Melbourne Storm connects with Samoa
17 March 2026, 7:00PM
Three golds for Samoa at 21st World Muay Thai Championship
17 March 2026, 6:00PM
Luxon says media role is holding leaders to account
Speaking to New Zealand media, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon addressed questions about the Samoan government’s ban on the Samoa Observer, saying he remains open to all media and views journalism as playing an important role in holding “government and leaders to account.”
By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo • 17 March 2026, 5:00PM
OEC crowded as people register for $150
The scene at the Office of the Electoral Commission is similar to that before the general elections, as hundreds of people crowd daily to complete their registration so that they can receive the government’s $150 back to school support.
By Maryana Amituanai • 17 March 2026, 5:00PM
Falefitu Primary hold week-long culture week
17 March 2026, 4:30PM
After months of complaints, Siusega potholes repaired
17 March 2026, 2:00PM
Luxon defends NZ visa rules for Pacific travellers
17 March 2026, 2:30PM
No update on probe of Sgt. Ekueni's death
17 March 2026, 5:30PM
Opetaia becomes inaugural Zuffa cruiserweight champion
Although Jai Opetaia may not be the IBF cruiserweight champion come Monday morning, he is still the Ring Magazine champion and now the new Zuffa Boxing world champion.
By Shalveen Chand • 09 March 2026, 5:40PM
St Joseph’s returns to rugby after ban
23 February 2026, 7:00PM
Palalaua College powers through muddy conditions to win schools sevens
27 February 2026, 8:50PM
Dave Rennie named new All Blacks coach
04 March 2026, 1:10PM
Fitness pioneer marks 84th birthday, celebrates 44 years of Heems Fitness
09 March 2026, 4:00PM
An anticipated visit, a matai title and claims on local media
Drama had begun even before New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon landed. One thing is clear: neither Luxon nor the New Zealand High Commissioner Sialei Van Toor, requested a matai title.
By The Editorial Board • 15 March 2026, 9:40PM
A camera, a Prime Minister and the question of control
12 March 2026, 1:00PM
Holding grudges will not help build a better nation
12 March 2026, 9:00PM
Where is our plan when global oil supply will be just trickling?
13 March 2026, 9:00PM
What has happened to the spaces at Savalalo Market?
14 March 2026, 9:10PM
Street Talk: What are your plans for Christmas?
Christmas is just around the corner. Samoa Observer journalist Tautua Vaa and photojournalist Junior S Ami spoke to people about how they planned to spend their Christmas.
By Tautua Vaa • 15 December 2025, 4:00PM
Street Talk: What is your New Year's Resolution?
01 January 2025, 2:00PM
Street Talk. How will you use your four per cent payout?
25 January 2025, 3:00PM
Street Talk: How did the blackout affect you?
25 February 2025, 3:00PM
Street Talk: What qualities should an election candidate possess?
04 June 2025, 6:00PM
Europe and the Indo-Pacific: Partners for a resilient future
Europe and the Indo-Pacific find their futures increasingly interlinked in a world marked by geopolitical shifts, economic uncertainty, and intensifying strategic competition.
By Barbara Plinkert • 14 November 2025, 1:50PM
The Key to "the Governance of China": Insights from the 4th Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee
14 November 2025, 2:10PM
When good doctors go bad: A word of advice to my colleagues in Samoa
15 November 2025, 5:20PM
Why Samoa Observer deserves a seat in the room?
18 November 2025, 11:30AM
Ta'i's Take. The Jerusalem embassy, a move difficult to understand
The announced plan to set up a Samoan embassy in Israel this year is difficult to understand in light of what is going on between that country and the Palestinian people
By Seuseu Faalogo • 10 January 2026, 10:00PM
Ta'i's Take. Patience and its fruits
20 December 2025, 5:30PM
Ta'i's Take. A happy New Year
27 December 2025, 7:00PM
Ta'i's Take. Government needs support to achieve some of its goals
03 January 2026, 5:00PM
Schoolgirls drive change in electric transport
03 January 2026, 9:00PM
Make medicines a priority
We were promised, loudly and publicly, that health would be a priority under the current administration. That essential stocks would be ordered in advance.
28 January 2026, 3:00PM
Chaos in the condolences
24 January 2026, 11:00AM
District councils and political control
24 January 2026, 4:30PM
Conflict of interest and the state of our health services
24 January 2026, 5:30PM
Concerns about the hospital
27 January 2026, 8:30PM
Between the Lines
Outright denial, there can only be one, still exploited, hard working essential workers, avoiding the jam and speed thrills.
15 March 2026, 11:00PM
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