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
Law & OrderCalls for urgent regional unity against organised crime in the PacificExperts warn that a fragmented response is failing as the report recommends appointing a dedicated minister, specialist teams, and strengthening collaboration to tackle organised crime.Khalia StrongTue, 21 Oct
Law & Order • FijiFrank Bainimarama guilty of threatening demand, Qiliho clearedAny hopes of Fiji's former Prime Minister making a political comeback has died after he was found guilty of another corruption charge.Christine RovoiFri, 03 Oct
Law & Order • West PapuaDuo charged in gun trafficking case linked to kidnapped Kiwi pilot and West Papuan rebelsThe case highlights ongoing tensions in the Indonesian province, where calls for independence are growing amid accusations of human rights abuses and corruption.Christine RovoiThu, 18 Sep
Law & Order • SāmoaFigiel’s trial ends amid testimonies of mental health struggles and alleged confessionAfter testimony from doctors, relatives, and experts, the murder trial has closed its evidence stage, with final submissions due later this month.Renate RiversMon, 15 Sep
Law & Order • SāmoaFigiel confessed to ‘something terrible’ before body found, Sāmoa court toldThe final prosecution witness recounts the author’s overnight stay, emotional confession, and the call that led police to discover the body of Dr Caroline Sinavaiana-Gabbard.Renate RiversThu, 11 Sep
Law & Order • SāmoaFinal witness to testify in Sāmoan poet Sia Figiel's murder trial Sāmoa’s Supreme Court resumes the trial of Sia Figiel on Thursday with the prosecution set to introduce its last witness.Renate RiversWed, 10 Sep
Law & Order • FijiMan charged with murder of Fijian transgender doctorDr Isireli Biumaitotoya's death has left a nation in mourning and his loved ones calling for justice and an end to hate-fuelled violence.Christine RovoiWed, 10 Sep
Law & Order • FijiTwo in police custody as investigations unfold in tragic death of Fiji transgender doctorPolice have arrested two people in connection with the alleged murder of the social media influencer, who was found unresponsive at his home in Nadi.Christine RovoiMon, 08 Sep
Law & Order • FijiTragic death of Fijian transgender doctor sparks calls for justice and end to transphobiaPolice say the 52-year-old social media influencer was found unresponsive in his Nadi home on Monday evening.Christine RovoiWed, 03 Sep
