Law & Order • Fiji • PalauPalau Senate leader’s son in Fiji court after anti-drug operationLagomarsino Baules, the son of Palau Senate President Hokkons Baules, remains in custody in Fiji.Christine RovoiTue, 10 Mar
Law & Order • FijiWhistleblower claims and airport arrest: Fiji critic’s case escalates anti-corruption crisisCharlie Charters has been charged with aiding the release of confidential information from Fiji’s anti-corruption agency. His lawyer says investigators tried to force him to reveal his source.Christine RovoiWed, 25 Feb
Law & Order • FijiFiji’s ex‑PM and police chief granted bail after fresh mutiny charges over 2023 military plotFrank Bainimarama and Sitiveni Qiliho appeared in court on Thursday on new allegations they tried to sway Fiji’s military leadership in 2023, with bail granted and travel restrictions imposed.PMN NewsThu, 19 Feb
Law & Order • FijiFijian leaders call for tough action on drugs including death penalty and urge army supportThe rising drug crisis across the Pacific nation is prompting calls from chiefs and youth leaders for harsher penalties, including the death penalty, while police look to the military to help tackle traffickers.Christine RovoiTue, 10 Feb
Pacific Region • FijiFiji PM signals possible resignation after court rules anti-corruption chief dismissal unlawfulSitiveni Rabuka has told local media that he is considering stepping down if his appeal against a High Court ruling fails. The court found his sacking of Barbara Malimali unlawful.Christine RovoiTue, 03 Feb
Pacific Region • FijiFiji court rules PM acted unlawfully in sacking anti-corruption chiefA judge has declared Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka had no constitutional authority to advise the President to sack Barbara Malimali.Christine RovoiMon, 02 Feb
Law & Order • Aotearoa New ZealandSlavemaster Moeaia Tuai to be sentencedTwo victims broke free from his control in harrowing echoes of NZ's most infamous slavery trial. Gill Bonnett, RNZ Immigration ReporterMon, 12 Jan
Law & OrderBus victim named as Sefo Leger amid outpouring of tributesAuckland Police confirm the 59-year-old was killed in the Glen Innes stabbing, a man has been charged, as family and friends share heartfelt tributes online.Christine RovoiThu, 11 Dec
Law & Order • SāmoaAfter the headlines: Tiana Epati uses new platform for changeAotearoa’s first Sāmoan King’s Counsel is focused on championing Pacific representation, mentorship, and a more inclusive legal profession.Khalia StrongFri, 07 Nov
Law & Order • FijiFormer Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama gets a suspended sentence as election fallout loomsThe ex-Prime Minister was handed a 12-month suspended sentence for abusing his power - a conviction that now prevents him from contesting the next election.Christine RovoiWed, 22 Oct