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
Law & OrderFrom frontline officer to King's Honour: Neru Leifi recognised for decades of service Inspector Neru Leifi has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, honoured for nearly 42 years of service to police and Pacific communities.Khalia StrongWed, 03 Jun
Law & Order • SāmoaPolice probe 'first of its kind' transnational murder case for SāmoaTwo men investigated over the fatal shooting of a Sydney man in Vietnam with Sāmoa Police calling it the country's first alleged murder-for-hire case.Renate RiversThu, 28 May
Law & OrderStalking now a crime: Pacific families warned not to overlook the ‘warning signs’ A family violence advocate says our communities must learn to spot stalking behaviours that have become normalised. Khalia StrongTue, 26 May
Law & Order • FijiPacific cannot ‘arrest’ its way out of organised crime, says MinisterCasey Costello says the region’s response must include economic development, health support, and stronger border protection. PMN NewsTue, 26 May
