PMN Samoa

Language & Culture

Sāmoan oratory meets battle rap to protect language in the era of AI

Award-winning music producer Anonymouz brings lāuga and hip hop together in a new short film asking how Sāmoan culture can survive the shift from remixing to generative AI.

PMN NewsThu, 27 Aug

Sports •

Sāmoa

Lakapi Sāmoa warns: No Manu Sāmoa if rugby sanctions hit

CEO Seumanu Douglas Ngau Chun says Sāmoa could lose its funding and miss two World Cups if the government rejects a proposed World Rugby review.

Talaia Mika, RNZ Pacific Mon, 24 Aug

Entertainment

‘The pull is stronger than ever’: Mozie finds her voice through grief, identity and Sāmoa

As Aotearoa moves from NZ Music Month into Sāmoan Language Week, the rising Afakasi artist is using music to honour her late father, explore her heritage and tell stories that resonate.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 02 Jun

Language & Culture •

Sāmoa

Gagana Sāmoa puts faith, family, future generations at the centre of revival

Sāmoan Language Week is underway in Aotearoa with new data and community-led initiatives showing Gagana Sāmoa is beyond celebration.

PMN NewsSun, 31 May

Arts

‘Saumolia’ brings ocean kings, curses and identity battles to South Auckland stage

Nathan Sikoti-Naik’s debut play has it all: Sāmoan mythology, fantasy and lived Afakasi experience about identity, love, and cultural belonging.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 08 May

Entertainment

685 to the world: Umu Bourne and Tee49 bring Sāmoan sound to NZ

Viral hits, home studios, and big dreams, the Sāmoan duo are turning online buzz into live shows in Auckland and Wellington.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 20 Mar

Politics •

Sāmoa

Sāmoa court resolves key challenges as election day looms

The Electoral Court has started hearing 11 cases mostly focused on cultural and residency requirements for candidates ahead of the 29 August election.

Renate RiversFri, 01 Aug