Samoa
Samoa parliament debates no-confidence motion against Fiame
This is the second leadership challenge in as many weeks against the beleaguered leader, who heads a minority government after a split in the ruling FAST party.
News in Samoan for 6 March 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoan lawyer breaks down country's constitution
A Samoan-born New Zealand lawyer Sauni Seleni says the grey area in Samoa's constitution needs addressing amid the current political turmoil. Audio
Samoa parliament delays second motion against PM Fiame
Samoa's parliament has adjourned until tomorrow due to disagreements over the contents of a new motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa. Audio
No-confidence motion against Samoan PM delayed
Parliament has adjourned until tomorrow due to disagreements over the contents of a new motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa.
'Always a better man': Fiame braces for another leadership challenge
The Samoan prime minister could face another no-confidence vote against her, just one week after surviving the previous one.
News in Samoan for Monday 3 February
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Green MP eyes visa waiver access for Pacific countries
New Zealand's Minister of Internal Affairs says to date 847 Samoans have been granted New Zealand citizenship under a new law which came into force in late November. Audio
Pacific correspondent Koroi Hawkins
RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins discusses ongoing political turmoil in the region Audio
More than 800 Samoans receive NZ citizenship
New Zealand's Minister of Internal Affairs says 847 Samoans have been granted New Zealand citizenship under a new law. Audio
News in Samoan for 28 February 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 27 February 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Tifa Moana coach says team bonding and trust helped them win
Samoa's national netball team coach Natalie Mathews says winning last week's PacificAus Sports Netball Series title on debut is "pretty damn special". Audio
Samoa's netball team rise to the top
Samoa's Tifa Moana national netball team created history in Brisbane on Saturday evening when they claimed their first ever PacificAUS Sports Netball Series title. Audio
News in Samoan for 26 February 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoa PM defeats no confidence vote
Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has survived a vote of no confidence after weeks of political turmoil. Audio
Fiame survives no-confidence vote
In a vote on Tuesday, the Samoan Prime Minister defeated the motion by 34 votes against and 15 in favour. Audio
Samoa parliament underway for Fiame's no-confidence vote
The parliament session began with some objections to the proceedings, as the constitutionality of Prime Minister Fiame's minority government has been challenged in the courts.
