The New Zealand Rugby Union and Samoan Rugby Union will this afternoon confirm next year's historic All Blacks test in Apia.

Manu Samoa should, in theory, have easier access to its best players in the lead-up to Rugby World Cup 2015 after announcing a major sponsorship deal yesterday in Auckland.

Passengers on a flight to New Zealand got a scare when a large centipede scuttled up the leg of a first class passenger.

All you'll hear at this quiet resort is the tide lapping at the nearby beach, the odd fish slapping back into the water and perhaps the twitter of a bird now and then.

Gayle Dickson stays in a luxurious overwater fale.

Whether you're on a tight budget or splashing out, the islands have it all.

A century ago today, Kiwi soldiers arrived in German Samoa ready for battle. The Herald is live-streaming the national ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary.

When Brazil saw its football team go to pieces before their eyes this week, there must have been many rugby fans in NZ thinking, could it happen to us?

Flower festival is a chance to sample more than sun and sand in Samoa, writes Robyn Yousef.

The All Blacks will play Samoa for the first time in Apia next year as both nations embark on their World Cup preparations.

Shane Jones appears to be getting fond of being addressed as "Your Excellency" as a new ambassador, but it remains unlikely he will ever be called humble.

Labour MP David Shearer has accused the PM of using his Pacific Mission as a campaign platform to pimp for the Pacific vote in breach of the trip's apolitical nature.

Prime Minister John Key has announced a $1 million package for tourism in Samoa on his Pacific Mission.

Prime Minister John Key says he is expecting the campaign for the All Blacks to play in Samoa to be on the agenda in his meeting with Samoa's Prime Minister today.

The Samoan Rugby Union requested a test when it celebrated its 50th anniversary but apparently the NZRU said its dance card was full, writes Kerre McIvor.

New Zealand has offered medical assistance to Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele following reports that he was in intensive care.

Amelia Wade finds Samoan magic starts at her fale's door.

The family of a New Zealand man killed in a prison cell in Samoa say they are pleased with a judge's ruling to overturn a guilty verdict for his accused murderer.

A man accused of murdering a New Zealand man who was found dead head-first in a water drum inside a Samoan prison cell, has gone on trial.

The local boat-building industry is outraged it was not awarded a govt contract to build a ferry. On almost every level, its anger is odd.

Heavyweight boxing contender Joseph Parker was the victim of a nightclub assault while holidaying in Samoa.

Manu Samoa rugby legend Brian Lima has resigned from all forms of rugby in the island nation following allegations of an assault on his ex-wife.

Divine intervention may be needed to help resolve a dilemma that has been brewing in Samoa - exactly which day is the Sabbath.

Samoan rugby hero Brian Lima has been charged after a public assault against his ex-wife at the weekend.

Kiwis are turning to coconut oil for everything from moisturiser and hair conditioner to using it as a butter alternative.