Samoa
Two police officers suspended in Samoa
Police in Samoa have suspended two officers from the Transnational Crimes Unit for misconduct and one of them is faces criminal charges.
All the flair in the world won't pay the bills
They have all the flair in the world, look like they're having fun, and their fans are the most fervent - but in spite of being neighbours to the All Blacks, the Pacific teams are the have-nots of the… Audio
All the flair in the world won't pay the bills
They have all the flair in the world, look like they're having fun, and their fans are the most fervent - but in spite of being neighbours to the All Blacks, the Pacific teams are the have-nots of the…
AudioSport: Rugby commentary in Pacific languages hailed a success
The first Pacific language commentary of international rugby matches on New Zealand television has been hailed as a big success, with hopes it will become a regular occurrence.
Sport: Pacific internationals keen to impress in NRL Women's Premiership
A quartet of Pacific Islands rugby league internationals will be on debut when the New Zealand Warriors take on the Sydney Roosters in their opening round of the NRL Women's Premiership this…
Samoa Judiciary Commission suspends three judges
Samoa's Judiciary Commission has suspended three judges of the Lands and Titles court.
Samoan women sent home from Malaysia after baby dumping
A Samoan woman has returned from Malaysia and will face charges after she reportedly dumped her dead newborn in a restroom bin in Kuala Lumpur.
Samoan anti-whistleblower proposal 'heavy handed'
A proposed law that would criminalise whistleblowers is heavy handed, the National Media Association of Samoa says. Audio
Samoa National Democratic Party re-launched
The Samoa National Democratic Party, or SNDP, has been re-launched after registration was completed at the Electoral Commissioner's office last month.
ADB gives Samoa millions to upgrade Apia port
The Asian Development Bank is to give Samoa a grant of more than $US62.26 million to enhance the safety, security and sustainability of Apia Port.
Sport: Wallabies invited to play Manu in Samoa
The Wallabies have been invited to play their first rugby test on Samoan soil during next year's independence celebrations.
Samoa's exports up over 42 percent in value
Samoa's exports are up by 42.4 percent for the 12 months to June.
News in Samoan for 11 Seprember 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Call for 'baby hatch' programme in Samoa
The Vice President of Samoa's National Council of Churches has called for government to consider a "baby hatch or baby box programme" for mothers to abandon babies safely.
Samoa 7s player awaits sentence on assault offences
Samoa rugby sevens player, Siaosi Asofolau, is awaiting sentence after pleading guilty to three charges including assault, armed with a dangerous weapon and throwing objects.
Sport: Manu Samoa forced into late World Cup change
Manu Samoa have been forced into a last minute change to their Rugby World Cup squad with Ponsonby halfback Pelefofoga Cowley called up to replace Scott Malolua, who has been ruled out for eight weeks…
News in Samoan for 10 September 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Sport: Samoa sweating on injuries before World Cup departure
Manu Samoa will make a call on the fitness of captain Jack Lam and halfback Scott Malolua tonight before flying out to the Rugby World Cup in Japan.