Samoa
Did NZ shortchange Samoa's compensation for Manawanui wreck?
New Zealand quietly cut off compensation for the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui at $6m. But commentators say it raises the question: Did our government shortchange Samoa?
News in Samoan for 19 December 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Manawanui disaster: Samoan villagers still waiting for compensation
The New Zealand Navy vessel sank off the south coast of Samoa's island of Upolu in October last year, and affected locals have yet to be compensated. Audio
No compensation yet for Samoa villages from Manawanui disaster
More than a year after a New Zealand navy vessel crashed into a reef off the coast of Samoa's island of Upolu... affected communities have yet to see one dollar in compensation. Audio
News in Samoan for 18 December 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 17 December 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Draft media guide sparks fears of government control
A veteran Samoan journalist says media in his country should be allowed to work freely, without government control.
News in Samoan for 16 December 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Auckland Samoan Catholic centre celebrates 30th anniversary
On August 12 1995, over 30 years ago, Malaeola was opened. Samoan cultural expert, Leulua'iali'i Satuala Tofaeono Tanuvasa says the idea of Malaeola was years in the making. Audio
Mana Moana - Live at the Michael Fowler Centre
A symphonic celebration highlighting the connectedness of our Pacific nations through music.
Performed by Signature Choir and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Brent Stewart. Audio
Meth seized at Samoa border twice in two days
Customs and police say the two cases mark the seventh methamphetamine interception at Samoa's borders this year since the 9.4 kilograms of meth intercepted in January.
News in Samoan for 14 December 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
'Control negative reporting': Samoan govt, journalists at odds over draft media rules
Samoa's new government has found itself at odds with journalists over whether the state is attempting to stifle press freedom in the country.
News in Samoan for 12 December 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
One election petition in Samoa still before the court
In Samoa, one election petition is still before the court following the August general election. Audio
News in Samoan for 11 December 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 10 December 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 9 December 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 8 December 2025
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La'auli had achilles surgery during two-month absence - High Commission
Samoa's High Commissioner to New Zealand says speculation that the Samoan leader health "was a very sick" are false.
