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Tonga

Tonga Election Scandal: third cabinet minister found guilty of bribery

The government is under pressure as Dr Taniela Fusimalohi is convicted of election bribery amid possible byelections and a wider cabinet shakeup.

Christine RovoiWed, 10 Jun

Law & Order •

Sāmoa •

Australia

Shots fired at wrong venue ahead of funeral for slain Sydney gang figure Lorenzo Lemalu

A gunman opened fire on a venue mistakenly linked to the funeral of slain Sāmoan gangster Lorenzo Lemalu, less than a day before mourners gathered under heavy police presence to farewell him.

PMN NewsMon, 08 Jun

Law & Order •

Sāmoa

Nicholas Bakulich named after sentencing over treatment of Sāmoan chief's remains

The brother of former funeral director Fiona Bakulich has been convicted of misconduct involving human remains: a judge says he failed a family who trusted him to care for their loved one.

PMN NewsSat, 06 Jun

Law & Order

Stalking now a crime: Pacific families warned not to overlook the ‘warning signs’

A family violence advocate says our communities must learn to spot stalking behaviours that have become normalised.

Khalia StrongTue, 26 May

Law & Order •

Fiji

Pacific cannot ‘arrest’ its way out of organised crime, says Minister

Casey Costello says the region’s response must include economic development, health support, and stronger border protection.

PMN NewsTue, 26 May

Law & Order •

Aotearoa New Zealand

New intelligence gives fresh momentum to 35-year murder case

Police say new information has reopened lines of inquiry into the 1991 disappearance of Andrew Maaka.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 20 May

Law & Order •

Fiji

Fiji police officers face charges as new data shows drug seizures surging in the Pacific

A six-month investigation into alleged links between 11 Fijian police officers and drug traffickers has been sent to prosecutors.

Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist and Christina Persico, RNZ Pacific bulletin editorMon, 18 May

Law & Order •

Solomon Islands •

Tonga

Cartels, submarines and deportees: How the Pacific became a drug 'pit stop' for traffickers

From narco-sub sightings to deportee-linked gangs, the region is emerging as a new frontline in global drug trafficking.

PMN NewsWed, 13 May

Pacific Region •

Fiji

Fiji army chief says military must take responsibility after man's death in custody

Commander Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai says accountability must be upheld following the death of Jone Vakarisi in military custody.

Christine RovoiMon, 11 May

Law & Order •

Sāmoa

Former Sāmoa rugby international wins NZ court appeal in drink drive deportation case

Sakaria Taulafo has had his conviction set aside and his case sent back to the District Court after a High Court judge found a “real risk” of a miscarriage of justice.

PMN NewsMon, 11 May

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