Law & Order • FijiNine found guilty in Fiji's biggest meth trafficking caseUnderscoring 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 & OrderRising organised crime in NZ: Urgent calls to protect vulnerable migrant workersA 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
Law & Order • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific lawyers call for more representation as justice gaps persistPasifika are overrepresented in prisons, so the Pacific Lawyers Association is increasing education and advocacy.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 17 Jul
Law & OrderTeen fights for the rights of children whose parents are in prisonJuliann Purea-Desai urges the Government to recognise children of incarcerated parents in court processes as she advocates for change.Khalia StrongMon, 07 Jul
Law & OrderAll Black Caleb Clarke discharged without conviction for dangerous drivingThe Blues winger, named in the All Blacks squad on Monday, was charged with dangerous driving and not stopping for police.RNZMon, 23 Jun
Law & OrderGovernment’s crime stance conflicts with housing cuts - expertDr Chang Yu warns that tackling crime without investing in public housing, overlooks the root causes that lead youth into the justice system.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 19 Jun
Law & Order • Aotearoa New ZealandThe return of Three Strikes slammed as unjust and ineffectiveA Pacific advocate says a renewed focus on community, not mandatory sentencing, holds the key to breaking cycles of harm and incarceration.Andre Fa'aosoWed, 18 Jun
Law & OrderCall for awareness on stalking and control in Pacific communitiesWith new laws treating stalking as a standalone offence, a family violence advocate urges education on the difference between love and control.Khalia StrongTue, 17 Jun
Law & Order • Sāmoa • United StatesTragic loss: Sāmoan fashion icon fatally shot at US peace rallyAfa Ah Loo, who was the only Sāmoan contestant on Project Runway, has died after a shooting during a nationwide protest in Utah.Khalia StrongMon, 16 Jun
Law & Order • Aotearoa New ZealandCorruption threat grows for the Pacific and New ZealandTrusted insiders and regional ties make Aotearoa more vulnerable to organised crime, says expert panel chair Steve Symon.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 13 Jun
