Community • SāmoaSāmoa women gain skills to manage household waterA women-focused course was introduced after participants said mixed training gave them less opportunity to take part in the practical work.Renate RiversTue, 29 Sep
Election • Sāmoa • NiueHunkin-Tagaloa wants health shakeup with prevention at the centre The Porirua-based Labour candidate says her 20 years across primary care, community work and the arts have shaped her vision for healthier Pasifika.Thomas Tarurongo WynneTue, 29 Sep
Health • Sāmoa • FijiSāmoa boosts national HIV preparedness after Fiji emergency warningHealth authorities in Apia are increasing surveillance and readiness with 14 flights a week linking Sāmoa and Fiji.Christine RovoiTue, 29 Sep
Sports • Fiji • SāmoaLate penalty from Qoro seals unbeaten Fijiana WXV campaign in HKFiji held their nerve in a thrilling 20-17 win over the Netherlands while Sāmoa’s Manusina also signed off with victory over HK China.RNZ PacificMon, 28 Sep
Politics • SāmoaACT open to trial of visa-free travel for Sāmoa, Seymour saysThe ACT Party leader says access could be tested for a year and cancelled if people breach the conditions.PMN NewsFri, 25 Sep
Business • SāmoaEmmy-winning Sāmoan journalist tells Pacific reporters: ‘We deserve to be in those rooms’Tamara Vaifanua is in Apia sharing 25 years of newsroom experience and urging young journalists to trust the value of their Pacific voices.PMN NewsWed, 23 Sep
Sports • Fiji • SāmoaFlying Fijians fall as Pacific stars shine across weekend of sporting actionJapan end Fiji's title run, Fijiana make it two from two while New Caledonia reach FIFA’s U17 Women’s World Cup for the first time.PMN NewsMon, 21 Sep
Business • SāmoaFrom the frontline to the top job: Tessa Auelua’s Pacific leadership journeyThe Wellington-born Sāmoan says safety, service, and listening to workers will shape her leadership of Kinetic New Zealand.PMN NewsMon, 21 Sep
Sports • Sāmoa • FijiManusina XV turn to experience after 70-0 Dutch lesson in HKCoach Fuimaono Bella Milo says Sāmoa must improve their mental toughness and contact work against a Spain side that pushed Fiji to the wire.PMN NewsSat, 19 Sep
Community • SāmoaSāmoa Ombudsman raises concerns over local news reporting of siblings’ deathsThe Samoa Observer has removed one child’s name and published a correction after concerns are raised over privacy and unconfirmed details.Renate RiversFri, 18 Sep
