Samoan woman granted residency after taking over children’s care when her sister died
Her application for residency status was turned down, so she took her case to the Immigration and Protection…
Samoan Government due to set up rival rugby union after board members refuse to step down
Tuilaepa has been replaced by Lakapi Samoa president Namulau’ulu Sami Leota as interim chairman. Former Samoan Prime Minister…
Samoa Prime Minister says he asked Sir Michael Jones to calm Christopher Luxon’s nerves over matai ceremony
Luxon is in a challenging position politically and diplomatically. He wants to protect his political reputation in New…
Chief Tui Christopher Luxon joins other world leaders with Samoan matai titles
For many Samoan families and villages, it is an honour to receive a matai title – names that…
Auckland slavery case: Moeaia Tuai sentenced for abuse, rape
He was also found guilty of assaulting the female victim with a weapon on one occasion, twice raping…
On the Up: Electric boats by Whangārei firm transform transport in Samoa
They are able to run continuously for up to seven hours at a cruising speed of 6 knots,…
Samoan TikTok chef Daniel Rankin on body confidence, therapy and fame
Daniel Rankin with cousin Ian in Samoa as a kid. Photo / Woman’s Day “I started cooking eggs,…
Samoan police investigate after renowned author Sia Figiel found dead in prison cell
Figiel, 59, had been in police custody in Samoa since 2024, when she was arrested and charged over…
Samoan chief, Moeaia Tuai, convicted of slavery and human trafficking set to be sentenced
“Treating a person as if they were owned” was the legal description given to the jury. “Restricting freedom…
Society Insider: Simon and Paula Herbert’s Herne Bay home expected to sell for $50m-plus; Tiana Epati, NZ’s first female Samoan KC, on breaking barriers
That’s close to double what the Herberts paid for it when they bought it in March 2018 –…
World Cup Tui return in time for do-or-die Battle of the Bays
But Raedeen Blake, injured playing first five-eighths in the opening match against Canterbury, returns at halfback, with Hales…