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Sāmoa

FAST presence at electoral office raises concerns from Sāmoa elections commissioner

Tuiafelolo Toleafoa John Stanley warns that interference is a crime as police step up security.

Renate Rivers in ApiaMon, 01 Sep

Pacific Region •

Sāmoa

Sāmoa snap election: No results just yet - Electoral commissioner

Preliminary election results are still trickling in for Samoa's snap election.

Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai in ApiaSat, 30 Aug

Local Democracy Reporting

‘Fat, useless, plastic poly’: Candidates call out hoarding vandalism

Damaged billboards are hitting female candidates’ pockets and exposing the racial and sexist abuse that still shadows Auckland’s local elections.

Mary AfemataWed, 27 Aug

Politics •

Sāmoa

Sāmoa 2025 election: Secrecy of ballot paramount - official

Electoral Commissioner Tuiafelolo Toleafoa Alex Stanley says preparations are robust, with tamper-proof ballot boxes and over 1200 trained officials.

Renate Rivers in ApiaWed, 27 Aug

Politics •

Sāmoa

Sāmoa 2025 general elections: A key vote for FAST, HRPP and the rise of Fiamē's SUP

In the final of a two-part series, PMN News Senior Reporter Renate Rivers explains who the key players are and why this election matters.

Renate RiversWed, 20 Aug

Politics

Pacific candidates surge in 2025 Auckland local elections

Over 60 Pacific candidates are standing in Auckland’s local elections - a milestone that may be undermined by low Pacific voter turnout.

Mary AfemataTue, 05 Aug

Politics

Surge in nominations for local elections

With 258 nominations so far, including nine for mayor, excitement builds for a diverse slate of candidates in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Torika Tokalau, Local Democracy ReporterThu, 31 Jul

Pacific Region •

Sāmoa

Born for this: Fa’afāfine, matai, and now MP?

From international diplomacy to grassroots unity, Falesaopule is rewriting the rules in Sāmoa.

Renate RiversMon, 28 Jul

Politics

Super-council plan for Porirua: Pacific leaders weigh in on referendum

While the mayor stresses a need for modernisation, Pasifika call for equitable engagement to ensure all voices are heard in the decision-making process.

Mary AfemataSat, 31 May

Politics •

Australia

Albanese’s re-election: Positive shift for Pacific policy, tariff challenges loom for NZ - analyst

International relations expert Geoffrey Miller highlights the complex dynamics of global trade amid changing geopolitical alliances.

Khalia StrongTue, 13 May

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