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Public Fury the Answer to Political Crime - FSM TAUA
24-04-2013 Public Fury the Answer to Political Crime In every family there are children of different heights of different strengths and weaknesses. They are still family. I so’o se aiga e iai... More
531 PI radio station tonight Le Foafoa o Aotearoa NZ
Press release 11-04-2013 531 PI radio station tonight Le Foafoa o Aotearoa NZ time 10pm to midnight a discussion between the Host Toleafoa Paul Niumata, Reverend Unasa and Maua Faleauto about the ... More
Samoa avenge Australia defeat at Tokyo Sevens
Globalpost 30-03 Samoa avenged their loss to Australia in last year's Tokyo Sevens final on Saturday, beating the defending champions 26-14 to progress to the quarter-finals of this year's event. ... More
Three Samoa tourism businesses honoured at traveller’s choice awards
Posted at 22:20 on 26 March, 2013 UTC Three tourism properties in Samoa have been honoured at the TripAdvisor 2013 Traveller’s Choice Awards. Seabreeze Resort, on the south coast of Upolu was ch... More
Samoa: Tales of the teller live on
NZ Herald 26-03 It's not often that museums move me to tears, but I wasn't the only tourist pulling out the tissues at Robert Louis Stevenson's Museum in Apia, Samoa. When the guide read the famo... More
Samoa hotels not worried about casino resort impact
RNZI Posted at 03:15 on 21 March, 2013 UTC The president of Samoa’s Hotel Association is reassuring boutique accommodation owners it will still be business as usual when a planned international ca... More
Pasifika fellow shines spotlight on Samoa
Massey NZ 21-03-2013 Interdisciplinary artist Shigeyuki Kihara, who is presenting a public lecture at the Wellington campus on Wednesday, is the first recipient of the 2013 Pasifika Arts Fellowshi... More
Hopes proposed Samoa casino will boost employment
TVNZ 11-03-2013 Locals in Samoa are welcoming the idea of two new casinos. The Chengdu group, a large Chinese consortium intends to build the country's fist international casino as well as a 50... More
In Samoa, obesity epidemic begins at birth
Futurity 10-02-2013 As some Pacific island cultures have “westernized” over the last several decades, among the changes has been a dramatic increase in obesity. Researchers don’t understand all th... More
Defending champs Samoa into US Sevens semis
The star 10-2 LAS VEGAS, Nevada: Samoa took another step toward retaining their USA Rugby Sevens crown Saturday, defeating Scotland 12-5 to book a Cup semi-final showdown with South Africa. Sou... More
Warriors seek talent in Samoa and Tonga
3News NZ 04-02-2013 While the Warriors have always had plenty of Polynesian power in their ranks, the club has never officially visited the island nations until now. Some players and management... More
Tokelau gifts old ferry to Samoa
RNZI Posted at 18:36 on 27 January, 2013 UTC The government of Tokelau says its strong relationship with the Samoa government was the reason it gifted it the MV Tokelau ferry. The general manag... More
Fishing Samoa's South Side
STUFF 18-01-2012 Over the years I have had the pleasure of fishing in Samoa many times, and generally the results have been good. On some of those occasions I've fished the more exposed south s... More
Samoa calls off search for those missing after Evan
Posted at 04:54 on 18 January, 2013 UTC RNZI Samoa’s Ministry of Police has called off the search for the 10 people missing since Cyclone Evan hit four weeks ago. Talamua online reports that mo... More
Murder charge over Kiwi's Samoa death
Stuff 18-01-2013 A man has been charged with the murder of a mentally ill Auckland man who was found dead with his head in a bucket of water in a Samoan prison. Police intially ruled that Hans ... More
Cyclone Evan Impact on Samoa’s Economy as Bad as 2009 Tsunami
Bloomberg By David Fickling - Dec 22, 2012 3:24 AM GMT+0100 Samoa’s economy will be as hard hit by the passage of Cyclone Evan earlier this month as it was by a 2009 tsunami that destroyed 20 vill... More
Jones - Samoa win key
Skysports 11-10-2011 Adam Jones has attributed Wales' punishing victory over Samoa as the key to their charge to the World Cup semi-finals. After losing to South Africa by a point in their open... More
Samoa cyclone death toll rising
SMH Australia 26-12-2012 A cyclone which has killed at least four people in Samoa is intensifying as it heads towards Fiji. About eight people are also missing in Samoa where tropical Cyclone E... More
Hawke's Bay woman tells of carnage in Samoa
Hawkesbaytoday 18-12-2012 Hastings resident Diann Thompson - one of the first Kiwis to return from cyclone-ravaged Samoa - has described the experience as "horrifying". At least four people are... More
Samoa faces possible typhoid epidemic in wake of cyclone
TVNZ 18-12-2012 Samoa is facing a health crisis as it prepares for a possible typhoid epidemic following Cyclone Evan's devastating impact last weekend. A lack of running water and the fact man... More
Samoa Win The Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens
4-12-2012 Gulf business Samoa won the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens at the weekend, their first ever stage win on the HSBC Sevens World Series. The Pacific islanders beat tournament favou... More
Jesse Sapolu: 4-Time Super Bowl Champ Reflects On How Samoan Culture Shaped His Career
The post game 04-12-2012 Jesse Sapolu played 15 NFL seasons, winning four Super Bowls with the 49ers and earning two trips to the Pro Bowl. He did this despite a torn aortic heart valve, a dangero... More
How Wales v Samoa inspired one couple to call their newborn 'Cardiff'
Wales online 26-11-2012 Many parents have been inspired to name their newborn after places such as Chelsea, India or Rio, but never before has a baby been named after Cardiff. Yet that’s exactl... More
Samoa slams 'rich bullies'
NZ Herald 26-11 Samoa's IRB representative Harry Schuster wants an investigation into former All Black Simon Mannix's allegations that French club Racing Metro paid three Fijian players not to go ... More
The new surfer's paradise
Theage 14-11-2012 Craig Tansley rides high on Samoa's world-class reef breaks without the crowds of Indonesia or Hawaii. Flawless 1½-metre-high waves - the kind every surfer drew on the school ... More
Insider's guide to Samoa: New Zealand-based hip hop artist Savage
The insider's guide New Zealand-based hip-hop artist Savage grew up in Uafato, Samoa. Despite his success in Oz and the US, he returns home to visit and perform as often as he can. Where do you ... More
Holiday on the beach islands of Samoa: Where the body art is as eye-popping as the scenery
TNTmagazine 05-11-2012 The man whimpers as he is dragged into the Pacific, screaming as the salty water laps at his red, raw buttocks. Tears spring to his eyes as a team of villagers support hi... More
Pacific literary great, Albert Wendt
Press release 2-11-2012 Pacific literary great, Albert Wendt has leapt into the digital era with the release of the electronic copy of his first novel, ‘Sons for the Return Home.’ He writes – “... More
‘When Water Burns’ Goes to Australia.
23-10-2012 Press release Fans of the Telesa Trilogy in Brisbane and Sydney welcomed author Lani Wendt Young with music, dance, fashion and fabulous food on the Australia book tour for the launch o... More
MARINE CORPS RECRUITING STATION ORANGE, SANTA ANA
Press release 22-10-2012 Akata Niupulusu, one of Samoana High School’s 2012 graduates, has recently graduated from Marine Corps recruit training as a honor graduate, bestowing upon her both the di... More
Pagali's Samoa on stage
11-10-2012 ODT.co.nz Wellington playwright Dave Armstrong has fuzzy memories of his last trip to Dunedin. "It was meant to be a nice, quiet visit down to see my Motor Camp play at the Fortune. ... More
Samoa beach makes top ten in global ranking
RNZI Posted at 05:54 on 10 October, 2012 UTC Samoa’s Lalomanu Beach has made it to Lonely Planet’s list of the world’s top ten most beautiful beaches. The beach has ranked seventh on the list, ... More
Stateless And Stranded On American Samoa
10-10 NPR For many of us, no matter where we go, we'll always have a home. We'll always be from somewhere. But what if that somewhere no longer existed? That is the strange position in which Mi... More
Samoa police corruption inquiry ongoing
RNZI 30 Sep .2012 Samoa’s attorney-general says investigations into allegations of corruption within Samoa’s police force are ongoing. An investigation began after claims involving a number of ... More
Samoa Victim Support Group Community Information Session
30-09-2012 Druitt standard Samoan Victim Support Group Sydney (SVSG Sydney) has been established to further support the great work of SVSG Samoa who are being the voice for the voiceless, bringi... More
InvestSamoa set to showcase Samoan products
Voxy NZ 13-09-2012 The upcoming two-day "investSAMOA" conference organised by the New Zealand Samoa Trade and Investment Commission and sponsored by the Pacific Co-operation Foundation is gearing ... More
Samoa Open preview
PGA Australia Thursday, 13 September 2012 Over forty professional golfers from Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific will make their way to Samoa all vying for their chance to be named the ... More
Pacific integration and sustainability through good governance
'Best fit' governance practices critical for Smaller Island States By Max Everest-Phillips 31-08-2012 Sustainable development in Pacific island countries hinges on good governance and visionar... More
Slowing to a Whale’s Pace in Samoa
NY times 31-08-2012 A newborn humpback whale calf off Upolu, Samoa, is a hopeful sign of the slow recovery of this population after near extinction from commercial whaling. Scott Baker. Scott ... More
Samoan MP facing sedition charges after land dispute roadblock
ABC Australia 24-08-2012 The incident happened outside the village of Satapuala and was sparked by a land dispute. Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has denounced the actions of Satap... More
Armed stand-off in Samoa affects tourists
Stuff NZ 19-08 Tourists on an Air New Zealand flight from Auckland have been caught up in an armed stand-off outside Samoa's international airport at Faleolo. Armed villagers from Satapuala hav... More
Samoan players are a long, long, long, long, long way from home
Noke Tago’s first airplane ride was a long one. A flight between American Samoa and the United States is roughly 15 hours. If you’re lucky. Tago said he flew eight hours to Hawaii, waited the... More
Always in our heart: Paese Susuga from LufiLufi/Magiagi Western Samoa
Family message 09-08-2012 The first generation of Samoans living in the Netherlands/Europe passed away on 83 years of life. Originally from Lufilufi, Paese Susuga has been living in the Dutch c... More
The Border That Stole 500 Birthdays
NY times 01-08-2012 Late last year, some 500 inhabitants of Samoa [1] had their birthday stolen. In a curious experiment in collective time travel, the entire Pacific island nation skipped Dec. 30... More
China more flexible than NZ, says Samoa’s PM
By Michael Morrah 3 News 01-08-2012 The Government has put $5 million towards improving education in Samoa as part of a gift to mark 50 years of friendship. New Zealand signed a treaty of frie... More
Samoa police to enforce Sunday beer sales ban following fatal accident
RNZI 24-07-2012 Samoa police will enforce the Sunday beer sales ban at village shops following the weekends fatal head-on-collision at Asaga, Savai’i that instantly killed the driver and a passeng... More
Key heads to Samoa on friendship visit
3 News NZ 23-07-2012 Prime Minister John Key will visit Samoa next week to mark 50 years since a Treaty of Friendship was signed between the two countries. It's also 50 years since Samoa gained... More
Unitec’s helping to conserve Samoan heritage
Scoop NZ 23-7-2012 Unitec with support from the governments of NZ, Samoa and Germany is undertaking research to help restore the Old Courthouse in Apia.MEDIA RELEASE Unitec’s helping to conserv... More
Samoa police still waiting on forensic results from fatal village shooting
RNZI Posted at 07:04 on 19 July, 2012 UTC The police in Samoa are still waiting on forensic results as they continue to investigate the fatal shooting of a man in Faleatiu village near Apia more t... More
Helping hands head for Samoa
By Erin Tasker July 19, 2012 ashburtonguardian.co.nz Samoa is about to once again benefit from the kindness of Rotary clubs, and the handy skills of a few Mid Cantabrians. It’s part of an ongoi... More
Samoans' Lawsuit Seeks Automatic U.S. Citizenship
WSJ 15-7-2012 Everyone born in a U.S. state or territory automatically gets U.S. citizenship—unless one happens to be born in American Samoa. That exception is at the heart of a federal lawsuit... More
Samoan prime minister says hitting a referee with a rock could be justified
Guardian UK 15-7-2011 Samoa prime minister Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi has welcomed an International Rugby Board investigation into his comments during a recent radio broadcast in which he said ... More
Samoa PM not worried about effect of casinos on locals
RNZI Posted at 01:43 on 10 July, 2012 UTC The Prime Minister of Samoa says he is not worried about the effect which casinos may have on local residents. The government passed legislation in 201... More
Foreigners receiving Samoan chiefly titles
Opinion by Falaniko Tominiko 3 News 10-07-2012 It has just been brought to my attention that our very own Mayor Len Brown has just been bestowed a matai or chiefly title by the village of Lepa. L... More
Samoa PM attacks racist rugby referees
STUFF NZ 03-07-2012 Samoa's Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele has launched a stinging attack on referees and officials controlling a rugby international between his country and Scotland. Scotland... More
When water burns by Lani Young
Talofa Family and Friends, The electronic copy of the second book in the Telesa Trilogy is now available for purchase and immediate download from Amazon, priced at $7.99 USD. (Click on the followin... More
Making coffee plans in Samoa
ABC 20-06-2012 If you enjoyed a lovely cup of coffee today, you'll know the value of that wonderful bean crop. Those little beans are some of the most important crops in the world and after a r... More
Scots make changes for Samoa clash
Scotsman 20-6-2012 Fresh from achieving their highest points total in a Test for 24 matches – and the highest under coach Andy Robinson – when Fiji were dispatched 37-25, Scotland’s rugby team hav... More
Lani Wendt Young's second book in the Telesa Trilogy
Press release 13-06-2012 Lani Wendt Young's second book in the Telesa Trilogy, 'When Water Burns' is now available for worldwide purchase from Amazon. This fiery young adult fantasy adventure comb... More
Samoan Beauty Sarah Frances Johnston Signed At Billon Dollar Las Vegas Resort
07-07-2012 Contact: Bryn David Las Vegas, NV: Samoan Singing Sensation Sarah Frances Johnston has recently signed an artist’s residency at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada. ... More
Graduated from Peninsula High School
On May 31, 2012 Peter Siofele 'Aho (known as "Pele") graduated from Peninsula High School in San Bruno, California, U.S.A and was honored as the highest academic achiever in the school maintaining a 4... More
Samoa gears up for independence party
Skynews Australia Updated: 09:55, Wednesday May 30, 2012 Flags wave in a warm breeze and boat-racing teams practise in Apia harbour as Samoa puts the finishing touches to preparations for its 50th... More
Maori Party celebrates Samoan Language Week
Voxy NZ 29-05-2012 The Maori Party has today added their voice to the celebration of Samoan Language Week which features the theme of O le Vafealoa'i (Strong and Respectful Relationships). "Tan... More
Israel and Insulin For Life partners with Samoa
JWIRE 24-05-2012 Last week, a special ceremony took place at Samoa's National Health Services compound to mark the 50th anniversary of Samoa's independence. H.E. Ambassador Shemi Tzur, Israel's Am... More
Anger over axing of Samoa captain Schwalger
Sportsillustrated 24-05-2012 WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -The axing of Samoa's rugby captain Mahonri Schwalger has prompted anger in the Pacific Island nation, with the largest daily newspaper ca... More
Samoa's gold medalist Opeloge fighting typhoid
3news.co.nz 15-05-2012 Samoa media says Commonwealth Games women's weightlifting gold medalist Ele Opeloge faces a June 5 deadline to qualify for the London Olympics after overcoming typhoid. O... More
'Bucket list' teen loses his battle with brain cancer just two months after diagnosis
15-05-2012 Dailymail.co.uk A fourteen-year-old boy who created a ‘bucket list’ of things to do after being diagnosed with terminal cancer has died. Tiloi 'Teejay' Mamea was given six months to ... More
Police and Matais meet over Samoa shooting
RNZI Posted at 20:46 on 101 May, 2012 UTC Police in Samoa say that more than ten matais and orators from a family in Faleatiu at the centre of a fatal shooting earlier this week are supporting the... More
Labour faces Samoan ire in Mangere
Stuff NZ 09-05-2012 Labour's Mangere MP Su'a William Sio is facing a rebellion from a big group of his own Samoan people who plan to stand their own candidate against him. Sio, who holds the se... More
Junior Seau: Samoan-American
IBtimes 04-05-2012 Junior Seau, the former NFL superstar who died tragically at the age of 43 on Wednesday, reportedly by committing suicide, was a member of one of most low-profile, invisible and... More
Former Samoa international banned, charged for breaking referee’s jaw
WashingtonPost By Associated Press, Published: May 4 WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A former Samoan international soccer player who punched a referee and broke his jaw has been banned from the sport in... More
New Zealand jazz singer Sarah Frances Johnston, 21, has a fan in Carlos Santana
Las Vegas Sun 18-04-2012 There’s something captivating about 21-year-old jazz singer Sarah Frances Johnston. Some might say it’s her charisma. After all, the Auckland, New Zealand, native began... More
Samoa Rugby Union still to settle new head coach
15 April 2012 12:00 RNZI The Samoa rugby union is still negotiating to settle the head coach of the national team. Adriam Thompson was announced as head coach last week but contract terms are... More
Samoan tweeter slams racists in NZ rugby
Sportcentral 15-04-2012 Samoan tweeter Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu has slammed the racist rants directed at Blues coach Pat Lam in the wake of the team’s poor performances. Fuimaono-Sapolu, who rais... More
Samoa PM hits back on decision to close some schools
RNZI Posted at 05:05 on 06 April, 2012 UTC Samoa’s Prime Minister Tuila’epa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi has hit back on a parliamentary decision to close several schools because of safety concerns for ch... More
Samoa to send 75-strong delegation to Pacific Arts Festival
RNZI Posted at 03:28 on 06 April, 2012 UTC The Samoa government has endorsed a delegation of 75 performers for the Festival of Pacific Arts in Solomon Islands in July. The Minister of Education... More
Concerns in Samoa that younger generation ignoring cultural perfomance
RNZI Posted at 01:46 on 02 April, 2012 UTC The president of the Samoa Hotel Association fears that traditional entertainment groups are dying off and believes technology is to blame. Tuala Oli ... More
Australia beats Samoa to claim Tokyo Sevens title
Japan Times 02-04-2012 Matt Lucas scored a late conversion on Sunday that gave Australia a 28-26 win over Samoa in the final of the Tokyo Sevens rugby tournament. Lucas slotted a long-range con... More
Alex Leapai: "I will knock out Kevin Johnson!"
Eastside boxing 25-03-2012 Sunday April 1st will see Brisbane's Doomben Racecourse transform into a first class boxing arena when Australia's Alex Leapai battles American Kevin Johnson over 12 rou... More
Samoa to meet NZ in Hong Kong Sevens semi
Voxy NZ 25-03-2012 There was much anticipation in the Hong Kong Stadium at the start of the final day of the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, as Hong Kong looked to continue its winning strea... More
Samoa police probe death of 8 year-old
RNZI Posted at 05:23 on 19 March, 2012 UTC The police in Samoa say no charges have been laid in relation to the death of an eight year old who is alleged to have died as a result of being beaten b... More
Kiwi in Samoa killed in flash flood
STUFF NZ 19-03-2012 A Wellington teenager who drowned in a flash flood while swimming in Samoa was the cousin of former All Black Tana Umaga and the "joy of the family". Taiana Pilitati, 18, a... More
Samoa star Treviranus jets back to London Irish
Getreading By Alan Manicom March 15, 2012 Ofisa Treviranus was yesterday due to make his long-awaited return to London Irish. The Samoa World Cup star impressed during his three games for Exil... More
One dead, one missing in NZ Samoa holiday tragedy
NZ Herald 15-03-2012 A New Zealand family holiday in Samoa has turned to tragedy after a flash flood swept six people away. One teenager drowned and another family member was missing tonight as... More
Call for WHO to tell Samoans to eat coconuts
RNZI Posted at 16:06 on 29 February, 2012 UTC The director of a sport and nutrition company in Samoa is calling on the World Health Organisation to tell people in his country eating coconuts is go... More
Death of former East football player jolts family, friends
By MICHELLE THERIAULT BOOTS Anchorage Daily News 27-02-2012 Tanuvasa seemed destined for great things. Born in American Samoa and raised in Mountain View, Frank Tanuvasa always seemed larger t... More
Campbelltown MP Bryan Doyle meets with Samoan political leaders
Macarthur Chronicle 22-02-2012 THE contributions of the Samoan community in Campbelltown were celebrated with a meeting last week between Campbelltown state Liberal MP Bryan Doyle and a parliament... More
Kaino and NFL star shine at Samoan Sports Awards
21 Feb 2012 Voxy.co.nz Jerome Kaino became the first sportsman to win both the Samoan Sports Awards Sportsman of the Year and the Supreme Award in the event's 15-year-history on Saturday in Auckla... More
Samoa wins USA Sevens Cup on final play, stuns New Zealand
15-02-2012 LVRJ.com Shortly after Alafoti Faosiliva crossed the goal with Sunday's game-winning try, hundreds of jubilant Samoans rushed onto the Sam Boyd Stadium field. "I think there are more... More
Samoa upset New Zealand to claim Sevens success in United States
13-02-2012 The nationa.ae Alafoti Faosiliva scored his second try in the dying seconds to give Samoa a 26-19 upset of season leaders New Zealand in the final of the US stage of the IRB Rugb... More
Samoan Jazz Singer Finds Success in the United States in 2012‏
Contact: Bryn David 1-2-2012 Las Vegas, NV - Sarah Frances Johnston moved to the United States in December 2009. After nearly two years developing her talents, she is now working four nights a wee... More
Samoa PM stands by his comments about the unlikelihood of Fiji elections in 2014
RNZI Posted at 18:38 on 30 January, 2012 UTC The Prime Minister of Samoa stands by his claim that there is no chance a general election will go ahead in Fiji in 2014. A public relations firm hi... More
Tietjens wary of group rivals Samoa at Wellington sevens
RNZI Updated at 8:21 am today The New Zealand sevens coach, Gordon Tietjens, believes the Pacific Island teams will be the biggest threat to the men in blacks defence of their Wellington title. ... More
Movie review: The Orator
'''The Orator (PG) 3 stars Fa'afiaula Sagote, Tausili Pushparaj Director Tusi Tamasese You'll like this if you liked: The New World, Ten Canoes, Samson and Delilah, The Source.''' The Samo... More
Samoa premiere for Sione's 2
20-01-2012 3news NZ The cast of hit movie Sione's Wedding have given their families and friends in Samoa an excellent start to the year with a red carpet premiere of their new sequel Sione's 2: Un... More
Samoa Rugby Union spending above board - audit
Published: 9:36AM Friday January 20, 2012 Source: ONE Sport An independent audit of the Samoan Rugby Union has found no misappropriation or mismanagement of funds over the World Cup period. Manu... More
Samoa employees gaining bad reputation
RNZI Posted at 06:00 on 16 January, 2012 UTC A Samoa business owner of nearly 20 years says she would rather employ people from the Philippines and Fiji because she says many Samoans have a poor w... More
Samoa will participate
Emoni Narawa Monday, January 16, 2012 The Samoa Barbarians after winning the Plate competition at the 2011 Uprising 7s in Suva. Photo:NEIL EGERTON+ Enlarge this image The Samoa Barbarians after... More
Lotto Samoa ends after 20 years
RNZI Posted at 22:30 on 08 January, 2012 UTC After 20 years, the Keil family which ran Samoa’s national lottery , Lotto Samoa, has closed the business. This is because the government did not re... More
Samoan wing heading to Castres
Planet Rugby 7-01-2012 Samoan wing Paul Perez has signed a short-term contract as a medical joker with Castres for the injured Rémi Talès and Rémi Lamérat. Perez, who has represented Samoa at S... More
Audit of Samoa Rugby Union accounts completed following complaints
RNZI Posted at 23:44 on 06 January, 2012 UTC An audit of the Samoa Rugby Union accounts is complete. The original scope of the audit focused on millions of dollars donated by Manu Samoa fans in... More
Samoa pushes for more women in parliament
Radioaustralian - 06-01-2012 Samoa's Prime Minister Tuilaepe Sailele is set to push constitutional amendments through Parliament to create special seats for women. Under the changes, at least fi... More
Samoa paper names PM as Person of Decade
RNZI Posted at 16:48 on 03 January, 2012 UTC Samoa’s Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has been named the Person of the Decade by the Samoa Observer. Tuilaepa has been Prime Minister ... More
One less Friday in Samoa
3-01-2012 NV daily Anybody see what happened in Samoa on Friday? It was a momentous event -- one for the history books. Something you don't see every year, or even every century. Something ever... More
Samoa leads partying for the new year
01-01-2012 - APIA: Samoa used to be the last place on earth to ring in the new year. But the South Pacific nation was the first last night - after a historic leap on the calendar. The day before, a... More
Samoa dateline change
30-12-2011 Lani Wendt Young Samoa will be missing a day this week. Yes, that's right, Samoans will go to sleep on Thursday 29th Dec and BANG they will wake up on Saturday 31st Dec. Friday 30th wil... More
Telesa Launched in Auckland.
20-12-2011 press release A huge crowd turned out to see Telesa: The Covenant Keeper launched in Auckland on Tuesday night, 13th December. The launch was jointly hosted by AUT and Auckland Univers... More