WorldCyclone Tuni batters SamoaSamoa is waking up to survey the damage after Cyclone Tuni battered the Pacific nation overnight.28 Nov 09:43 PM
SportStrawbridge: 'Gratitude overwhelms us'Chiefs assistant coach Andrew Strawbridge, who suffered a serious eye infection while in Samoa, has thanked the public for the $65,000 raised for the hospital.11 Nov 03:04 AM
New ZealandSamoan fale rises in heart of MangereThe meeting house has been built in Mangere, South Auckland, as part of a new multimillion-dollar complex belonging to the Government of Samoa.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi 'died a hero' saving childrenThe father-of-two's partner of six years shared her grief on Facebook saying, "It's not ok that you left us so soon and especially without saying goodbye."14 Oct 03:50 AM
SportOver $54k raised for Samoa's hospitalA Givealittle appeal raising funds to provide medical equipment at Samoa's Moto'otua National Hospital intensive care unit have surpassed $54,000.05 Oct 06:51 PM
RugbyClass of 1991 key to inspiring SamoaMore than 20 years have passed since Manu Samoa caused one of the Rugby World Cup's greatest upsets - beating Wales in the Pacific nation's tournament debut.16 Sep 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: Samoa have point to proveWorld rugby needs another seismic shift to force the top nations to once again get serious about creating a genuinely global game.12 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelSamoa: Aggie's legend lives onApia's cyclone-struck grand dame is getting ready to rule again, writes Robyn Yousef.09 Sep 12:00 AM
BoxingJanuary bout likely for Parker in SamoaHeavyweight boxing contender Joseph Parker plans to follow in the steps of the All Blacks and take his talents to Samoa.26 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelSurf work: wipeout or far out?Sometimes work is just work ... even on a beach, with beautiful people, and never-ending surf, writes Elisabeth Easther.24 Aug 09:00 PM
TravelSamoa: In the swimFresh water or salt, the bathing options in Samoa are heavenly, says Elisabeth Easther.04 Aug 09:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Surprise, surprise - MPs find urgent business in ApiaAfter a range of World Cups and test matches in his seven years as Prime Minister, Key could now rival Usain Bolt in his sprint to the changing room, writes Claire Trevett.08 Jul 09:30 PM
All Blacks'It was bloody tough'All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has spoken of his pride in his team handling conditions he described as among the toughest they have faced.08 Jul 05:00 PM
SportRugby fever hits SamoaIt's game day and rugby fans are out in full force as the All Blacks play in Samoa for the first time. 07 Jul 09:13 PM
EditorialSamoa test ought to be just the startThe enthusiasm with which the All Blacks have been greeted in Apia should get New Zealand Rugby thinking.07 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSamoan-Kiwi diva given anthem honoursA Samoan-Kiwi opera singer will perform New Zealand's national anthem at the big showdown at Apia Park today.07 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelSamoa: The first XVWith the All Blacks playing in Samoa this week, the Herald's Pacific Affairs reporter, Vaimoana Tapaleao, selects her top things to do on the islands.06 Jul 09:00 PM
RugbyRugby: Looking up to his brothersBeing named after your three older brothers - all of whom have had successful rugby careers - can be a burden for a teenager.06 Jul 05:00 PM
All BlacksSamoa match a test of family tiesFamily ties have gone out the window for one Samoan-Kiwi family who will have split allegiances at this week's first All Black test in Apia.05 Jul 05:00 PM
SportSpiritual boost for Manu SamoaManu Samoa have prepared for their battle against the All Blacks with hymns and prayers at a service at Our Lady of The Rosary church today.05 Jul 12:29 AM
All BlacksFired-up foes will battle it outSweltering heat of 29°C and 74 per cent humidity await the men in black when they kick off their Rugby World Cup campaign and play a historic first test in Samoa.04 Jul 05:00 PM
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
