Samoa

Strict visiting restrictions are in place at Samoa's hospitals and clinics in an effort to curb the spread of the highly infectious measles virus. Audio

New research reveals how dangerous the measles epidemic in Samoa could be, a medical expert warns. Audio

Fiji's Jerry Tuwai has been crowned as the World Rugby Men's Sevens Players of the Year.

Samoa police have finalised criminal charges against a 51-year-old reverend of the Methodist Church, who is facing 10 counts.

Samoa's Ministry of Health is consolidating its resources to better deal with the current measles epidemic, following three deaths that are highly suspected to be from measles.

Samoa's Prime Minister has admonished members of the judiciary for drinking alcohol in public.

Samoa's government is moving to cut spending on government vehicles by removing what it deems unnecessary accessories, including "mag wheels".

A lot of respect has been shown from all sides ahead of today's international rugby league triple-header at Auckland's Eden Park.

The Samoan government will close all schools in the country because of the measles epidemic, but not until after exams are complete.

A man who admitted to a charge of conspiracy to kill Samoa's Prime Minister, Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi, wants to change his plea to not guilty.

Samoa's Tourism Authority is warning travellers to avoid spreading measles by getting immunised and heeding quarantine restrictions if unwell. Video

An immunologist and vaccine specialist at Auckland University is furious New Zealand has "exported" measles to Samoa. Audio

Samoa's government is considering closing all schools as the country reacts to a deadly measles epidemic. Audio

Two babies and an adult are believed to have died in the measles epidemic in Samoa, and all preschools are closed until further notice. Audio