Law & Order • TongaLast Tonga prison escapee Liuaki Vi recaptured after weeklong manhuntThe New Zealand national has been recaptured in Tonga, bringing a weeklong international manhunt to an end after three prisoners escaped from a police holding cell in Nuku'alofa.PMN NewsMon, 27 Jul
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 • Fiji • TongaUN warns Pacific faces growing threat from global scam syndicatesFrom online relationship targeting Tongan women to loans draining Fijian families, a new report reveals criminal groups are expanding into the region.Christine RovoiThu, 23 Jul
Law & OrderMore powers, more risk? Security guards raise concerns over ACT party proposalSecurity guards warn expanded powers could increase confrontations, raising concerns for Pacific workers already overrepresented on the frontline. Khalia StrongFri, 03 Jul
Law & Order • Solomon IslandsSolomon Islands police chief suspended over claims meth evidence was being destroyedCommissioner Ian Vaevaso has been suspended less than two months after taking office as he faces allegations of destroying methamphetamine evidence and obstructing an internal investigation.PMN NewsWed, 01 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 • Sāmoa • AustraliaShots fired at wrong venue ahead of funeral for slain Sydney gang figure Lorenzo LemaluA 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 • 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
