Samoa
Samoan opposition challenges suspension of leader in court
Samoa's opposition has filed a legal challenge in court against the indefinite suspension of party leader Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi and party secretary Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi from Parliament.
Samoa celebrates 60 years of independence
New Zealand's Samoan peoples are celebrating 60 years since Samoa became an independent nation. The nation has marked Independence day - the day for celebrating the country ceasing to be a colony of… Audio
Samoan PM raises concerns over nations' sudden interest in Pacific
Samoa's Prime Minister says the Pacific Islands Forum is central for discussions on major policy decisions affecting small Pacific Island nations' future, especially around regional security.
Samoa celebrates 60 years of independence
Church bells and police sirens rang out across Samoa at midnight to herald the start of 12 months of nationwide celebrations for the 60th year of independence from New Zealand.
China to continue pushing for Pacific nations to sign agreement
China's government says it remains confident it can strike a sweeping trade and security agreement with 10 Pacific Island states despite being forced to shelve its proposed agreement.
China considers funding new police training centre in Solomon Islands
China will consider building a police training centre in Solomon Islands, as Foreign Minister Wang Yi tours the Pacific in a bid to increase its influence in the region.
Samoan independence: '60 years on, we have seen Samoa, our country, develop'
When Samoan matai Lelevaga Fa'amanū Lā'ulu speaks of his cherished home, his words resonate with immense pride.
Samoa's opposition left leaderless following ban on Tuilaepa
Samoa's opposition Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) is without a leader in Parliament following the suspension of Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi. Audio
Samoa's opposition leader and party secretary suspended
The leader of Samoa's Human Rights Protection Party, and the party's secretary have been suspended indefinitely without pay from Samoa's parliament. Audio
Samoa's HRPP leader suspended indefinitely from Parliament
The leader of Samoa's Human Rights Protection Party, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, and the party's secretary Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi have been suspended indefinitely without pay from Parliament.
Samoa's govt commemorates one year since constitutional crisis
Today marks the one-year anniversary since newly elected members of Parliament, from Samoa's FAST party, took their oath of office.