Samoa
Samoan national sentenced for migrant exploitation and other charges
A Samoan national has been sentenced to four years imprisonment after pleading guilty to 12 representative charges relating to a migrant exploitation scheme.
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
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.
News in Samoan for 31 March 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 28 March 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
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
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.
News in Samoan for 27 March 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 26 March 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
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.
News in Samoan for 24 March 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 21 March 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
RNZAF delivers specialised medical chairs to Samoa
The C-130J Hercules delivered the bulky chairs on Wednesday that were donated by Christchurch's Forté Health Hospital.
News in Samoan for 20 March 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoa govt yet to decide future of Manawanui wreck
The Samoa government is to decide the future of the wreck of the HMNZS Manawanui that sank off the south coast of Upolu, Samoa five months ago. Fuel and pollutants have been removed from the wreck but… Audio
News in Samoan for 19 March 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
