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Green MP questions Sāmoa shipwreck payout, warns peace declaration at risk
NZ Govt pays Samoa $6 million over Manawanui disaster
Celebrating Fijian Language Week: Honouring identity, culture and connection
Former kabaddi player who moved to Canada arrested in Ahmedabad over 2019 immigration fraud

Former kabaddi player who moved to Canada arrested in Ahmedabad over 2019 immigration fraud

The Delhi Police have arrested a Canada-based agent, wanted in a six-year-old case for allegedly sending passengers abroad on forged documents, from Ahmedabad, an official said on Friday. The accused has been identified as Guramritpal Singh...

Owner:  The Tribune Trust
From Burning Man to Samoa: Thoughts on Belonging, Healing & Change

From Burning Man to Samoa: Thoughts on Belonging, Healing & Change

This year at Burning Man, my wife Mia (our camp lead) and I, together with friends under the banner of “Foamy Homies” (not Dr. Bronner’s), embraced a theme of trans solidarity in the midst of cultural confusion and oppression. Our camp name was...

Owner:  Bronner Family
What is Puka Nacua's ethnicity? Rams WR's upbringing led to nickname on path to NFL superstardom

What is Puka Nacua's ethnicity? Rams WR's upbringing led to nickname on path to NFL superstardom

Puka Nacua was a star almost immediately upon his entry into the NFL. It's not something many people around the league expected. He didn't get drafted until the fifth round, after 176 other players had gone off the board in 2023. But he most...

Owner:  Paul Stewart
Pacific Islands focus: health and gender inequities, climate updates, and some hope for marine biodiversity

Pacific Islands focus: health and gender inequities, climate updates, and some hope for marine biodiversity

Introduction by Croakey: In breaking news on Thursday, Papua New Guinea’s cabinet has approved a landmark defence agreement with Australia. PNG’s Prime Minister James Marape said the agreement, known as the PukPuk treaty, “will elevate the two...

Owner:  Croakey Health Media Ltd
LAUNCH OF THE SAMOA SCHOOL GARDENING INITIATIVE

LAUNCH OF THE SAMOA SCHOOL GARDENING INITIATIVE

KEYNOTE ADDRESS by the Minister of Education, Aiono Alec Ekeroma [02nd October 2025] Honorable Ministers of Cabinet, Representatives from the UN and FAO Distinguished Guests Teachers, Students, and Community Leaders, Ladies and Gentlemen Talofa...

Owner:  Samoan Government
WCF Unveils New Pasifika Range With Samoa Single-Origin Bar
‘Dementia is not the end’: A son’s heartfelt love letter to his mother

‘Dementia is not the end’: A son’s heartfelt love letter to his mother

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Sapini Unoi noticed subtle changes in his mother, Mutalau Unoi - repeated questions, forgotten details, and a general sense of her being less like herself. Over time, the signs became harder to ignore, leading to a...

Owner:  New Zealand Government
'Know who you are, be teachable': Miss Samoa Litara Ieremia-Allan reflects on her reign

'Know who you are, be teachable': Miss Samoa Litara Ieremia-Allan reflects on her reign

Feature - With the Miss Samoa Pageant just weeks away, reigning titleholder Litara Ieremia-Allan is preparing to pass on her crown. But before she does, she has a message for the young women who want to take on the role. "Know who you are - that...

Owner:  New Zealand Government
'Know who you are, be teachable': Miss Samoa Litara Ieremia-Allen reflects on her reign

'Know who you are, be teachable': Miss Samoa Litara Ieremia-Allen reflects on her reign

Feature - With the Miss Samoa Pageant just weeks away, reigning titleholder Litara Ieremia-Allen is preparing to pass on her crown. But before she does, she has a message for the young women who want to take on the role. "Know who you are - that...

Owner:  New Zealand Government
New indie bookstore hosts local Indigenous authors

New indie bookstore hosts local Indigenous authors

“I felt a great sense of urgency to write this chapter because I’ve never heard anyone write about Samoa and data management,” said Raymond, “I’ve spent a long time working on Indigenous data, but I’ve never seen myself reflected in the work from...

Owner:  The University of Alaska Fairbanks
Exciting attack, clear culture and a new captain: how England won Rugby World Cup | Sarah Rendell

Exciting attack, clear culture and a new captain: how England won Rugby World Cup | Sarah Rendell

After an 11-year wait and back-to-back defeats in the final, England are once again rugby union world champions. The Red Roses had the same ingredients at this World Cup as they did three years ago: world-class squad, winning dominance and full...

Owner:  The Scott Trust
Tuvaluans celebrate resilience and culture amid climate challenges

Tuvaluans celebrate resilience and culture amid climate challenges

This week, many Tuvaluans living in Aotearoa New Zealand are coming together to celebrate their language and culture, including their independence anniversary on 1 October. The annual event kicked off on Sunday as part of the New Zealand Language...

Owner:  New Zealand Government
Samoa’s new FAST govt pledges support for Israel

Samoa’s new FAST govt pledges support for Israel

Apia, SAMOA — September 18, 2025 — At a time when anti-Semitism is surging worldwide and millions are accusing Israel of committing genocide and deliberately starving Palestinians in Gaza, Israel has found an unexpected yet steadfast ally in the...

Owner:  Annesley Family
Samoa gets new PM

Samoa gets new PM

SUVA - Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has been sworn in as new prime minister of Samoa, beginning his five-year term in office. The first sitting of Samoa’s newly elected 18th parliament and swearing-in ceremony took place at the Tuanaimato...

Owner:  Rameeza Majid Nizami
Who is Samoa's new prime minister, Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Fosi Schmidt?

Who is Samoa's new prime minister, Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Fosi Schmidt?

Apia, SAMOA — Lauano Aukuso Ah Ching sees the divine at work in the landslide election win that brought Samoa's new prime minister to power. He gets emotional as he describes Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Fosi Schmidt's victory, or, as he describes...

Owner:  Annesley Family
Laauli’s Israel stance puts Sāmoa on shaky legal ground

Laauli’s Israel stance puts Sāmoa on shaky legal ground

Laauli’s Support of Israel: The Legal Implications At his first meeting with Cabinet ministers and heads of ministries last week, Samoa’s new Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt declared Samoa’s unwavering support for...

Owner:  New Zealand Government
Australia must learn from England ahead of hosting 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup

Australia must learn from England ahead of hosting 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup

The recently concluded Women’s Rugby World Cup in England broke records and set the standard for the sport. But as the curtain closed on the tournament, the common whispers were "good luck Australia", and a serious nervousness of "you’ve got a big...

Owner:  Australian Government

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