Andrew Little
EPMU national secretary has met with miners
The National Secretary of the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union, Andrew Little, has met with union members from the mine today. Audio
Miners' union wants inquiry and safety review
Even before yesterday's explosion, the union representing coal miners was calling for a full public inquiry into the cause of the disaster. The national secretary of the Engineering, Printing and… Audio
Further discussion on the Pike River Mining Tragedy
Andrew Little National Secretary for the EPMU puts up further discussion on the mining disaster. Audio
Andrew Little - EPMU
The Engineers, Printing and Manufacturing Union represented many of the miners. Audio
Miners' union calls for reintroduction of inspectors
The union representing the Pike River workers is calling for the reintroduction of safety check inspectors at mine sites. Audio
Miners' union demands answers
The coal miner's union says people on the West Coast deserve a full public inquiry once the miners have been located, to determine how such a disaster could have occurred. Audio
Labour Party's council expels Chris Carter from party
The decision to expel the Te Atatu MP follows a meeting at Labour's headquarters in Wellington last night. Audio
Chris Carter expelled from Labour Party
The Labour Party's ruling council has decided to expel the Te Atatu MP, Chris Carter from the party. Audio
The President of the Labour Party talks about Daljit Singh
Labour Party President Andrew Little. Audio
Labour vows to keep Te Atatu seat (Part 2)
The Labour Party says its determined to keep the seat of Te Atatu when its disgraced former MP, Chris Carter, vacates the seat at the next election Audio
Labour vows to keep Te Atatu seat
The Labour Party says its determined to keep the seat of Te Atatu when its disgraced former MP, Chris Carter, vacates the seat at the next election. Audio
Concerns not enough engineers for Hercules upgrade
A union is warning the Government it might have a tough time finding the engineers needed to complete its much-delayed upgrade of the Air Force's ageing Hercules fleet. Audio
Suspended MP takes two months' leave from Parliament
The Labour Party says the suspended MP, Chris Carter, will take two months' leave from Parliament. Audio
Labour says Carter may keep his membership
The suspended Labour MP Chris Carter is unlikely to lose his party membership this week. Audio
Beleaguered MP faces fresh claims of extravagant travel
The beleaguered Labour MP Chris Carter is facing fresh controversy this morning, with allegations of an unauthorised trip to Tibet. Audio
Labour Party considers Carters membership
The MP, Chris Carter, has been suspended from Labour's caucus after admitting he was behind an anonymous letter aimed at de-stabilising Phil Goff's leadership. Audio
Prime Minister is adamant employers won't abuse new rules
The other issue dominating the government's agenda is the expansion of the 90-day probationary period scheme to all employers, just one of a raft of changes to employment law. Audio
Probationary period may be extended
Extending the controversial 90 day probationary period for workers is one of the options being considered under a potential shake-up of the personal grievance system. Audio
TVNZ predicts year end loss
Television New Zealand's profits have plunged by more than half, with the broadcaster saying it's likely to end the financial year with a loss. Audio
Air NZ and Police in row over drink driving employees
A war of words has erupted between Air New Zealand and the Police over suggestions of a drink driving problem within the company. Audio