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Stalking now a crime: Pacific families warned not to overlook the ‘warning signs’

A family violence advocate says our communities must learn to spot stalking behaviours that have become normalised.

Khalia StrongTue, 26 May

Law & Order •

Fiji

Pacific cannot ‘arrest’ its way out of organised crime, says Minister

Casey Costello says the region’s response must include economic development, health support, and stronger border protection.

PMN NewsTue, 26 May

Law & Order •

Aotearoa New Zealand

New intelligence gives fresh momentum to 35-year murder case

Police say new information has reopened lines of inquiry into the 1991 disappearance of Andrew Maaka.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 20 May

Law & Order •

Fiji

Fiji police officers face charges as new data shows drug seizures surging in the Pacific

A six-month investigation into alleged links between 11 Fijian police officers and drug traffickers has been sent to prosecutors.

Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist and Christina Persico, RNZ Pacific bulletin editorMon, 18 May

Law & Order •

Solomon Islands •

Tonga

Cartels, submarines and deportees: How the Pacific became a drug 'pit stop' for traffickers

From narco-sub sightings to deportee-linked gangs, the region is emerging as a new frontline in global drug trafficking.

PMN NewsWed, 13 May

Pacific Region •

Fiji

Fiji army chief says military must take responsibility after man's death in custody

Commander Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai says accountability must be upheld following the death of Jone Vakarisi in military custody.

Christine RovoiMon, 11 May

Law & Order •

Sāmoa

Former Sāmoa rugby international wins NZ court appeal in drink drive deportation case

Sakaria Taulafo has had his conviction set aside and his case sent back to the District Court after a High Court judge found a “real risk” of a miscarriage of justice.

PMN NewsMon, 11 May

Law & Order

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

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