Samoa
HRPP rally on Savai'i cancelled
Samoa's Human Rights Protection Party rally in Savai'i has been aborted for safety reasons.
News in Samoan for 5 August 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
EMA calls for overstayer amnesty to help ease labour shortages
A call for an overstayer amnesty to help with labour shortages.
The Employers and Manufacturers Association says as well as letting more recognised seasonal workers into the country the government… Video, Audio
RSE worker exemption ‘insult' to NZ overstayers, advocates say
Migrant advocates say border exemptions for seasonal workers from the Pacific only add insult to injury for overstayers in New Zealand.
The government has decided to allow Recognised Seasonal… Audio
Open borders for seasonal workers welcomed, but Solomon Islands wants in too
New rules allowing seasonal workers to enter New Zealand without going through managed isolation have been welcomed in Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu, but a politician from Solomon Islands questions why… Audio
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Samoa's opposition leader has called on his followers to oppose a judiciary ruling, five people have died in fighting in Papua New Guinea, and a remote shipping route will open opportunities for…
News in Samoan for 4 August 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 3 August 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Cancellation of China-funded project won't impact relations
Samoa's new prime minister asserts the cancellation of a key China-funded maritime port project will not hinder their strong relationship with Beijing. Audio
Samoa PM lenient towards unsworn MPs in "limbo"
Samoa's new government says it will show leniency to the opposition Human Rights Protection Party MPs who were not sworn in in May.
Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu RSE workers to be allowed into NZ
RSE workers from Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu will soon be allowed into the country, quarantine free.
Jacinda Ardern says there would normally be 10,000 RSE workers in New Zealand to help with the summer… Audio
Samoa's new government is abandoning a port development project
Samoa's new government is abandoning a port development project backed by China, despite it being championed by the Pacific country's former leaders. The $140 million project would have nearly doubled… Audio
Samoa govt confirms China-backed port project shelved
Samoa's new prime minister has opted not to proceed with a China-backed port development project championed by her predecessor.
'More support needed', victim tells Royal Commission into abuse
A Samoan man who came to New Zealand at about the age of four has told the Royal Commission of Inquiry that too many in his community are being left to live their lives with no social support.
Samoa courts close as HRPP convoy descends on Apia
Samoa's court houses in Apia have closed this afternoon in anticipation of a convoy of protest against the country's judiciary.
FAST now says it needs to delay Parliament convening
Samoa's ruling FAST Party now says there is no real need to rush to convene Parliament.
Samoa's Alex Rose eyes history in Tokyo
Samoan discus thrower Alex Rose believes he's capable of a podium finish at the Tokyo Olympics.
News in Samoan for 30 July 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 29 July 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 28 July 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
