Samoa
Samoa polls close, early results expected this weekend
Polling stations shut at 3pm local time (2pm NZT) on Friday, with preliminary results expected at the weekend and official results due from Monday.
Samoa general election underway
Voting has commenced in Samoa, with more than 100,000 eligible voters heading to the polls today to decide the country's next government.
Voting begins in Samoa general election
Voting has commenced in Samoa, with more than 100,000 eligible voters heading to the polls today to decide the country's next government.
News in Samoan for 29 August 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Alcohol ban comes into effect for Samoa polling day
While pre-polling across Samoa has closed more than 500 police officers are gearing up to support election officials at the ballots this Friday. Audio
Samoa dengue cases drop
The country's Health Ministry said cases for the week of 18-24 August had dropped by 19 percent compared to the previous week.
News in Samoan for 28 August 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Pre-polling concludes in Samoa
With pre-polling in Samoa now over... more than 500 police officers are gearing up to support election officials in the main polls later this week. Audio
More than 1300 officials, 500 police to ensure smooth Samoa election
There are 101,981 registered voters for the 2025 general election.
Samoa election: Pre-polling kicks off
Around 1700 people are expected to cast their votes ahead of Friday's polling day. Audio
News in Samoan for 27 August 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 26 August 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Fate of the Pacific's 'Iron Lady' could rest on a $50 box of chicken
Samoans will vote for their next government on Friday in elections that have been defined by soaring cost-of-living pressures, blackouts and political turmoil.
News in Samoan for Monday 25 August 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
From Matä'afa Fiamë to Fiamë Naomi: Samoa's prime ministers since independence
As Samoa prepares for its elections on 29 August, we look back at the nation's prime ministers and the legacies they have left behind.
News in Samoan for 22 August 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Faith-driven boxer set to represent Samoa in Liverpool
New Zealand born Samoan boxer Miracle Ki is set to represent Samoa at the World Boxing Championship in Liverpool next month. Audio
News in Samoan for 21 August 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoan restaurant a hit among NZ cuisine judges
Samoan restaurant, Tala has been named one of New Zealand's top restaurants, achieving a coveted 3 Hat ranking at the 2025 Cuisine Good Food Awards in Auckland. Audio
News in Samoan for 20 August 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
