Law & Order • SāmoaPolice probe 'first of its kind' transnational murder case for SāmoaTwo 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
Pacific RegionNZ defence spending meets Pacific reality of rising drug threatA $1.58 billion defence package puts New Zealand's maritime focus in the spotlight as Pacific leaders warn drug networks are outpacing the region.Renate RiversMon, 25 May
Law & Order • Fiji • AustraliaFiji hunts Australian man labelled ‘kingpin’ over record meth bust Police want Sam Amine to face trial over Fiji's largest-ever meth seizure. A new investigation reveals alleged links to Pacific drug trafficking routes.Christine RovoiThu, 16 Apr
Pacific Region • SāmoaDrug crisis hits Sāmoa as families caught in growing Pacific tradeParents and children using drugs under the same roof signals a deepening crisis as the country steps up enforcement.Renate RiversTue, 14 Apr
Politics • SāmoaUS and Sāmoa sign Open Skies agreement during Pacific tourAviation pact and ballistic gear unveiled in Apia as Washington deepens Pacific security ties.Renate RiversTue, 03 Mar
Law & Order • FijiFiji court hands down landmark life sentence in major meth caseFollowing the seizure of 4.15 tonnes of methamphetamine, officials signal a strong stance against organised crime and drug abuse.Christine RovoiFri, 29 Aug
Law & Order • FijiNZ backs Fiji’s fight against organised crime and human traffickingCustoms Minister Casey Costello says island nations are being exploited as entry points into Aotearoa and warns of the human cost.Renate RiversTue, 05 Aug
