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Pacific police chiefs meet in NZ to tackle regional issues

Leaders warn sophisticated drug-trafficking networks and returning criminal deportees are testing law enforcement capabilities in the region.

Khalia StrongThu, 21 Aug

Law & Order

Trial date set for former funeral director

A man facing charges related to the improper handling of human remains at Waikumete Cemetery will stand trial next year.

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterTue, 12 Aug

Law & Order •

Fiji

Fiji prosecutors seek 50-year sentences for ringleaders in major meth import case

The methamphetamine trafficking operation saw over four tonnes of the drug imported into the country between November 2023 and January 2024.

Christine RovoiFri, 08 Aug

Law & Order •

Fiji

Nine found guilty in Fiji's biggest meth trafficking case

Underscoring the crisis, the judge says sophisticated drug cartels were using Fiji as a transit point to ship drugs to New Zealand and Australia.

Christine RovoiFri, 01 Aug

Pacific Region •

Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands bylaw empowers chiefs to block child marriage

In Koleasi, a remote village in Central Guadalcanal, traditional leaders now have the legal backing to stop child marriage and escalate cases of abuse.

Khalia StrongWed, 23 Jul

Law & Order

Teen fights for the rights of children whose parents are in prison

Juliann Purea-Desai urges the Government to recognise children of incarcerated parents in court processes as she advocates for change.

Khalia StrongMon, 07 Jul

Law & Order

All Black Caleb Clarke discharged without conviction for dangerous driving

The Blues winger, named in the All Blacks squad on Monday, was charged with dangerous driving and not stopping for police.

RNZMon, 23 Jun

Law & Order

Government’s crime stance conflicts with housing cuts - expert

Dr Chang Yu warns that tackling crime without investing in public housing, overlooks the root causes that lead youth into the justice system.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 19 Jun

Law & Order

Call for awareness on stalking and control in Pacific communities

With new laws treating stalking as a standalone offence, a family violence advocate urges education on the difference between love and control.

Khalia StrongTue, 17 Jun

Law & Order •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Corruption threat grows for the Pacific and New Zealand

Trusted insiders and regional ties make Aotearoa more vulnerable to organised crime, says expert panel chair Steve Symon.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 13 Jun

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