American Samoa
American Samoa youth centre part funded by Indonesia opened
A youth centre that was partially funded by the Indonesian government has been opened in American Samoa.
Reports of flooding in Samoa as cyclone continues to develop
Flooding has been reported in Samoa as the country is battered by what is developing into a tropical cyclone, which has American Samoa and Tonga also on alert.
Niue still on warning as cyclone nears
Niue is still on alert as Cyclone Tuni moves closer in an easterly direction.
US fishing companies want federal study on industry
A fishing company operating in American Samoa is calling for the United States to intiate a federal study into the economic impacts of new rules that are devastating the industry. Audio
Cyclone brings flooding to Samoa
Emergency services in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga are getting a clearer picture this morning of the damage left by Tropical Cyclone Tuni.
Dengue on the wane in American Samoa
American Samoa's Health Department's latest report on dengue fever shows that the threat from the mosquito borne disease is continuing to weaken.
Rat infestation closes American Samoa detention centre
About 10 young people detained at the Juvenile Detention Center in Tafuna in American Samoa have been moved out because of a rat infestation.
American Samoa leader stable after hospital operation
The American Samoa governor Lolo Moliga has undergone an operation at the LBJ Hospital for appendicitus.
Polynesian continues Manu'a flights
Polynesian Airlines has been granted another cabotage waiver by the US Department of Transportation to continue flights to American Samoa's Manu'a Islands into the holiday season.
American Samoans urged to listen to local radio
American Samoans are being told to listen to local radio stations for disaster information, rather than relying on Samoa's 2AP station.
More care for American Samoa drug addicts needed - chief justice
American Samoa's Chief Justice says he is concerned there's a lack of care for drug addicts in jail.
US fishing companies want investigation into cannery supply
A fishing company in American Samoa has demanded an investigation into fishing rules, saying United States policies have devastated the industry and not affected the canneries.
Guilty plea entered in school sexual assault case in American Samoa
A man has entered into a plea agreement in American Samoa in relation to charges of rape of a minor.
At least one developer keen on American Samoa hotel site
A new proposal for a four-storey hotel in Pago Pago has been made by a New York investor.
Petition in American Samoa to save local tuna industry
A new grassroots movement in American Samoa is hoping to collect 10,000 signatures in a bid to help save the tuna industry.
Push in American Samoa for junk free schools
A proposal in American Samoa to prohibit the sale of junk food close to schools has been met with some criticism from the public.
Petition in American Samoa hopes to save local tuna industry
A new grassroots movement in American Samoa is hoping to collect 10,000 signatures in a bid to help save the local tuna industry. Audio
Push in American Samoa for junk free schools
There is a push in American Samoa to introduce a law which prohibits the sale of junk food close to schools. Audio
Republican candidate casts campaign to the territories
A candidate seeking the Republican party's nomination to contest the United States presidency, Ben Carson, would appoing a special assistant in charge of communications with the territories if he is…
Breadfruit a possible mosquito repellent
An American Samoa high school student has conducted research on the use of the breadfruit flower as a mosquito repellent.