Samoa
Samoa Methodist minister faces 10 charges over sexual allegations
Samoa police have finalised criminal charges against a 51-year-old reverend of the Methodist Church, who is facing 10 counts.
Measles epidemic: Samoa's govt mobilises resources
Samoa's Ministry of Health is consolidating its resources to better deal with the current measles epidemic, following three deaths that are highly suspected to be from measles.
Samoa's PM cautions judiciary over drinking in public
Samoa's Prime Minister has admonished members of the judiciary for drinking alcohol in public.
Samoa Cabinet orders removal of govt vehicle 'mag wheels'
Samoa's government is moving to cut spending on government vehicles by removing what it deems unnecessary accessories, including "mag wheels".
Sport: Rugby league triple-header all about respect
A lot of respect has been shown from all sides ahead of today's international rugby league triple-header at Auckland's Eden Park.
Samoa to close all schools after exams because of measles
The Samoan government will close all schools in the country because of the measles epidemic, but not until after exams are complete.
Man who admitted conspiracy to kill Samoan PM to change plea
A man who admitted to a charge of conspiracy to kill Samoa's Prime Minister, Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi, wants to change his plea to not guilty.
Travellers to Samoa cautioned over deadly measles outbreak
Samoa's Tourism Authority is warning travellers to avoid spreading measles by getting immunised and heeding quarantine restrictions if unwell. Video
Samoa measles epidemic: Immunologist furious at NZ
An immunologist and vaccine specialist at Auckland University is furious New Zealand has "exported" measles to Samoa. Audio
News in Samoan for 1 November 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Measles epidemic causes deaths in Samoa
A mass vaccination program is being considered for Samoa after a measles epidemic broke out a month ago. Audio
Samoa measles epidemic: Govt considers school closures
Samoa's government is considering closing all schools as the country reacts to a deadly measles epidemic. Audio
Three suspected to have died from measles in Samoa
Two babies and an adult are believed to have died in the measles epidemic in Samoa, and all preschools are closed until further notice. Audio
News in Samoan for 31 October 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Three suspected to have died from measles in Samoa
Three people - two babies and an adult - are suspected to have died of measles in Samoa. Preschools have also been closed as authorites contend with the epidemic, and other governments are also… Audio
Samoa's highest court approves closed bail hearing
Samoa's highest court has approved a closed court bail hearing for a jailed Samoan blogger accused of an assassination plot against the prime minister.
Couple in Samoa jailed for receiving stolen 'dripping'
A couple in Samoa has been jailed for two and half months on charges of receiving stolen goods.
TV operators in Samoa voice concern over monthly tariff
Free-to-air television broadcasters in Samoa may be forced to close down because of a controversial monthly tariff to access a recently launched digital platform.
Samoa school students win robotics award in Dubai
Students from Samoa's Robert Louis Stevenson Senior School have won an award at an international robotics competition in Dubai. Video
Two Samoa Lands and Titles court judges sacked
Two Samoa Lands and Titles court judges, Sevealii Panapa Ve'e and Nanai Pologa Ioane, have been sacked.
