struck Indonesia's popular tourist island of Lombok. Many buildings had been affected, debris is littering the streets and the power is out in many parts of the main city… Audio
Andrew Little defends Pare Hauraki Treaty settlement
About 100 people from Hauraki iwi were met by protesters from the Tauranga Moana iwi when they arrived at Parliament to sign their collective deed of settlement on Thursday morning.The government… Video, Audio
Public health key issue in cannabis referendum - Little
The Justice Minister, Andrew Little, says public health concerns will be a deciding factor in whether an upcoming referendum on cannabis is binding or not. Under the coalition arrangements with the… Audio
Family Court review longer than expected - Andrew Little
Justice Minister Andrew Little admits setting up a review of the family court reforms in 2014 has taken longer than he expected. In April, Mr Little told RNZ he planned to announce appointments and… Audio
Insight: Money Laundering in NZ
New anti-money laundering regulations have come into effect. But some question if they will make any difference. Jeremy Rose investigates money laundering in New Zealand and the attempts to counter… Audio
Ngāpuhi diaspora makes settlement talks difficult - Little
Hapu leaders in the north are challenging the Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little to come back and front up to them over the deadlocked Ngapuhi settlement. Mr Little joins us with his response… Audio
Criminals extradited to Australia not facing justice - Andrew Little
Australia's flawed extradition system means New Zealanders are getting away with serious crimes across the ditch. Justice Minister Andrew Little has highlighted the problem. He says in the past 18… Audio