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The measles is spreading like an out of control "wildfire" in Samoa, an Auckland-based vaccinologist says. Audio

Health authorities in Samoa say they have registered seven deaths suspected to have been caused by the measles virus.

As the Pacific grapples with a deadly measles outbreak, some of the region's smallest states are seeing their health systems put under increasing strain. Audio

Health authorities in Samoa say they have registered seven deaths suspected to have been caused by the measles virus.

Tongan flanker Zane Kapeli is one of 46 rookies named in the New Zealand Super Rugby squads after impressing for the 'Ikale Tahi at the Rugby World Cup.

Health authorities in American Samoa say two children visiting from neighbouring Samoa are suspected of having measles and are in hospital care.

Uncertainty continues to surround recent deaths suspected to be linked to the measles epidemic in Samoa.

Samoa's National University has been forced to postpone its end of the year graduation after two students contracted measles.

Samoa's seven television stations are asking the government to intervene in what they say are "ridiculous" rates that will lead to losses and closures.

The Fiji rugby league team are already looking ahead to next year after earning promotion to Pool A of the Oceania Cup.

The person, who did not realise they were infected, departed from Apia on an Air New Zealand flight on 7 November.

A former Methodist church minister in Samoa has pleaded guilty to 10 charges, including rape and an indecent act to a dependent family member.

Police have executed the biggest drug bust in Samoan history at Faleatiu, seizing about 10,000 marijuana plants, firearms, methamphetamine, ammunition and cash.

The leader of a medical team screening children for strep throat and rheumatic heart disease in America Samoa is urging parents to pay attention when their children complain of sore throats or joints.

The Samoan family of a two-year-old boy, who died of suspected measles a week ago, is now also mourning the death of his one-year-old sister, who is also thought to have died from the virus.

The Fiji women's Sevens team has sealed their berth at next year's Tokyo Olympics after outclassing Papua New Guinea 36-0 in the Oceania qualifying final.

Samoa Police are planning to train impounded stray dogs as police dogs.

The Cook Islands' team has received a welcome boost ahead of this weekend's Rugby League World Cup qualifier after confirmation they will take part in next year's Oceania Cup.