5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (99+ words) A fire broke out in the Vaitele area, just five days after an earlier blaze in Tuanaimato, as El Niño brings an increased risk of prolonged dry conditions and wildfires across Samoa. Mulipola to lead Samoa at UN General Assembly…...

2+ week, 16+ hour ago   (381+ words) Toa Samoa's NRL stars have been backed by fans to form a 19-man squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. The NRL's World Cup selector on its official website gave fans the chance to choose their preferred Toa Samoa team,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (328+ words) For Brigadier Commander Esther Harrop of the New Zealand Defence Force, marking ANZAC Day in Apia was about honouring the link she has with Samoa. It was a personal reflection on ANZAC Day at the dawn service held on Saturday…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (650+ words) The surprises from this Government just keep coming. We now know FAST deputy leader Leota Laki Lamositele Sio has been Chief Adviser to Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt since May 18, earning $129,393 a year. Only weeks ago, the public also learnt…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (283+ words) Samoa’s marine waters are facing rough seas, waves of more than 3 meters and gusty winds this week, prompting the Meteorology Division to maintain a marine advisory for all waters. Samoa Meteorology Division issued Marine Severe Weather Information Number 10, warning that…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (375+ words) Melbourne Storm has confirmed the immediate retirement of long-serving prop and Fijian national captain Tui Kamikamica on medical grounds, bringing a celebrated career to an early close. The 32-year-old prop finishes his professional rugby league journey having amassed 142 NRL appearances…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (78+ words) Air travel in the Pacific could become cheaper if talks between two regional airline companies result in a partnership that paves the way for another airline to service the region. By-election dates still pending for Falealili No. 1, Vaimauga No. 3 Leopard…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (355+ words) Amarante Sititi, the younger sister of All Blacks forward Wallace Sititi and daughter of former Manu Samoa captain Semo Sititi, has been selected in the 31-player Black Ferns squad. The 19-year-old is one of five uncapped players selected in the…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (387+ words) The Government plans to reduce the prevalence of non-communicable diseases by 5 per cent under the second Pathway for the Development of Samoa. The target is contained in the pathway’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the financial…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (356+ words) The Government has withdrawn its recognition and financial support from Lakapi Samoa following what it described as months of consultations over divisions and administrative issues within the national rugby union. The decision was announced by the Government Press Secretariat on…...