Samoa's first female PM takes office after constitutional crisis
Fiame Naomi Mata'afa finally able to take office today.
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Samoa's new govt expects to take up office tomorrow
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Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has finally conceded defeat.
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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.
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'I understand the security guard is just doing his job.'
Man 'hated everybody' after enduring abuse at Ōwairaka Boys' Home
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Sasha Borissenko: Will immigration law reform follow dawn raids apology?
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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
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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.
Democracy in crisis as Samoa election standoff continues
Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand is not in a position to intervene.
Incumbent Samoa PM says rival's swearing in 'treason'
Latest twist in constitutional crisis that has spiralled since Head of State intervened.
Samoa election: Supreme Court overturns shock proclamation
The Head of State's surprise move deepened Samoa's constitutional crisis.
Sitting of Samoa parliament cancelled; constitutional turmoil deepens
Samoa's head of state cancels scheduled sitting of parliament without explanation.
Battle to control Samoa's Govt carries on in court
The struggle to decide Samoa's Government is headed back to court.
Samoa election: FAST supporters unite in song, following majority win
Samoa elections: newcomers FAST party win majority vote following a nearly 45-day deadlock
