Samoa
News in Samoan for 17 February 2020
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Sport: Samoa's Anne Cairns secures spot in Tokyo Olympics
Samoa's Anne Cairns has secured a spot in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics following her K1-500 race in the Canoe Sprint Championships held in Sydney.
Samoa group on alert for threatening weather system
American Samoan residents have been warned of possible damaging weather conditions by the end of the weekend.
Sport: Little sis jumps in for Olympic dream
Samoan sisters Anne and Bridget Cairns are hoping to paddle their way into the 2020 Tokyo Olympics when they race in the Oceania Canoe Sprint Championships under way in Sydney. Audio
Auckland family files complaint over treatment at Samoa hospital
An Auckland family has filed a complaint with a hospital in Samoa over its treatment of their late mother. Audio
Sport: Singapore, Hong Kong 7s postponed due to coronavirus
The Singapore and Hong Kong legs of the World Sevens Series have been postponed due to the coronavirus.
Samoa AG tenders shock resignation
Samoa's Attorney General has shocked the government by tendering his resignation reportedly to take up a work opportunity in New Zealand.
News in Samoan for 14 February 2020
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Family complains about treatment at Samoa hospital
An Auckland family has filed a complaint with a hospital in Samoa over its treatment of their late mother. Audio
Samoan sisters trying to paddle to Tokyo Olympics
Samoan sisters Anne and Bridget Cairns are hoping to paddle their way into the 2020 Tokyo Olympics when they race in the Oceania Canoe Sprint Championships in Sydney. Audio
Legal action last resort for voter fraud in Samoa - Commissioner
Samoa's electoral commissioner is determined to ensure all eligible voters get to vote at next year's general elections without any coercion by candidates and their committees.
Samoan woman jailed after husband suffers severe burns
The Supreme Court in Samoa has sentenced a 34-year-old mother of four to a year in prison for causing grievous bodily harm to her husband.
Bigger, fitter, more focused: Samoan boxer targets Tokyo dream
Samoan boxer Ato Plodzicki-Faoagali is remaining focused as he awaits his opportunity to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.
Samoa Airways to begin new service between Upolu and Savai'i
Samoa Airways is planning to begin services between Upolu and Savai'i next month.
NZ Samoan boxer Jimmy Peau dies at 54
Samoan-born New Zealand Commonwealth Games gold medal winning boxer Jimmy Peau has died.
Man sentenced after brazen robbery at Samoa police station
A Samoan man has been sentenced to a year in prison for stealing 46 marijuana plants from a police station evidence holding room.
Samoan artist in 80s inspiring others to pick up paint brush
A Samoan artist in her eighties, who is currently exhibiting in Auckland, hopes to encourage more Pasifika to explore their creative talents. Audio
Group refused entry to Samoa amid coronavirus fears
A group of Samoans, who were in India for medical treatment, have been refused entry back into Samoa as part of efforts to protect the nation from the coronavirus.
News in Samoan for 11 February 2020
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoan nationals promised work but used as slaves, NZ High Court told
Thirteen Samoan nationals were lured to New Zealand with the promise of lucrative horticultural work, only to be used as slaves when they arrived, the High Court in Napier has been told.