Andrew Little
Long time MP Andrew Little quits politics to make way for fresh faces
Long time labour MP, former minister and leader of the Party Andrew Little has called time on his political career to make way for a talent refresh after the weekend's drubbing. The former union… Video, Audio
MBIE Intelligence unit using controversial search tool Cobwebs
The MBIE Intelligence unit, MI, says it is using a controversial Internet search tool, Cobwebs, exclusively to counter the risk of a mass arrival of asylum seekers by boat.
A business case shows it… Audio
Labour commits to fair pay for defence force if re-elected
The Labour Party is committing to fair pay for defence force personnel, if re-elected.
Currently, military personnel do not have the same rights to negotiate their pay and conditions as other… Audio
Migrant exploitation finally in the media spotlight
A spike in shocking cases of exploitation has put the plight of migrant workers in the media spotlight. But these latest stories are part of a longstanding issue that's sometimes flown under the… Audio
Migrant exploitation finally in the media spotlight
A spike in shocking cases of exploitation has put the plight of migrant workers in the media spotlight. But these latest stories are part of a longstanding issue that's sometimes flown under the…
AudioImmigration Minister Andrew Little on the Accredited Employer Scheme
Immigration is now under investigation, after claims employers wanting to hire migrant workers under the Accredited Employer scheme aren't being checked properly.
The Immigration Minister, Andrew… Audio
Office for an Independent Inspector-General of Defence
An office for an Independent Inspector-General of Defence is to be established following the passing of the Inspector-General of Defence Bill in Parliament.
Defence Minister Andrew Little says it's… Audio
Andrew Little live from Gallipoli
Defence Minister Andrew Little is at Gallipoli to lead the New Zealand delegation at the Anzac Cove dawn service. Audio
Defence Minister says addressing military exodus 'top priority'
The Defence Minister says the rate of attrition raised alarm bells with him when he took over the portfolio. The three services have lost nearly 30 percent of trained personnel, leaving several ships… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Defence Minister Andrew Little
Hundreds of Defence Force personnel are working with council and Civil Defence staff and volunteers to assist in the rescue effort. Navy ships have reached worst hit areas with water and other… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Live update from the Beehive
Civil Defence Minister Kieran McAnulty and Defence Minister Andrew Little hold a media conference from the Beehive. About 9,000 people have been displaced by Cyclone Gabrielle, with 3,000 currently… Audio
Drug regulations causing social harm - Andrew Little
The Health Minister admits the country's drug laws are out of date.
Critics of New Zealand's drug legislation say it's not in line with other countries, which treat drug use as a health rather than… Audio
Cabinet agrees to pay boost for aged-care, hospice nursing
Cabinet has agreed to on-going funding of $200 million a year so nurses in aged-care facilities, hospices and Māori and Pacific health-care organisations can be paid more.
On Monday morning Health… Audio
Health minister responds to GPs warnings of underfunding, short-staffing
Doctors are telling the government general practices are stretched and under threat due to workforce shortages and underfunding.
The General Practice Owners Association has sent an open letter to the… Audio
AUT nursing students complain about hospital placements
AUT nursing students continue to complain about their treatment, particularly on student placements with one describing being spat on, kicked and treated like 'an extra pair of hands'. It comes after… Audio
Health Minister acknowledges nursing student 'attrition'
Dozens of AUT nursing students have contacted Checkpoint, sharing harrowing experiences of their final year of study. Some describe driving long distances to unpaid hospital placements, having to… Video, Audio
Health Minister on mental health woes at North Shore ED
The Mental Health Foundation is blaming extended wait times of mentally ill patients in emergency departments on under-investment.
ED staff at North Shore Hospital have laid a formal health and… Audio
Health Minister touting prospect of more meningococcal vaccinations
The Health Minister is touting the prospect of more meningococcal vaccinations thanks to the government's extra funding for the medicines-buying agency, Pharmac.
It could be included in the… Audio
No city emergency departments meeting treatment target - Health Minister
No big city hospitals are meeting their target for treating emergency department patients within six hours.
A report into Middlemore Hospital described the emergency department as "dysfunctional,… Video, Audio
Health Minister responds to scathing report on emergency department pressure
There's yet to be any word on what action - if any - the government will take in response to a scathing report on the state of Middlemore Hospital.
A review into the death of a woman after she left… Audio
