Samoa
Samoa ruling party candidate wins by-election
Samoa's ruling Human Rights Protection Party has won back its seat for Faasaleleaga number two constituency after last Friday's by-election.
Samoa CEO in the dark over suspension report
Samoa's Ministry of Justice and Courts administration chief executive officer Papalii John Taimalelagi Afele says he is in the dark over a report that he has been suspended.
SRU president leads in Samoa by-election
In Samoa, preliminary results of the by-election for Faasaleleaga No 2 recently shows a landslide for businessman Namulauulu Leota Sami Leota.
Australia-Pacific Labour Mobility starts for Samoa
The new Australia-Pacific Labour Mobility scheme has started for seven young Samoan men who are the first to be employed under the initiative.
Samoan pig head thrower fined $US1200
Samoa's district court has convicted Talalelei Pauga of making false declaration to his arrival card and ordered him to pay a fine of $US1200.
Sport: Manu Samoa coach challenges team to start winning
Manu Samoa coach Steve Jackson admits his side needs to win more test matches if they want to be considered for World Rugby's proposed Nations Championship.
Samoa pig head thrower admits immigration charge
Talalelei Pauga, who won notoriety for throwing a pig's head at the Samoan prime minister, has pleaded guilty to an immigration offence.
Samoa rules out leasing a new Boeing 737 max 9 aircraft
Samoa's national carrier will not go ahead with the lease of a new Boeing 737 max 9 aircraft according to the prime minister.
News in Samoan for 22 March 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Pre-polling for Samoa by-election wraps up
Today is the last day of pre-polling in Samoa for the by-election for the Fa'asaleleaga No 2 Electoral Constituency.
Samoa PM calls parliament media filming ban 'stupid'
Samoa's prime minister Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi has labelled as stupid, a decision to ban the media from filming Tuesday's parliament sitting.
News in Samoan for 21 March 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Swimmers prepare for Samoa's Apolima Strait swim
Ocean swimmers from several countries are preparing to travel to Samoa for the longest open water swim in the southern hemisphere. Audio
Samoa parliament debates amendments to prosecute road racers
Samoa's road racers will face prosecution if proposed changes to road laws pass through parliament.
Samoa RSE workers told to avoid extramarital affairs
Samoans in the New Zealand seasonal workers scheme have been told if they commit adultery they will be brought home.
Defence lawyer in Samoa MMR case fails to attend court again
The manslaughter case against two Samoan nurses has again been adjourned after the defence lawyer failed to attend court for the third time in a row.
News in Samoan for 20 March 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoa journos unhappy over new camera rules at parliament
Samoa's national media organisation has spoken out against new rules banning outside cameras from recording parliament.
Samoa MMR programme to re-start this month
Samoa's measles, mumps and rubella vaccination programme is due to start again later this month.