Samoa
Sport: Fijian Latui edge Kagifa Samoa in Rapid Rugby debut
The Fijian Latui scored with the final play of the game to secure a dramatic 38-32 victory over Kagifa Samoa, in the first match of Global Rapid Rugby's Pacific Showcase. Video
Sport: Former Samoa football CEO charged
Samoa Police have charged the former CEO of Football Federation Samoa with theft as a servant.
Samoa government to bailout struggling tourism sector
The Samoan Cabinet has taken an about turn on giving a financial bailout for tourist businesses struggling to meet bank loan repayments.
Sport: Fiji and Samoa square off in Rapid Rugby's "Pacific Showcase" debut
Rapid Rugby's "Pacific Showcase Series" kicks off this afternoon with the Fijian Latui hosting Kagifa Samoa in Lautoka.
Sport: Rapid Rugby hopes to lift Pacific game to new levels
The man in charge of Global Rapid Rugby says they want to help Pacific Island nations become genuine World Cup contenders.
Samoan court says prisoners housed at police station not a breach
A court in Samoa has denied a claim by two prisoners that the police station cells they have been transferred to as part of their custodial sentence were unlawful.
Sport: Rapid Rugby hopes to lift Pacific game to new levels
Teams from Fiji and Samoa will make their Global Rapid Rugby debut this weekend, in the first step towards what organisers hope will help Pacific Islands countries become regular World Cup contenders.
…Evidence in Samoan attempted murder case heard behind closed door
A Supreme Court judge in Samoa has ordered a closed door hearing of evidence in an attempted murder trial, after the prosecution applied to ban the media and public.
Book chronicling history of Samoan tattooing wins award
A book chronicling the history of Samoan tattooing has won the 2019 Illustrated Non-Fiction award at Tuesday night's New Zealand Book Awards. Audio
Sport: Samoa PM shooting for Pacific Games gold
Samoa PM Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi to compete in archery at the Pacific Games. Audio
Sport: Samoa PM not after special treatment at Pacific Games
The President of the Archery Samoa Federation says the Prime Minister will be just another member of the team when he competes at the Pacific Games in July.
China sends 48 containers of equipment to Samoa for Games
China has sent 48 containers filled with equipment and supplies for July's Pacific Games to Samoa.
NZ Defence Force provides dental treatments in Samoa
As part of this year's Tropic Twilight exercise, the New Zealand Defence Force is providing a range of dental treatments, including restorative dentistry, in Samoa.
Honour for contribution to bilingual Samoan-English education
A prominent Samoan writer and academic is to be honoured for her contribution to a bilingual Samoan-English Education system. Audio
Samoan killer charged over links to ex-convicts
A man in Samoa who had served a life sentence for the killing of a former cabinet minister has been charged with associating with ex-convicts.
Samoa Airways still trying to hire a plane
Samoa Airways is still trying to lease an aircraft from the United States after the Boeing Max 9 plane it agreed to hire was grounded.
Ombusdman to investigate National University of Samoa
Samoa's Prime Minister has ordered the Ombudsman to investigate the National University of Samoa.
Samoa agrees to stay proceedings against tourism businesses
Samoa's cabinet has agreed to stay legal proceedings against several tourism businesses which are facing financial difficulties.