Samoa
CCCS schools pull out of Pacific Games ceremony
Schools of the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa which were to perform in the Pacific Games Opening Ceremony next Sunday have pulled out.
I look forward to representing my Dad's nation in Samoa - Matanoko Macdonald
More than 3500 athletes from 24 nations in Oceania will gather in Samoa on 7 July for the Pacific Games - the biggest sporting event in the Pacific region. Audio
Sport: Samoa 'ready' to host Pacific Games
Samoa has been declared "ready" to host the 2019 Pacific Games, which get underway in Apia one week from today.
Mass prisoner transfer in Samoa successful
Prisoners in Samoa have successfully been transferred from the old Tafa'igata facility to the new prison at Tanumalala.
Increased shark sightings good news for Samoa fishery - ministry
Samoa's ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries says a recent spate of shark sightings in and around Samoan waters is a positive sign for the fishery.
Dad was tough, that's why we are successful - Rivalina Fuimaono
More than 3500 athletes from 24 nations in Oceania will gather in Samoa on 7 July for the Pacific Games - the biggest sporting event in the Pacific region. Video, Audio
Sport: More women's league players tipped to switch allegiance
More high profile players are tipped to switch their international allegiance in women's rugby league following a historic weekend for Pacific teams.
Samoa's RSE blacklisting a one-off, officials say
Samoan officials say the expelling of seasonal workers from New Zealand, and the blacklisting of their villages in Samoa, is a one-off incident. Audio
Sport: Former Samoa football officials plead not guilty
Two former officials at Football Federation Samoa have entered not guilty pleas to theft charges against them.
News in Samoan for 28 June 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoa Govt expects small deficit in latest Budget
The Samoa parliament has passed a 350-million US dollar budget for the coming financial year.
University of Samoa's Vice Chancellor resigns amid investigation
The Vice Chancellor of the National University of Samoa has resigned amid an investigation into the running of one if its campuses.
Driver charged over Samoa bus crash
The driver of a bus that crashed in Auala Savaii in Samoa two weeks ago injuring more than 50 passengers, mostly college students has been charged with careless driving causing injury.
Samoa RSE workers banned from village
Two Samoan men, who were expelled from New Zealand's seasonal worker scheme, have been banished from their village.
Samoa's minimum wage under review
A review of Samoa's minimum wage is to begin next month.
News in Samoan for 26 June 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoa ferries to be replaced
The Lady Naomi ferry, which sails between Samoa and American Samoa, is to be replaced.
Sport: Eight new caps in Manu Samoa squad for Pacific Nations Cup
Eight new caps have been included in the Manu Samoa rugby squad to contest next month's Pacific Nations Cup, while a number of regular internationals remain in contention for World Cup selection.
Samoa without rescue boat until September
Samoa will be without a patrol and rescue boat until September after its only dedicated vessel was returned to Australia.
