Samoa
News in Samoan for 3 October 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Pacific Week of Agriculture: Preserving the coconut industry
Protecting and strengthening the Pacific's booming coconut industry has been discussed in Samoa at the annual Pacific Week of Agriculture. Audio
Rugby World Cup: Samoa's Ed Fidow avoids ban
Winger Ed Fidow is free to play in Samoa's remaining matches at the Rugby World Cup after a judicial committee ruled his red card against Scotland was sufficient punishment.
Samoa police officer pleads guilty
A police officer in Samoa will be sentenced next month for possession of an unlawful pistol and possession of ammunition.
Samoa police record large decrease in national crime rate
Samoa's national crime rate recorded a 49 percent decrease in 2018, according to a recently released report compiled by police statisticians.
News in Samoan for 2 October 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Rugby World Cup: Samoan hookers appeal rejected
An appeal by Samoan hooker Motu Matu'u against his three match ban for a dangerous tackle has been been dismissed.
Three charged with arson over Samoa house fire
Two more men have been arrested by Samoa Police over the burning down of a family home at Taelefaga village last week.
Supporting Samoa with songs and cheehoos
A couple of hardcore Manu Samoa fans became the star attraction off the pitch before the Scotland v Samoa match, entertaining a queue of rugby lovers for three hours ahead of the game. Video
Sorry night for Samoa
A red card to winger Ed Fidow capped a forgettable night for Samoa as they were comprehensively beaten 34-0 by Scotland in their Rugby World Cup match in Kobe.
News in Samoan for 1 October 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Rugby World Cup: Sending off caps sorry night for Samoa
A red card to winger Ed Fidow capped a forgettable night for Samoa as they were comprehensively beaten 34-0 by Scotland in Kobe, leaving their Rugby World Cup quarter-final hopes in doubt.
Dateline Pacific for 1 October 2019
After a spate of killings, Papua New Guinea's police minister says officers need new - non-lethal - tactics; An innovative approach to food gardens in Tuvalu; Samoa's prime minister calls… Audio
Samoa's PM says UN must accept climate logic
Samoa's Prime Minister has told the United Nations the science has spoken and it must now accept basic climate logic to lead by turning the tide on the crisis. Audio
Samoa held to nil in Kobe
Scotland has revived its Rugby World Cup campaign with a 34-0 victory over Samoa.
Samoa police call 30 witnesses in high-profile murder case
A high-profile murder case in Samoa has started with the prosecution calling 34 witnesses to give evidence against Kolani Junior Lam, who is facing charges including murder, assault, and conspiring to…
Memorial services held to mark 10 years since tsunami hit Samoas and Tonga
Memorial services have been held across the two Samoas and northern Tonga to mark the tenth anniversary of a devastating tsunami.
Rugby World Cup: Bans fire up Samoans ahead of Scotland match
The shadow of suspensions is hanging over Samoa ahead of their pivotal Rugby World Cup match-up with Scotland tonight.
Climate logic must be accepted says Samoa PM
Samoa's Prime Minister has told the United Nations the science has spoken and it must accept basic climate logic. Video
Rugby World Cup: Samoa ask World Rugby for tackle explanation
Manu Samoa are demanding answers from World Rugby after two of their players received an extended ban for dangerous tackles. Audio