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From Matä'afa Fiamë to Fiamë Naomi: Samoa's prime ministers since independence

22 Aug 2025

As Samoa prepares for its elections on 29 August, we look back at the nation's prime ministers and the legacies they have left behind.

News in Samoan for 22 August 2025

22 Aug 2025

The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio

Faith-driven boxer set to represent Samoa in Liverpool

22 Aug 2025

New Zealand born Samoan boxer Miracle Ki is set to represent Samoa at the World Boxing Championship in Liverpool next month. Audio

News in Samoan for 21 August 2025

21 Aug 2025

The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio

Samoan restaurant a hit among NZ cuisine judges

21 Aug 2025

Samoan restaurant, Tala has been named one of New Zealand's top restaurants, achieving a coveted 3 Hat ranking at the 2025 Cuisine Good Food Awards in Auckland. Audio

News in Samoan for 20 August 2025

20 Aug 2025

The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio

News in Samoan for 19 August 2025

19 Aug 2025

The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio

187 candidates vying for 50 seats

19 Aug 2025

Samoans will head to the polls on 29 August, with 50 seats being contested on polling day.

News in Samoan for 18 August 2025

18 Aug 2025

The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio

Samoa school schedule set for rejig after dengue closures

15 Aug 2025

The Education and Culture CEO says the school term calendar is set to change due to prolonged closures caused by the dengue outbreak. Audio

News in Samoan for 15 August 2025

15 Aug 2025

The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio

7yo is sixth dengue-related death in Samoa

14 Aug 2025

Schools in Samoa are closed for a third straight week due to the outbreak. Audio

Samoa backs Solomon Islands' call to defer partner talks during leaders' week

14 Aug 2025

The region's foreign ministers are meeting in Suva on Thursday for the final high-level meeting in a suite of gatherings ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting. Audio

News in Samoan for 14 August 2025

14 Aug 2025

The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio

Samoa backs Solomon Islands' plan to defer partners meeting

14 Aug 2025

Samoa's caretaker Prime Minister, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, is backing Solomon Islands prime minister Jeremiah Manele's plans to essentially block at least twenty countries from a key Pacific meeting. Audio