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
Law & Order • FijiFiji court hands down landmark life sentence in major meth caseFollowing the seizure of 4.15 tonnes of methamphetamine, officials signal a strong stance against organised crime and drug abuse.Christine RovoiFri, 29 Aug
Law & OrderPacific police chiefs meet in NZ to tackle regional issuesLeaders warn sophisticated drug-trafficking networks and returning criminal deportees are testing law enforcement capabilities in the region.Khalia StrongThu, 21 Aug
Law & OrderTrial date set for former funeral director A man facing charges related to the improper handling of human remains at Waikumete Cemetery will stand trial next year.Mary AfemataTue, 12 Aug
Law & Order • TongaTongan family faces deportation after shock news of immigration adviser’s imprisonmentWith two young children, Taniela and Lilio Tonga are pleading for ministerial intervention as they navigate the legal turmoil that has upended their lives.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 12 Aug
