Samoa
Samoa union concerned about termination processes
A workers union in Samoa says some employers are not complying with labour rules when it comes to laying off staff or terminating contracts.
Samoa PM hits out at NZ Law Society
Samoa's Prime Minister has responded to the New Zealand Law Society's statement that it held serious concerns about constitutional reforms being proposed in the country.
Samoa PM's letter disregarded in alleged assassination plot case
A Supreme Court judge in Samoa has ruled that one of the accused in an alleged plot to assassinate the prime minister, be freed on bail.
Increase in family violence in Samoa during lockdown says NGO
The Samoa Victim Support Group says it's noticed a marked increase in family violence since the country went into lockdown six weeks ago.
Sport: 50 days and counting - Manuma Samoa close to going home
A Samoan professional rugby team is close to returning home after spending almost two months in New Zealand because of Covid-19.
NZ Law Society raises concerns about court changes in Samoa
The New Zealand Law Society has raised "serious concerns" about constitutional law changes in Samoa.
Samoan lawyer says PM puts himself above the law
A lawyer representing two people accused of attempting to assassinate Samoa's Prime Minister claims Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi is putting himself above the law.
The masses return to church in Samoa
After nearly two months of not hearing church choirs singing hymns due to Covid-19 restrictions, Samoans piled into church buildings Sunday morning in unusually large numbers.
Samoa's former head of state blasts PM over Constitution comments
Samoa's former Head of State, Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi, has blasted statements made by the Prime Minister as being rude and ridiculing of the framers of the country's Constitution.
Samoa PM's stoush with deputy a breach of protocol - former AG
An attack on Samoa's deputy prime minister by her boss was a breach of almost every Fa'a Samoa protocol, according to a lawyer and former Attorney General.
Restrictions around school and church eased in Samoa
Samoa's restrictions around Covid-19 safety measures have been eased with schools to re-open next week and church services permitted from Sunday.
Samoa political parties call on PM to delay controversial bills
Two political parties in Samoa have called on the Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi to delay passing controversial bills.
Samoa women register party for 2021 election
Several women in Samoa have established a political party aiming to compete in the 2021 general election with hopes to change the government.
American Samoa official upset at Samoa PM comments
A Representative in American Samoa's fono has rebuked Samoa's prime minister for calling the territory the source of drugs and illegal weapons.
Air NZ confirms Apia flight will collect Auckland bound passengers
New Zealand residents and citizens wishing to return home from Samoa will now be able to do so on 1 May.