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Heart over Hurdles: Why Pacific police are staying the course in NZ as pay talks underway

As pay bargaining kicks off, Pacific officers are emerging as the “anchor” of the frontline, choosing community over the $112,000 lure of Australia.

Khalia StrongTue, 05 May

Pacific Region

Pacific drug routes expose children to growing organised crime threat - NGO

ChildFund warns rising drug trafficking through the region is putting pressure on remote island communities and increasing risks for Pasifika youth.

Christine RovoiTue, 28 Apr

Pacific Region •

Fiji

Fiji family demands answers after man dies in military custody

Fijian police launch a murder investigation as calls grow for an independent inquiry into Jone Vakarisi's death.

Margot Staunton, Senior Journalist, RNZ Wed, 22 Apr

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

Law & Order •

Tonga •

Sāmoa •

United States

Father of 12 killed in US church shooting as police hunt for gunmen

Pacific communities are in mourning after Vaea Tulikihihifo and Sione Vatuvei were killed outside a memorial service in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Christine RovoiSun, 11 Jan

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