Pacific / Corrections And Clarifications

RNZ pulls Fiji Times story due to incorrect figures

18:19 pm on 18 October 2024

Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

RNZ has pulled this story written by the Fiji Times because of incorrect figures.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/530819/hard-drug-use-higher-among-indo-fijians-police

According to The Fiji Times' report, Indo-Fijians made a higher percentage of people involved in hard drugs in Fiji, compared to the indigenous/iTaukei population. This statement was incorrect and RNZ is seeking clarification.

RNZ will republish the full story when we have sought clarification.