RugbyPowerade? Nah... 'Coconuts are perfect'Welcome to the Manu Samoa way of doing things - one which is a world away from the All Blacks, finds Patrick McKendry in Apia.03 Jul 05:00 PM
All BlacksRugby: Samoans blast out heat and hypeFive days from the historic test between the All Blacks and Manu Samoa, Apia - and the villages which line the road from Faleolo Airport to Samoa's capital - have put on quite a show.02 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesFaulty fuel gauge forced flight to turn backA flight from Auckland to Honolulu was re-routed earlier this afternoon because of a fuel gauge problem.25 Jun 10:33 AM
All BlacksRugby: Police ready for Samoan enthusiasmAll Blacks' management have been liaising closely with Samoa Police before their historic test in July.22 May 05:00 PM
LeagueBuild upon Four Nations, Samoa toldNewcastle centre Joseph Leilua says Samoa must use last year's impressive Four Nations campaign as their benchmark for Saturday's Pacific test against Tonga.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNFL player: 'I don't date Poly girls'"Just the thought of people dating the same culture, Polynesians dating other Polynesians. You never see it nowadays. It's always been kind of like ... a taboo."29 Apr 05:00 PM
All BlacksSeats filling fast for All Blacks testDemand for the much anticipated All Blacks test in Samoa has reached fever pitch - with many of the stadium's stands filled up and all eight corporate boxes sold out.28 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionRachael Le Mesurier: Cyclones show time to connect dots on climate changeThe Ministry for the Environment has released figures showing that carbon pollution, which New Zealand is adding to, increased 42 per cent globally.23 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelSamoa: A real Treasure IslandPaul Rush samples the simple pleasures of Robert Louis Stevenson's Samoa.21 Apr 12:00 AM
All BlacksDisease in Samoa threat to All BlacksIt's not often the All Blacks can be accused of running scared but there are genuine fears over July's historic match against Samoa in Apia following an outbreak of a mosquito-born epidemic.20 Feb 04:00 PM
SportLate charge to fulfil an Olympic dreamAnne Cairns is a veteran of a range of paddling sports. But at the canoe racing national championships next week she'll take the first step towards achieving Olympic qualification.06 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelSplash out at the Samoa Swim SeriesFun, fitness, sightseeing - the Swim Series is a great winter getaway with something for everyone from 7 to 70, writes Zoe Hawkins.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDramatic new photo of volcanic eruptionA dramatic new image has emerged of the volcanic eruption which has disrupted air travel to and from Tonga.14 Jan 02:18 AM
New ZealandEruption in Tonga strands hundredsHundreds of travellers and holidaymakers have been left stranded after flights to and from Tonga were cancelled yesterday because of a huge volcanic ash cloud.13 Jan 04:00 PM
LeagueHuge rewards ahead for spirited SamoaThe New Zealand Rugby League are considering staging a test against Samoa next year, off the back of the Pacific team's impressive performance in the Four Nations.15 Nov 04:30 PM
Entertainment12 Questions: Steve Ma ChingWhere did you grow up? Mostly in Avondale but when I was 13 my dad took me to Samoa. We came back when I was 16.10 Nov 04:00 PM
LeagueLeague: Island players paid lessSamoa are the poor cousins of the Four Nations tournament, with their players paid less than 10 per cent of what the Kangaroos and Kiwis are set to earn.08 Nov 04:00 PM
LeagueKiwis reflect on narrow winA week of self-examination awaits the Kiwis as they try to put the errors from Saturday's narrow Four Nations 14-12 league win over Samoa in Whangarei behind them.02 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelSamoa: Sanctuary for the lovesickIn Samoa, Anika Moa heals her heartbreak and replaces lost lovers with newfound friends.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRare scorpion found in tent at airportA scorpion has been destroyed after being found inside the tent of a traveller coming back into Auckland from Mexico at Auckland Airport.22 Sep 11:56 PM
New ZealandBig demand for travel to Samoa testFlights to Samoa around the date of next year's All Blacks match are almost three times as expensive as those the week before. Are they now out of reach?17 Sep 05:00 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks: Future proofing SamoaThere will be drums, family reunions, an insane amount of roast pork, incredible pride and emotion but, when the final whistle goes on July 8 next year, the story can't stop.13 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Island rugby deserves to thriveThe All Blacks have taken the first step towards treating Pacific Islands rugby with the respect it deserves and laying the groundwork for activating brilliant sporting rivalries laying dormant.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAll Blacks trip has Samoa buzzingEvery day after work and just before dusk - signalling time for evening prayers - dozens of village boys and young men come together for a game of rugby.09 Sep 05:00 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks to start 2015 season in SamoaThe All Blacks’ charge to their World Cup defence will begin in the Samoan sun in July next year.09 Sep 07:22 AM
All BlacksNZ-Samoa test to be confirmed todayThe New Zealand Rugby Union and Samoan Rugby Union will this afternoon confirm next year's historic All Blacks test in Apia.08 Sep 10:31 PM
All BlacksSponsorship should add to Samoan allureManu 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.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCentipede on a planePassengers on a flight to New Zealand got a scare when a large centipede scuttled up the leg of a first class passenger.08 Sep 12:26 AM
TravelRoom check: Coconuts Beach Resort and Spa, SamoaGayle Dickson stays in a luxurious overwater fale.05 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelCoconuts Beach Club Resort and Spa, SamoaAll 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. <BR><BR>05 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelPacific Island paradise foundWhether you're on a tight budget or splashing out, the islands have it all.31 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandDay NZ took Samoa from GermanyA 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.28 Aug 05:00 PM
