Stories by Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai

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.

Samoa's police commissioner has clarified the charges against the chairman of the country's ruling FAST party, Laauli Leuatea Schmidt.

I'm talking about representation, it has become a driving force in my life to want to improve the representation of our people, Dana Ledoux Miller says.

Rising Pacific music group A.R.T's single, Easy, soared to the top of the Urban Radio Scope chart as the most-played Kiwi song, in late 2024.

Pasifika couple honoured with King's Service Medals for dedication to youth and Pacific communities.

A champion for Pacific workers in Aotearoa has received a King's Service Medal in the New Year Honours List.

The founder of HopeWalk, a suicide prevention movement, has been included in the New Year's Honours List.

Just over half of the cases have required hospital care.

New Zealand Internal Affairs office confirmed the it received 154 applications, 71 of them from Samoa, and over 100 more applications are expected this week.

Under the new law, only those born within the specified time frame are eligible, leaving children and grandchildren of these individuals without a pathway.

Samoans say they are still looking for better answers on the environmental and economic costs of the disaster.

A long-time educator and Solomon Islands community elder in Wellington hopes to continue passing down her knowledge of the language the next generation.