Samoa
The rise of Samoan opera stars documented in new film
The rise of Samoan opera stars, brothers Pene and Amitai Pati documented in new film 'Tenor: My Name is Pati'. Audio
Samoan muso stage play met with standing ovation
The opening night of the 'Music Portrait of a Humble, Disabled Samoan' was met with a standing ovation. Audio
Samoan teenager adopted in 'coerced' migration, tribunal told
A tribunal has been told a Samoan teenager was adopted by a New Zealand resident in a 'coerced relocation' which led to violence and her baby being taken into care.
New Chinese scholarships for Samoans 'a significant milestone' - minister
Samoa's primary higher education institution, the National University of Samoa, has signed two agreements with China to create academic opportunities for Samoan students.
Naval officers face charges over sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
Charges have been laid in relation to the loss of Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui, off the coast of Samoa in October 2024.
Samoa PM says airport levy necessary for airbridge operation
Samoa's prime minister, La'aulialemalietoa Polataivao Schmidt, has sought to reassure the public that a new airport levy and departure tax hike are necessary for the running of the country's… Audio
'I need to sort this out': La'auli wants politics out of Samoa Rugby
The Samoan PM says he wants to clear out politics in Lakapi Samoa before he signs a new funding proposal for the Australian government.
'I don't want to travel anymore'
The Samoan government is being urged to reconsider its airport fee hike.
News in Samoan for 26 February 2026
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoa, Australia sign policing and cybersecurity deals
Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Schmidt and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong signed the agreements "to bolster shared work", the Australia's High Commission in Samoa said.
News in Samoan for 25 February 2026
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoa set to hike up flight cost at departure
A roundtrip by air from Samoa is about to become more expensive as the government rolls out new airport fees. Audio
Airlines push back on Samoa's airport fee hike
Airlines have hit out against an airport fare increase in Samoa that will add more than NZ$100 to outgoing ticket prices.
Flights from Samoa to cost more from 1 March
Travellers flying out of Samoa will soon have to pay extra on every trip, with new fees added by the Samoa Airport Authority.
News in Samoan for 24 February 2026
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
