Politics • SāmoaSāmoa Deputy PM loses seat over $91 vote bribeA court has voided Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo’s election. A by-election will follow in Falealili I.Renate RiversTue, 24 Mar
Politics • SāmoaDecision delayed again in case against Sāmoa PM LaaulialemalietoaA ruling in the high-profile case linked to a 2021 hit-and-run has been adjourned for a fourth time.Renate RiversFri, 20 Mar
Politics • SāmoaSafata villages want a say as Manawanui wreck talks roll onResidents say they are being left out of key decisions over the sunken NZ Navy ship as Aotearoa stands by its “full and final” $6m settlement.Renate RiversWed, 18 Mar
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa MPs clash over use of district funds for victim support groupA debate in Parliament has questioned whether the government can direct district funds to support national organisations like the SVSG.Renate RiversMon, 16 Mar
Politics • SāmoaDelayed back-to-school grant finally reaching Sāmoa districts after election concernsMillions promised in January are finally reaching families after the government paused the rollout over concerns it could be seen as election bribery.Renate RiversFri, 06 Mar
Politics • Sāmoa'Do not see this as betrayal': Sāmoa MP quits HRPP, joins FASTThe Vaimauga III MP says he is returning the seat to voters after leaving HRPP and will seek a fresh mandate under the ruling FAST party.Renate RiversThu, 05 Mar
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
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa tightens control of district funds with new seizure powersNew funding agreements confirm DDP money remains government property and allow Cabinet to step in where funds are misused.Renate RiversTue, 17 Feb
Politics • SāmoaFaasaleleaga II funding withheld by CabinetSāmoa's Prime Minister says no more funding after local leaders failed to meet government conditions.Renate RiversFri, 13 Feb
Politics • SāmoaPower struggle grows over new Sāmoa district appointmentsCritics warn reforms to the Fono Fa’avae risk sidelining local voices as the government defends its appointments.Renate RiversWed, 11 Feb
