Samoa
NZ reiterates support for Samoa's Fiame, as Tuilaepa grumbles
The New Zealand Government says it has full confidence Samoa's new government and its judiciary will continue to act with integrity.
News in Samoan for 12 August 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoa's former leader criticises NZ/AUS for lack of support
New Zealand and Australia are facing criticism from Samoa's former leader, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi.
Samoa cabinet ministers say no to new SUVs
The newly installed FAST Party Government in Samoa is moving to curb spending, starting with cutting back on spending for new cars for MPs.
Samoa launches door-to-door covid vax-drive
The Samoa government is launching a country-wide door-to-door mass vaccination campaign for Covid-19 today.
News in Samoan for 11 August 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 10 August 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 9 August 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 6 August 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
HRPP rally on Savai'i cancelled
Samoa's Human Rights Protection Party rally in Savai'i has been aborted for safety reasons.
News in Samoan for 5 August 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
EMA calls for overstayer amnesty to help ease labour shortages
A call for an overstayer amnesty to help with labour shortages.
The Employers and Manufacturers Association says as well as letting more recognised seasonal workers into the country the government… Video, Audio
RSE worker exemption ‘insult' to NZ overstayers, advocates say
Migrant advocates say border exemptions for seasonal workers from the Pacific only add insult to injury for overstayers in New Zealand.
The government has decided to allow Recognised Seasonal… Audio
Open borders for seasonal workers welcomed, but Solomon Islands wants in too
New rules allowing seasonal workers to enter New Zealand without going through managed isolation have been welcomed in Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu, but a politician from Solomon Islands questions why… Audio
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Samoa's opposition leader has called on his followers to oppose a judiciary ruling, five people have died in fighting in Papua New Guinea, and a remote shipping route will open opportunities for…
News in Samoan for 4 August 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 3 August 2021
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Cancellation of China-funded project won't impact relations
Samoa's new prime minister asserts the cancellation of a key China-funded maritime port project will not hinder their strong relationship with Beijing. Audio
Samoa PM lenient towards unsworn MPs in "limbo"
Samoa's new government says it will show leniency to the opposition Human Rights Protection Party MPs who were not sworn in in May.
Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu RSE workers to be allowed into NZ
RSE workers from Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu will soon be allowed into the country, quarantine free.
Jacinda Ardern says there would normally be 10,000 RSE workers in New Zealand to help with the summer… Audio
