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Registrations open for Pacific Access Category and Samoa Quota visas
Up to 1650 Samoan citizens, 250 Tongan, 250 Fijian, 75 Kiribati, and 75 Tuvaluan citizens may be granted residence this year.
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Pacific news in brief for 1 April
A round-up of news from around the region, including an arrest for attempted murder after a hiking incident in Hawai'i.
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News in Samoan for 1 April 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
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Pacific Waves for 1 April 2025
Earthquake near Tonga leaves minimal impact; Scientist explains Tonga's earthquake; Fiji expat recalls terrifying earthquake experience in Myanmar; Samoa govt declares state of emergency; Moana… Audio
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Samoa govt declares state of emergency
The Samoan government has declared a state of emergency as the main island of Upolu grapples with a severe power crisis. Audio
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Samoa declares state of emergency amid severe power crisis
Prime Minister Fiame says it allows the government to implement measures to manage the energy supply, protect public health, and maintain essential services.
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Samoa's PM declares state of emergency after spate of power cuts
The main island has been plagued by blackouts since February.
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Lui appointed Niue's Chef de Mission for Glasgow 2026 Games
The Niue Island Sports Commonwealth Games Association (NISCGA) has selected prominent sports administrator Sidney Lui as the Chef de Mission for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. NISCGA president…
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Final day losses stop Fiji's Hong Kong dream
The Fiji men's sevens rugby team suffered a heartbreaking 24-17 loss to France in the semifinals at the Kai Tak Park in Hong Kong on Sunday night.
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News in Samoan for 31 March 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
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Polyfest pioneer - 50 years on
Mama Tupou Manapori is one of the founders of Polyfest, now in its 50th year. Now 80 years old, Tupou Manapori has been to every Polyfest since it began and this year she'll be running the Cook… Audio
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Pasifika Sipoti for 28 March
A round-up of sports news from around the region.
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Killer deported to Samoa
Simon Tavita and a friend dropped a 7kg brick on the head of an unconscious stranger and kicked him repeatedly in the head.
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Seven more rugby legends to be inducted into Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame
The new inductees include former All Blacks Sir Michael Jones and Tana Umaga, and former Black Ferns halfback Monique Hirovanaa.
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News in Samoan for 28 March 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
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Widow of late Green MP calls for inquest into death
The widow of late Green Party MP Faanana Efeso Collins is calling for an inquest into his death accusing the organisers of the charity event he was attending at the time of failing him. Audio
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Spotlight put on how ill health affected four PMs
A New Zealand Medical Journal article highlights leaders with diminished capacity leading to reckless decision-making.
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'Clear and uncontaminated' water near sunken Manawanui - NZDF
The New Zealand Defence Force says the Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa is continuing to maintain regular monitoring around the sunken Manawanui. Audio
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Samoa power crisis 'killing businesses', Airbnb operators say
Meanwhile, the country's Finance Minister is supporting the call for government to declare a state of emergency so development partners can assist with the significant disruptions.
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Exposure for island teams will help close widening gap in Oceania
Analysis - The OFC 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers have confirmed that the gap between New Zealand and the rest of the Pacific Island teams has gotten wider, writes Iliesa Tora.
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News in Samoan for 27 March 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
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News in Samoan for 26 March 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
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Samoa's PM responds to country's power crisis
Samoa's Prime Minister has addressed the country about the recent power outages that have affected the nation.
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The underground fashion week redefining the industry
Te Wiki Āhua o Aotearoa was launched in 2024 by a group of wāhine frustrated by the lack of spaces to showcase Aotearoa's creative scene.
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Tiny Pacific nation ready to play first-ever international fixtures
The world's newest footballing country is set to play its first-ever 11-a-side international matches this year, a significant breakthrough for the Marshall Islands Soccer Federation.
