Samoa
Samoa authorities detain NZ passport holder following marijuana seizure
The Samoan national, 43, who resides in Australia, arrived on a Fiji Airways flight on Thursday and was allegedly found in possession of six bottles containing marijuana and other drug paraphernalia.
News in Samoan for 12 February 2026
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News in Samoan for 11 February 2026
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Fire destroys supermarket in Samoa's capital
Samoa's Frankie Company says its hypermarket in Apia has been destroyed by fire. Audio
News in Samoan for 10 February 2026
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Frankie Company says Apia hypermarket destroyed by fire
The company said they are cooperating with authorities in the investigation.
News in Samoan for 9 Febuary 2026
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News in Samoan for 6 February 2026
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News in Samoan for 5 February 2026
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News in Samoan for 4 February 2026
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News in Samoan for 3 February 2026
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News in Samoan for Monday 2 February 2026
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News in Samoan for 30 January 2026
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News in Samoan for 29 January 2026
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News in Samoan for 28 January 2026
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Samoan playwright found dead in jail
Playwright Papali'i Sia Figiel has been found dead inside her jail cell in Samoa. Audio
News in Samoan for 27 January 2026
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Samoan writer found dead in prison, local media report
Papali'i Sia Figiel, 58, who was being held at the island's main correctional facility awaiting her next court hearing in relation to a murder charge, was found dead in a jail cell on Monday.
News in Samoan for 26 January 2026
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Samoa chief suggests returning Manawanui compensation to NZ as it's not enough
Uncertainty around compensation payments for the HMNZS Manawanui marine disaster in Samoa is growing.
