Law & Order • FijiFiji's FICAC drops case against ex-DPP but says former deputy PM's trial will move aheadThe country's anti-corruption agency says former Director of Public Prosecutions Christopher Pryde remains beyond its reach while the trial of Manoa Kamikamica will continue in the Suva court.Christine RovoiSun, 26 Jul
Law & Order • FijiFiji court stops case, finds anti-corruption agency had breached Charlie Charters' rightsThe ruling says Fiji’s anti-corruption body violated the former journalist’s right to silence and protection of sources, raising fresh questions about press freedom and accountability.Christine RovoiFri, 24 Jul
Law & Order • Kiribati • FijiCourt filings deepen Banaba mining dispute as trust fund questions growThe documents reveal conflicting positions from community groups, the Rabi Administration and Fiji Prime Minister's Office over the proposed project and the management of the Banaban Trust Fund.Christine RovoiTue, 30 Jun
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
