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Funeral set for boy shot in Samoa
The uncle of a boy shot dead in Samoa has spoken of the family's grief as arrangements are made for the bubbly 5-year-old's funeral.
No charge for shooting boy
The mother of a 5-year-old shot dead in Samoa is struggling to believe her son has died, shot at the hands of his 8-year-old cousin.
Boy, 5, shot dead by 8-year-old
A 5-year-old New Zealand boy has been shot dead while fighting over a gun with his cousin in Samoa.
Samoa: Pacific peace is back
Sinalei Resort is better than ever after being rebuilt, says Chloe Johnson.
Infection kills NZ teacher
A mystery infection killed a Hamilton school teacher within days of falling ill while on holiday in Samoa.
Savai'i, Samoa
The island of Savai'i is home to fewer than 44,000 people and has so far escaped commercial development, making it an ideal place to sample traditional Samoan culture and to see fascinating natural landmarks such as the Alofa'aga Taga blowholes.
Blown away by Samoa
Chloe Johnson savours the local craft, music and natural wonders of Savai'i Island.
Samoa: Ride on time
Sometimes the best part of going somewhere, is the getting there, writes Dan Ahwa, won over by by Samoa's one-of-a-kind buses.
Samoa: Swapping city grind for some island time
Despite it being the rainy season, Wynne Gray got the most out his beachfront escape.
Samoa: Fine threads of tradition woven to life
Dan Ahwa meets a village celebrity who is keeping an ancient Samoan art alive.
'Rain upon the field' - a new title with a long story attached
What it's like to get a matai title - and the relevance of it today.