Samoa
Samoa court dismisses call for second election
Samoa's Supreme Court has thrown out the Head of State's decision to call a second election, clearing the path for the newcomer FAST party to form a government.
Extra seat thrown out, FAST wins Samoa election
The Supreme Court in Samoa has thrown out the electoral office's decision to appoint an extra woman member of parliament.
Samoa Rugby Union completes rebrand to Lakapi Samoa
The Samoa Rugby Union has officially rebranded itself as Lakapi Samoa, in a move it claims will "revitalise" and "reinvigorate" the organisation.
Ruling on legality of Samoa's snap election on Monday
The Supreme Court in Samoa is hearing a challenge to the head of state's decision to call a second election. Audio
Decision on fresh elections in Samoa due Monday
Samoa is to hear on Monday whether fresh elections will go ahead next week.
Legal challenge to halt second election in Samoa
A legal challenge is underway in Apia to halt the running of a second election in Samoa. Proceedings started in the Supreme Court this morning and are expected to stretch well into this afternoon. RNZ… Audio
Autopsies carried out for men shot in Samoa five months ago
The bodies of two men shot on New Year's Day have been released by Samoan police, following an examination by a forensic pathologist five months after their deaths.
Samoan students penalised in exam for reading banned stories
Some Samoan students have lost marks in an exam after reading banned stories because of an oversight by teachers.
Samoan prime minister claims to be 'appointed by God'
Samoa's caretaker prime minister has told local media he was "appointed by God" to lead the country.
Opinion: Why Samoa's Head of State can't reject election results
Legal expert Fuimaono Dylan Asafo argues the planned second round of elections in Samoa are not justified by the Head of State's claimed 'reserve powers'.
Legal challenge against second Samoan election to be heard Friday
The chief justice in Samoa has rejected an attempt to delay a challenge to the legality of a second election.
Covid-19: State of Emergency extended for Tonga and Samoa
The Samoan and Tongan government have each renewed their country's Covid-19 state of emergency for another month.
Samoa election: only one party in campaign mode as court hears challenges
With less than two weeks until the second election in Samoa, only one of the major parties is in campaign mode. Audio
Manusina women to play two tests vs Wallaroos
The Samoa women's rugby team will play two Tests against Australia in July, including as part of an international double-header in Brisbane.
