Samoa

Residents on the south coast of Upolu in Samoa fear potential oil or chemical spillage from HMNZS Manawanui could be disastarous for the local environment and businesses.

A Samoan University of Auckland Masters student is looking to explore the relationship between cardiovascular disease and psychological wellbeing among Pasifika, particularly fathers. Audio

Mase Mahonri Schwalger has been charged with multiple serious offences, including unlawful sexual connection, attempted sexual violation, sexual conduct with a person under 16.

Mase Mahonri Schwalger has been charged with "multiple serious offences" including "sexual conduct with a person under 16", according to local media reports.

Four films capturing the lives of the Samoan community in the US have been included in Visual Communications' Pacific Cinewaves event in Carson City. Audio

Samoa leapt seven places to 185 after beating Tonga and American Samoa in their FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.