Samoa
Luxon refuses to say if he tried to call off Samoa matai ceremony
The furore over Christopher Luxon's new matai title is refusing to go away, after local media reported there was a late night phone call saying he didn't want to go ahead with it.
News in Samoan for 17 March 2026
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Luxon wraps up visit of Samoa
The Prime Minister is set to wrap up his brief time in Samoa with some sore points still to be worked through. Political reporter Giles Dexter reported from Apia. Audio
NZ PM bestowed Samoan matai title
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has officially been bestowed his matai title 'Tuisinavemaulumoto'otua' and Samoa's government has admitted Christopher Luxon did not make the request after… Audio
'We'll always do the right thing': Luxon open to further Manawanui support
Comments in Apia on Monday by prime ministers of Samoa and New Zealand indicate the compensation amount for the Manawanaui disaster may still be in flux.
News in Samoan for 16 March 2026
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Prime Minister arrives in Samoa
The Prime Minister says his visit to Samoa and Tonga is all about underscoring the family relationship - but seems reluctant to commit to visa waivers for some of New Zealand's closest relations. RNZ… Audio
News in Samoan for 13 March 2026
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoa govt bans illegal diving at Manawanui wreck
Samoa government cracks down on illegal diving at Manawanui wreck. Audio
News in Samoan for 12 March 2026
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoan govt cracks down on illegal diving at Manawanui wreck
The Samoan government has ordered a 300-metre radius ban around the Royal New Zealand Navy vessel, saying it poses significant risks to divers, fisherman and small craft.
News in Samoan for 10 March 2026
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 10 March 2026
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
The rise of Samoan opera stars documented in new film
The rise of Samoan opera stars, brothers Pene and Amitai Pati documented in new film 'Tenor: My Name is Pati'. Audio
Samoan muso stage play met with standing ovation
The opening night of the 'Music Portrait of a Humble, Disabled Samoan' was met with a standing ovation. Audio
Samoan teenager adopted in 'coerced' migration, tribunal told
A tribunal has been told a Samoan teenager was adopted by a New Zealand resident in a 'coerced relocation' which led to violence and her baby being taken into care.
New Chinese scholarships for Samoans 'a significant milestone' - minister
Samoa's primary higher education institution, the National University of Samoa, has signed two agreements with China to create academic opportunities for Samoan students.
