Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia
Pacific Correspondent for 19 May 2016
Today we hear from our correspondent in Samoa, Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia. Audio
Calls to ban Islam in Samoa as constitution under review
There are calls in Samoa to ban the practice of Islam, following comments by the Prime Minister that he would look into amending the constitution to further recognise Christianity. Audio
Samoa brawl school closed amid calls for corporal punishment
Another incident of school students brawling in Samoa has some in the country calling for a return to corporal punishment. Audio
Samoans battle with water issues post-cyclone
Some families in Samoa are still facing water issues following Cyclone Amos. Audio
Samoans call for vote buying allegations to be tested
There are calls in Samoa for the electoral court to disallow the withdrawl of petitions alleging corrupt electioneering by members of parliament. Audio
Pacific Correspondent for 24 March 2016
Today we hear from our correspondent in Samoa, Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia. Audio
Samoa's new cabinet is revealed, with a notable name missing
Samoa's first time MPs and re-elected politicians for the 16th Parliament have been sworn in, following the recent general election. Audio
Samoa election with record number of women candidates
On Friday 4th of March Samoans go to the polls and this comes after campaigns that showed the political life in the country is changing. Audio
Pacific Correspondent for 25 February 2016
Today we hear from our correspondent in Samoa, Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia. Audio
Boxers ready to Rumble in Paradise
Excitement builds in Samoa ahead of Parker-Bergman fight. Audio
Pacific Correspondent for 21 January 2016
Today we hear from our correspondent Samoa, Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia. Audio
Pacific Correspondent for 10 December 2015
Today we hear from our correspondent in Samoa, Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia. Audio
Frustration mounts over Samoa prison breaks
There is frustration in Samoa over the number of prisoners escaping from Tafaigata prison, with the public feeling they're being put at risk. Audio
Clean up in Samoa following Cyclone Tuni
Government services are working to clear up several landslides after a category one cyclone passed to the southeast of Samoa during the weekend. Audio
New Samoa political party planned
Plans are unveiled in Samoa to form a new political party, but it cannot happen until after the election next year. Audio
Pacific Correspondent for 29 October 2015
Today we hear from our correspondent in Samoa, Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia. Audio
Pacific Correspondent for 17 September 2015
Today we hear from our correspondent in Samoa, Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia. Audio
The Samoa Opposition starts its own paper
The Samoan Opposition, dissatisfied with the media coverage it gets, sets up its own paper. Audio
Samoa is hailed as a model for human rights in the region
The Office of the Ombudsman in Samoa has released the country's first Human Rights Review report, revealing a number of issues of concern and producing over 30 recommendations for action. Audio
Pacific Correspondent for 13 August 2015
Today we hear from our correspondent in Samoa, Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia. Audio