Law & Order • SāmoaPolice probe 'first of its kind' transnational murder case for SāmoaTwo men investigated over the fatal shooting of a Sydney man in Vietnam with Sāmoa Police calling it the country's first alleged murder-for-hire case.Renate RiversThu, 28 May
Sports • Sāmoa • Tonga • Cook Islands • NiuePacific rugby unions back Kanaloa bid as Moana Pasifika future hangs in the balanceKanaloa Rugby chief executive Tracy Atiga says Sāmoa, Tonga, Cook Islands and Niue rugby unions have formally backed the group’s bid to take over Moana Pasifika amid the club’s liquidation.Christine RovoiWed, 27 May
Sports • Sāmoa • Tonga • FijiMoana Pasifika placed into liquidation as doubt over Super Rugby future growsMoana Pasifika has been placed into liquidation after shareholders voted to wind up the holding company, just days out from the final round of the season.PMN NewsTue, 26 May
Sports • Fiji • Papua New Guinea • SāmoaFiji to host Pacific powerlifting after 20 years as women drive surge in the sportFast-rising lifters are preparing for a major return of the Oceania Championships, with women leading a record-breaking shift in participation and performance.PMN NewsTue, 19 May
Environment • SāmoaThe Pacific Heat Stress: Experts warn of hotter classrooms and more extreme weather aheadA Sāmoa study shows rising classroom heat is affecting children as scientists warn a developing El Niño could intensify extreme weather across the Pacific and New Zealand this winter.Christine RovoiTue, 19 May
Sports • Sāmoa • LanguagesWhat elite sport taught Jason Tiatia about saving his languageThe former NZ Rugby Sevens player says keeping gagana Sāmoa alive starts with a simple mindset shift, as data shows a language under pressure.Renate RiversMon, 18 May
Local Democracy Reporting • SāmoaCouncil backs free arts event as debate grows over spending prioritiesAuckland Council says free public arts events help community wellbeing and connection amid rates concerns and calls for tighter spending.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataSat, 16 May
Community • Aotearoa New Zealand • Sāmoa‘The language of my dear mum’: Sāmoan edition of a healing children’s book releasesThe She Is Not Your Rehab co-founder says seeing his book, This Is Not Yours To Carry, translated into Sāmoan brought him to tears as the release marks five years since the death of his mother.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 14 May
Sports • Cook Islands • Fiji • SāmoaPacific swimmers shine as Oceania Champs signals growing shiftThe islands have delivered standout performances in Suva with medals, personal bests, and breakthrough moments.PMN NewsThu, 14 May
Business • SāmoaSāmoa ministers pictured with crypto promoters as Pacific scam warnings growQuestions are being raised in Sāmoa after photos surfaced showing cabinet ministers alongside people linked to a cryptocurrency scheme regional regulators are warning the public about.Renate RiversThu, 14 May
