Samoa
Former ruling HRPP MP to establish new political party in Samoa
Samoa's former speaker and cabinet minister, La'auli Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt, is to establish a new political party to compete in next year's election.
Group of repatriated Samoans quarantining in their homes
Not all of the 140 passengers who arrived in Samoa on Friday's repatriation flight from New Zealand were quarantined at government sites.
Associate Minister in Samoa referred to counselling after police complaint
A serious allegation under police investigation has led to an Associate Minister in Samoa has been referred to counselling.
Samoa celebrates independence in State of Emergency
For the first time Samoa is celebrating its independence without a public flag-raising ceremony and march past at the traditional Tiafau malae in Mulinu'u.
No press gallery at Samoa's new parliament a surprise to media body
The Journalists Association of Samoa has expressed surprise that the government has not included a press gallery in plans for a new parliament.
More women than men among Samoa Police recruits
For the first time, there were more women than men in last week's graduating class of police recruits in Samoa.
Former cabinet minister quits Samoa's ruling party
A former parliamentary speaker and cabinet minister says he will now leave the governing Human Rights Protection Party.
Samoan minister in NZ calls for early focus on Pacific languages
An Samoan church minister in New Zealand is calling for a renewed focus on Pacific languages at a formative stage.
Manuma rugby team finally return to Samoa after months away
A Samoan rugby team has returned home after spending almost three months in New Zealand because of Covid-19.
Samoa public warned to stay away from airport and quarantine sites
People in Samoa have been warned not to go to the international airport and quarantine sites for passengers of the first repatriating flight from New Zealand today.
Former Samoan minister and business associates to face court in June
Former Samoan Cabinet Minister and Speaker, Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt, and four business acquaintances, will know their legal fate on 15 June.
Samoa's Regulator quits after public service investigation
Samoa's Regulator, Lefaoali'i Unutoa Auelua Fonoti, has resigned after a Public Service Commission investigation report recommended her sacking.
Samoa Govt reveals details of planned 2020/21 Budget
Samoa's Parliament is readying to debate a budget of more than $US344 million - the last before next year's election.
More ructions in Samoa's ruling HRPP
A former Speaker and Cabinet Minister is continuing to fight to stay a member of the ruling Human Rights Protection Party even though the Prime Minister says he's sacked.
Sport: Legends pay tribute to 'The Iron Lady' behind Samoa Sevens success
The Samoa rugby community is mourning the loss of a woman who helped the country win its first Hong Kong Sevens title in 1993. Audio
Samoa sevens mourn the loss of the 'iron lady'
Samoa rugby is mourning one of its greats, after Marina Schaafhausen died over the weekend, aged 83. Audio
Sa’ili Mālō - Seeking a Better Life
This series relates a largely unrecorded and untold history of Pacific pioneers adapting to life in New Zealand, told through the personal stories of six early Samoan settlers.
