Newsroom co-editor Mark Jennings (L) and investigations editor Melanie Reid were held overnight at the main Suva police station. Photo: RNZThree New Zealand journalists detained by Fijian police in Suva after trying to interview a controversial Chinese resort developer have been released without charge. Reporter Melanie Reid said the police chiefs decided after talking to the trio that they had no criminal intent. The New Zealand High Commission in Suva provided consular assistance to three New Zealand citizens currently detained in Fiji. The journalists had visited Freesoul's Suva offices seeking an interview but been told to leave.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 03, 2019 18:56 UTC