Samoa
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.
Being Teine Samoa
Wainuiomata's Dahlia Malaeulu is a teacher, an advocate for Samoa and Pasifika education and also an author. She has written series of children's books Mila's My Gagana and now a new e-book Teine… Audio
Meet 'Tala' the articial intelligence agent that speaks Samoan
An artificial intelligence agent named Tala may open the door on a new way of gathering feedback from New Zealand's Samoan community.
Samoan govt says stranded sailors have to stay put
The Samoan government says it will not be bringing home over 320 stranded sailors as long as countries continue to close their borders through Covid-19 precautions.
AI agent 'Tala' creates new way of gathering feedback
An artificial intelligent agent named 'Tala' may open the door on a new way of gathering feedback from New Zealand's Samoan community. Audio
A fifth political party registers for 2021 Samoan elections
A fifth political party has registered for next April's general election in Samoa.
Another HRRP MP in Samoa speaks out against govt bills
Another MP from Samoa's ruling HRPP has said they oppose the government's controversial bills regarding the Constitution and judiciary.
Info scarce despite public consultations on Samoan bills
Three controversial bills before Samoa's parliament may finally be receiving the public consultation required to proceed to a third reading. Audio
Samoan author launches new e-book on language week
A new fiction e-book that addresses the challenges of being a teine Sāmoa, or Samoan girl, has launched this week to mark New Zealand's Samoan Language Week 2020.
"Tapena sou ōso mo lau malaga" - Prepare yourself a gift for your travels
The theme for Samoan Language Week is a perfect fit for New Zealand's Pasifika community as it continues to cope with the impacts of Covid-19, according to the Minister of Pacific Peoples.
Samoan economy rocked, despite no Covid-19 cases
Samoa continues to have no confirmed cases of Covid-19, but like almost everywhere else in the world, the local economy has been hit hard by lockdown restrictions. Chef and restaurateur Joe Lam joins… Audio
Ancient site in Samoa up for sale
The pyramid-like Pulemelei Mound in Samoa, identified as the largest ancient structure in Polynesia, is for sale.
Samoa govt MP urged to oppose his controversial bills
People in the Samoan constituency of Palauli west have called on their MP, one of 48 government members, to make a strong stance in opposing three proposed bills.
Sport: 'I did everything I possibly could' - Tietjens
Sir Gordon Tietjens is renowned for his work in Rugby Sevens, but that hasn't helped him remain at the helm of Samoa's team.
Pacific correspondent Koro Vaka'uta
The Prime Minister of Samoa continues to wrestle with dissenters within his party's ranks and beyond. Audio
Samoa govt approach to dialogue on bills "secretive" says Law Society
The president of the Samoa Law Society says the government is being "quite secretive" about its approach to village consultations regarding controversial bills before parliament.
