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
New ZealandBus tragedy: 'It was chaotic'The wife of the New Zealand Breakers' coach has described the 'horrible' scenes after a bus carrying children and elderly people was swept away.10 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandCoach's floodwater rescueBreakers coach Dean Vickerman says he feared for his life as he waded into a raging flood to help rescue stricken passengers in a Samoan bus accident.10 Jul 02:21 AM
TravelSamoa: Aggie's ready to spoil youA mix of comfort and adventure awaits you, writes Elisabeth Easther.09 Jul 03:00 AM
WorldSamoan cabinet minister's 'pusi' jibeA Samoan cabinet minister has come under fire for using the word "pusi" while referring to women during a vote in Parliament.26 Jun 05:30 PM
TravelSamoa: Aggie gets in another roundThe South Seas' most famous hotel is unbowed by Cyclone Evan, writes Robyn Yousef.19 Jun 03:00 AM
AirlinesAirline ready to offer XL classThe world's first airline to charge people according to their weight is set to introduce an "executive row", with extra space and no armrests, to cater for bigger passengers.12 Jun 05:30 PM
TravelPacific Islands: Sizzling in SamoaSamoa's Teuila Festival is a weekend of music and celebration, writes Chloe Johnson.27 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandEvents near and fa'aAuckland's second and the country's third most spoken language, Samoan, is being celebrated this week.27 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ to give further $6m to help Samoa's cyclone recoveryNew Zealand will provide a further $6 million to help Samoa recover from its most devastating cyclone in 21 years.26 May 10:43 PM
New ZealandMeat exports part of Pacific problemsA Samoan MP and former health minister has reignited calls on New Zealand to stop sending fatty meat to the Pacific Islands over health concerns.21 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandFat passengers hit in the pocketThe world's first airline to charge passengers by weight - rather than a normal fare structure - says the policy helps raise obesity awareness and improve public health.02 Apr 04:30 PM
TravelSamoa: Tales of the teller live onRobert Louis Stevenson chose Apia as his last home, writes Robyn Yousef.25 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandMan accused of Waiheke rape namedA man accused of rape who reportedly left New Zealand by obtaining a new passport while dressed as a woman can be named for the first time.18 Feb 04:43 AM
New ZealandPolice fired after Kiwi's deathTwo policemen have been sacked and another could lose his job after the death of New Zealand man Hans Dalton in a Samoan prison cell last year.06 Feb 10:00 PM
WorldSamoa on alert after close call with cycloneSamoans are breathing a "heavy sigh of relief" this morning after a tropical cyclone passed dangerously close to the capital.21 Jan 09:01 PM
New ZealandSamoa tops immigration fraud listSamoa tops the list of countries with citizens who have committed immigration fraud in New Zealand.20 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi dies in Samoan prison cellThe mother of a mentally ill man who was found dead in a police cell in Samoa hopes the death will lead to a better understanding of mental illness.03 Jan 10:44 PM
New ZealandTail end of Cyclone Evan to whip NorthlandNorthland is in for a drenching this weekend, as the remnants of Cyclone Evan brush the country.21 Dec 06:20 PM
New ZealandKiwi volunteer in Samoa helps evacuationA former Northlander working as a volunteer in cyclone-ravaged Samoa helped evacuate three families and provided basic necessities for them.18 Dec 10:56 PM
