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'The water of life': a Vivid take on Pasifika storytelling

A major projection work by Samoan-Australian artist Angela Tiatia is transforming a Sydney landmark.

Newcastle Herald

Female World Cup Soccer Hopeful Accused Of Horrific Crimes Against 14‑Year‑Old Boy

“He should have chosen the bear.”

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Rugby union’s Pacific heartlands threatened by NRL spree after Moana Pasifika’s collapse

It is feared soft-power politics and a $240m war-chest could leave Samoa and Tonga uniquely vulnerable

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'Special player': Samoa speedsters plan World Cup havoc

Dolphins dazzler Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Melbourne's scintillating Sua Fa'alogo will give Samoa a potent attacking arsenal at the World Cup later this year.

AAP

'Contagious': Suaalii says more players may follow Luai

Former Samoan World Cup teammate Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii believes Jarome Luai may well attract many more NRL stars to the PNG Chiefs.

AAP

Ben McQueen's Karuna Kava: Building Community Through a New Beverage Culture

Kava itself has a long cultural presence in the South Pacific, where it is an important traditional, ceremonial, and cash crop in island nations such as Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu, Samoa, and parts of Micronesia.

International Business Times

'If not us, then what?' Umaga's Pasifika rugby fears

Moana Pasifika coach and former All Blacks champion Tana Umaga has detailed his fears for the region's rugby talent with the club's future in grave doubt.

AAP

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Ambition unrealised as homeless Pasifika forced to fold

Unable to build a base in Samoa or Tonga, Moana Pasifika will operate in obscurity out of Auckland before the curtain is drawn on their Super Rugby existence.

AAP

Australian Survivor 2026 Winner Caleb Beeby Has Revealed How He Plans To Spend His $500K Prize

After 45 days of brutal gameplay in Samoa, Caleb Beeby was officially announced as the winner of Australian Survivor: Redemption on Tuesday.

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Why has it taken so long to return to the Moon?

At 13:24:59 Central Standard Time on December 19 1972, the Apollo 17 command module splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, about 350 nautical miles south-east of Samoa, concluding the last mission to the Moon.

The Conversation

Reliant on imported fuel, Pacific islands appeal for help as oil prices surge

Samoa and Tonga raise supply concerns with foreign partners as businesses and residents in Papua New Guinea grapple with higher fuel prices amid the Iran war

The Guardian - AU

Samoa honours NZ PM Luxon with chiefly title

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has denied suggestions he requested a chiefly title be bestowed upon him during his visit to Samoa.

AAP

Pene Pati rises from doubted Samoan singer to one of Opera's most-watched new stars

Tenor Pene Pati has emerged from a childhood in Samoa and New Zealand to become one of opera’s most-watched new stars

The Independent UK

Pacific Countries Launch Robust Efforts to Combat Dengue Fever

The Pacific region, renowned for its magnificent landscapes and vibrant culture, is currently at the forefront of an aggressive initiative to tackle the dengue fever outbreaks affecting several of its island nations. Despite the challenges imposed by this viral outbreak, countries like Samoa, the Cook Islands, and Kiribati are responding…

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The Independent UK

Newly obtained emails undermine RFK Jr.'s testimony about 2019 Samoa trip before measles outbreak

Documents obtained by The Guardian and The Associated Press undermine Robert F_ Kennedy Jr_'s testimony during his Senate confirmation hearings that the 2019 trip he took to Samoa before a devastating measles outbreak had “nothing to do with vaccines.”

LiveScience

Last of its kind dodo relative spotted in a remote Samoan rainforest

The manumea, a critically endangered ground pigeon and one of the closest living dodo relatives, has been spotted multiple times in a remote Samoan rainforest.

AAP

Surprise Golden Boot winner named, Dylan Brown denied

Dylan Brown has missed out on rugby league's prestigous Golden Boot award, despite being named man of the match in all three of the Kiwis' Pacific Cup games.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2027 draw live: England, Springboks, All Blacks and more find out opponents

The Springboks eye a third successive triumph, with 24 teams finding out their fate for the largest World Cup ever in Australia in 2027

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Tuilagi could face England with Samoa while Marchant return is boon for Borthwick

Manu Tuilagai refuses to rule out representing Samoa at 2027 World Cup while Joe Marchant’s move to Sale puts him back in England contention

AAP

Sydney to host Tonga-Samoa World Cup blockbuster

The draw has been released for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup with Australia in the same pool as Fiji, New Zealand and the Cook Islands.

The Guardian - AU

Samoa PM suspends country’s only daily newspaper from press briefings amid dispute over coverage

Prime minister has accused the Samoa Observer of inaccurate reporting during his eight-week medical stay in New Zealand

AAP

Samoa scrape past Belgium to qualify for World Cup

Samoa have qualified for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia by a single bonus point after a tense 13-13 draw with Belgium.

AAP

'What if': Samoa flyer certain he scored against Kiwis

Samoa winger Deine Mariner is adamant the bunker got it wrong in denying him a crucial try in their Pacific Cup final loss to New Zealand.

The Independent UK

New Zealand beat Samoa 36-14 to win Pacific Championships

Sunday’s triumph marked the perfect send-off for Kiwi veteran Kieran Foran and made a statement ahead of next year’s World Cup

AAP

Kiwis a sleeping giant no more as Foran exits a winner

New Zealand have beaten Samoa 36-14 to win the Pacific Cup, proving they remain every bit a challenger to Australia for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

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