Andrew Little
Christchurch terror attack: Human Rights Commission wants compensation for victims
The Human Rights Commission wants victims of the Christchurch terror attack to receive compensation. It says the state failed in its duty to protect the basic right to life.
Many who were there on… Audio
Andrew Little on new type 2 diabetes report
The number of New Zealanders with type 2 diabetes is expected to increase by 70 to 90 percent over the next 20 years if nothing is done to address the growing epidemic.
A new report commissioned by… Audio
Chch terror attack: Andrew Little on witness support
The minister leading the government's response to the Christchurch mosque attacks says it doesn't have the power to tell ACC to help those who witnessed the shootings.
The Government has promised… Audio
Government warned it will fail on mental health if status quo continues
The government is being warned if it sticks to the status quo it will fail to improve the mental health system.
A critical report has assessed how much progress has been made implementing the… Audio
Government defends law for returning terror suspects
The government's defending the law governing returning terror suspects as tough enough, even though it gives law enforcement no power to detain someone at the border.
The likely arrival of 25-year… Audio
Government mental health report's Friday release not purposeful bad timing - Little
The Health Minister says it wasn't cynical of the government to release a critical assessment of its progress addressing the mental health system in the midst of Friday's tsunami and Covid-19 chaos.
… Audio
Terror suspect would not be detained on arrival in NZ - Little
"Free subject to conditions" - that would be the security status of terror suspect Suhayra Aden in the community if she returns to New Zealand, according to a senior government minister.
It looks… Audio
Christchurch man in court over violent threat on March 15
A man charged with making threats to kill worshippers at two Christchurch mosques was remanded in custody after an appearance in court this morning.
The man is accused of posting on a website popular… Audio
Pharmac review: Terms of reference not wide enough for some
The government is being warned it will have blood on its hands unless it reconsiders what the inquiry into drug-buying agency Pharmac examines.
The terms of reference of the long-awaited independent… Audio
Pharmac review excludes agency's budget
The government has announced an independent review into New Zealand's drug buying agency, Pharmac.
The review will look at how the agency is meeting its goals as well as equity issues for Māori and… Audio
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
