Andrew Little
National objects to election day voter enrolment plan
Politicians on both sides of the aisle are accusing each other of trying to set up voting laws to increase their chances at the next election.
National is objecting to the government's plan to allow… Audio
$54m cash injection for NZ courts hoped to speed up justice
Justice Minister Andrew Little says people are waiting too long for their court cases to be heard, but it's hoped a $54m cash injection into courts will get the wheels of justice spinning a little… Video, Audio
Alcohol age limits should match cannabis - addiction specialist
An addiction specialist has told First Up the government should look to increase the purchase age of alcohol to the one proposed for cannabis. Yesterday the government released draft legislation that… Audio
Andrew Little: Legalising cannabis ‘a decision for 2.9m voters’
Where does Labour sit on the cannabis question - yes or no? Lisa Owen interviews Justice Minister Andrew Little about the upcoming cannabis referendum. Video, Audio
Pike River ceremony goes ahead despite re-entry delay
Back to the West Coast now and a ceremony will be held later on Friday at the Pike River Mine despite the sudden halt yesterday to re-entry plans. The delay was caused by unexplained readings of… Audio
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
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.
AudioAndrew 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
Oral questions versus the general debate
In the years' first Taupatupatu Whānui the messages were an uncanny mirror of oral Questions just ended. Mostly.
AudioPike 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