PoliticsPacific Peoples Minister Shane Reti to step down at next general electionThe National MP says serving Pasifika and people of Whangārei has been a “great privilege” as he confirms he will retire from Parliament after 12 years.PMN NewsTue, 10 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 • 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 • SāmoaSāmoa Prime Minister’s conspiracy case ruling postponed againA District Court judge in Samoa says more time needed to finalise ruling in criminal proceedings against Laaulialemalietoa.Renate RiversFri, 27 Feb
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
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
