Andrew Little
Foreign donations bill continues to be debated
A bill aiming to ban foreign donations to political parties will continue being debated under urgency today, after only getting to its first and second readings last night.
The bill would see the… Audio
Government will miss treaty claims deadline
The government is abandoning a controversial goal to settle all historical treaty claims by next year.
Treaty negotiations Minister Andrew Little has conceded the Crown will miss the deadline, as 18… Audio
Call to stop victims sexual history being dragged through court
In the wake of the Grace Millane trial there are calls to broaden a bill before Parliament to ensure a dead victim's sexual history isn't also dragged through the courts.
The legislation, aimed at… Audio
No changes to evidence bill after Grace Millane trial - Andrew Little
The Justice Minister Andrew Little is not considering changes to the kinds of evidence juries can hear about a murder victim's sexual history in the wake of the Grace Millane trial.
A bill before… Audio
Death, crime and farming
Among the ten or so bills likely to be debated by Parliament this week, there are quite a few worth noting. The cheery overall themes are death, crime, and farming.
Death, crime and farming
Among the ten or so bills likely to be debated by Parliament this week, there are quite a few worth noting. The cheery overall themes are death, crime, and farming.
AudioJustice Minister questions ability of advertising watchdog
The Justice Minister is questioning the ability of a key industry watchdog to regulate election year advertising, due to an adverse decision against him last month.
Andrew Little was talking about… Audio
Andrew Little plans to tackle referendum manipulation
With a prediction next year's election will be "pretty rough and pretty ugly", the Justice Minister has plans in place to combat misinformation and manipulation - including campaigns for, potentially… Audio
Online arguments for referendums to be monitored for truthfulness
Voters will have their say on legalising recreational cannabis, and - potentially - voluntary euthanasia in 2020.
A special team within the Justice Ministry has been set up to make sure any campaigns… Audio
Green Party enables returning foreign fighter bill to pass first reading
A bill that gives authorities greater powers over returning foreign fighters passed its first reading last night after a last minute deal with the Green Party. National wants tougher legislation but… Audio
Iraqi man extradited to Australia may return to NZ as a refugee
The Justice Minister Andrew Little says an Iraqi man extradited to Australia WILL be able to return to New Zealand as a refugee if he's found guilty of people smuggling. Maythem Radhi was arrested and… Audio
Anti-terror law change: Justice Minister to talk with National
The Justice Minister will meet with the National Party early next week to see if they can thrash out a consensus on new counter terrorism legislation.
But the two parties continue to trade blows… Audio
Government needs support for anti-terrorism bill
The Government is facing opposition from National and the Green Party over a new bill which aims to clamp down on New Zealanders returning home after being involved in terrorist activities abroad… Audio
Little: no negotiation of counter-terrorism legislation
The Justice Minister Andrew Little is being bullish about new counter-terrorism legislation saying he's not up for negotiating. Without Green support Mr Little needs National's votes, but the… Audio
Proposed anti-terror law draconian but necessary - Justice Minister
The Justice Minister concedes the proposed anti-terrorism law is "pretty draconian" - but necessary to keep New Zealanders safe.
Lisa Owen asks Andrew Little exactly what restrictions could be placed… Video, Audio
Maori-burgers to fuel Ngati Hine mandate mission
Northland's Ngati Hine people have begun a fund-raising drive to get on the road and seek their own mandate for a Treaty settlement. The large Ngapuhi sub-tribe were fierce opponents of the Tuhoronuku… Audio
Treaty Minister says Ngati Hine could get mandate $
The Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little says Northland's Ngati Hine people could get government funding for its mandate campaign - if it goes through official channels. The Ngapuhi sub tribe -… Audio
Foreign donations in question time
Parliament's question time provides a chance for MPs to bring up all sorts of issues and this week foreign donations to parties entered the mix. Audio
Foreign donations in question time
Parliament's question time provides a chance for MPs to bring up all sorts of issues and this week foreign donations to parties entered the mix.
AudioTroubling donations across political spectrum - spy agencies
New Zealand's spy agencies have warned they know of troubling foreign donations and relationships right across the political spectrum at local and central government. They've told MPs they support… Audio
