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
CommunityNZ Easter road toll stands at three, down on previous yearsTwo of the three deaths involved motorcycles as police warn drivers to stay alert over holiday weekends.PMN NewsWed, 08 Apr
PoliticsPasifika nearly quarter of NZ's homeless so where do they go under new police powers?Pacific communities are already over-represented in homelessness in Aotearoa. An expert says new move-on powers risk pushing people on without addressing where they can safely go.'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 30 Mar
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsHidden in plain sight: New training lifts lid on human trafficking risks in the Solomon IslandsFrom logging camps to city streets, a new push is helping frontline workers spot and protect victims of one of the Pacific’s most hidden crimes.Khalia StrongFri, 20 Mar
Pacific Region • FijiCharlie Charters: 'I still love this country' but Fiji's anti-corruption fight is far from overOut on bail and speaking openly from Australia, the British-Fijian national reflects on his long connection to Fiji, the role of its anti‑corruption agency, and why most commentators are reporting from abroad.Christine RovoiWed, 18 Mar
Law & Order • SāmoaSāmoan 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
Pacific Region • FijiArrest of dual British Fijian national sparks free speech concernsCharlie Charters, a former senior manager at the Fiji Rugby Union and a journalist, is in custody at the FICAC headquarters in Suva.RNZ PacificMon, 23 Feb
Law & OrderUK royal arrest sends shockwaves as Jeffrey Epstein files reference Pacific islands - reportsThe 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
Law & Order • FijiFiji’s ex‑PM and police chief granted bail after fresh mutiny charges over 2023 military plotFrank 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
Pacific Region • FijiFiji’s former Prime Minister and police chief charged with inciting mutinyFrank Bainimarama and Sitiveni Qiliho are being held in police custody over an alleged attempt to mobilise the army after the 2022 general election, according to local media.Christine RovoiWed, 18 Feb
