New Zealand to fund Samoa climate projects New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is in Apia for a two-day visit on the 60th anniversary of Samoan independence. AAP · Aug 1, 2022
Ardern, Fiame toast NZ-Samoa friendship Jacinda Ardern's visit to Samoa shows New Zealand's diplomacy of deep engagement in the Pacific, in contrast to recent assertive displays by greater powers. AAP · Jul 31, 2022
After 865 days, Samoa reopens to tourists After closing borders to international tourists in March 2020, the Pacific nation of Samoa is one of the last countries to open once more, on August 1. AAP · Jul 31, 2022
Wakefield's Mason Lino lifts lid on Golden Point heartbreak as Trinity battle the drop Samoa scrum-half was off-target with a drop goal effort in extra-time as Wakefield almost stun Super League champions St Helens and also earlier hit the post twice but he's confident they can still avoid relegation Daily Mirror · Jul 26, 2022
Tickets for Rugby League World Cup opener at St James' Park on course to sell out and set record Hosts England will play Samoa in Newcastle in the opener which will include a welcome event, tickets are selling well for Kingston Park games too Chronicle Live · Jul 26, 2022
Samoan experience has front-rower on a high for Wildfires homecoming "I am super stoked to be playing for Newcastle." Newcastle Herald · Jul 22, 2022
Still off-limits: Why I can’t wait to visit to Samoa With a love and preservation of ancient arts, glamourpuss beaches, affordable hut life and some of the best swimming spots on the planet, Samoa cannot reopen soon enough for Lucie Grace The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022
US Beefs up South Pacific Aid, Diplomacy as China Spreads Its Influence Washington intends to return the U.S. Peace Corps to Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, and Vanuatu, citing progress toward reestablishing a U.S. Agency for International Development regional mission for the Pacific in Fiji. The News Lens · Jul 14, 2022
Saifiti: I'll skip the Rugby League World Cup to repay the Knights The 26-year-old prop is eligible to represent Australia, Fiji and Samoa. Newcastle Herald · Jul 14, 2022
Today's rugby news as Springboks superstar plots to 'dominate' Dan Biggar and Tonga stunned again The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond Wales Online · Jul 9, 2022
The Pacific’s spiralling debt – and what governments can do about it Rising debt and declining income seem to add up to an austere future for Pacific Island nations. But belt-tightening may make things worse. 360info · Jul 8, 2022
Bristol Bears star Charles Piutau left out by Tonga after star showing on debut Tonga face Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday Bristol Post · Jul 7, 2022
Rugby League World Cup kick-off 100 days away with England v Samoa at St James' Park World Cup organisers hope to sell out Newcastle United's stadium when England take on Samoa, one of four Rugby League World Cup games in the city Chronicle Live · Jul 7, 2022
Serious defects discovered in patrol boats Australia supplied to Pacific Islands Potentially serious faults in Guardian-class patrol boats may force some countries to pause use of vessels The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Jun 28, 2022 How a leap of faith led Tyrone Taleni from Samoa to USC for a sport he never played Until his cousin, Bernard Afutiti, visited from the mainland nearly five years ago, the notion of playing college football had never occurred to Tyrone Taleni. And why would it? Taleni didn't know football. He'd neither played nor spent any time watching the sport. Sure, football might be ingrained into the…
ABC News · Jun 25, 2022 The revitalisation of international football has given rugby league a priceless gift It's easy to be cynical about international rugby league, but the emotions on show at Campbelltown were so real and raw it could convert the game's harshest critics, writes Nick Campton.
AAP · Jun 25, 2022 Samoa outclass Cook Islands in league Test Samoa's wealth of NRL experience has paved the way for a 42-12 over the Cook Islands in their Pacific Test at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
ABC News · Jun 25, 2022 New Zealand takes down Tonga, PNG beats Fiji, and Samoa runs over Cook Islands in Pacific Tests PNG edges Fiji to wrap up a day of Pacific Test football, after New Zealand beat Tonga 26-6 at an electric Mt Smart Stadium and Samoa thumped Cook Islands 42-12.
AAP · Jun 24, 2022 Samoa a chance for Cup glory: Nofoaluma Wests Tigers winger David Nofoaluma says Samoa can be among the heavyweight teams at the Rugby League World Cup, which begins in October.
Wales Online · Jun 23, 2022 Rugby evening headlines as Wales face capacity crowds in South Africa and Barbarians add to Welsh contingent The latest rugby news from Wales and further afield
ABC News · Jun 22, 2022 As Samoa looks to begin again, it's time for rugby league's sleeping giant to awaken It's been a lean few years for Samoa, but the island nation still has the potential to become an international rugby league powerhouse.
The Conversation · Jun 19, 2022 In the Solomon Islands, Wong takes first tentative steps in repairing a strained relationship Foreign Minister Penny Wong was no doubt expecting a cooler reception than her three previous visits to the Pacific when she touched down in Honiara last Friday. The Solomon Islands government website had not even listed the Australian minister’s visit – but it did note the first visit of a…
The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2022 New Zealand must engage in Pacific with humility, not entitlement The row over the Solomon Islands’ proposed deal with China has exposed the toxic legacy of New Zealand’s past colonial incompetence
Reuters · Jun 14, 2022 Pacific Islands Forum should consider China security ties - Samoa PM China's bid to set up a security pact with Pacific island countries should be considered by a regional forum, the leaders of Samoa and New Zealand said on Tuesday, weeks after the Solomon Islands sparked uproar by signing a deal with China.
ABC News · Jun 7, 2022 China's presence in the Pacific is nothing new — Beijing has been developing in the region for decades China's presence in the Pacific has been thrown into the spotlight following a controversial pact with Solomon Islands. But Beijing's involvement in the Pacific is nothing new.