Samoa

Samoa police have charged a woman who they believe is the mother of a dead infant discovered next to a trash bin at the Mulifanua ferry wharf last month.

Samoa's Yuki Kihara is to be the first Pasifika artist to represent New Zealand at the world's most prestigious art show. Audio

Samoa's former attorney general, Taulapapa Brenda Heather Latu, will lead an inquiry into complaints made against three suspended judges.

Winger Ed Fidow is free to play in Samoa's remaining matches at the Rugby World Cup after a judicial committee ruled his red card against Scotland was sufficient punishment.

A police officer in Samoa will be sentenced next month for possession of an unlawful pistol and possession of ammunition.

Samoa's national crime rate recorded a 49 percent decrease in 2018, according to a recently released report compiled by police statisticians.

An appeal by Samoan hooker Motu Matu'u against his three match ban for a dangerous tackle has been been dismissed.

Two more men have been arrested by Samoa Police over the burning down of a family home at Taelefaga village last week.

A couple of hardcore Manu Samoa fans became the star attraction off the pitch before the Scotland v Samoa match, entertaining a queue of rugby lovers for three hours ahead of the game. Video

A red card to winger Ed Fidow capped a forgettable night for Samoa as they were comprehensively beaten 34-0 by Scotland in their Rugby World Cup match in Kobe.

A red card to winger Ed Fidow capped a forgettable night for Samoa as they were comprehensively beaten 34-0 by Scotland in Kobe, leaving their Rugby World Cup quarter-final hopes in doubt.

Scotland has revived its Rugby World Cup campaign with a 34-0 victory over Samoa.