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Sāmoa

Police probe 'first of its kind' transnational murder case for Sāmoa

Two men investigated over the fatal shooting of a Sydney man in Vietnam with Sāmoa Police calling it the country's first alleged murder-for-hire case.

Renate RiversThu, 28 May

Law & Order

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

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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

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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

Pacific leaders warn rising organised crime cannot be tackled alone

More than 17 tonnes of drugs have been seized across the region since January as leaders warn criminal networks are expanding their reach.

Khalia StrongTue, 19 May

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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

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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

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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

Law & Order

Heavy price for loyalty: Family pressure at the heart of $2m tax shock

Family ties were at the centre of this tax evasion case where a Sāmoan daughter’s loyalty to her mother led her to the edge of a prison cell.

Christine RovoiMon, 04 May

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