Andrew Little
CTV building: Little promises law changes
Justice Minister Andrew Little is promising law changes to prevent a repeat of the decision not to charge anyone over the CTV building collapse.
Govt disappointed at unlawful SIS actions over 20 years
The Minister responsible for the country's spy agencies, Andrew Little, says he's incredibly disappointed the Security Intelligence Service has been breaking the law for the past 20 years. The… Audio
SIS unlawfully accessed Customs data for 19 years
The Minister responsible for the country's spy agencies, Andrew Little, says he's incredibly disappointed the Security Intelligence Service has been breaking the law for the last two decades. Audio
Kiwis still trying to travel to join extremist groups
New Zealanders are still attempting to travel overseas to join extremist groups, a briefing to the minister says.
Push to dump law that halted CTV building charges
A push is on to ditch an old law blamed for causing a travesty of justice for the 115 victims of the CTV building collapse. The previous government was already looking at getting rid of the so-called… Audio
Can Peter Whittall be prosecuted over Pike?
Pike River families are celebrating a moral victory after the Supreme Court ruled WorkSafe's decision four years ago not to prosecute mine boss Peter Whittall was unlawful. But that appears to be as… Video, Audio
Pike Minister says those responsible got off scot-free
The Minister responsible for Pike River Re-entry Andrew Little says while the families of the miners have been vindicated by today's Supreme Court decision, those responsible have got away scot-free.
…Ngāpuhi negotiations take positive turn with Andrew Little
New Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little has signalled he'll be taking a very different approach from his predecessor when it comes to the contentious Ngāpuhi settlement. Ngāpuhi is desperate to… Audio
March 2019 possiblity for Pike River mine re-entry
The government's forging ahead with its plan to create an agency to work towards a manned re-entry into the Pike River drift - with the possibility that could happen by late next year. Video, Audio
Little to present Pike River re-entry options
Video - If there is a manned re-entry to Pike River mine it will be in the second half of next year, Pike River Minister Andrew Little says, and advice on it will be made publicly available. Video
Andrew Little to show Pike re-entry options to Cabinet
Fresh from a ceremony with families of the victims yesterday, Pike River Minister Andrew Little will present options for re-entering the mine's drift to Cabinet later on Monday. Mr Little spent… Audio
Re-entering Pike River Mine
Labour MP Andrew Little has met the the Pike River families to talks about plans for re-entering the mine that claimed 29 lives in 2010. Audio
Three strikes law out, did it have an effect?
The three strikes law is being scrapped by the new government. The new Minister of Justice Andrew Little argues it has not successfully reduced serious crime or acted as a deterrent, so by the middle… Audio
Andrew Little to meet Pike families, discuss mine re-entry
Labour's Andrew Little will be meeting with Pike River families in the next week to discuss plans for re-entering the mine. He joins us to discuss the plans. Audio
New Treaty Minister prepares to tackle Ngapuhi stand-off
Ngapuhi believe the changing of the guard at the Beehive will end what they see as stubborn government support of the Ngapuhi mandated authority Tuhoronuku. Audio
Kelvin Davis navigates new post-treaty settlement role
Māori MPs are set to hold 18 ministerial portfolios in the new Labour led government - including a newly created portfolio focusing on the post-treaty settlement period.
Kelvin Davis' portfolio of… Audio
New Justice Minister Andrew Little wants action on Pora payout
Before even being sworn in as Justice Minister, Andrew LIttle has confirmed Teina Pora will receive additional compensation for his two decades of wrongful imprisonment. Mr Pora was awarded $2.5… Audio
'Presentable and competent' - National MPs on Ardern
Power Play - National MPs are playing it safe when asked about new Labour leader Jacinda Ardern, biding their time while they size up their new opponent, Jane Patterson writes.
Labour is smiling but scars will linger
Opinion - All logic, commonsense, measured and rational judgement should have said only one thing to the Labour Party: leave Andrew Little where he was, writes Rob Hosking.
Ardern's verbal style: Huge, diverse and positive
Analysis - Politicians don't often get a moment in the sun, but new Labour leader Jacinda Ardern certainly took the limelight today. RNZ's John Edens takes note of the Opposition leader's verbal…
