Andrew Little
Islamic Federation report calls for Government accountability
There have been calls for more action and accountability over the Christchurch mosque attacks in a new report out this morning from the Islamic Federation. It seeks immediate action on a dozen of the… Audio
Lady Tureiti Moxon wants commitment Māori Health Authority will have teeth
Prominent health campaigner Lady Tureiti Moxon wants a commitment, in writing, that a new Māori Health Authority will have teeth.
Earlier this month the Crown agreed in principal to set up an… Audio
Moriori Claims Settlement Bill passes first reading
Moriori are one step closer to the settlement they say will help redress the damage done to their cultural identity over generations.
The Moriori Claims Settlement Bill passed its first reading in… Audio
Mental health services improving but still way to go - Little
The government is being urged to pump money and resources into mental health services, to counter what one medical professional has described as "chronic underfunding".
Some young people are waiting… Video, Audio
Cancer Control Agency report 'a good starting point' - Andrew Little
Health Minister Andrew Little says Tuesday's report from the Cancer Control Agency is a good starting point.
[audio_play] "It's a good starting point to understand what it is that we need to do so we… Audio
Drug testing groups want to expand beyond music festivals
Drug testing groups say there is huge demand beyond festivals and they want the resources to branch out.
Before Christmas, the Government rushed through an interim law that enables drug checking for… Audio
Health Minister Andrew Little on Covid vaccine roll-out
Health Minister Andrew Little provides more details on the government's announcement it has secured another two vaccines, enough for every New Zealander and our Pacific partners. Audio
Christchurch mosque attacks report findings: Andrew Little on counter-terrorism, intelligence
The Royal Commission into the Christchurch terror attack has released its findings, and the government has responded.
The report found under-resourced security agencies, a patchy system for… Audio
Terror attacks report: 'We have to do better' - Andrew Little
Andrew Little is the Minister coordinating the response of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on Christchurch masjidain on 15 March 2019 report.
He joins Lisa Owen from the… Video, Audio
SIS Minister says abuse victim should receive apology
The Minister responsible for New Zealand's spy agency believes the SIS should apologise to a woman they knew was a victim of rape by her father - if she wants one.
RNZ has revealed the SIS found the… Audio
Drug testing, income tax and Covid-19 bills passed at speed
MPs have raced through four bills in their first proper week of Parliament passing new laws on festival drug testing, Covid-19, and income tax. Audio
Drug testing, income tax and Covid-19 bills passed at speed
MPs have raced through four bills in their first proper week of Parliament passing new laws on festival drug testing, Covid-19, and income tax.
AudioPeter Dunne analyses the new Labour cabinet
There were plenty of headlines after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern revealed her new Cabinet line-up yesterday, including Nanaia Mahuta becoming the country's first female Foreign Affairs Minister, and… Audio
Preliminary results back on referendums
There have been celebrations and commiserations today - with the initial results of the two referendums released. Preliminary results of the referendum on the End of Life Choice Act show… Audio
Deputy Prime Minister job open, with plenty of contenders
The Deputy Prime Minister's job is up for grabs and there are plenty of contenders. Jacinda Ardern says Kelvin Davis's role as deputy leader of the party is safe, but won't say whether that translates… Audio
Judges call for Maori culture in the court room
Some of the country's most senior judges and Ngati Kahungunu say the success of the rangatahi courts shows Māori culture and values should be instilled throughout the rest of the court system. They… Audio
Governments make plea to access encrypted internet data
People's right to privacy on the Internet could change, after several governments -- including New Zealand's -- made another plea to be allowed access to encrypted content.
Minister of Justice Andrew… Audio
Covid-19: Employers accused of taking advantage of subsidy
Employers are being accused of taking advantage of badly worded wage subsidy rules and not paying workers what they are due.
Businesses getting the subsidy must make their best endeavours to pay… Audio
Widow describes 'David and Goliath' battle in Coroner's Court
A woman whose husband was killed in a heli-skiing crash says her fight through the justice system felt like a "David and Goliath" battle.
Adelle Box represented herself at an inquest for her partner… Audio
Covid-19: Little, Peters on postal voting
Strong warnings are being sounded about the risks of postal voting this election, with preparations underway as New Zealand still battles the virus.
The Electoral Commission has geared up for an… Audio