New ZealandSāmoa PM says 'no plans' with China over militarisationSāmoa Prime Minister's first official bilateral overseas trip since elected PM last year.14 Jun 04:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 65-year-old Pacific leader with promiseOPINION: Samoa's PM is a curious mixture of novice and veteran.14 Jun 03:30 AM
New ZealandWatch live: Ardern and Sāmoa PM to discuss 'strategic' interest in the PacificClimate change will also be on the table.13 Jun 10:49 PM
New ZealandPolice identify person of interest in killing of Onehunga grandmotherPolice say person of interest 'not at large in the community'.09 Jun 04:27 AM
TalanoaCelebrating 30 years of Pasifika Festival - now Taste of PasifikaPasifika Festival celebrates its 30th birthday this year with a new look and name.03 Jun 05:00 PM
TalanoaFashion showcase launches revamped Pasifika FestivalPacific and Māori fashion will be displayed in tonight's Pasifika Showcase at The Cloud.03 Jun 02:45 AM
PoliticsSamoa PM plans visit as Pacific tensions heat upLeader of Samoa expected to visit NZ soon, in atmosphere of growing debate about China.02 Jun 10:37 PM
TalanoaSamoan friendship agreement celebrated with siva and peseHastings Council celebrated NZ Samoan Language week with the district's Samoan community.02 Jun 10:14 PM
TalanoaSamoa celebrates 60 years of independenceChurch bells and police sirens rang out across Samoa to herald celebrations.01 Jun 06:52 AM
TalanoaFamily of renowned Samoan warrior Lauaki Namulauulu Mamoe celebratesSamoa celebrates its 60th Independence Day today.31 May 05:00 PM
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
