Samoa
Samoa police call 30 witnesses in high-profile murder case
A high-profile murder case in Samoa has started with the prosecution calling 34 witnesses to give evidence against Kolani Junior Lam, who is facing charges including murder, assault, and conspiring to…
Memorial services held to mark 10 years since tsunami hit Samoas and Tonga
Memorial services have been held across the two Samoas and northern Tonga to mark the tenth anniversary of a devastating tsunami.
Rugby World Cup: Bans fire up Samoans ahead of Scotland match
The shadow of suspensions is hanging over Samoa ahead of their pivotal Rugby World Cup match-up with Scotland tonight.
Climate logic must be accepted says Samoa PM
Samoa's Prime Minister has told the United Nations the science has spoken and it must accept basic climate logic. Video
Rugby World Cup: Samoa ask World Rugby for tackle explanation
Manu Samoa are demanding answers from World Rugby after two of their players received an extended ban for dangerous tackles. Audio
The two Samoas, 10 years on from the tsunami
It's been 10 years since the massive earthquake and tsunami that devastated much of the south coast of the two Samoas and Tonga's northern most islands. Audio
The tsunami and the two Samoas: 10 years on
First Person - For the 10th anniversary of the tsunami that killed 180 people across Polynesia, Dominic Godfrey returned to the Samoas to see how his ancestral home lands had recovered. Audio
Rugby World Cup: Samoa's Matu'u suspended until semi finals
Samoan hooker Motu Matu'u will be unavailable for selection until the Rugby World Cup semi finals after being handed an extended ban for a dangerous tackle. The 32 year old...
No action from Samoa over baby dumped in Malaysia
No charges will be filed against a Samoan woman who allegedly dumped her baby in a trash bin in Malaysia.
Sport: Family affair for Pacific nations at the Rugby World Cup
Family is never far away in the Pacific and that theory also holds true at the Rugby World Cup. Audio
Rugby World Cup: Samoa's Lee-Lo suspended for three games
Samoa centre Rey Lee-Lo's Rugby World Cup might already be over after he was slapped with a three game ban for a dangerous high tackle against Russia.
News in Samoan for 27 September 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 26 September 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Rugby World Cup: Hodge banned for three weeks, Samoan duo cited
Australian winger Reece Hodge has been suspended for the Wallabies final three pool games at the Rugby World Cup, after being found guilty of a reckless high tackle on Fiji's Peceli Yato.
Samoa the first Pacific country to win at the Rugby World Cup
Samoa were the first Pacific country to taste victory at the Rugby World Cup in Japan this week but also lost a key player of the tournament in the process. Audio
Sport: Samoa's Amosa out of the Rugby World Cup
Samoa number eight Afaesetiti Amosa has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with a knee injury.
Child deaths investigated in Samoa
The police in Samoa have launched investigations into the unrelated deaths of three children.
Rugby World Cup: Samoa walking wounded after opening win
Samoa is facing a mounting injury crisis after limping to victory in their Rugby World Cup opener against Russia.
News in Samoan for 25 September 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Rugby World Cup: Samoa coach says team can create legacy
Samoa are determined to go beyond the Rugby World Cup pool stages for the first time in over 20 years, according to coach Steve Jackson.
