Law & Order • TongaThree men fined in Tonga for poaching nearly 30,000 sea cucumbers - reportThe trio have been fined $7300 each after poaching nearly 30,000 sea cucumbers for commercial purposes during a fishing ban on the invertebrates.Margot Staunton, Senior Journalist, RNZ Fri, 28 Nov
Law & OrderPacific communities look to Auckland police campus to deliver real change in recruitmentThe first Tāmaki-Makaurau-trained police wing has graduated, but Pacific communities believe the real test is whether the new campus will finally boost Pasifika recruitment.Khalia StrongMon, 17 Nov
Law & OrderFormer cop says Pacific trust in police needs rebuilding after reportAlf Filipaina says the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s findings expose leadership failings and risk further mistrust among Pacific communities.Khalia StrongFri, 14 Nov
News • Fiji • Tonga • Sāmoa • Aotearoa New ZealandDetector dog teams bolster Pacific fight against organised crimeA new generation of detector dog teams has joined the Pacific's frontline, having trained in New Zealand as part of a $6.7 million regional security initiative.PMN NewsFri, 07 Nov
NewsPMN and Police partner to strengthen Pacific community connection and visibility in NZA renewed 20-year partnership between Pacific Media Network and New Zealand Police aims to boost trust, safety, and communication across Pasifika communities.PMN NewsThu, 30 Oct
Law & OrderCalls for urgent regional unity against organised crime in the PacificExperts warn that a fragmented response is failing as the report recommends appointing a dedicated minister, specialist teams, and strengthening collaboration to tackle organised crime.Khalia StrongTue, 21 Oct
Pacific Region • Vanuatu • China • Papua New Guinea • Solomon IslandsChina and Vanuatu to strengthen ties with police agreementBeijing is set to improve its presence in the Pacific following a donation of law enforcement equipment valued at over NZ$700,000.Christine RovoiTue, 23 Sep
Law & Order • FijiTwo in police custody as investigations unfold in tragic death of Fiji transgender doctorPolice have arrested two people in connection with the alleged murder of the social media influencer, who was found unresponsive at his home in Nadi.Christine RovoiMon, 08 Sep
Law & Order • FijiTragic death of Fijian transgender doctor sparks calls for justice and end to transphobiaPolice say the 52-year-old social media influencer was found unresponsive in his Nadi home on Monday evening.Christine RovoiWed, 03 Sep
Law & OrderPacific police chiefs meet in NZ to tackle regional issuesLeaders warn sophisticated drug-trafficking networks and returning criminal deportees are testing law enforcement capabilities in the region.Khalia StrongThu, 21 Aug
