Manhunt for Samoans after gang killing in Vietnam

Two Samoans have become the subject of an international manhunt after the assassination of a suspected Australian gang member in Vietnam.

By Shalveen Chand • 24 May 2026, 10:20PM

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 to work and sexually abusing her in what prosecutors described as treating her “as if she were owned.”

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By Maryana Amituanai • 12 January 2026, 8:50PM

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 after a strong campaign that highlighted the growth of women’s football in the country.

By Maneralokina Amituanai • 14 May 2026, 6:40PM

For their eyes only: The use of district office finance

Something just does not seem right in the Aleipata Ituga i Luga district office. Mystery surrounds a letter which is being claimed as forged but raises issues of malpractice and abuse of funds. This is yet another case where public funds in a district office remain unaccounted.

By The Editorial Board • 24 May 2026, 9:00PM

Drugs and social media driving theft: Uni students

According to students at the University of the South Pacific, the recent increase in thefts and burglaries could be linked to increasing drug use, particularly methamphetamine, and shifting social conditions.

By Maryana Amituanai • 07 May 2026, 6:00PM

Joining hands for ecological cooperation, building a shared future for China and Samoa

2026 marks the start of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) and the beginning of the second 50 years of diplomatic relations between China and Samoa. Standing at this historic juncture, ecological conservation has become the vital link deepening bilateral cooperation and securing a win-win future for both nations.

By Fei Mingxing • 24 March 2026, 5:30PM

Ta'i's Take. What will God do?

The call by Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi to Prime Minister, Laaulialemalitoa Leuatea Schmidt, to swear with him on the Bible that they had nothing to do with the death of the university student back in 2021 comes as a complete surprise.

By Seuseu Faalogo • 16 May 2026, 6:40PM

Pasefika Motors and Kontiki Finance making car ownership more accessible

Kontiki Finance is growing partnerships with trusted dealers like Pasefika Motors to create more options for local people.

18 May 2026, 11:30AM

The dangerous art of the forked tongue

Last week, the government declared that it opposes get-rich-quick pyramid schemes and distanced itself from cryptocurrency scams promoted by the BG Wealth Group.

23 May 2026, 2:40PM

Between the Lines

It's about to get serious, the building is crumbling, ready by the end of the week, good old traditional tactics and sanctioned by whom.

24 May 2026, 11:00PM

Play Your Part

Think a minute…A famous painting shows a king making a chain from his crown, and a slave making a crown from his chain.

28 September 2022, 7:00AM

“The Climate Change Conference is an opportunity – if we all play our part”

Opinion | "It is important that we all have the same goal: a climate-neutral and resilient future in which our children can live in security and prosperity."

By Annalena Baerbock • 28 November 2023, 10:00PM