Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsNGOs combat child exploitation, empower young women through education, supportHOPE Trust and Ola Fou in the Solomon Islands tackle human trafficking, empowering vulnerable women and girls at risk of commercial sexual exploitation.Khalia StrongFri, 21 Mar
EducationTeachers call for national action to address bullyingChris Abercrombie, of the Post Primary Teachers’ Association, says bullying in school is a collective issue that requires community involvement. Sariah MagaoaMon, 17 Mar
PoliticsRetail crime crack down or reckless reform? Experts have condemned the Government’s reforms, calling them “dumb and irresponsible”.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 27 Feb
Law & Order • TongaTongan lawyers sharpen courtroom skills with NZ trainingA visiting team of New Zealand judges and barristers are holding an interactive workshop to strengthen the local legal system.Khalia StrongTue, 18 Feb
Law & OrderPacific woman's death highlights intimate partner violence crisisA murder-suicide exposes critical gaps in the system meant to protect victims, with advocates calling for more culturally appropriate support services.Khalia StrongMon, 10 Feb
Law & Order‘Boot the Bill’: Call to halt military-style youth detention campsSave The Children is petitioning the withdrawal of the Oranga Tamariki (Responding Youth Offending) Amendment Bill.Christine RovoiTue, 04 Feb
Pacific Region • Fiji • TongaWar on drugs: Fiji soldiers may be deployed to assist police - govtThe Pacific has gained attention in recent years as both a transit route for drug trafficking and a destination.Christine RovoiFri, 31 Jan
Law & Order • TongaMan arrested over crash that killed his childrenThe 37-year-old father is in custody and faces charges of reckless driving with the community mourning the devastating loss.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 23 Jan
PoliticsHousing instability and Bootcamp Bill spark criticism from youth advocatesMāori and Pacific youth are affected by homelessness in Aotearoa as critics warn government reforms may worsen intergenerational harm rather than provide effective solutions.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 13 Jan
PoliticsBoot the Bootcamp Bill: Militaristic approach to youth offending criticisedAdvocates warn military-style bootcamps proposed in the Oranga Tamariki Amendment Bill could worsen things for vulnerable children and young offenders.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 18 Dec
