Samoa
News in Samoan for 11 April 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 10 April 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Hope arrives in the form of leased generators from NZ
The Samoan government continues work to resolve the electricity supply issue "bit by bit" while the country remains under a state of emergency until 29 April. Audio
Polyfest 2025: From a performer in 1976 to now a mentor
"If it has existed for 50 years, there is no doubt there is value in it," says Tauanu'u Perenise Sitagata Tapu, who performed in the first Polyfest almost five decades ago.
Power restoration efforts underway in Samoa
The Samoan government are hoping power will be fully restored to the main island of Uplou by the end of this month. Audio
Watch: 'It was never our intention to mock Jesus'
Pasifika comedy troupe Naked Samoans member Oscar Kightley says "we've been offending and upsetting people" ever since they were formed almost three decades ago. Audio
Samoan national sentenced for migrant exploitation and other charges
A Samoan national has been sentenced to four years imprisonment after pleading guilty to 12 representative charges relating to a migrant exploitation scheme.
Samoa govt declares state of emergency
The Samoan government has declared a state of emergency as the main island of Upolu grapples with a severe power crisis. Audio
Samoa declares state of emergency amid severe power crisis
Prime Minister Fiame says it allows the government to implement measures to manage the energy supply, protect public health, and maintain essential services.
News in Samoan for 31 March 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 28 March 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Widow of late Green MP calls for inquest into death
The widow of late Green Party MP Faanana Efeso Collins is calling for an inquest into his death accusing the organisers of the charity event he was attending at the time of failing him. Audio
Samoa power crisis 'killing businesses', Airbnb operators say
Meanwhile, the country's Finance Minister is supporting the call for government to declare a state of emergency so development partners can assist with the significant disruptions.
News in Samoan for 27 March 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
