Samoa
Samoan workers expelled from New Zealand RSE scheme
Ten Samoans on the New Zealand Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme have been expelled for various reasons including theft, smoking marijuana and for extra marital affairs.
News in Samoan for 25 June 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Jail not sought for Samoan nurses over baby deaths
Samoan prosecutors will not seek prison terms for two nurses charged in connection with the deaths of two toddlers last year after they were vaccinated.
Samoa to Wallis air link mooted
Samoa's Talofa Airways has launched a bid to fly regularly to Wallis and Futuna.
Samoan man pleads guilty to rape of Australian woman
A Samoan man has pleaded guilty to raping an Australian woman in Samoa last November.
The Pacific Ballot - Ticket to a new life
Winning a lottery isn't the normal way to secure a new life in a new country. But each year, New Zealand holds a visa ballot for people from a number of Pacific nations. Many thousands enter. But if…
Sport: Fiji and Samoa victors in Sydney triple-header
Fiji and Samoa were the victors from the rugby league international triple-header that took place in Sydney this weekend.
Sport: Fetu Samoa overpowered by Kiwi Ferns
A try either side of half-time provided some brief respite for Fetu Samoa as they were overpowered 46-8 by the Kiwi Ferns in Auckland this afternoon on their return to international women's rugby…
Sport: Fetu Samoa hoping for more tests
Fetu Samoa are treating today's women's rugby league international against New Zealand as the first step on a journey to the 2021 World Cup.
Samoan backbencher alleges Budget is unbalanced
A backbench MP from Samoa's ruling Human Rights Protection Party has been rebuked by the Prime Minister for alleging the proposed Budget is unbalanced.
China hands over complex to Samoa ahead of Pacific Games
With just over a fortnight left before the opening of the Pacific Games in Samoa a ceremony has been held in Faleata to mark China's handing over of a brand new multi-sport centre.
News in Samoan for 21 June 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Sport: Western Force target Rapid Rugby clean sweep against Fiji
The Western Force are looking to complete a clean sweep of Global Rapid Rugby's "Pacific Showcase" when they host the Fijian Latui in Friday's final round clash in Perth.
Samoa PM backs call for retirement age increase
Samoa's prime minister has backed a call to increase the retirement age for government workers by ten years.
Sport: Fetu Samoa to play first women's international in eight years
Fetu Samoa will play their first women's rugby league international in eight years when they take on the Kiwi Ferns in Auckland on Saturday.
Samoa women paid higher wage, but inequalities persist
The average wage for Samoan women is higher than men even though males continue to dominate the formal employment sector.
Samoa mosquito spraying ahead of Pacific Games
Samoa's Ministry of Health has started an insecticide spraying campaign to get rid of mosquitoes in the lead up to the Pacific Games next month.
News in Samoan for 19 June 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Reports Chinese gambling business driving hard bargain
A Chinese company has reportedly given the Samoa government a wish list for investment in the country, including a casino.
Samoa PM says govt tired of speeding bus drivers
Samoa's Prime Minister has touted the idea of introducing life sentences for bus drivers who cause death or injury to passengers.