Politics • SāmoaSamoa's ex-PM Fiamē sues Laaulialemalietoa for defamation over murder case claimsThe former Prime Minister is seeking NZ$698,000 in damages, accusing Laaulialemalietoa and a relative of spreading false allegations linking her to an ongoing murder trial.Renate RiversFri, 17 Oct
Politics • SāmoaVillagers begin talks with government on sharing Manawanui compensation fundA year after the grounding of the NZ Navy vessel in Sāmoa, both governments are working on a two-part recovery fund to support the affected villages and restore the reef.Renate RiversThu, 16 Oct
Business • Sāmoa‘Memories on wood’: Tribute Custom Arts carves out space for Pacific creativityFrom his Wainuiomata garage, LJ Tanielu transforms personal stories into wooden artworks, encouraging young Pacific creatives to take pride in their heritage.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 14 Oct
Opinion • SāmoaBetween home and away: FAST’s challenge to rebuild without breaking the lifelineThe government wants to “rebalance” Sāmoa’s reliance on overseas work, but with no domestic sector ready to fill the gap, that ambition could be harder to deliver than to declare.Renate RiversMon, 13 Oct
Politics • Sāmoa‘There wasn’t a negotiation’: PM on Manawanui paymentThe Prime Minister says the $6 million payout for the sunken Manawanui vessel was made entirely on Sāmoa’s terms but locals warn the sum is too low.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 08 Oct
Language & Culture • Sāmoa • Languages685 to the World: A new digital home for Sāmoan creativesA new platform marks a milestone for Sāmoa’s creative economy, linking homegrown talent with global audiences.Renate RiversWed, 08 Oct
Environment • SāmoaGreen MP questions Sāmoa shipwreck payout, warns peace declaration at riskTeanau Tuiono raises concerns over transparency of New Zealand’s $6 million payment to Sāmoa for the HMNZS Manawanui wreck, while the government says it responded ‘in good faith’.'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 06 Oct
Politics • SāmoaSpotlight on rule of law as Sāmoa PM holds Police, AG portfoliosThe Sāmoa Law Society warns that credibility risks being undermined, as Laaulialemalietoa faces conspiracy charges.Renate RiversFri, 03 Oct
Sports • Sāmoa‘It’s a marathon not a sprint’: Alex Rose on working long nights to claiming world bronzeBalancing work, fatherhood and training, Sāmoan athlete Alex Rose’s perseverance paid off in Tokyo, where he secured Sāmoa’s first podium finish in world athletics.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 02 Oct
Politics • Federated States of Micronesia • Tonga • Tuvalu • Fiji • SāmoaPacific leaders push climate action, gender equality and ocean protection at UNGA80From Tuvalu’s plea on climate loss and damage to Fiji’s “Ocean of Peace” vision and Micronesia’s stand on methane and high seas protection, Pacific leaders are shaping the 80th UN General Assembly.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 25 Sep
