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The Dane will enter New Zealand as a cargo ship passenger.
Samoa sets date to welcome back international travellers
Samoa has announced it is ready to welcome back international tourists.
Samoa to reopen international borders in August - PM Fiame Naomi Mata'afa
The news has brought excitement to Samoans living overseas.
Apia mayor arrested for drink driving in Samoa
The mayor is also facing fines for breaching the State of Emergency Orders.
Samoa seeks help from NZ for its youngest Covid patient
Samoa is seeking medical help for its youngest Covid patient, a 1-year-old girl.
First interview: Man kept as slave in NZ speaks out
He was lured to NZ by promises of money and a better life, but was kept as a slave.
Samoa reduces its Covid-19 alert level
Samoa downgraded alert levels to allow essential services to deliver around the country.
NZ gives Fiji $50,000 boost, Nauru records infections
A round up of the Covid 19 cases across the Pacific Islands.
Samoa and Vanuatu record first Covid-19 related deaths
One death has been recorded in Samoa while Vanuatu has had two deaths.
NZ sends thousands of RATS, vaccines to Samoa, new cases in Fiji and Kiribati
NZ has stepped up its response to Samoa's growing Covid-19 crisis
Samoa looking at major Covid-19 outbreak
Cases have already hit 622 in a week after community transmission was first found.
Commonwealth awards: Pacific trio recognised for service to communities
Three Pacific people have been recognised by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
Court finds former Samoa PM guilty of contempt
Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has been found guilty of contempt of court.
Lockdown in Samoa extended after rapid rise of Covid cases
Samoan Prime Minister has announced the country will stay closed for a further 14 days.
Big leap in Samoa's Covid numbers
The number of community cases of Covid-19 in Samoa continues to climb.
Covid in Samoa: All flights suspended as Pacific nation goes into lockdown
Yesterday Samoa recorded its first case of community transmitted Covid-19.
Samoa records first community case, lockdown announced
Samoa has recorded its first case of community transmitted Covid-19.
'The world loved and adored you, but we were your world': Heartfelt tribute from rugby great's widow
Va'aiga Tuigamala touched the lives of many, family and friends say at final farewell.
Inga taken on last lap around the rugby field after emotional funeral
Family pay emotional tribute to beloved rugby great.
Deportees from New Zealand 'fuelling Pacific Islands drug addiction'
Study says deportation policies are making drug problems worse in Pacific nations.
Apple-picking begins early for Hawke's Bay group with new variety
The apple-picking season has started early for some growers.
Covid hits one of the last uninfected places on the planet
Kiribati was among the last places in the world to have avoided any virus outbreaks.
Covid 19: Samoa to go into nationwide lockdown
It comes after the number of confirmed cases in flight from Brisbane grew from 10 to 15.
Ten new cases of Covid-19 recorded in Samoa
The arrivals from Australia are believed to have the Omicron variant.
'Pray for us': Tonga hit by large waves after massive underwater volcanic eruption
Tongans rush for high land after tsunami warning and surging waves hit mainland.
The real reason Samoa's tourism industry is suffering
Samoa's backbone, the tourism industry is struggling, but there is hope.
Omicron on collision course with summer: The holiday pandemic risks
Pacific, Asian travel bubbles were considered in winter - but staffing was stretched.
You've done it Auckland! All 3 DHBs reach 90% jab target, what next?
After 10 months, Auckland's DHBs have all reached a historic milestone.
Pacific paradise: Luxe it up on one of these dreamy South Pacific islands
Flop and drop or get up and active, a holiday in the South Pacific never disappoints.
Highlanders party: All Blacks KO-ed, England star punched, furniture torched
Two Highlanders test stars need medical treatment - and police were called to wild party