Samoa
Samoa's political leaders go round and round: 'You never know'
The leader of Samoa's main opposition claims the prime minister is holding on to the top job because of the "big salaries", while the country is "suffering".
'What crisis?': Fiame hits out at La'auli over early election call
In its latest attempt to oust Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, Samoa's FAST Party is taking legal action to try and secure an early general election.
Fast party chairman persists in removing Samoa PM
In its latest attempt to oust the Prime Minister, Samoa's FAST Party is taking legal action to try and secure an early General Election. Audio
Human rights group calls for urgent action to protect children
Approximately 90 percent of children in Samoa are subjected to violence in their lifetime, according to the United Nations Children's Fund.
Pacific leaders reassured on handling of drug crisis
Aotearoa's top cop has reassured the leaders of Fiji and Samoa that he has their back as a regionwide drug crisis rolls on. Audio
'Will take time': Manawanui's fate still to be decided
Samoa's Ministry of Works, Transport, and Infrastructure CEO also says there are ongoing discussions about compensation. Audio
Calls to arm police grow amid rising threat of gun violence
A well-placed source in the Samoan police says officers want their power to carry firearms widened. Audio
Samoa police calls for stronger firearms usage
The police in Samoa believe their power to carry fireams should be extended, according to a well placed source in the organisation. Audio
Samoa drops in ranking in media freedom index
The 2025 World Press Freedom Index has seen Samoa drop from 22 in 2024 to 44. Audio
South Auckland artist absorbs farm life
Raymond Sagapoutele was not sure what to expect when he arrived at Castle Hill Station for a Creative NZ residency. The photographer hadn't spent time on a farm before, but it wasn't long before he… Audio
