Law & Order

Pacific police chiefs meet in NZ to tackle regional issues

Leaders warn sophisticated drug-trafficking networks and returning criminal deportees are testing law enforcement capabilities in the region.

Khalia StrongThu, 21 Aug

Law & Order

Trial date set for former funeral director

A man facing charges related to the improper handling of human remains at Waikumete Cemetery will stand trial next year.

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterTue, 12 Aug

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Tonga

Tongan family faces deportation after shock news of immigration adviser’s imprisonment

With two young children, Taniela and Lilio Tonga are pleading for ministerial intervention as they navigate the legal turmoil that has upended their lives.

'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 12 Aug

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Fiji

Fiji prosecutors seek 50-year sentences for ringleaders in major meth import case

The methamphetamine trafficking operation saw over four tonnes of the drug imported into the country between November 2023 and January 2024.

Christine RovoiFri, 08 Aug

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Fiji

NZ backs Fiji’s fight against organised crime and human trafficking

Customs Minister Casey Costello says island nations are being exploited as entry points into Aotearoa and warns of the human cost.

Renate Rivers in ApiaTue, 05 Aug

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Fiji

Nine found guilty in Fiji's biggest meth trafficking case

Underscoring the crisis, the judge says sophisticated drug cartels were using Fiji as a transit point to ship drugs to New Zealand and Australia.

Christine RovoiFri, 01 Aug

Law & Order

Rising organised crime in NZ: Urgent calls to protect vulnerable migrant workers

A new Government report warns that exploitation is rising in sectors like construction and horticulture, with calls to ban cash wages and tighten supply chains.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 21 Jul