Andrew Little
Pike River re-entry: Police involved, prosecutions possible - Little
It's been decided - there will be a manned re-entry of the Pike River Mine. Family members of the victims from the 2010 disaster say they're delighted with the news which they see as a win for truth… Audio
Banning prisoners from voting ‘inconsistent’ with Bill of Rights
Justice Minister Andrew Little says the government has no immediate plans to change the law to allow prisoners to vote, despite a Supreme Court decision which said the fact they are prohibited is… Video, Audio
How to investigate dodgy convictions
The government is proposing a new body to investigate potentially dodgy convictions. We sat down with the Minister of Justice and National MP Chris Penk to discuss it, and hear what feedback they… Audio
How to investigate dodgy convictions
The government is proposing a new body to investigate potentially dodgy convictions. We sat down with the Minister of Justice and National MP Chris Penk to discuss it, and hear what feedback they…
AudioParliament goes 'full committee'
MPs worked through a number of committee stages this week which is more impressive than it sounds writes Daniela Maoate-Cox Audio
Parliament goes 'full committee'
MPs worked through a number of committee stages this week which is more impressive than it sounds writes Daniela Maoate-Cox
AudioI’m innocent, I tell you!
A bill newly arrived in Parliament aims to better correct miscarriages of justice via a new independent review commission with wider powers. Audio
I’m innocent, I tell you!
A bill newly arrived in Parliament aims to better correct miscarriages of justice via a new independent review commission with wider powers.
AudioChanging workplace culture
Minister of Justice Andrew Little says bullying, harassment and abuse of power are the biggest problems facing New Zealand workplaces. Audio
Bullying, abuse of power main problems in NZ workplaces
Bullying, harassment and abuse of power -- the biggest problems facing New Zealand workplaces. That's according to the Minister of Justice, Andrew Little, who spoke on the first day of the Culture… Audio
Taupatupatu whānui - Parliament's weekly cage fight
After Wednesday's question time in the House MPs get a chance to tackle any topic they like in the General Debate. Phil Smith takes a look at what they spoke about this week. Audio
Taupatupatu whānui - Parliament's weekly cage fight
After Wednesday's question time in the House MPs get a chance to tackle any topic they like in the General Debate. Phil Smith takes a look at what they spoke about this week.
AudioHapū to be convinced on Ngapuhi Treaty deal - Little
The Treaty Negotiations Minister acknowledges there are still plenty of hapū in the Far North who are yet to be convinced that the new proposed mandate for settling a treaty claim with Ngāpuhi is the… Audio
Public servants labelled 'buffoons' over Waka Jumping Bill
National MP Nick Smith has slammed officials who drafted the government's controversial Waka Jumping Bill.
Ngāpuhi in Australia urge Andrew Little for Treaty settlement
Ngapuhi descendants living in Australia don't want to miss out on any settlement deal with the Crown. About 25,000 Ngapuhi live across the ditch and the Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little met… Audio
Te reo Māori lessons paying off for leading NZers
Beginner te reo Māori classes throughout New Zealand are continuing to grow in popularity. Te Aniwa Hurihanganui has been speaking to reo champions right across the board - leading in politics… Video, Audio
Five Eyes pledge to act collectively against threats
New Zealand and its security allies have pledged to take tighter collective action against interference from foreign governments. Ministers from the Five Eyes grouping of New Zealand, Australia… Audio
'We need help' to change Māori prison population - Little
The Criminal Justice Summit has wrapped up and while it's hoped to lay the foundations for an overhaul of the justice system, it hasn't been without criticism. During the summit concerns were raised… Audio
Justice conference gives cautious hope to victims
Justice Minister Andrew Little has promised every idea has been noted but, with hundreds of people from all different parts of the system in one place, it hasn't been smooth sailing. Audio
Criminal Justice Summit 'a counselling session' - National
National is labelling the Criminal Justice Summit a 'counselling session' saying the government should just get on and make changes. About 600 people from all walks of life are taking part in the… Audio