Law & Order • Sāmoa • Aotearoa New ZealandSāmoan sentenced for migrant exploitation and corruptionThe ruling follows a five-year investigation that highlights the serious consequences of immigration fraud and protecting vulnerable workers.Christine RovoiMon, 07 Apr
Law & Order'Our people don't forget' Why Pacific and Māori are wary of police in NZAmid the debate on reframing justice, academic Chelsea Naepi advocates for a shift towards indigenous reconciliation practices.Khalia StrongFri, 28 Mar
Law & OrderConcerns rise over sentencing reformsAdvocates warn of increased harm to Pacific and Māori families.Khalia StrongThu, 27 Mar
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
