Former Manu Samoa coach found guilty
Former Manu Samoa coach, Mase Mahonri Schwalger, was found guilty of eight charges, including sexual assault, by the Supreme…
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PM backs press freedom at JAWS event
“Media is part of democracy,” Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt said on Monday at the opening of the World Press…
Afualo pleads not guilty to drug charges
Afualo Daryl Mapu, a former Assistant Electoral Commissioner who was arrested again by police last month in a drug raid, appeared…
Pasefika Motors and Kontiki Finance making car ownership more accessible
“Ua iai nei se faigā pa’aga ile va o le Kontiki Finance ma le Pasefika Motors i Vaigaga. E tauala lea ile fa’afaigofieina ona…
Women in leadership rooted in service
Women's leadership in Samoa is tautua (service), according to Maluseu Doris Tulifau, executive director of Brown Girl Woke. She…
Faith, family and community shape Samoan graduate’s journey
Noelani Ah Chong has graduated with a conjoint Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Auckland, marking a…
Outright abuse of power, things need to change
It has not been declared why a police officer was told in the last hour that he would not be receiving a promotion that was…
The last minute removal of a promotion
Dear Editor,I write to express grave concern over the shocking removal of a Sergeant from the police promotion list on the very…
Air New Zealand Honours, Its Longest Serving Operations Manager in Samoa
In an office overlooking Faleolo International Airport, colleagues gathered this week to celebrate a significant milestone for…
U-15 girls claim silver at OFC tournament
Samoa’s U-15 girls football team exceeded expectations at the OFC U-15 Girls Development Tournament, finishing with silver medals…
Samoan man to be sentenced in slavery case
Moeaia Tuai, a Samoan chief, is due to be sentenced next month in Auckland, New Zealand, for enslaving a young woman, forcing her…
Manusina mother and daughter create rugby history
Samoa’s Manusina XV marked a special moment in international rugby when Masuisuimatamaalii Tauasa-Pauaraisa (Sui) and her…
Kilikiti allowed at the Garden Oval under cricket terms
Kilikiti is being played on the lower grounds at the Garden Oval, in Tuanaimato, after the Kilikiti Samoa Committee agreed to…
Happy thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated on various dates in October and November in the United States, Canada, Grenada,…
Moana Pasifika collapse to impact local player pathway
The potential collapse of Moana Pasifika has left a major void for Samoa’s homegrown rugby talent, with Lakapi Samoa's Chief…
Vodafone Samoa Launches Festive Campaign – Festive Wins with Vodafone
Vodafone Samoa officially launched its Festive Campaign at the Vodafone Headquarters in Maluafou today, marking another exciting…
The new Māori Queen: Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, 27, to succeed her father…
Kiingi Tuheitia's youngest child and only daughter has been announced as the new monarch of the Kiingitanga.Kuini Nga wai hono i…
Does the new minimum wage solve the cost of living issue?
In a bid to improve the quality of life for those working on minimum wage, the government has kept to its guns and increased the…
Reinstated Inspector to sue police
Police Inspector, Nanai Vani Vai, who has been reinstated after being suspended, is planning to take legal action for unlawful…
SASNOC SG elected on ONOC board
In a landmark conclusion to the 45th Annual General Assembly of the Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC), held in Nikko…
Dalai Lama apologises for controversial kissing incident
The Dalai Lama has issued an apology following the emergence of a video showing the spiritual leader kissing a child on the lips…
Puna's statement on 16 days of Activism
The 2023 United Nations 16 days Activism theme of Invest to Prevent Violence against Women and Girls is a timely one for our Blue…
NZ complainant fears for his safety
The District Court will give its decision next week on an application by a New Zealand-based broadcaster, who does not want to…
MBOPA begins fundraising for hall uprgrade
The Marist Brothers Old Pupil Association (MBOPA) has launched a major fundraising campaign to support long-term renovations of…
Why look abroad when the solution is at home?
Once again, Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has said the government is looking overseas to deal with the teacher…
Melbourne Storm connects with Samoa
Melbourne Storm Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Justin Rodski says the visit to Samoa is about strengthening connections with the…
Savai’i schools dominate schools sevens
Savai’i schools delivered a dominant performance at the Samoa Schools National Sevens Rugby Tournament 2026, securing all but one…
Boxer wins gold at youth world cup
Samoan boxer Kealey Perez claimed the gold medal in the women’s 80kg+ division at the 2026 World Boxing U19 Futures Cup on…
What exactly is holding up the Manawanui compensation?
The HMNZS Manawanui sank 19 months ago, and almost seven months have passed since New Zealand handed the $10 million to Samoa to…
Ta'i's Take. The findings of the court
"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark," Shakespeare's Hamlet (Act 1, Scene 4).This famous line implies that a situation is…
Stop chasing birds and wasting money
Dear Editor,Based on the reported costs of the last two by-elections, Samoan taxpayers can expect to pay $340,000 for four…
A Happy Mother's Day and a reminder on why press freedom matters
It is said that God ensured that children would have His love all the time, so he created mothers. This Sunday, we honour the…
Mulipola is new Customs CEO, SWA gets new boss
Mulipola Lemalu Teofilo was appointed the new Chief Executive Officer for Customs, while Leota Namulauulu Maualaivao was…
Short story: The Walls of Taupo
Lotu-a-Tamaiti or Day for the Children or simply White Sunday; is celebrated annually in Samoa to this day, on the first Sunday…
Apia modifies boat for Independence Day
Alongside the Apia fautasi, newly installed rigs mark one of the biggest changes in the crew’s preparations for the 2026…
Police officer's name pulled off promotion list
The Samoa Police superiors are yet to explain why a police officer’s name was omitted in the last minute from the promotion list…
Still no real plan to help with the fuel crisis
When Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong visited Fiji last week, she announced that Australia would give AU$30 million as…
Access to education for children with disabilities should be government-driven
Half a loaf is better than none, but is it really for the children who rely on special schools such as Loto Taumafai Inclusive…
How can planes be feasible?
Dear Editor,The genius of Lee Kuan Yew, the first leader of Singapore after its independence in 1965, was to set up and start the…