Samoa

Samoa's parliament has passed three laws that fundamentally alter the country's constitution and judicial system.

Samoa's Prime Minister, Tuila'epa Sailele Malielegaoi, has become the latest candidate to have secured a seat in the next Parliament.

Samoa is to get $US2.3 million worth of laboratory equipment and medical supplies for its Covid-19 response.

Samoa's two imported Covid-19 cases have been discharged from quarantine isolation and released to their families.

Manu Samoa coach Seilala Mapusua will spend Christmas Day in quarantine but remains hopeful Santa Claus will still be able to deliver his rugby wishlist.

Feauai-Afaese's music is influenced by traditional Samoan-pop staples The Samoan Surfriders, Punialava'a and The Five Stars, with contemporary rock 'n' roll thrown in. Listen to him perform on RNZ… Audio

Samoa's government is facing legal action over the auction of a helicopter by the Ministry of Customs and Revenue two years ago.

Samoa's national airline reportedly owes nearly $US155,000 to the Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey's Hotel.

Samoa's remaining 297 seafarers working and stranded overseas have been given the green light to return home in a repatriation flight next month.