Samoa
Samoa Electoral Commissioner's action 'unconstitutional' says FAST
The FAST party in Samoa hopes its call for the appointment of an additional woman MP to parliament to be declared null and void will be resolved this afternoon.
Samoa election: Independent MP sides with new FAST party
Samoan Independent MP, Tuala Tevaga Iosefo Ponifasio, has confirmed he will join the Faatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party.
News in Samoan for 21 April 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 20 April 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoa election stalemate to continue into coming week
Samoa's election results have been confirmed with 25 seats each for the incumbent HRPP and newcomer FAST, with the final seat holder yet to confirm allegiance.
News in Samoan for 19 April 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoa election cliffhanger overlooked locally
After 23 years with one political party and one prime minister in charge, Samoa’s general election last weekend delivered a surprise neck-and-neck result. But it was barely reported in most national… Audio
Samoa election cliffhanger overlooked locally
After 23 years with one political party and one prime minister in charge, Samoa’s general election last weekend delivered a surprise neck-and-neck result. But it was barely reported in most national…
AudioSamoa election: Savai'i votes for change as top parties tied
Residents on Samoa's main island of Savai'i have voted for change in this year's general election.
One to go and no change in Samoa recount
With votes of just one district still to be recounted, the Electoral Commissioner says there are no changes in the results of Samoa's general elections.
Samoa final election outcome could be known tonight
Samoa's Electoral Commissioner, Faimalomatumua Mathew Lemisio, has confirmed the election result should be known this Friday evening.
Samoa election: official results show top parties still tied
The official results of Samoa's 2021 general election has the top main political parties still neck and neck.
Moana Pasifika urged to create pathways for locals
There are hopes in Tonga that Moana Pasifika's entry into Super Rugby will help the kingdom retain its best local talent.
News in Samoan for 16 April 2021
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News in Samoan for 15 April 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoans urged to stand together regardless of election outcome
A Samoan academic and historian is urging all Samoans to stand together regardless of the outcome of the National Election. Audio
Explaining politics in Samoa and the wait for a new government
RNZ Pacific Journalist Dominic Godfrey explains what's happening and how politics is run in Samoa as the country waits to find out their final election result. Audio
News in Samoan for 14 April 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Fiame says Samoa diaspora key for FAST
Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, who may become the next prime minister of Samoa, says the support of the country's diaspora for her FAST party was critical. Audio
Manu Samoa to play Barbarians
Manu Samoa and the Barbarians rugby club will meet for only the second time when they face off for the Killik Cup on 27 November.