Stories by Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai

Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has defeated a no-confidence motion against her minority government for a second time in as many weeks.

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.

Demielle and Christabelle, twin sisters, have been selected to play for Penina Pasifika, a team established in collaboration with Rugby Australia and the Australian government.

The late Auckland councillor and Green MP collapsed while taking part in a charity run in Auckland in February last year.

A motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa will be the first item on the agenda when Samoa's parliament convenes on Tuesday. Audio

Solomon Islands Home Affairs Minister Junior Isikeli Vave says that he initially considered letting the matter go, but as more allegations surfaced, he decided to intervene.

"It feels as if he's still with us, such was his influence on our lives," a Manukau councillor says.

The Department of Internal Affairs confirmed that more than 950 applications have been received since the passing of the Samoa Citizenship Restoration Act.

A spokesperson for the community says the Safata district deserves equitable treatment and fair compensation.

Samoan beauty pageant judge Leiataualesa Jerry Brunt speaks out on the Miss Pacific Islands controversy after being held in Solomon Islands.

Miss Solomon Islands Pageant director Joyce Konofilia has called for calm as tensions rise on social media.

The Chinese embassy in Apia made an initial donation amid Manawanui compensation talks, and a spokesperson for Safata district says "this is only the beginning" with "other projects" under discussion.

The Chinese embassy in Apia met with villagers in Safata district to discuss how Beijing can assist them.

The countries represented at this year's event are Solomon Islands, Samoa, Tonga, American Samoa, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Nauru, and the Cook Islands. Audio

The country is facing political turmoil due to deep divisions within government factions, with some blaming the Samoan diaspora for the situation.

The 21-year-old Warriors front-rower said it was a tough decision, but it was "time to give back" to his parents.

Police commissioner Auapa'au Logoitino Filipo said police and customs officials intercepted the drugs in a shipping container from the United States, concealed in cereal-like packaging.

Despite a shortfall in promised government funding, Polyfest's organisers say that the resilience of Pacific people will keep the festival alive.

"Being in an environment like this, where Polyfest embraces and expresses your culture, is an honor," Polyfest participant says

Review - The film Tinā takes you on an emotional ride through the life of Mareta Percival, played by Anapela Polataivao, writes Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai.

The first day of the first sitting of Samoa's parliament has ended with the PM saying if a vote of no confidence is tabled against her, she will advise the head of state to dissolve parliament.

A prayer service was held in Auckland by various Samoan churches due to the political turmoil unfolding in Samoa.

The Fiji sevens team won the Coral Coast 7s men's title in Sigatoka, Fiji on Saturday.

Samoa's Prime Minister has confirmed the sacking of three Cabinet Ministers in a press conference.

Samoa's prime minister has terminated Laauli Leuatea Schmidt as Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries.