Law & Order • TongaTonga Election Scandal: third cabinet minister found guilty of briberyThe 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 • SāmoaNicholas Bakulich named after sentencing over treatment of Sāmoan chief's remainsThe 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
EnvironmentPacific hails historic UN climate vote: Fiji fights to protect statehood from rising seasLeaders, youth activists, and global allies back the world court’s opinion on climate obligations as Fiji warns rising sea levels must not erase Pacific nations’ sovereignty and maritime rights.Christine RovoiMon, 25 May
Law & Order • SāmoaFormer Sāmoa rugby international wins NZ court appeal in drink drive deportation caseSakaria 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
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa district court separates Tuilaepa defamation case and orders public silenceOpposition leader Tuilaepa has been barred from publicly discussing his criminal defamation case after proceedings involving PM Laaulialemalietoa and Education Minister split in to separate trials.Renate RiversFri, 08 May
Law & Order • Fiji • AustraliaFiji hunts Australian man labelled ‘kingpin’ over record meth bust Police want Sam Amine to face trial over Fiji's largest-ever meth seizure. A new investigation reveals alleged links to Pacific drug trafficking routes.Christine RovoiThu, 16 Apr
Law & OrderHigh Court upholds conviction over death of Pacific stevedore at Auckland port - MNZA judge has dismissed an appeal by former Ports of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson, upholding his conviction over the death of worker Pala’amo Kalati, who was killed by a falling container in 2020.Christine RovoiWed, 15 Apr
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands PM to face no-confidence vote within days, says judgeJeremiah Manele must recall parliament within three days, the Chief Justice rules, and failure to act could trigger an intervention by the Governor-General.RNZ PacificTue, 14 Apr
Politics • SāmoaTuilaepa defends speaking out as defamation case delayed until MaySāmoa’s opposition leader says he will not stay silent despite a court warning as prosecutors seek more time to finalise charges.Renate RiversThu, 09 Apr
Law & Order • Tonga • Fiji • Sāmoa • Papua New GuineaTonga finance minister found guilty of bribery as Pacific leaders face growing legal scrutinyA court ruling against Lata Tangimana adds to a wave of cases across the region and raises fresh questions about accountability among those in power.Christine RovoiThu, 26 Mar
