Samoa
Samoa opposition leader confirms final term as MP
Samoa's longest-serving prime minister, Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi, says his political career is nearing its end after more than forty years in Parliament. Audio
Devotees say he's 'chosen by God'. Is this new PM the Trump of the Pacific?
Supporters are fervent in their enthusiasm for Samoa's new prime minister, but voters who are more sceptical of Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Fosi Schmidt, question his motives.
News in Samoan for 29 September 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 26 September 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoan villagers insist on the removal of HMNZ shipwreck
It's been almost a year since the HMNZS Manawanui sunk off the southcoast of Upolu in Samoa. Audio
Miss Samoa reflects on pageantry journey
The outgoing Miss Samoa Litara Ieremia-Allen says the highlight of her pageant campaign was going through the Anofale pre-pageant mentorship program. Audio
Watch: Samoa village elders want Manawanui wreck removed
Almost a year on, Samoa village elders still seeking compensation want Manawanui wreck gone.
News in Samoan for 25 September 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Laauli's treatment in NZ highlights domestic healthcare gaps - expert
The Samoan PM says his leg was injured in preparations for the 29 August polls, and the "trip for treatment was long overdue". Audio
News in Samoan for 24 September 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoan PM medevac to New Zealand sparks public debate
There has been a lot of public debate about the sudden medevac to New Zealand of Samoa's new prime minister; New Zealand foreign minister Winston Peters says he wants to discuss the Paris Climate… Audio
Eight election petitions filed following Samoa general election
Anyone planning a counter-petition has five working days to file before the Supreme Court sets hearing dates.
News in Samoan for 23 September 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoa's new PM flies to NZ for medical treatment
Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Leuatea Fosi Schmidt was sworn in as Samoa's 8th Prime Minister last Tuesday, following the general election held on 29 August.
Samoa has its first-ever athletics championships medal
Alex Rose's previous best at world championship level was eighth in 2022.
News in Samoan for 22 September 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 19 September 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 18 September 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 17 September 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Laaulialemalietoa Schmidt is Samoa's 8th prime minister
Laaulialemalietoa Schmidt has been sworn in as Samoa's eighth Prime Minister. Audio
