OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: IRB loophole opens door for World Cup hopefulsA stack of former All Blacks will eye up their chances of another World Cup.25 Jul 05:00 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: Samoa put squeeze on Cup preparationsThe All Blacks are putting the final touches on their World Cup preparations which will see them play a midweek test in Samoa, a truncated Rugby Championship and a second Bledisloe encounter.12 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: All Blacks' Apia game a benefit both waysWhen 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?12 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelSamoa: Blooming lovely at TeuilaFlower festival is a chance to sample more than sun and sand in Samoa, writes Robyn Yousef.06 Jul 04:15 PM
All BlacksABs in historic deal to play in SamoaThe All Blacks will play Samoa for the first time in Apia next year as both nations embark on their World Cup preparations.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHis Excellency revels in job's trimmingsShane 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.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTension flares on trip to paradiseLabour 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.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand$1m tourism aid for Samoa announcedPrime Minister John Key has announced a $1 million package for tourism in Samoa on his Pacific Mission.02 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandLabour: Immigration changes won't affect SamoaPrime Minister John Key got a taste of Samoan pride at Independence Day celebrations in Apia today.02 Jun 02:20 AM
All BlacksSamoa's PM takes All Blacks claim as a promiseSamoa's Prime Minister Tuilaepa has taken NZRU chief Steve Tew's claim the All Blacks will one day visit Samoa as a promise, but Prime Minister John Key has warned he shouldn't get too excited about it happening any time soon.01 Jun 11:18 PM
New ZealandBig chief Key visits Samoa on first leg of Pacific tourPrime 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.01 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Take the All Blacks to SamoaThe 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.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKey offers medivac to ailing Samoan PMNew Zealand has offered medical assistance to Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele following reports that he was in intensive care.21 Mar 02:16 AM
TravelSamoa: Nature at its beachfront bestAmelia Wade finds Samoan magic starts at her fale's door.13 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandJury's verdict overruled in murder caseThe 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.04 Feb 09:53 PM
New ZealandTrial begins over Kiwi's deathA 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.21 Jan 02:06 AM
OpinionEditorial: Criticisms of Tokelau ferry contract misguidedThe 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.15 Jan 04:30 PM
SportBoxing star attacked in Apia clubHeavyweight boxing contender Joseph Parker was the victim of a nightclub assault while holidaying in Samoa.08 Jan 04:30 PM
SportLima quits rugby after assault chargeManu 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.06 Jan 10:13 PM
New ZealandSamoa time shift creates Sabbath riftDivine intervention may be needed to help resolve a dilemma that has been brewing in Samoa - exactly which day is the Sabbath.06 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldRugby hero bashed me, says ex-wifeSamoan rugby hero Brian Lima has been charged after a public assault against his ex-wife at the weekend.18 Dec 07:42 PM
LifestyleA lovely bunch of coconut oil-based productsKiwis are turning to coconut oil for everything from moisturiser and hair conditioner to using it as a butter alternative.15 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandRugby legend Peter Fatialofa diesPapali'itele Peter Fatialofa died suddenly this morning in Samoa aged 54 and his passing has left shock waves across the rugby community.06 Nov 02:20 AM
TravelBar/fly: SamoaIn Rome, do as the Romans do - in Samoa embrace Fa'a Samoa, the Samoan way of life. And that means Vailima.25 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi woman killed with siblingsFour siblings - including a New Zealand-based woman - have been killed in one of Samoa's worst car accidents.14 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi woman killed in Samoan car crashFour siblings - including a New Zealand-based woman - have been killed in one of Samoa's worst car accidents.14 Aug 05:34 AM
TravelSamoa: Word fell on fertile groundMissionary messages still resonate in the islands, writes Robyn Yousef.08 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandAustrian couple rescued from yachtAn Austrian couple have been rescued from their yacht near American Samoa after getting into trouble for the second time in a week.06 Aug 10:35 PM
