Samoa

Samoa's new prime minister has opted not to proceed with a China-backed port development project championed by her predecessor.

A Samoan man who came to New Zealand at about the age of four has told the Royal Commission of Inquiry that too many in his community are being left to live their lives with no social support.

Samoa's court houses in Apia have closed this afternoon in anticipation of a convoy of protest against the country's judiciary.

Samoa's ruling FAST Party now says there is no real need to rush to convene Parliament.

Samoan discus thrower Alex Rose believes he's capable of a podium finish at the Tokyo Olympics.

Samoa's first woman prime minister, Fiamē Naomi Mata'afa, is holding the first cabinet meeting of the country's new government today.

Samoa's first woman prime minister expects her new government to be able to take up office tomorrow morning.

Day three of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics looks to be a big one for Pacific athletes.

Samoa's former prime minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has finally conceded defeat in the 9 April election.

Samoa's new FAST Party government got down to work on Saturday morning, meeting with the heads of government departments, more than 100 days after it had won the election.

The outgoing prime minister of Samoa Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi is refusing to concede that he lost the election.

Samoa's Court of Appeal has ruled that the country has a new government and recognises FAST's ad hoc May swearing-in.

While the tourism sector ramps up for an opening before Christmas, not all are convinced of the merits. Audio