Samoa
Nurses gave babies in Samoa deadly vaccines
Samoa's Ministry of Health has confirmed that the deaths of two babies last year were caused by nurses mixing the wrong liquid with their MMR vaccines. The two nurses will be sentenced this month… Audio
Sport: Australia keen to grow Pacific Games presence
Australia is looking forward to having an increased presence at next month's Pacific Games in Samoa.
More Samoan church ministers in court on tax charges
A new group of 19 church ministers of the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa have entered not guilty pleas to charges of withholding taxes and failing to file tax returns.
Two Samoa nurses plead guilty to manslaughter
Two nurses in Samoa, facing charges over the deaths of two babies, have pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
More church ministers charged for refusing to pay tax in Samoa
Twenty more ministers of the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa have been charged for refusing to pay taxes on the love offerings or taulaga donated by members of their congregations.
Language app includes Gagana Samoa
A newly released version of a language app will allow Samoans to carry their language wherever they go.
Sport: Samoa win Asia Pacific Women's Rugby Champs
The Samoa women's rugby team have won the inaugural Asia Pacific Championship after beating Fiji 15-12 in Lautoka at the weekend.
Defamation of PM case to be heard in Samoa
Samoa's District Court says it has jurisdiction to hear a defamation complaint made by Prime Minister, Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi.
Sport: Fiji win World Sevens Series
Fiji are the undisputed kings of sevens rugby once again after winning the men's World Series for the fourth time.
Samoa Cabinet to discuss university inquiry next week
Samoa's Cabinet is due to discuss the findings of an Ombudsman inquiry into the suspension of top officials at the National University of Samoa next week.
Outspoken Samoan MP removed from Finance and Expenditure Committee
The outspoken independent MP Olo Fiti Va'ai has been removed from the Samoa Parliament's Finance and Expenditure Committee.
Manuia le vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - happy Samoan language week
A gaming event, a talk on the art of tatau and dance theatre have woven in Gagana Samoa for this week's celebrations of New Zealand's third most spoken language. Audio
Samoa asks China for robotic "sniffer dogs"
Samoa's government has asked China to assist with acquiring a robot to help combat drug trafficking from American Samoa.
Samoan preschoolers turn language learning into game
This week Samoans across New Zealand celebrate their language and culture. The islanders are using modern tools to learn their language and connect with their heritage. A smartphone application… Audio
Samoa probation recalls convicted murderer to serve life sentence
Samoa's Ministry of Justice's has recalled a convicted murderer to continue serving his life sentence.
Immigration officer jailed over false passports in Samoa
A Samoan immigration officer has been jailed over the sale of passports to foreigners.
