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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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Aotearoa New Zealand •

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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Fiji •

Tonga

Tongan among five latest remanded over Fiji's record cocaine seizure, police confirm

Five people, including a Tongan national, have been charged following Fiji’s largest-ever cocaine bust in Vatia waters, joining six others already in custody as police continue their investigation.

Christine RovoiTue, 27 Jan

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Sāmoa

Papali‘i Sia Figiel found dead in prison cell, Sāmoan media report

Local sources report the Sāmoan author was found dead in custody, with authorities yet to release a cause of death.

PMN NewsMon, 26 Jan

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Sāmoa

Former Sāmoa PM facing criminal defamation charges

Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi is expected to be charged with criminal defamation and electronic harassment after complaints.

Renate RiversThu, 22 Jan

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Tonga •

United States

First arrest made in US church shooting of two Pacific fathers - police

A man has been arrested on suspicion of obstructing the investigation. The tragedy has drawn grief and attention across Utah, New Zealand and the Pacific.

PMN NewsSat, 17 Jan

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