Talanoa'I thought I was fluent...but it did not match the fluency here in Samoa'Upolu Pouono grew up as a Westie but decided in her 30s to move her life to Samoa.29 May 05:00 PM
WorldChina's foreign minister visits Samoa to deepen Pacific tiesWang Yi met with Samoa's leaders.28 May 09:15 AM
TravelDanish adventurer fights his way into New Zealand as part of world-first tripThe Dane will enter New Zealand as a cargo ship passenger.23 May 11:54 PM
TravelSamoa sets date to welcome back international travellersSamoa has announced it is ready to welcome back international tourists.03 May 12:56 AM
TalanoaSamoa to reopen international borders in August - PM Fiame Naomi Mata'afaThe news has brought excitement to Samoans living overseas.03 May 12:01 AM
WorldApia mayor arrested for drink driving in SamoaThe mayor is also facing fines for breaching the State of Emergency Orders.25 Apr 04:38 AM
TalanoaSamoa seeks help from NZ for its youngest Covid patientSamoa is seeking medical help for its youngest Covid patient, a 1-year-old girl.11 Apr 05:54 PM
New ZealandFirst interview: Man kept as slave in NZ speaks outHe was lured to NZ by promises of money and a better life, but was kept as a slave.08 Apr 08:23 PM
TalanoaSamoa reduces its Covid-19 alert levelSamoa downgraded alert levels to allow essential services to deliver around the country.05 Apr 01:00 AM
TalanoaNZ gives Fiji $50,000 boost, Nauru records infectionsA round up of the Covid 19 cases across the Pacific Islands.03 Apr 08:48 PM
TalanoaSamoa and Vanuatu record first Covid-19 related deathsOne death has been recorded in Samoa while Vanuatu has had two deaths.31 Mar 06:31 PM
TalanoaNZ sends thousands of RATS, vaccines to Samoa, new cases in Fiji and KiribatiNZ has stepped up its response to Samoa's growing Covid-19 crisis24 Mar 07:52 PM
New ZealandSamoa looking at major Covid-19 outbreakCases have already hit 622 in a week after community transmission was first found.23 Mar 08:19 PM
TalanoaCommonwealth awards: Pacific trio recognised for service to communitiesThree Pacific people have been recognised by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.23 Mar 07:06 PM
TalanoaCourt finds former Samoa PM guilty of contemptTuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has been found guilty of contempt of court.23 Mar 07:07 AM
TalanoaLockdown in Samoa extended after rapid rise of Covid casesSamoan Prime Minister has announced the country will stay closed for a further 14 days.22 Mar 06:14 AM
WorldBig leap in Samoa's Covid numbersThe number of community cases of Covid-19 in Samoa continues to climb.21 Mar 05:59 PM
WorldCovid in Samoa: 196 cases, 11 patients in hospitalAnother 85 people tested positive on Sunday.20 Mar 07:53 PM
WorldCovid in Samoa: All flights suspended as Pacific nation goes into lockdownYesterday Samoa recorded its first case of community transmitted Covid-19.18 Mar 12:41 AM
WorldSamoa records first community case, lockdown announcedSamoa has recorded its first case of community transmitted Covid-19.17 Mar 08:08 PM
New Zealand'The world loved and adored you, but we were your world': Heartfelt tribute from rugby great's widowVa'aiga Tuigamala touched the lives of many, family and friends say at final farewell.12 Mar 06:39 AM
New ZealandInga taken on last lap around the rugby field after emotional funeralFamily pay emotional tribute to beloved rugby great.12 Mar 01:55 AM
New ZealandDeportees from New Zealand 'fuelling Pacific Islands drug addiction'Study says deportation policies are making drug problems worse in Pacific nations.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandApple-picking begins early for Hawke's Bay group with new varietyThe apple-picking season has started early for some growers.30 Jan 11:41 PM
WorldCovid hits one of the last uninfected places on the planetKiribati was among the last places in the world to have avoided any virus outbreaks.28 Jan 06:11 AM
WorldCovid 19: Samoa to go into nationwide lockdownIt comes after the number of confirmed cases in flight from Brisbane grew from 10 to 15.21 Jan 10:17 PM
WorldTen new cases of Covid-19 recorded in SamoaThe arrivals from Australia are believed to have the Omicron variant.20 Jan 04:59 PM
New Zealand'Pray for us': Tonga hit by large waves after massive underwater volcanic eruptionTongans rush for high land after tsunami warning and surging waves hit mainland.15 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelThe real reason Samoa's tourism industry is sufferingSamoa's backbone, the tourism industry is struggling, but there is hope.06 Jan 06:53 PM
New ZealandOmicron on collision course with summer: The holiday pandemic risksPacific, Asian travel bubbles were considered in winter - but staffing was stretched.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandYou'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.15 Dec 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelPacific paradise: Luxe it up on one of these dreamy South Pacific islandsFlop and drop or get up and active, a holiday in the South Pacific never disappoints.14 Dec 08:00 PM
Rugby World CupHighlanders party: All Blacks KO-ed, England star punched, furniture torchedTwo Highlanders test stars need medical treatment - and police were called to wild party04 Dec 04:00 PM
