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
Law & Order • Sāmoa • TongaNZ backs high‑tech tracking in Pacific fight against drugs, fishing and smuggling gangsThe move comes as experts warn island nations are being used as key routes for meth and cocaine trafficking.Christine RovoiMon, 30 Mar
Law & Order • Tonga • Fiji • Sāmoa • Papua New GuineaTonga finance minister found guilty of bribery as Pacific leaders face growing legal scrutinyA court ruling against Lata Tangimana adds to a wave of cases across the region and raises fresh questions about accountability among those in power.Christine RovoiThu, 26 Mar
Law & Order • FijiFiji anti-corruption cases turn on one question: Who has the power to prosecute?Three high-profile cases involving senior political and legal figures are now tied to a single legal fight: the authority of Fiji’s anti-corruption body, raising wider questions about trust, timing, and power.Christine RovoiMon, 23 Mar
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 • SāmoaSāmoan constable urges Pasifika to join police after running Round the Bays Constable Alavina Brown ran her first 8.4km race while encouraging Pasifika to consider a career in policing as police increase recruitment in Auckland.Khalia StrongMon, 09 Mar
Law & Order‘Don’t suffer in silence’: Pacific families see spike in violent crimePacific communities have experienced a 42 per cent rise in victims, prompting leaders to emphasise culturally grounded services and family support.Khalia StrongMon, 02 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 & OrderUK royal arrest sends shockwaves as Jeffrey Epstein files reference Pacific islands - reportsThe former prince Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office as newly released documents reveal references to Pacific places and people in the Jeffrey Epstein Files.Christine RovoiFri, 20 Feb
