Andrew Little
'The world is changing' govt tells oil industry
The government has told the New Zealand oil industry to get real. The oil industry says it was shocked and blindsided by the government's announcement that it will be ending offshore oil and gas… Audio
Unanimous support for law change expunging historical homosexual offences
Parliament has changed the law so New Zealand men with historical homosexual convictions can have them wiped from their criminal records. Consensual sex between men aged 16 and over was decriminalised… Audio
"New prisons are not the answer": Sir Peter Gluckman
A new report from the Prime Minister's chief science advisor has slammed the country's justice system, saying building more prisons is not the answer. This, as the government decides whether to build… Audio
George Siaosi's mum: 'My son was murdered'
The mother of George Siaosi, who died of his injuries 15 months after he was attacked, says his attacker should have been charged with murder, after a coroner confirmed he died of 'complications of… Video, Audio
Justice Minister seeks to repeal 'one year and a day' law
An archaic law which has prevented people being charged for causing someone's death if they died more than 'one year and a day' after the criminal act looks set to be repealed, pending Cabinet… Video, Audio
Marceau murder report: Andrew Little promises changes
The Justice Minister, Andrew Little, says judges must not be put in the position where they make bail decisions that leave people dead. The Chief District Court judge says the inquest into the death… Audio
Marceau report: Andrew Little vows to make changes
Justice Minister Andrew Little is promising changes following a damning coroner's report into the death of Auckland teenager Christie Marceau.
Talks with Ngāpuhi 'constructive' - Little
Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little says his talks with Ngāpuhi leaders over the weekend have been helpful.
Critical time for justice in NZ: Jarrod Gilbert
Dr Jarrod Gilbert from the University of Canterbury has likened Andrew Little's intent to reform the prison system, with the abolition of the death penalty by Minister of Justice Ralph Hanan in 1961… Audio
The countries closing their prisons
John Sinclair has recently returned from studying penal systems overseas and found there are some countries that are reducing their prison population and, unlike New Zealand, closing down jails. Audio
Human Rights Commission under review after sexual harassment
The Human Rights Commission says it dished out the appropriate punishment to a senior staff member who sexually harrassed an intern. The intern told Stuff that she felt the commission was more… Audio
Justice Minister calls for Human Rights Commission review
The Human Rights Commission says it dished out the appropriate punishment to a senior staff member who sexually harrassed an intern. But Justice Minister Andrew Little has called for a review. He… Audio
Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little
Andrew Little is the minister for Treaty Negotiations and had visited Waitangi last year as he came to grips with the issues facing Nga Puhi's treaty claim. He has also committed to learning Te Reo as… Audio
Waka-jumping bill passes first reading in Parliament
The Government's so-called waka jumping bill has passed its first reading in Parliament. The legislation is designed to stop MPs from ditching their party and is part of the coalition deal between… Audio
Govt kept mum on settlement announcement due to Xmas
The government delayed its announcement of a big payment to two iwi because it did not want to be accused of burying it before Christmas, Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little says. Audio
Govt pays $370m to Ngāi Tahu, Tainui Treaty settlements
A relativity clause in Ngāi Tahu and Tainui's Treaty settlements means the government is likely to make further big payments to them as more iwi settle their claims. It was revealed yesterday the… Audio
Govt pays extra $370m in treaty settlements
The government has paid an additional $370 million in Treaty of Waitangi settlements to Tainui and Ngāi Tahu.
Labour continues to talk with Australian Government about detainees
Labour Minister, Andrew Little, responds to concerns about how families are coping after their father or partner is deported to New Zealand from Australia after serving time in prison. Audio
Little to consider whether accused refugee should stay in NZ
The new Justice Minister Andrew Little has a new case to consider - should an Iraqi refugee - accused of people-smuggling - be deported to Australia? Audio
Andrew Little meets with CTV victims' families
Justice Minister Andrew Little met with families of the victims of the CTV building collapse in Christchurch on Sunday, after the police last month said no charges would be laid against the engineers… Audio
