Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea • PalauPacific backs war on drugs as PNG pushes for new security treatyLeaders support a new regional plan to tackle organised crime in the Pacific but Papua New Guinea says voluntary arrangements are no longer enough.Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauThu, 03 Sep
Law & OrderMan in custody as police investigate Wattle Downs homicidePolice are speaking with a 30-year-old man in custody as they continue investigating the deaths of a woman and man in South Auckland.Christine RovoiFri, 28 Aug
Law & OrderSouth Auckland double homicide: Shooting triggers police manhuntThe search continues for those responsible after a woman and a man were found dead at a Wattle Downs property.Christine RovoiThu, 27 Aug
Law & OrderTwo dead as South Auckland community placed on alert - policePolice have responded to an emergency at Gambare Place in Wattle Downs with nearby schools placed into lockdown as they investigate.PMN NewsThu, 27 Aug
Community • TongaUtah Tongan leaders planning community response after fatal shooting at funeralCommunity leaders are looking at a town hall to help address violence and conflict after a fatal shooting at a Tongan funeral left one young man dead and his twin brother critically injured.PMN NewsMon, 24 Aug
Community • TongaUtah shooting: Call for Tongan community to reject shame, reclaim its cultural valuesRichard Wolfgramm says the fatal shooting at a Tongan funeral should prompt healing and reflection, not collective shame, as he calls for greater support for families carrying generational trauma.Christine RovoiWed, 19 Aug
Law & Order • Fiji • TongaUN warns Pacific faces growing threat from global scam syndicatesFrom online relationship targeting Tongan women to loans draining Fijian families, a new report reveals criminal groups are expanding into the region.Christine RovoiThu, 23 Jul
Law & OrderMore powers, more risk? Security guards raise concerns over ACT party proposalSecurity guards warn expanded powers could increase confrontations, raising concerns for Pacific workers already overrepresented on the frontline. Khalia StrongFri, 03 Jul
Law & Order • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands police chief suspended over claims meth evidence was being destroyedCommissioner Ian Vaevaso has been suspended less than two months after taking office as he faces allegations of destroying methamphetamine evidence and obstructing an internal investigation.PMN NewsWed, 01 Jul
Law & Order • TongaTonga Election Scandal: third cabinet minister found guilty of briberyThe government is under pressure as Dr Taniela Fusimalohi is convicted of election bribery amid possible byelections and a wider cabinet shakeup.Christine RovoiWed, 10 Jun
