Politics • SāmoaRow over chiefly title clouds start of PM Luxon’s Pacific tourSāmoa’s PM says his NZ counterpart asked for a matai title. But Christopher Luxon’s office denies it as a court challenge seeks to stop the ceremony.Renate RiversSun, 15 Mar
Politics • SāmoaUS and Sāmoa sign Open Skies agreement during Pacific tourAviation pact and ballistic gear unveiled in Apia as Washington deepens Pacific security ties.Renate RiversTue, 03 Mar
Politics • SāmoaAustralia rugby funding for Sāmoa on hold amid governance disputeThe issue surfaced during Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s visit, which also saw security agreements signed and new facilities launched.Renate RiversThu, 26 Feb
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa, Australia sign new $2.3m cyber and regional policing dealsThe agreements are expected to boost cybercrime response and Pacific policing cooperation as Sāmoa signals tougher action on online harms.Renate RiversWed, 25 Feb
