Samoa
Legal challenge to halt second election in Samoa
A legal challenge is underway in Apia to halt the running of a second election in Samoa. Proceedings started in the Supreme Court this morning and are expected to stretch well into this afternoon. RNZ… Audio
Autopsies carried out for men shot in Samoa five months ago
The bodies of two men shot on New Year's Day have been released by Samoan police, following an examination by a forensic pathologist five months after their deaths.
Samoan students penalised in exam for reading banned stories
Some Samoan students have lost marks in an exam after reading banned stories because of an oversight by teachers.
Samoan prime minister claims to be 'appointed by God'
Samoa's caretaker prime minister has told local media he was "appointed by God" to lead the country.
Opinion: Why Samoa's Head of State can't reject election results
Legal expert Fuimaono Dylan Asafo argues the planned second round of elections in Samoa are not justified by the Head of State's claimed 'reserve powers'.
Legal challenge against second Samoan election to be heard Friday
The chief justice in Samoa has rejected an attempt to delay a challenge to the legality of a second election.
Covid-19: State of Emergency extended for Tonga and Samoa
The Samoan and Tongan government have each renewed their country's Covid-19 state of emergency for another month.
Samoa election: only one party in campaign mode as court hears challenges
With less than two weeks until the second election in Samoa, only one of the major parties is in campaign mode. Audio
Manusina women to play two tests vs Wallaroos
The Samoa women's rugby team will play two Tests against Australia in July, including as part of an international double-header in Brisbane.
Caretaker Samoan govt walks back Tuilaepa Facebook call
The party of Samoa's caretaker government is walking back suggestions from its leader that Facebook could be banned before the next election.
Samoa sets vaccination target for re-opening border
Samoa's borders are likely to remain closed for the rest of the year, as health authorities set a Covid-19 vaccination target.
Legal quagmire in Samoa politics to continue next week
Legal quagmire in Samoa politics to continue next week; Fijians brace for worst-case scenario in the country's Covid-19 outbreak; The plight of communities on Bougainville's flooded atolls; Pasifika… Audio
Samoa election saga takes to the Supreme Court; challenges upheld
The Supreme Court in Samoa has dismissed the attorney general's attempt to have a challenge to the appointment of an extra women's seat in parliament thrown out.
Toa Samoa coach keen to work with Johns Brothers, SBW
Toa Samoa rugby league coach Matt Parish has welcomed the prospect of the Johns brothers and Sonny Bill Williams joining the team's coaching staff, although the idea already seems dead in the water.
