Samoa

China's Ambassador to Samoa, Chao Xiaoliang, has hit back at criticism China is undermining Pacific nations.

Samoa's Prime Minister, Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi, has downplayed tension between Australia and other Pacific nations during last week's Pacific Islands Forum summit in Tuvalu.

The police in Samoa are continuing investigations into the alleged assassination plot of the Prime Minister with the possibility of charging a fourth person.

A Samoan village has backtracked on a move to banish a villager allegedly involved in a plot to assassinate Prime Minister Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi.

Unpredictable weather in Samoa has dealt a blow to the export of bananas to New Zealand.

Samoa police have confirmed three men have now been charged in their investigation into allegations of a plan to assassinate the prime minister.

Samoa Police say they are pursuing new information in the investigation into the disappearance of a man in July.

In Samoa, two people will be facing charges relating to an alleged conspiracy to assassinate Prime Minister Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi.

A post mortem has been completed on the bodies of two people found dead in a vehicle near the United Nations offices in Samoa's capital Apia last week.

The achievements of people like Hollywood superstar Dwayne 'the Rock' Johnson have inspired Samoa's Prime Minister to propose a register for those of Samoan heritage living overseas.

The Samoa Animal Protection Society is struggling for funding to manage the stray dog population in the country.

The high ranking chief of Lauli'i village in Samoa, Leniu Vainiu Te'o, has spoken out on the alleged plot to assassinate the Prime Minister, Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi.

Samoa police have confirmed that they are investigating an alleged plot to assassinate Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi.