Samoa
American Samoa senator questions Manu Samoa donation
A senator in American Samoa has questioned senior officials as to the source of the territory's $US100,000 donation to the Manu Samoa rugby team, during its fundraising in July.
Retrial for former Samoa civil servant
The court of Appeal in Samoa has ordered the retrial of a former manager with the Lands and Transport Authority for altering documents with intent to deceive.
Apia Port upgrade plan praised by minister
The upgrade of Samoa's Apia Port will make it more efficient and more environmentally sustainable, Samoa's Minister of Finance says.
Mental illness stigma exacerbating Samoa suicide rate
The stigma of mental illness in Samoa is contributing to the country's stubbornly high suicide rate, an NGO says. Audio
Sport: Samoan players keep tattoos under wraps
Samoan players will wear their hearts on their sleeves - but keep traditional Pacific islander tattoos under wraps with skin suits during the World Cup in Japan to avoid offending their hosts.
News in Samoan for 19 September 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoans recruited for jobs in the United States
Hundreds of young men and women in Samoa have responded to a job offer recruitment process for a nine-month job opportunity in the United States and American Samoa.
Mental illness stigma compounding Samoa suicide rate
The stigma of mental illness in Samoa is contributing to the country's stubbornly high suicide rate, an NGO says. Audio
Rare Samoan alpine tree may be extinct
There are fears that a rare alpine tree in Samoa may have gone extinct. Audio
Sport: Manu Samoa wary of Russian revolution
Manu Samoa are adamant there will be no complacency when they open their Rugby World Cup campaign against Russia next week.
News in Samoan for 18 September 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Pacific to gain from ACP mobilisation of resources
Small Pacific Island states are to be among the beneficiaries of a multi-billion-dollar project fund set up by the African, Caribbean and Pacific group.
Convicted murderer to be witness in Samoan assassination case
A convicted murderer will be a key witness in the trial of two men charged with allegedly plotting to assassinate Samoa's prime minister.
Samoa appoints three new judges to Lands and Titles Court
Samoa's Judiciary Commission has appointed three new judges to the Lands and Titles Court.
News in Samoan for 17 September 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Two police officers suspended in Samoa
Police in Samoa have suspended two officers from the Transnational Crimes Unit for misconduct and one of them is faces criminal charges.
All the flair in the world won't pay the bills
They have all the flair in the world, look like they're having fun, and their fans are the most fervent - but in spite of being neighbours to the All Blacks, the Pacific teams are the have-nots of the… Audio
Sport: Rugby commentary in Pacific languages hailed a success
The first Pacific language commentary of international rugby matches on New Zealand television has been hailed as a big success, with hopes it will become a regular occurrence.
Sport: Pacific internationals keen to impress in NRL Women's Premiership
A quartet of Pacific Islands rugby league internationals will be on debut when the New Zealand Warriors take on the Sydney Roosters in their opening round of the NRL Women's Premiership this…
Samoa Judiciary Commission suspends three judges
Samoa's Judiciary Commission has suspended three judges of the Lands and Titles court.
