US giving more money for disaster risk reduction in Samoa
The United States' Second Gentleman has announced a US$2.6 million grant from USAid.
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Devastated mother of shooting victim describes unbearable grief
Mena Sipiliano will travel to New Zealand from Samoa for her eldest son's funeral.
Women’s waka ama coach shows mettle after Omāhu home damaged in cyclone
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Matthew Hooton: Dawn raids failure a new low
OPINION: First there was KiwiBuild, then the failure to stop dawn raids after an apology.
Travel data shows autumn tourism slowdown despite record migrant numbers
Kiwis fly back from holiday hotpsots, but fewer foreign tourists land in May.
When a cousin pulled out, the tattooist needed someone to step in
It was meant to be a trip to watch her cousin getting a tattoo - then she pulled out.
Samoan tattooist Li'aifaiva Imo Levi on what inspires him
The tattooist behind Deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni's tatau shares about his journey.
Watch: 'Its own level of pain' - Deputy PM on getting a Samoan tatau
After six hours, intricate patterns now cover her legs.
Court voids suspension of Samoa’s former prime minister
Samoa's Supreme Court rules the suspension was unconstitutional.
Deputy PM to get traditional Samoan tattoo - the malu
Carmel Sepuloni is about to undergo one of Samoa’s oldest traditions.
Shining a light on a Pacific literary treasure and the connection to a famous author
Wanda Ieremia-Allan still finds treasures while researching Samoa's oldest newspaper.
Health authorities hope school break will curb virus
Daycare centres have been closed because of the highly contagious virus.
Genetic variant found in Māori, Pacific people could boost ‘good’ cholesterol
Otago University researchers find Polynesian-specific variant may have good health effect.
Heavy rain in Samoa causes flooding, infrastructure damage
Savaii is the most affected with roads submerged by overflows.
'Open the windows': Kiwi dance pro shares his unusual travel tips
The Pacific NZ Dance Festival director's most memorable holidays.
‘It took me a long time to be proud of myself’, American Idol winner Iam Tongi reveals
The 18-year-old sensation became the first Pacific Islander to win the popular award.
Auckland to Samoa flights pack out ahead of Independence Day
Samoa is buzzing with excitement ahead of the 61st Independence Day celebrations.
Barbara Edmonds: Reclaiming my Gagana Samoa is one step in a lifelong journey
Minister for Pacific Peoples on navigating her own language journey.
Happy Feet John Vaifale wins Red Bull Dance Your Style competition
He's off to the Red Bull Dance Your Style world final in Germany.
‘Sold a pipe dream’: Overstayers speak out amid calls for amnesty
Estimated 14,000 people live illegally in NZ, many victims of changing policy, misfortune.
Toa Samoa star Brian To'o and wife Sala Moesha expecting first child
Toa Samoa star Brian To'o and wife Sala Moesha announced their happy news last night.
'I could barely walk': Tiktok star's biggest challenge yet
‘Uce Gang’ has set a challenge that could see him lose 157kg.
Ratepayers to fund Samoa trip for Hastings mayor and council CEO
A friendship agreement will be signed with the Samoan district of Falealili.
Samoan authorities investigating after infant dies hours after vaccination
Samoan officials are investigating after an infant died after a routine vaccination.
Samoan teachers warned they face the sack if they don’t turn up to work
There is an extended school holiday for students to help control an influenza outbreak.
Schools in Samoa closed due to flu outbreak
All schools in Samoa have been closed due to a flu outbreak affecting mostly children.
Measles outbreak in American Samoa leads to travel restrictions in Samoa
Samoa has announced travel restrictions in light of a measles outbreak in American Samoa.
Samoan lawyers given rare insights from Kiwi judges and attorneys
A group of judges and lawyers from New Zealand are in Samoa to offer tricks of the trade.
'Back to where it all began': Moana Pasifika is going home
The team currently has 14 Manu Samoa representatives in the squad.
Guilty verdicts for two men who conspired to kill ex-Samoa PM
Four men were charged in 2019 with conspiring to murder Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi.
Samoa’s health chief downplays possibility of measles outbreak
Immunisation is up and no other country is reporting an outbreak.
Taniwha loose forward called up for Moana Pasifika
Waipū premier rugby skipper Jonah Mau'u has been selected for Moana Pasifika.
Pasifika Fusion festival to provide hope for Cyclone Gabrielle-hit community
Pasifika people experience many cyclones in their home countries.