Samoa

South Auckland-Samoan teen, Joshua Nanai aka 'Jawsh 685', whose tune inspired and has been sampled by popstar Jason Derulo, has hit the top of the iTunes charts. Audio

Former Manu Samoa internationals have thrown their support behind the idea of a local coach leading the team into the next World Cup.

A Samoa independent MP, Laauli Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt has been found not guilty of more than one hundred criminal charges.

A commercial TV station in Samoa says it will no longer screen sermons by Pastor Willie Papu, the leader of the Samoan Independent Seventh Day Adventist Church.

New Zealand says it is open to helping Samoa's government repatriate hundreds of citizens stranded on cruise ships due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Samoa is aiming to become a regional telecommunications hub, the communications minister says.

Former Samoan rugby league international Maugaloto Palu has been arrested for attempted murder.

Samoa's Parliament has answered criticism it received for a lack of media facilities saying it recognises the importance of fair and factual reporting of its proceedings.

The owners behind a controversial land sale in Samoa have announced they will not sell the site where the ancient Pulemelei Mound is situated.

Local rugby competitions will get back underway in Samoa this weekend after Covid-19 forced all sporting activities to a standstill in March.

Concerns have been raised for the welfare of more than 50 Samoan seasonal workers stranded in New Zealand by Covid-19.

The first repatriation flights between the two Samoas are scheduled to begin today.

The Journalists Association of Samoa, or JAWS, says Prime Minister Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi should not lash out at the media.

A survey is being carried out Samoa to assess the impact of the Covid-19 State of Emergency on households.