Andrew Little
NZer associated with Islamic State headed home
A New Zealander who is associated with terror group Islamic State will return to New Zealand but under heavy restrictions and monitoring.
Their name and any details on them are suppressed.
They will… Audio
Waikato DHB cyber attack: Minister sought assurances other DHB's it not vulnerable
Health Minister Andrew Little says all 19 DHBs have given him an assurance that they have checked their IT systems against possible cyber attacks.
Waikato DHB's systems have been down for a week… Video, Audio
Waikato DHB cyber attack revealed 'high degree of exposure' - GCSB Minister
Waikato DHB has admitted there's a real threat some people's personal information may have been breached, as a result of the cyber attack.
The DHB is still working to get its systems back online -… Video, Audio
Budget 2021: Pharmac campaigners disappointed
Campaigners say people with rare illnesses have been put on the "losers list" and left to die because Pharmac hasn't been funded enough.
The government has boosted spending for its drug buying agency… Audio
Government won't consider amnesty for chronically ill to use illicit cannabis
A Ministry of Health document leaked to RNZ shows officials will not even consider extending an amnesty to allow all chronically sick people to use illicit cannabis.
Medicinal cannabis campaigners… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Heather Roy and Al Gillespie
Joining the Weekend Panel this morning is Heather Roy and Al Gillespie. Among other issues, they'll be discussing trans-Tasman relationships, New Zealand's future in the Five Eyes network, and the… Audio
Dear Parliament, Try again, Sincerely, the Courts
You might not have noticed but our constitution suddenly shifted a little six years ago. Parliament is currently figuring out how to adapt to that. Audio
Health Minister Andrew Little explains major health overhaul
The government has unveiled sweeping new health changes in a bid to resuscitate an ailing inequitable system, that's ended in a postcode lottery.
All 20 DHBs are being scrapped along with… Video, Audio
Health Minister on reforms: 'A truly national health service'
The sweeping health reforms outlined today have gone further than what was recommended by the expert panel review of the health and disability sector chaired by Heather Simpson. Health Minister… Audio
Government reveals plans for health overhaul
Hundreds of people are at parliament this morning to hear the Health Minister Andrew Little announce major health reforms in response to last year's Health and Disability System Review.
Health… Audio
Health reforms to be announced on Wednesday
Major health reforms aimed at fixing a health system many say is broken and unfair are set to be announced at 8am on Wednesday.
The Health and Disability System Review last year recommended a huge… Audio
No more funding for Pike re-entry, commitments met - Little
The government will not budge on further funding for the Pike River recovery, saying it has met all its commitments.
It comes despite renewed calls from some families to honour promises made and go… Video, Audio
Health Minister answers questions as hospitals hit capacity
Hospital emergency departments around the country are heaving, and it is not yet winter.
In the past 48 hours, Dunedin Hospital and Whangārei Hospital reached capacity, and were forced to ask people… Video, Audio
Olympians, Black Caps eligible for Covid-19 vaccine priority
Olympians and the Black Caps have been given the green light to apply for Covid-19 vaccinations from next week, so they can head away for their events.
The government has confirmed strict criteria… Audio
Major changes coming to Health system - Minister Little
The health system is struggling, there is institutional racism - and people are missing out on key services simply because of who they are or where they live. That isn't new, of course, but today the… Audio
Government not ruling out more powers for SIS
The Government has not ruled out handing over more powers to the Security Intelligence Service for mining and using people's personal data.
A recently released report found faster and wider… Audio
No way Taihape farm can be given back to community - Little
The Treaty Negotiations Minister says there's no way a Taihape farm set aside for a settlement can be returned right now to the community.
Taihape locals pitched in 30 years ago to set up the 13… Audio
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