Samoa
Cancellation of China-funded project won't impact relations
Samoa's new prime minister asserts the cancellation of a key China-funded maritime port project will not hinder their strong relationship with Beijing. Audio
Samoa PM lenient towards unsworn MPs in "limbo"
Samoa's new government says it will show leniency to the opposition Human Rights Protection Party MPs who were not sworn in in May.
Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu RSE workers to be allowed into NZ
RSE workers from Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu will soon be allowed into the country, quarantine free.
Jacinda Ardern says there would normally be 10,000 RSE workers in New Zealand to help with the summer… Audio
Samoa's new government is abandoning a port development project
Samoa's new government is abandoning a port development project backed by China, despite it being championed by the Pacific country's former leaders. The $140 million project would have nearly doubled… Audio
Samoa govt confirms China-backed port project shelved
Samoa's new prime minister has opted not to proceed with a China-backed port development project championed by her predecessor.
'More support needed', victim tells Royal Commission into abuse
A Samoan man who came to New Zealand at about the age of four has told the Royal Commission of Inquiry that too many in his community are being left to live their lives with no social support.
Samoa courts close as HRPP convoy descends on Apia
Samoa's court houses in Apia have closed this afternoon in anticipation of a convoy of protest against the country's judiciary.
FAST now says it needs to delay Parliament convening
Samoa's ruling FAST Party now says there is no real need to rush to convene Parliament.
Samoa's Alex Rose eyes history in Tokyo
Samoan discus thrower Alex Rose believes he's capable of a podium finish at the Tokyo Olympics.
News in Samoan for 30 July 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 29 July 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 28 July 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoa's new cabinet meets to set budget
Samoa's first woman prime minister, Fiamē Naomi Mata'afa, is holding the first cabinet meeting of the country's new government today.
News in Samoan for 27 July 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Fiame says political impasse has damaged Samoa's democracy
Samoa's first woman prime minister believes the political crisis, which blocked her transition to power, has caused longstanding damage to Samoa's democracy. Audio
Survivor with catastrophic brain injury tells of abuse
A Samoan survivor who suffered an accident that left him with a catastrophic brain injury speaks about the abuse he experienced at school and residences from teachers and other pupils. Audio
Samoa's new govt expects to take up office tomorrow
Samoa's first woman prime minister expects her new government to be able to take up office tomorrow morning.
Tokyo 2020 Day Three: Pacific Athletes - Who to watch and when
Day three of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics looks to be a big one for Pacific athletes.
Tuilaepa admits defeat after Head of State's declaration
Samoa's former prime minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has finally conceded defeat in the 9 April election.
News in Samoan for 26 July 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
