Samoa
'Poison': Villagers still fearful of contaminated fish near Manawanui wreck
The New Zealand Navy vessel ran aground on the reef off the south coast of Upolu in early October 2024 before catching fire and sinking. Audio
Samoa to go to early election after Fiame concedes
Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has announced she will seek a dissolution of parliament and an early election. Audio
Locals near Manawanui still seeking answers
People living close to where the Manawanui sank in Samoa are still concerned about fish being poisoned from pollutants. Audio
Legal academic says Samoa's criminal libel law should go
This comes after the president of the Journalists Association of Samoa and veteran Samoan journalist was charged under the Crimes Act on Sunday.
'First Place' lead actress recalls Polyfest experience
Last month, award-winning Pasifika digital hub 'Coconet TV' released its feature film, 'First Place' a story that follows high school student, Victoria... the leader of St Gabriel's Samoan group who… Audio
Samoa journalists association calls to repeal criminal libel laws
This comes after the association's president, a veteran Samoan journalist Lagi Keresoma, was charged by police for defamation under the law on Sunday.
Samoa's political leaders go round and round: 'You never know'
The leader of Samoa's main opposition claims the prime minister is holding on to the top job because of the "big salaries", while the country is "suffering".
'What crisis?': Fiame hits out at La'auli over early election call
In its latest attempt to oust Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, Samoa's FAST Party is taking legal action to try and secure an early general election.
Fast party chairman persists in removing Samoa PM
In its latest attempt to oust the Prime Minister, Samoa's FAST Party is taking legal action to try and secure an early General Election. Audio