Law & OrderFormer cop says Pacific trust in police needs rebuilding after reportAlf Filipaina says the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s findings expose leadership failings and risk further mistrust among Pacific communities.Khalia StrongFri, 14 Nov
Law & Order • United States‘The world is watching’: Afa Ah Loo’s widow calls for accountabilityLaura Ah Loo announces lawsuit and seeks reform after the “senseless and irresponsible” death of her husband, citing systemic failures.Atutahi Potaka-DewesMon, 10 Nov
Law & Order • Fiji • AustraliaFijian man charged after violent stabbing in Sydney’s inner cityOwen Turagavuli faces nine offences after a Melbourne Cup night attack in Darlington left two men in hospital and a woman injured. Christine RovoiFri, 07 Nov
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 • Fiji • Aotearoa New Zealand‘Bring Luisa home’: Family’s plea after Fijian mother’s death in Auckland apartmentThirty-eight-year-old Luisa Qelenisenikau Mate was found unresponsive in the complex and her whānau has appealed for help to return her body to Fiji.Christine RovoiThu, 06 Nov
Law & Order • FijiAfter two deputy PMs charged, Fiji scrutinised over political motives, corruption case timingFiji’s anti-corruption agency is under pressure after it reversed an earlier decision not to prosecute Biman Prasad, raising fresh questions about the independence of the country’s watchdog institutions.Christine RovoiTue, 28 Oct
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
