Andrew Little
March 2019 possiblity for Pike River mine re-entry
The government's forging ahead with its plan to create an agency to work towards a manned re-entry into the Pike River drift - with the possibility that could happen by late next year. Video, Audio
Little to present Pike River re-entry options
Video - If there is a manned re-entry to Pike River mine it will be in the second half of next year, Pike River Minister Andrew Little says, and advice on it will be made publicly available. Video
Andrew Little to show Pike re-entry options to Cabinet
Fresh from a ceremony with families of the victims yesterday, Pike River Minister Andrew Little will present options for re-entering the mine's drift to Cabinet later on Monday. Mr Little spent… Audio
Re-entering Pike River Mine
Labour MP Andrew Little has met the the Pike River families to talks about plans for re-entering the mine that claimed 29 lives in 2010. Audio
Three strikes law out, did it have an effect?
The three strikes law is being scrapped by the new government. The new Minister of Justice Andrew Little argues it has not successfully reduced serious crime or acted as a deterrent, so by the middle… Audio
Andrew Little to meet Pike families, discuss mine re-entry
Labour's Andrew Little will be meeting with Pike River families in the next week to discuss plans for re-entering the mine. He joins us to discuss the plans. Audio
New Treaty Minister prepares to tackle Ngapuhi stand-off
Ngapuhi believe the changing of the guard at the Beehive will end what they see as stubborn government support of the Ngapuhi mandated authority Tuhoronuku. Audio
Kelvin Davis navigates new post-treaty settlement role
Māori MPs are set to hold 18 ministerial portfolios in the new Labour led government - including a newly created portfolio focusing on the post-treaty settlement period.
Kelvin Davis' portfolio of… Audio
New Justice Minister Andrew Little wants action on Pora payout
Before even being sworn in as Justice Minister, Andrew LIttle has confirmed Teina Pora will receive additional compensation for his two decades of wrongful imprisonment. Mr Pora was awarded $2.5… Audio
'Presentable and competent' - National MPs on Ardern
Power Play - National MPs are playing it safe when asked about new Labour leader Jacinda Ardern, biding their time while they size up their new opponent, Jane Patterson writes.
Labour is smiling but scars will linger
Opinion - All logic, commonsense, measured and rational judgement should have said only one thing to the Labour Party: leave Andrew Little where he was, writes Rob Hosking.
Ardern's verbal style: Huge, diverse and positive
Analysis - Politicians don't often get a moment in the sun, but new Labour leader Jacinda Ardern certainly took the limelight today. RNZ's John Edens takes note of the Opposition leader's verbal…
As it happened: Jacinda Ardern takes charge as Labour leader
Jacinda Ardern and Kelvin Davis have been elected as Labour's new leader and deputy. See how all of today's politics went down with RNZ's live coverage. Video
Ardern a 'fresh face', but Labour's problems run deeper
Power Play - Labour is taking a fresh approach to this election all right, fresher than anyone anticipated this time last week, Jane Patterson writes.
Little the latest among Labour's short-lived leaders
Analysis - Andrew Little's time at the top was brief - in keeping with the trend followed by recent Labour Party leaders.
Little walks the plank
Andrew Little has stepped down as Labour's leader, and says he will back Jacinda Ardern in the role. Video
Andrew Little resigns as leader of the Labour party
RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson on the Labour leader's decision to resign. Audio
Labour leader Andrew Little scoffs at idea of resignation
Labour leader Andrw Little has arrived in Wellington, and told RNZ reporter Mei Heron he will not quit today. Audio
Candour wins few admirers in politics
Analysis - It says much about the state of politics that Andrew Little's confession of leadership doubts is seen not as a sign of strength, but of weakness, writes Brent Edwards.
Andrew Little's leadership hangs in the balance
Andrew Little's leadership hangs in the balance with former Party president Mike Williams saying he'll be gone at this morning's caucus meeting and replaced by Jacinda Adern. RNZ political editor Jane… Audio
