Law & Order • FijiNine found guilty in Fiji's biggest meth trafficking caseUnderscoring 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 IslandsSolomon Islands bylaw empowers chiefs to block child marriageIn 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 & OrderTeen fights for the rights of children whose parents are in prisonJuliann Purea-Desai urges the Government to recognise children of incarcerated parents in court processes as she advocates for change.Khalia StrongMon, 07 Jul
Law & OrderAll Black Caleb Clarke discharged without conviction for dangerous drivingThe Blues winger, named in the All Blacks squad on Monday, was charged with dangerous driving and not stopping for police.RNZMon, 23 Jun
Law & OrderGovernment’s crime stance conflicts with housing cuts - expertDr 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 & OrderCall for awareness on stalking and control in Pacific communitiesWith 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 ZealandCorruption threat grows for the Pacific and New ZealandTrusted insiders and regional ties make Aotearoa more vulnerable to organised crime, says expert panel chair Steve Symon.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 13 Jun
Law & OrderGang members arrested after funeral home arson - policeDetective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward says firearms were also seized during the police operation.PMN NewsMon, 12 May
Pacific Region • FijiTragic surge in domestic violence: Three lives lost in Fiji amid call to actionFiji is grappling with an increase in domestic violence as human rights advocates criticise the lack of adequate responses.Christine RovoiWed, 30 Apr
Law & Order • FijiHuman rights advocate demands urgent training for Fiji Rugby amid assault allegationsThe call for action highlights the pressing need to address deeper issues of gender-based violence in sports, to protect players, and uphold the integrity of the game in the country, Shamima Ali says.Christine RovoiWed, 23 Apr
