American Samoa
Raid uncovers alleged drug ring in American Samoa jail
Two brothers and three former police officers in American Samoa have been charged with running an alleged drug operation out of the territory's only jail.
NZ baby confirmed to have meningococcal disease in American Samoa
A two month old baby who was admitted to American Samoa's LBJ Hospital before Christmas has been confirmed to have meningococcal disease.
American Samoans to be kept out of school if not vaccinated
Health authorities say students in American Samoa will be stopped from attending high school if they have not been fully vaccinated against meningococcal disease.
Call for American Samoa immigration detention centre
An American Samoa judge says the territory needs a dedicated immigration detention centre as more people are being remanded in custody because of their immigration status.
Retired judge named new American Samoa senator
The retired chief associate judge of the High Court of American Samoa, Logoai Siaki Logoai, is the new senator from Fiti-uta County in Manu'a islands.
Sunia appointed to American Samoa High Court
District Court Judge Fiti Sunia has been appointed the new associate justice of the High Court of American Samoa.
Fire ant awareness programme launched in American Samoa
People in American Samoa have been asked to report any sightings of a new pest which was recently found in the territory, the little fire ant.
Samoa worried about little fire ants
Samoa has suspended imports of fresh flowers from American Samoa after the little fire ant was discovered in the neighbouring territory.
American Samoa governor's chief of staff gets suspended sentence
The Chief of Staff for the Governor of American Samoa has received a suspended sentence for third degree assault.
NZ names new High Commissioner to Samoa
Trevor Matheson has been appointed New Zealand's High Commissioner to Samoa, with accreditation to American Samoa.
US Congress bans cockfighting in territories
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at banning cockfighting in all US territories.
New dialysis centre set to open in American Samoa in 2019
A new privately owned dialysis centre is set to open early next year in American Samoa and is expected to service around 50 patients a year.
Tongan accused of child rape to be extradited to US from Pago Pago
A Tongan man accused of child molestation and rape will be extradited from American Samoa back to the US state of Washington next week.
American Samoa puts out meningococcal alert
American Samoa's Department of Health is urging parents to make sure their children have been immunised against meningococcal disease.
Bird strike prevention conducted at Pago Pago airport
Vegetation has been cleared around American Samoa's main airport to prevent bird strikes.
American Samoa shipyard shutdown for repairs
Repairs are underway for the main slipway at the government-owned Ronald Reagan Shipyard in American Samoa.
Burning boat sinks in American Samoa
The fishing boat, Jeneatte, which caught fire on Wednesday at the main dock in American Samoa, sunk on Friday about 17 miles south of Tutuila.
Coast Guard sends help to deal with burning vessel off Pago Pago
The US Coast Guard says it is working with the American Samoa authorities to investigate and fight a fire aboard a vessel which started in the port of Pago Pago.
Fishing boat burns in American Samoa harbour
A fishing vessel was on fire in Pago Pago harbour in American Samoa today.
American Samoa prepares for possible federal shutdown
The American Samoa governor has issued instructions to his administration's directors to take precautionary financial measures to mitigate any potential federal government shutdown.