Samoa
Samoa port upgrade underway
The Asian Development Bank and the Samoa Government have held a groundbreaking ceremony to officially begin an upgrade of the country's international port
Samoa welcomes five temporary judges from NZ
The Samoan Judicial Commission has appointed five temporary judges from the New Zealand High Court to assist the local bench.
Hot demand for Koko
One of the biggest cocoa producers in Samoa has seen a huge surge in orders and says they're from Samoans abroad wanting a taste of home. Audio
NZ reiterates support for Samoa's Fiame, as Tuilaepa grumbles
The New Zealand Government says it has full confidence Samoa's new government and its judiciary will continue to act with integrity.
News in Samoan for 12 August 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoa's former leader criticises NZ/AUS for lack of support
New Zealand and Australia are facing criticism from Samoa's former leader, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi.
Samoa cabinet ministers say no to new SUVs
The newly installed FAST Party Government in Samoa is moving to curb spending, starting with cutting back on spending for new cars for MPs.
Samoa launches door-to-door covid vax-drive
The Samoa government is launching a country-wide door-to-door mass vaccination campaign for Covid-19 today.
News in Samoan for 11 August 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 10 August 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 9 August 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 6 August 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
HRPP rally on Savai'i cancelled
Samoa's Human Rights Protection Party rally in Savai'i has been aborted for safety reasons.
News in Samoan for 5 August 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
EMA calls for overstayer amnesty to help ease labour shortages
A call for an overstayer amnesty to help with labour shortages.
The Employers and Manufacturers Association says as well as letting more recognised seasonal workers into the country the government… Video, Audio
RSE worker exemption ‘insult' to NZ overstayers, advocates say
Migrant advocates say border exemptions for seasonal workers from the Pacific only add insult to injury for overstayers in New Zealand.
The government has decided to allow Recognised Seasonal… Audio
Open borders for seasonal workers welcomed, but Solomon Islands wants in too
New rules allowing seasonal workers to enter New Zealand without going through managed isolation have been welcomed in Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu, but a politician from Solomon Islands questions why… Audio
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Samoa's opposition leader has called on his followers to oppose a judiciary ruling, five people have died in fighting in Papua New Guinea, and a remote shipping route will open opportunities for…
News in Samoan for 4 August 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 3 August 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio