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Man with Samoan church links faces serious charges in NZ

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By Gagau Faavesi Sitaiai 27 March 2026, 4:00PM

Information has been sought from Samoa by the New Zealand Police after a 45-year-old man linked to a religious organisation which has a presence in Samoa, Tonga and Fiji, is facing multiple serious charges, including rape and strangulation.

By Gagau Faavesi Sitaiai 27 March 2026, 4:00PM

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