Samoa
Samoan women sent home from Malaysia after baby dumping
A Samoan woman has returned from Malaysia and will face charges after she reportedly dumped her dead newborn in a restroom bin in Kuala Lumpur.
Samoan anti-whistleblower proposal 'heavy handed'
A proposed law that would criminalise whistleblowers is heavy handed, the National Media Association of Samoa says. Audio
Samoa National Democratic Party re-launched
The Samoa National Democratic Party, or SNDP, has been re-launched after registration was completed at the Electoral Commissioner's office last month.
ADB gives Samoa millions to upgrade Apia port
The Asian Development Bank is to give Samoa a grant of more than $US62.26 million to enhance the safety, security and sustainability of Apia Port.
Sport: Wallabies invited to play Manu in Samoa
The Wallabies have been invited to play their first rugby test on Samoan soil during next year's independence celebrations.
Samoa's exports up over 42 percent in value
Samoa's exports are up by 42.4 percent for the 12 months to June.
News in Samoan for 11 Seprember 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Call for 'baby hatch' programme in Samoa
The Vice President of Samoa's National Council of Churches has called for government to consider a "baby hatch or baby box programme" for mothers to abandon babies safely.
Samoa 7s player awaits sentence on assault offences
Samoa rugby sevens player, Siaosi Asofolau, is awaiting sentence after pleading guilty to three charges including assault, armed with a dangerous weapon and throwing objects.
Sport: Manu Samoa forced into late World Cup change
Manu Samoa have been forced into a last minute change to their Rugby World Cup squad with Ponsonby halfback Pelefofoga Cowley called up to replace Scott Malolua, who has been ruled out for eight weeks…
News in Samoan for 10 September 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Sport: Samoa sweating on injuries before World Cup departure
Manu Samoa will make a call on the fitness of captain Jack Lam and halfback Scott Malolua tonight before flying out to the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Man pleads guilty to conspiring to assassinate Samoa PM
One of three suspects facing charges of conspiring to assassinate Samoa's Prime Minister has pleaded guilty while two co-defendants have entered not guilty pleas on a charge of conspiring to commit…
Police review footage after baby's body found in Samoa bin
Police in Samoa are reviewing CCTV footage to try and find how a baby's body came to be dumped in a rubbish bin in Apia.
Samoa journalists worried about proposed whistleblower law
The head of Samoa's journalists association has condemned proposed laws that could see whistleblowers jailed for up to seven years.
Pacific climate change centre opens in Samoa
A new facility dedicated to helping Pacific Island countries prepare for and cope with the impacts of the climate crisis has been officially opened in Samoa. Audio
Sport: Samoa primed to cause more woes for the Wallabies
Manu Samoa are talking up their chances of causing another boilover against Australia in their final hit-out before the Rugby World Cup.
NZ to fund staff at Pacific Climate Change Centre
The key staff positions for the newly opened and first Pacific Climate Change Centre in Samoa will be funded by the New Zealand government for three years. Audio
