New ZealandGovernment inaction left door open to measles outbreak - reportMeasles outbreak could have been avoided, a damning Ministry of Health report reveals.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A different terror': Tracing Samoa's measles pain back to NZGovernment inaction on measles led to a catastrophe that savaged the Pacific nation.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPNG students among Wuhan evacuees on Air NZ flightA total of 19 students from Papua New Guinea are among people evacuated from Wuhan.04 Feb 07:38 PM
WorldSamoa quarantines two students on return from ChinaOfficials say the students show no physical symptoms.02 Feb 08:35 PM
WorldSamoa's power supply for Upolu island under severe strainMonday's thunder storm damaged generators at the main power plant affecting Upolu's supply29 Jan 11:46 PM
WorldTwo men in quarantine in Samoa over virus fearsTwo Samoan sailors are in quarantine amid fears of China's coronavirus.27 Jan 06:33 PM
WorldSamoa lifts measles state of emergencySamoa's health ministry says death toll from measles epidemic remains at 81.28 Dec 07:47 AM
New ZealandNorthland-based nurse in Samoa escapes the worstTafale Maddren made sure everyone in her village was vaccinated.26 Dec 07:00 PM
World81 measles deaths now in SamoaThe Health Ministry confirms a total of 5612 measles cases have been reported.26 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak: Infected passenger on flight from SamoaPassenger infected with measles was on weekend flight from Samoa.24 Dec 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Why my baby?': How measles robbed Samoa of its youngNew York Times: When the virus arrived on its shores, Samoa was grievously unprepared.19 Dec 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Born into a global society that couldn't protect them': Journalist's frustration amid Samoa measles crisisNapier journalist tells of his experience living in Samoa during tragic measles crisis.18 Dec 10:00 PM
WorldSamoa measles state of emergency extendedIt was due to end tomorrow, but the state of emergency in Samoa has been extended.14 Dec 07:51 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Put Samoa on your Christmas gift listEditorial: Global relief response to measles outbreak needs everyone's support.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ likely source of Samoa's measles epidemic"International travel means that measles can spread quickly from country to country. "12 Dec 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSamoa measles crisis strands Hawke's Bay fruit pickersSome Samoan RSE workers can't come to Hawke's Bay to pick fruit because of measles crisis.11 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldJabs could knock out kid-killing measles epidemic in SamoaMass vaccinations offer measles-ravaged Samoans ray of hope.10 Dec 08:35 AM
WorldDistraught parents taking kids with measles out of hospitals in SamoaAt least three families took children out of hospital against medical advice.09 Dec 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTeuila FuataiTeuila Fuatai: How did measles crisis in Samoa get so bad?COMMENT: The blame game is not the way forward for Samoa right now. Not as families mourn.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeath with dignity: How a Rotorua club is helping Samoa during the measles outbreakReports of children being buried in sheets prompted effort.08 Dec 03:12 AM
WorldAnti-vaxxers flood Samoa Govt's Facebook page with 1-star reviewsWhile Samoa's government works to stop people dying, anti-vaxxers take to Facebook.07 Dec 10:23 PM
New ZealandNZ send child-size coffins to measles-stricken SamoaNothing captures the scale of the tragedy more than the sudden demand for small coffins.07 Dec 08:55 PM
WorldGlobal surge in measles - the numbers are shockingIf the US had Samoa's level of measles cases, over 7 million Americans would be infected.06 Dec 10:40 PM
LifestyleAnti-vax WAG launches attack on Samoan governmentShe's come under fire before for comparing Samoa to Nazi Germany.05 Dec 06:21 AM
New ZealandSamoa measles outbreak: Unvaccinated told to mark homes with red flagsRed cloths or flags will signal teams going door-to-door with free booster shots.04 Dec 05:04 PM
New ZealandFatal botched jabs blamed for reluctance to vaccinate in SamoaTwo babies died after an incident in 2018.04 Dec 07:45 AM
AirlinesSamoa Airways hosts Maxim models' Instagram campaign as measles crisis deepensAdman says the glossy pics on airline's site jar as a national emergency deepens04 Dec 04:38 AM
New ZealandMan behind 'shameful' measles cartoon says sorryUnder-fire cartoonist says sorry after earlier defending cartoon.03 Dec 09:31 PM
New ZealandMeet the Kiwi midwife saving babies in SamoaNew Zealand medical assistance team has spent two weeks in measles-hit Pacific Island.03 Dec 05:48 PM
New ZealandToddler flown back to Samoa after Auckland doctor denies measles jabDoctors in Auckland wouldn't give him the necessary jab.03 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandOtago Daily Times apologises over 'shameful' cartoon"Who would draw this? Who would publish this? And why?"03 Dec 03:57 AM
New ZealandMeasles death toll climbs to 55 as two children die overnightAnother day brings two more deaths from measles in Samoa.03 Dec 12:11 AM
WorldSamoa measles epidemic: Three children in one family killedMr Puelua said he could not understand why and how it happened.02 Dec 06:54 AM
WorldSamoa Govt to shut down this week for measles vaccination campaignSamoa's government is to shut down on Thursday and Friday this week.02 Dec 04:45 AM
