14+ hour, 26+ min ago   (363+ words) For many families in Samoa, 100 tala may sound like enough to cover a few household needs, but the money can disappear quickly after buying everyday food. Lina Tupu of Faleasiu, 100 tala means planning carefully before heading to the shops. “I…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (99+ words) A fire broke out in the Vaitele area, just five days after an earlier blaze in Tuanaimato, as El Niño brings an increased risk of prolonged dry conditions and wildfires across Samoa. Mulipola to lead Samoa at UN General Assembly…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (381+ words) Toa Samoa's NRL stars have been backed by fans to form a 19-man squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. The NRL's World Cup selector on its official website gave fans the chance to choose their preferred Toa Samoa team,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (328+ words) For Brigadier Commander Esther Harrop of the New Zealand Defence Force, marking ANZAC Day in Apia was about honouring the link she has with Samoa. It was a personal reflection on ANZAC Day at the dawn service held on Saturday…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (650+ words) The surprises from this Government just keep coming. We now know FAST deputy leader Leota Laki Lamositele Sio has been Chief Adviser to Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt since May 18, earning $129,393 a year. Only weeks ago, the public also learnt…...

3+ week, 17+ hour ago   (283+ words) Samoa’s marine waters are facing rough seas, waves of more than 3 meters and gusty winds this week, prompting the Meteorology Division to maintain a marine advisory for all waters. Samoa Meteorology Division issued Marine Severe Weather Information Number 10, warning that…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (375+ words) Melbourne Storm has confirmed the immediate retirement of long-serving prop and Fijian national captain Tui Kamikamica on medical grounds, bringing a celebrated career to an early close. The 32-year-old prop finishes his professional rugby league journey having amassed 142 NRL appearances…...