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Palau Senate leader’s son in Fiji court after anti-drug operation

Lagomarsino Baules, the son of Palau Senate President Hokkons Baules, remains in custody in Fiji.

Christine RovoiTue, 10 Mar

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Sāmoa

Sāmoan constable urges Pasifika to join police after running Round the Bays

Constable Alavina Brown ran her first 8.4km race while encouraging Pasifika to consider a career in policing as police increase recruitment in Auckland.

Khalia StrongMon, 09 Mar

Law & Order

‘Don’t suffer in silence’: Pacific families see spike in violent crime

Pacific communities have experienced a 42 per cent rise in victims, prompting leaders to emphasise culturally grounded services and family support.

Khalia StrongMon, 02 Mar

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Fiji

Whistleblower claims and airport arrest: Fiji critic’s case escalates anti-corruption crisis

Charlie Charters has been charged with aiding the release of confidential information from Fiji’s anti-corruption agency. His lawyer says investigators tried to force him to reveal his source.

Christine RovoiWed, 25 Feb

Law & Order

UK royal arrest sends shockwaves as Jeffrey Epstein files reference Pacific islands - reports

The former prince Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office as newly released documents reveal references to Pacific places and people in the Jeffrey Epstein Files.

Christine RovoiFri, 20 Feb

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Fiji

Fiji’s ex‑PM and police chief granted bail after fresh mutiny charges over 2023 military plot

Frank Bainimarama and Sitiveni Qiliho appeared in court on Thursday on new allegations they tried to sway Fiji’s military leadership in 2023, with bail granted and travel restrictions imposed.

PMN NewsThu, 19 Feb

Law & Order

Ex-Kiwis NRL star shot in Sydney drive-by as gang feuds shadow city

Matt Utai, 44, a premiership winger is fighting for his life in hospital after the brazen dawn attack outside a house on Tuesday.

PMN NewsWed, 18 Feb

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Sāmoa

Slavery victims tell of their years-long ordeal

Two young people have told how they were held in slavery by an Auckland man for several years.

Gill Bonnett, RNZ Immigration ReporterThu, 12 Feb

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Fiji

Fijian leaders call for tough action on drugs including death penalty and urge army support

The rising drug crisis across the Pacific nation is prompting calls from chiefs and youth leaders for harsher penalties, including the death penalty, while police look to the military to help tackle traffickers.

Christine RovoiTue, 10 Feb

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Sāmoa

New Attorney-General as Sāmoa reviews national legal system

Mauga Precious Chang has taken up one of Sāmoa’s most powerful legal roles as the government reviews how state legal power is exercised.

Renate RiversMon, 09 Feb

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