After calling 27 witnesses and tendering 15 exhibits, the State has argued that the death of Nadi-based doctor Dr. Isireli Biumaitotoya was a “gruesome murder” and not an act of self-defence.

A man accused of murdering his pregnant partner last year has told the High Court that he previously sought a Domestic Violence Restraining Order against her following an alleged assault.

Domestic violence and child protection should be recognised as public health issues under proposed amendments to Fiji’s health laws, says University of Fiji Vice-Chancellor Professor Shaista Shameem.

Former Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad’s criminal case will return to the Suva Magistrates Court on Friday for a final pre-trial conference ahead of the scheduled trial next week.

A senior psychiatrist has told the Suva High Court that a man accused of murdering a 16-year-old girl has a long history of schizophrenia and had been admitted to St Giles Hospital 23 times before the alleged offence.

The Criminal Investigations Department is investigating a social media post that allegedly threatens unrest in the capital city.

The Fiji Financial Intelligence Unit’s 2025 National Risk Assessment report has identified and assessed the country’s money laundering risk as ‘high.’

The case involving former Deputy Prime Minister and National Federation Party leader Biman Prasad will proceed to trial from August 10 after both the prosecution and defence confirmed they were ready to proceed.

Eleven children were among 16 victims in serious sexual offence cases filed in the High Court by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in June.

A man has been sentenced to nine years in prison by the Labasa High Court after being convicted of breaching a Domestic Violence Restraining Order. He was also found guilty of raping his former partner.

The Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption has assured the Suva Magistrates Court that they are ready to proceed with the trial involving the former Fijian Broadcasting Corporation Chief Executive and the Chief Financial Officer.

A father convicted of causing the death of his six-year-old son in a 2023 forklift accident has been handed a partially suspended sentence by the Suva High Court.