Pacific Region • SāmoaA half-century fight: Restoring Tapaau’s citizenship at 90The brother of Tapaau Lau’ese, who recently regained her right to New Zealand citizenship, is thankful his sister can travel between the two countries freely.'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 21 Feb
Politics • SāmoaFormer Sāmoan judge appointed to Waitangi Tribunal amid criticism over minister's lineupProfessor Tafaoimalo Tologata Leilani Tuala-Warren is among eight new members appointed to the Waitangi Tribunal.Christine RovoiFri, 21 Feb
Law & Order • Sāmoa • Tonga‘Jesus does not behave in that way’Pacific academic Jemaima Tiatia-Siau and other advocates from the rainbow community have spoken out following disruptions at Auckland pride events. 'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 17 Feb
Sports • Sāmoa‘This is our time to shine’Naomi Solomona shares what it means to represent Sāmoa’s Tifa Moana on the netball court ahead of the PacAus competition.Matt ManukuoMon, 17 Feb
Sports • Fiji • Sāmoa • TongaMoana Pasifika and Fijian Drua fall short in Super Rugby openerThe Fijian Drua lost to the Brumbies 36-32 in Suva while Moana Pasifika faltered against the Western Force 45-44 in Perth.Christine RovoiSun, 16 Feb
Entertainment • SāmoaTinā: Weaving together human stories of love, loss, and healingProud Pacific colour attends Tāmaki Makaurau premiere of Tinā.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 12 Feb
Sports • Sāmoa • Australia • United States'A humble Sāmoan kid with rugby league roots from Sydney is now a Super Bowl champion'Lafoga Jordan Mailata completes a fairytale rise to the NFL’s mountain top, celebrating with the Sāmoa and Australia flags as Philadelphia demolish Kansas in Super Bowl #59.Christine RovoiMon, 10 Feb
Pacific Region • Sāmoa • Solomon IslandsMiss Sāmoa Litara Ieremia-Allan is crowned queen of the Pacific Islands The 24-year-old educator becomes the 11th Miss Sāmoa to win the Pacific pageant in its 36-year history, succeeding fellow Sāmoan Moemoana Safa’atoa Schwenke.Christine RovoiSun, 09 Feb
Sports • SāmoaChasing a dream: Charlie Junior Leota’s inspiring journeyThe young Pacific athlete reflects on his drive to play college football in the United States. Matt ManukuoFri, 07 Feb
Politics • SāmoaPrivy Council to parliament: Sāmoa’s citizenship battle in upcoming documentaryAfter a 1982 decision was overturned, Sāmoans born from 1924 to 1949 can reclaim New Zealand citizenship. Former MP Anae Arthur Anae chronicles the fight in a film eyeing a Netflix release.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 05 Feb
