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PM says wreck of Manawanui will remain where it sank
Talanei
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July 7, 2025
Samoa Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa says that the wreck of the Royal New Zealand Navy survey ship HMNZS Manawanui can remain where it has sunk after she acknowledged that the vessel has become part of the surrounding marine environment....
Scotland focused on big picture with Fiji clash key to world ranking
The Press
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Townsend has stressed the importance of the fixture as well as the upcoming clash with Samoa as Scotland look to lock in a top-six ranking ahead of the draw for the 2027 World Cup in Australia in December. Currently ranked seventh, his side want...
CCCS still mum on NZ church fine
Samoa Observer
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The Congregational Christian Church Samoa (CCCS) has made no further comments about a $100,000 fine against one of its churches in Māngere, New Zealand. The church was fined for the lack of proper planning and legal compliance when undertaking...
You cannot preach ethics while telling lies
Samoa Observer
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Last week, an envelope arrived at the Samoa Observer — an ordinary event in a daily newsroom. It came from lawyer Brenda Heather-Latu, acting on behalf of her client, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Auapa’au Mulipola Aloitafua. The letter was in...
OPINION : The Weight of Words
Newsline Samoa
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July 9, 2025
The reported arrest and charging of an overseas based blogger for making serious allegations and threats against public officials is further proof that misinformation and disinformation has become a national security issue for Samoa. Not long ago...
Chief Justice Warns Media of Spins & Misinformation in the up-coming election
Talamua
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July 9, 2025
By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 10 July 2025– His Honor the Chief Justice Satiu Simativa Perese has warned the media to be aware of “spins and misinformation” in the upcoming general election. His Honour was one of the guest speakers on the second...
FAST false claims caught out
Samoa Observer
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Two Fa'atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) politicians have been caught lying as they made false claims that the Samoa Observer had apologised to the former Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Auapa'au Aloitafua Mulipola, for questioning the...
Panoa passes away
Samoa Observer
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Former Samoa National Provident Fund chairman Papalii Panoa Moala has passed away. It is believed that he died on Wednesday night. Papalii became the board chair for SNPF in 2021 and held onto the position until this year. He, however, remained a...
Hull FC agree two-year deal for Rhinos prop Lisone
BBC
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July 9, 2025
Hull FC have signed Leeds Rhinos prop Sam Lisone on a two-year deal from the 2026 season onwards. The 31-year-old Samoa international has been ever-present in Super League for the Rhinos this season. New Zealand-born Lisone joined the Headingley...
Silia ma le 15,000 le aofai o le atunuʻu e le’i resitalaina mo le palota
Samoa Global News
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July 8, 2025
E silia ma le 15,000 le aofai o le mamalu o le atunuu e le’i oo atu e resitala ina ua tapunia le taimi faatapulaaina sa tatalaina ai le Lola Palota a Samoa. I faamaumauga a le Ofisa o Faigapalota, mai le 117,225 o le atunuu ua agavaa ma sa tatau...
Citizens Charged with Identity Theft and Voter Registration Fraud
Samoa Global News
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July 8, 2025
Translated from FaaSamoa. Up to four people have so far been charged by police for attempting voter registration fraud reported by the Office of the Electoral Commissioner (OEC). Samoa Police Commissioner Auapaau Logoitino Filipo said...
‘BUD & DENI’: Jamaica Moana’s homage to home and family
Pacific Media Network
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Unapologetic creative expression is flowing from West Sydney to South Auckland as a Māori Sāmoan rapper intrigues the music industry. Jamaica Moana (Ngāpuhi/Tainui, Sāmoa) is a gifted multidisciplinary non-binary artist whose career as a singer,...
Manusina player asks for financial help for Rugby World Cup
RNZ
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July 9, 2025
Manusima Samoa players celebrate following the WXV 3 2024 match between Samoa v Madagascar at The Sevens 2 Stadium on October 11, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as they qualify for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup. Photo: Christopher Pike -...
Samoan government says sunken Manawanui wreck will stay where it is
1News
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Samoa's Prime Minister says the wreck of the HMNZS Manawauni vessel can stay exactly where it sank after being presented with options regarding the vessel's future. The Royal New Zealand Navy ship ran aground with 75 people on board whilst...
Akari removed from concert for allegedly assaulting teen
Samoa Observer
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A police investigation is underway following an alleged assault involving local artist Robyn Akari and an 18-year-old girl from New Zealand. The incident is believed to have occurred on Friday night, a day before the Samoa Vibes concert held on...
Keresoma denies defamation charges
Samoa Observer
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The President of the Journalists Association of Samoa (JAWS), Taliilagi Keresoma, pleaded not guilty to the charges of defamation in the District Court last week. Keresoma appeared before Judge Leota Raymond Schuster. Her lawyer, Tanya Toailoa,...
85 Election Candidates registered, more expected
Talamua
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July 8, 2025
By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 09 July 2025: The Office of the Electoral Commissioner (OEC) has registered 85 candidates in the first two days of registrations for the 29 August general election. Of the 85 registered, 9 are women and more...
SNPF wants freehold land guarantee for car loans
Samoa Observer
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Samoa National Provident Fund has brought in changes to their vehicle loan policy to ensure that contributors can repay the loan. The changes include a guarantee of freehold land. SNPF chief executive officer Lemalu Selesitina Reti said up to 75...
LTA Clarifies Parking Ticket
Talamua
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July 8, 2025
Apia, Samoa – 09 July 2025 – The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has clarified that the ticket questioned by a motorist in a Talamua story yesterday, rightly belongs to LTA. As the ticket showed, it was for parking in town on the time, date and...
Lise Schmidt pleads not guilty to 19 charges
Talamua
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July 8, 2025
By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 09 July 2025 – The woman who claimed she was instructed to remove evidence linked to the death of Dr. Caroline Gabbard, has entered a not guilty plea to the 19 charges served by police against her. Lise Marie...