Samoa
Samoa court reserves decision in seat challenge
Samoa's Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on one of the most anticipated matters, crucial to settling the outcome of the country's April elections.
Season 1 | Episode 3: Bullets on Black Saturday (Samoa) | Untold Pacific History
This episode examines the fatal consequences of New Zealand’s rule in Samoa, and the key events that led to the rise of Samoa's ‘Mau’ resistance movement.
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Jack Lam eyes fairytale finish with Manu Samoa
Veteran Manu Samoa flanker Jack Lam is weighing up his future as he looks to help his country qualify for the next Rugby World Cup.
Women march in Samoa in support of extra female MP
A large crowd of women marched in Apia where the Samoan Court of Appeal is hearing an appeal by Electoral Commissioner and HRPP candidate Aliimalemanu Alofa Tuuau.
Samoa election: Tuilaepa told to hand over reins 'respectfully'
Samoa's incoming leader has condemned the actions of the former government and demanded it hand over power.
Manu Samoa coach upbeat despite key players being unavailable
Manu Samoa coach Seilala Mapusua is backing his new-look squad to hold their own against the Māori All Blacks and Tonga.
How will the Samoan constitutional crisis end?
Samoa found itself in a constitutional crisis this week when the caretaker HRPP government locked the doors to parliament in an attempt to stop prime minister-elect Fiame Naomi Mata'afa being sworn in… Audio
Samoa AG's Office withdraws recusal application
The Office of the Attorney General has withdrawn a recusal application to disallow Justices from hearing two controversial cases before the Court.
Manu Samoa names 13 new caps to face Māori All Blacks, Tonga
Thirteen new caps have been included in the Manu Samoa rugby squad to play the Māori All Blacks and Tonga in June and July.
Manu Samoa names 13 new caps to face Maori All Blacks, Tonga
13 new caps have been included in the Manu Samoa rugby squad to play the Māori All Blacks and Tonga in June and July.
Samoa: Attorney-general applies to have justices thrown out
Samoa's attorney-general has applied to have the Supreme Court justices who are set to preside over election challenges disqualified.
Fiame dismisses Tuilaepa's accusations ahead of legal challenge
Samoa's incoming Prime Minister, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, has dismissed accusations thrown at her FAST party by her predecessor, Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi. Audio
Samoa: Fiame calls for Tuilaepa to end 'enormous assault'
Samoa's incoming prime minister has called for the caretaker HRPP government to relinquish power so the country can rebuild.
Samoa's two main political parties remain at loggerheads
Samoa's two main political parties remain at loggerheads, with two parties claiming to be the government. Audio
Opinion: FAST-led govt did not carry out a 'coup'
Was the first meeting of the new parliament (including the swearing-in ceremony) convened by the FAST party unconstitutional? Legal academic Fuimaono Dylan Asafo argues it was not.
