Samoa
News in Samoan for 10 March 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoan PM survives second vote of no confidence
Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has survived a second leadership challenge in as many weeks. Audio
Samoan PM defeats second no-confidence vote in two weeks
Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has defeated a no-confidence motion against her minority government for a second time in as many weeks.
Samoa parliament debates no-confidence motion against Fiame
This is the second leadership challenge in as many weeks against the beleaguered leader, who heads a minority government after a split in the ruling FAST party.
Samoan lawyer breaks down country's constitution
A Samoan-born New Zealand lawyer Sauni Seleni says the grey area in Samoa's constitution needs addressing amid the current political turmoil. Audio
Samoa parliament delays second motion against PM Fiame
Samoa's parliament has adjourned until tomorrow due to disagreements over the contents of a new motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa. Audio
No-confidence motion against Samoan PM delayed
Parliament has adjourned until tomorrow due to disagreements over the contents of a new motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa.
'Always a better man': Fiame braces for another leadership challenge
The Samoan prime minister could face another no-confidence vote against her, just one week after surviving the previous one.
News in Samoan for Monday 3 February
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Green MP eyes visa waiver access for Pacific countries
New Zealand's Minister of Internal Affairs says to date 847 Samoans have been granted New Zealand citizenship under a new law which came into force in late November. Audio
Pacific correspondent Koroi Hawkins
RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins discusses ongoing political turmoil in the region Audio
More than 800 Samoans receive NZ citizenship
New Zealand's Minister of Internal Affairs says 847 Samoans have been granted New Zealand citizenship under a new law. Audio
News in Samoan for 28 February 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 27 February 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Tifa Moana coach says team bonding and trust helped them win
Samoa's national netball team coach Natalie Mathews says winning last week's PacificAus Sports Netball Series title on debut is "pretty damn special". Audio
Samoa's netball team rise to the top
Samoa's Tifa Moana national netball team created history in Brisbane on Saturday evening when they claimed their first ever PacificAUS Sports Netball Series title. Audio
