Latest from Samoa

Moana Pasifika set to lose another star as Chiefs eye top talent
Moana Pasifika are set to lose another player to a New Zealand franchise.

Children as young as 6 adopted, made to work as house slaves
Social worker who has helped teens who escaped slavery fears others are in danger.

Why 'Tina from Turners' is leaving NZ for life in Samoa
Sieni Leo’o Olo is moving to Samoa for a simpler, more connected life.

'We're just doing our best': Cultural backlash hits Auckland kava business
Accusations made that new kava business 'dilutes cultural authenticity'.

'Let's get Kavafied': Kiwi artist joins chorus of support for Pacific drink
We explore how the modern embrace of kava sits alongside its traditional use.

Westpac CEO intervenes after pensioner loses $158k in bank transfer error
The money went to an Auckland woman who allegedly spent it on cars and transfers.

Pensioner who lost $158k gets bank refund after woman's 'spending spree'
Andrew Che Sit Bong, 78, lost his savings due to a single-digit mistake.

Rotorua to host 'epic' rugby test match in September
Rotorua is Samoa's 'home ground away from home'.

Tonga dengue outbreak: Two deaths as cases rise to 588
Tonga’s Health Minister confirmed two dengue deaths, including a 7-month-old.

'No words, just gratitude': Tinā's record-breaking box office run
The heartwarming drama has officially outsold Sione's Wedding.

Bad taste: Naked Samoans address backlash over controversial Last Supper poster
Oscar Kightley says the comedy troupe 'should have known better'.

‘Trapped’: Business owner bribed Immigration NZ employees, exploited migrants
Migrants weren't told they were working illegally until after they arrived from Samoa.

The Vimahi family's incredible story, thanks to Polyfest
The Vimahi family has been running a stall at the Polyfest for just over 30 years. They have done this to help themselves raise 9 kids. Video / NZ Herald

Final report blames human error for HMNZS Manawanui’s sinking
Autopilot oversight led to $100m Navy ship disaster on reef in Samoa, report says.

'Cowardly and dangerous': Man deported after killing sleeping stranger with brick
He and a co-offender dropped the 7kg brick on the victim and kicked him repeatedly.

‘Stitching together our communities’: Auckland’s Pasifika Festival in full swing
Event returns to Western Springs Park to celebrate the best of Pacific culture.

Unions concerns over new immigration policies for RSE workers
There are close to 9000 workers in NZ under the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.

Samoa’s most famous hotel has officially reopened - here’s what to expect
Flash floods and a global pandemic forced its doors shut nearly half a decade ago.

Karl Puschmann: In the genre of triumph after trauma, ‘Tinā is pitch-perfect’
Review: Miki Magasiva's feature-film debut 'finds its own voice'.

Swim, bike, and outlast the ‘territorial dogs’: Samoan athletes starting a triathlon culture
Locals have opened their arms to welcome a group of Samoan triathletes to Napier.

Miss Pacific Islands pageant turmoil: Judges held, vote-rigging claims
Online threats escalated tensions, undermining the event's unity message.