Andrew Little
Andrew Little: ‘Safety’ at forefront of Pike River delay
The minister responsible for the Pike River re-entry, Andrew Little, announced this afternoon that monitoring systems reported elevated levels of oxygen at the far end of the drift, which means the… Video, Audio
Destiny Church, govt at odds over Man-Up programme
The Minister for Corrections and Justice are at odds over Destiny Church's controversial Man-up rehabilitation programme. Kelvin Davis has ruled out allowing the programme into prisons, after a public… Audio
Why I made my abortion story so personal
Journalist Paula Penfold tells The Detail why she decided to get personal when it came to abortion law reform. Audio
Andrew Little accused of rushing iwi settlement
Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little is again being accused of steamrolling ahead to finalise treaty settlements despite desperate pleas for him to stop. An Eastern Bay of Plenty iwi voted… Audio
Ban on foreign donations to NZ political parties considered
Parliament's Justice Select Committee is expected to consider banning foreign donations to political parties. The SIS has warned the Justice Select Committee that other countries have wanted to make… Audio
Andrew Little responds to separate Māori justice system call
Māori justice advocates have renewed the fight for a separate justice system for Māori. Justice Minister Andrew Little joins Susie Ferguson with his response. Audio
Current hate speech law too 'narrow' - Justice Minister
In the aftermath of the Christchurch mosque attacks, the government is urgently reviewing the country's hate speech laws. It's also considering whether hate crime should be a new legal offence… Audio
More NZers surveilled since mosque attacks - Andrew Little
The country remains on a high threat alert more than a week after the terror attack in Christchurch. That means the Government believes a terrorist attack is assessed as very likely. The actions of… Audio
Little defends spy agencies' white supremacist surveillance
The Minister responsible for the SIS and the GCSB says it became clear last year that New Zealand was not immune to white supremacist ideology. In 10 years worth of public spy documents the threat of… Audio
Andrew Little launches spy agencies review after mosque attacks
In the wake of Friday's attacks the Minister responsible for New Zealand's intelligence services, Andrew Little, announced a review of the way the agencies operate. He talks to Kim Hill. Audio
Oral questions versus the general debate
In the years' first Taupatupatu Whānui the messages were an uncanny mirror of oral Questions just ended. Mostly. Audio
Pike River re-entry: Will families get in?
The Pike River re-entry will begin on May 3, but it's not yet clear if the families of the 29 men who died in the 2010 disaster will be allowed in. The Minister responsible, Andrew Little, says… Audio
'Year and a day' law scrapped in Crimes Amendment Bill
A law described as "archaic" and "unjust", which allowed people to escape the full consequences of their actions, has finally been repealed. The "year and a day law", meant that no one can be held… Audio
Kurds want to get rid of Kiwi jihadi Mark Taylor
New Zealand can shortly expect demands from Kurdish officials to take the imprisoned Kiwi jihadi, Mark Taylor off their hands. The government here hasn't yet had any such request. Here's political… Audio
NZ hasn't heard US warning not to use Huawei - Little
The minister responsible for New Zealand's intelligence agencies, Andrew Little, told our political editor Jane Patterson he's received no such warning from the US officials, and neither have his… Audio
UK spy official gives Huawei thumbs up, Andrew Little responds
The Government insists it alone will decide whether Huawei can be involved in the 5G roll out. It's emerged that under a deal arranged by the previous National government, New Zealand network owners… Audio
Andrew Little, Treaty Negotiations Minister
Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little has his work cut out for him during his time at Waitangi this year. He's met with representatives of Ngapuhi and its hapu to find an alternative to… Audio
Tūhoronuku not way for Ngāpuhi settlement - Little
The Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little says he'll be treading gingerly at Waitangi this year as he re-opens a conversation with Ngāpuhi. The country's biggest iwi rejected a revised mandate… Audio
NZers on hunger strike vow to continue, after talks fail
New Zealanders in Australian immigration detention are vowing to keep up a hunger strike after negotiations yesterday with authorities failed. Scores of men at several centres have been refusing to… Audio
GCSB minister could veto Spark in Huawei case
The Minister responsibile for the government spy agency, Andrew Little, could exercise a veto against Spark if it goes ahead with a project using technology supplied by Chinese tech firm Huawei. New… Audio