Andrew Little
Govt urged to allow Māori to change electoral roll at any time
The Electoral Commission is calling for a law change so Māori can choose which electoral roll they want to be on at any time. Around nineteen-thousand people tried to change electoral roll type last… Audio
No 'jailhouse snitches' review planned - Little
Following the lifting of name suppression of 'Witness C' in the David Tamihere case, Mr Tamihere says there needs to be a review of the use of jailhouse snitches. But Justice Minister Andrew Little… Audio
Possible changes to bail laws 'carries a risk' - Christie's mother
The mother of murdered teenager Christie Marceau has spoken out against any potential changes to bail law.
First step into Pike mine 'symbolic' - Little
The Pike Mine Re-entry minister says his walk into the mine's portal yesterday was partly symbolic. Andrew Little walked into the opening of the mine to show that a manned re-entry is possible. He was… Audio
'Strong argument for alternatives' to mega prison - Little
Justice Minister Andrew Little says alternatives are being considered to building a new mega prison. The former National government was planning to build a billion dollar facility at the current… Audio
Journalists appointed to spy agency advisory group
The 11 member group will act as a 'sounding board' for the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Cheryl Gwyn, but the reporters won't be privy to classified information, or operational… Audio
'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
