Samoa

More than 3000 delegates are expected in Samoa for the meeting next month.

Fiji's Melania Tora and Samoa's Litara Ieremaia-Allan, both 24, were crowned Miss Hibiscus (in Suva) and Miss Samoa (in Apia) on Saturday.

The melodious voices of sopranos, tenors, and bass filled the room at Le Maota Samoa on Sunday, as the Samoan community paid their respects to victims of the Ramarama tragedy.

Samoa's Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata'afa says all 56 member countries have indicated their attendance, including the members of the British monarchy.

Aotearoa's Samoan community and NZ First discuss citizenship bill, honour late Māori king and RSE workers killed in Auckland car crash.

The archbishop said the suspension is up until the completion of the internal inquiry from the church.

The 24-year-old created history in the past week when she became the first player with Pacific Island heritage to play at the US Open.

World Rugby pick out six talking points from the first weekend of the cross-border competition as Fiji and Japan both kick off the tournament with big wins.