Samoa mass vaccinates in two-day lockdown
Authorities aim for 100 per cent vaccinated as those willing put a red flag on their door.
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Samoan MPs finally sworn in, bitter rivals embrace
The Samoan Prime Minister and her predecessor embraced to cheers in Parliament today.
NZ squandered 2019 measles 'practice run' for Covid
Did New Zealand waste the learning opportunities from the measles outbreak of 2019?
Anapela Polata'ivao: 'I want to tell stories about the human condition'
Anapela Polataivao is an actor, writer, director with numerous awards under her belt.
Impact of the Dawn Raids in the Wellington Region
Wellington's Pasifika community has reflected on the impact of the Dawn Raids.
Samoa's first female leader faces a challenging future at home and abroad
After months of constitutional stalemate, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has prevailed.
Samoa's first female PM takes office after constitutional crisis
Fiame Naomi Mata'afa finally able to take office today.
Samoa's new govt expects to take up office tomorrow
On Friday, the Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the FAST government's validity.
Samoa election: Former PM Tuilaepa admits defeat after Head of State's declaration
Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has finally conceded defeat.
Samoa's outgoing PM refuses to concede despite Court of Appeal loss
Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi told local media the court's decision is unconstitutional.
Samoa court declares FAST Party new government
Samoa's Court of Appeal has ruled that the country has a new government.
Manu Samoa rugby players defend pitch invader from security guard
'I understand the security guard is just doing his job.'
Man 'hated everybody' after enduring abuse at Ōwairaka Boys' Home
The theft of his name led a Pacific Island boy down a path of state care.
Sasha Borissenko: Will immigration law reform follow dawn raids apology?
Will there be the follow-up and immigration reform that the Pasifika community deserves?
Samoa's caretaker govt wants judges removed from contempt case
Samoa's caretaker prime minister and attorney general are filing a recusal application.
Samoa election crisis: Parliament ordered to sit within a week
Samoa's Supreme Court has warned that failure to comply will force it to act.
Back up dawn raids apology with repeal of racist laws, say Pacific leaders
Postponement of formal apology event gives Govt time to consider meaningful action.
Covid in Wellington: Major tech conference cancelled, sport organisers wait on advice
Nine hundred people were due to attend tonight's Sport and Recreation Awards at TSB Arena.
Gang member's funeral closes main road: Police investigating driving behaviour
Anyone seen putting others in danger will be held accountable, police say.
Watch: Huge gang funeral procession closes Auckland streets
Funeral procession leaves central Auckland suburb and rides south.
'Incredibly disappointing': Mass bubble breaches revealed in MIQ
The 12 people who breached MIQ regulations are in isolation until swab results are in.
Samoa leaders keen to meet following court ruling
It is not known when the meeting will take place.
Samoan Language Week: Why fa'asamoa is more than words
This week marks Samoan Language Week. Reporter Vaimoana Tapaleao shares about it.
Samoa election crisis: Win for Fast party as court rejects appeal
The court's decision brings the newcomer Fast party one step closer to assuming power.
Prisoner appeals deportation to Samoa
Esau Vailagilala has lived in New Zealand since 2009.
Teuila Fuatai: No quick fix to Sāmoa's political crisis
Leadership power-struggle fuelling debate over what country's democracy should look like.
Samoa's Head of State asks God for help, so country can move forward
Tuimalealiifano Va'aletoa Sualauvi has called for reconciliation and forgiveness.
Samoa election crisis: What you need to know
Samoa has been struggling with a constitutional crisis - here's what is happening.
Hope the situation in Samoa doesn't turn violent
Northland-based Samoans worried political impasse creating factions back home.
Samoa's political standoff, UN poised to intervene
The United Nations is urging Samoa's leaders to come up with a solution.
Editorial: The law must abide when politics fails
EDITORIAL: Supreme Court order to swear in new Samoan Government.
Samoa incumbent leader needs to 'get a grip', PM-elect says
The incumbent PM is having a hard time letting go of power, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa said.
Why the world is watching Samoa's election crisis
ANALYSIS: What happens next has vast ramifications for the region and democracy globally.