Post-Covid Immigration To New Zealand By Nationality

Opinion – Keith Rankin Most immigrants arrive on non-residence visas, and then have to apply for permanent residence or other long-stay visas. An increasing proportion of New Zealand’s immigrants are foreign citizens. In the 2010s – especially the...

Samoa Tourism heads to Aus for Roadshow

Samoa Tourism is saying talofa lava! to Australia as it heads to three capital cities for its annual roadshow. The Samoa Tourism Roadshow in Australia is an annual event organised by the Samoa Tourism Authority to promote Samoa as a premier travel...

White Sunday 2025 Samoa: Date, History, Lotu Tamaiti Significance Explained

White Sunday, also known as Lotu Tamaiti in the Samoan language, is a Christian observance that is a national holiday in Samoa, falling on the second Sunday of October. Lotu Tamait,i which means ‘Children's Service’, is a day is dedicated to...

Government of Samoa Conveys Condolences to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Apia, Samoa, 11 October 2025 – The Government of Samoa yesterday met with representatives of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Samoa to convey its heartfelt condolences following the passing of President Russell M. Nelson, who...

Samoa pull out of November Test as ‘exciting and fast-emerging force’ drafted in to face Six Nations opponent

World Rugby have confirmed Chile will now play Italy rather than Samoa during the upcoming November Tests, following the South American nation’s qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Los Cóndores beat the Pacific Island nation in last...

Black Caps legend steps out of retirement to pad up for Samoa

“I look forward to representing the country of my mother’s birth and hopefully I can do her proud and the people of Samoa as well.” – Former Black Cap Leaupepe Ross Taylor For many cricket fans in New Zealand and across the world, Ross Taylor is...

SAMOA POLICE LAUNCH OF “SAY NO TO ILLEGAL DRUGS” CAMPAIGN

REMARKS by the Australian High Commission to Samoa Mr Will Robinson Ou te muamua ona faatulou ile taitai ole sauniga, afio lau afioga le Masiofo Faamausili Leinafo Tuimalealiifano, afio lau afioga le Minisita o Leoleo, Mulipola Anarosa Ale –...

Samoa & Australia launch campaign against drugs

The governments of Samoa and Australia have launched a 12-month campaign to fight drugs:The Say no to illegal Drugs campaign. Australia‘s High Commissioner in Samoa Will Robinson said at the launching ceremony, the fight against drugs cannot be...

Siainiu turns grief into purpose

Miss Julies Samoa, Siainiu Fidow Peters, shines on stage during the Anofale 2025 Exhibition. (Photo: Junior S. Ami) It was in May when Miss Samoa contestant Siainiu Fidow Peters lost her father in a tragic road accident, an incident that tested...

3 Stunningly Beautiful Tamaitai Samoa are Vying for Miss Samoa Hawaii

Source: Miss Samoa Hawaii. Three contestants are vying for the Miss Samoa Hawaii 2025 crown with the finalé to be held on October 18 in Kapolei, Hawaii. Everyday is Special at Taumeasina Island Resort The winner may possibly venture on to...

“Totally unfair”: Soward defends NRLW star after choosing Samoa over Australia

Samoan women's coach Jamie Soward has leapt to the defence of NRLW star Sienna Lofipo after she turned down the chance to play for Australia in favour of choosing to represent her Samoan culture. In what has been regarded as a huge moment for...

NUS AND SAMOA SUBMARINE CABLE COMPANY SIGN NDA TO STRENGTHEN UNIVERSITY CONNECTIVITY AND DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE

[PRESS RELEASE Apia, Samoa Oct 8, 2025] – The National University of Samoa has signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with the Samoa Submarine Cable Company Limited, marking a significant step toward enhancing the university’s digital...

Boost to arts and culture close to $500,000

Thirty-one recipients will receive a funding boost of $482,400 in the first round of Auckland Council’s Regional Arts and Culture Grants Programme for 2025/2026. This funding will enable a variety of high-quality performances, festivals and...

The National University of Samoa and the Samoa Submarine Cable Company signed an NDA to strengthen university connectivity and digital infrastructure

Apia, Samoa Oct 8, 2025 – The National University of Samoa has signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with the Samoa Submarine Cable Company Limited, marking a significant step toward enhancing the university’s digital infrastructure, network...

‘Memories on wood’: Tribute Custom Arts carves out space for Pacific creativity

A Sāmoan artist and business owner from Wellington, who is carving out a space for Pacific creativity through his family-run venture, Tribute Custom Arts (TCA). Located in Wainuiomata, TCA specialises in handcrafted wooden artworks that convey...

Remarks – Head of Mission Samoa Police launch of “Say No To Illegal Drugs” Campaign Wednesday 8th October 2025

All acknowledgements observed Ou te muamua ona faatulou ile taitai ole sauniga, afio lau afioga le Masiofo Faamausili Leinafo Tuimalealiifano, afio lau afioga le Minisita o Leoleo, Mulipola Anarosa Ale – Molioo, sui ole malo, faapea le mamalu ole...

Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi: Samoa's longest-serving leader reflects on political career

Samoa's longest-serving leader Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi says his time in parliament is drawing to a close after more than four decades in politics. "This is my last term, to the end of this term, not necessarily the leadership, but to...

New Zealand to pay Samoa $3.5m after its navy vessel ran aground and sank during reef survey

New Zealand will pay Samoa 10 million tala ($3.5m) in compensation after one of its navy vessels sank off the island nation's coast a year ago. HMNZS Manawanui, a specialist dive and hydrographic ship, ran aground during a reef survey off southern...

Percival Dreams of Building a Better Future in Samoa

At the 135th IJF Academy course at the Kodokan Judo Institute in Tokyo, Japan, Samoa’s Peniamina Percival became the first participant from his nation to complete the undergraduate judo instructor course. A participant at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic...

New Zealand pays Samoa millions after naval ship crash

New Zealand's government has paid Samoa 10m Samoan Tala (NZD 6m; £2.6m) after one of its naval ships crashed into a reef in Samoan waters before catching fire and sinking last year. HMNZS Manawanui started leaking oil into the ocean after it sank,...