PoliticsTougher sentencing not expected to work for youth offendersGiven 97 per cent of young offenders have faced a trauma of some kind, the Chief Children’s Commissioner says punishment alone won’t solve NZ's youth crime crisis.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 27 Sep
Environment • Vanuatu • Fiji • SāmoaEcocide: Why NZ should support Pacific petition to international court Law professor Tafaoimalo Tologata Leilani Tuala-Warren says Aotearoa should make ecocide a criminal offence domestically.Christine RovoiWed, 25 Sep
HealthGovt warns against the sale and possession of 'nangs'Urgent action is being taken to stop nitrous oxide from being sold recreationally after new advice from the experts.Sayeemulla ShariffMon, 23 Sep
PoliticsTougher sentences coming for criminals, PM warnsThe government vows to 'harass' gangs as its 'patches ban' sparks fresh debate.'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 23 Sep
Pacific Region • FijiFormer Fiji coup leader pardonedGeorge Speight, the man behind the overthrow of the Fijian government in 2000, has been released from prison.Christine RovoiThu, 19 Sep
OpinionWill's Word: Govt tightens sentencing laws amid rising crimeThe Government is getting tougher on crime with harsher sentences, but will it work? William TeriteTue, 17 Sep
SocietyTonga taboo: Research explores cultural factors of intimate partner violenceNew research aims to understand Tongan experiences of intimate partner violence, along with calls for more targeted research on Pacific communities. Khalia StrongThu, 15 Aug
Law & OrderPacific meth usage could become epidemic if left unchecked - expertUniversity of South Pacific lecturer Dr Annie Crookes talks to PMN News about the effects increased meth usage is having in Fiji.Sayeemulla ShariffFri, 02 Aug
Law & OrderPolice boost public presence in war on crime Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says incoming legislation will help provide the force with more tools to ensure communities feel safe.Sariah MagaoaFri, 26 Jul
SocietyPacific abuse survivor calls for action and responsibility from faith leaders Pacific communities and churches are being urged to do better in understanding and uncovering sexual violence, following the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry’s damning findings.Khalia StrongThu, 25 Jul
