Crime

Pacific Region •

Fiji

Fresh scrutiny on Fiji’s anti-corruption agency as critic's case and leadership battle collide

The case involving government critic Charlie Charters and a looming high-level meeting over the leadership of FICAC are sharpening questions about transparency and oversight.

PMN NewsMon, 09 Mar

Law & Order

‘Don’t suffer in silence’: Pacific families see spike in violent crime

Pacific communities have experienced a 42 per cent rise in victims, prompting leaders to emphasise culturally grounded services and family support.

Khalia StrongMon, 02 Mar

Pacific Region •

Fiji

Fiji’s former Prime Minister and police chief charged with inciting mutiny

Frank Bainimarama and Sitiveni Qiliho are being held in police custody over an alleged attempt to mobilise the army after the 2022 general election, according to local media.

Christine RovoiWed, 18 Feb

Law & Order •

Aotearoa New Zealand •

Sāmoa

Slavery victims tell of their years-long ordeal

Two young people have told how they were held in slavery by an Auckland man for several years.

Gill Bonnett, RNZ Immigration ReporterThu, 12 Feb

Law & Order •

Fiji •

Tonga

Tongan among five latest remanded over Fiji's record cocaine seizure, police confirm

Five people, including a Tongan national, have been charged following Fiji’s largest-ever cocaine bust in Vatia waters, joining six others already in custody as police continue their investigation.

Christine RovoiTue, 27 Jan

Law & Order •

Tonga •

United States

First arrest made in US church shooting of two Pacific fathers - police

A man has been arrested on suspicion of obstructing the investigation. The tragedy has drawn grief and attention across Utah, New Zealand and the Pacific.

PMN NewsSat, 17 Jan