Police question man linked to Vietnam killing

A man stopped from departing the country on Thursday remained in the custody of the Samoa Police until the evening. It was confirmed that investigations are linked to the two Samoans who were arrested in Vietnam for killing a suspected Australian gang member and other related matters.

By Shalveen Chand • 28 May 2026, 9:30PM

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

Oztag mentors boost World Cup preparations

Samoa’s tag rugby preparations for the 2026 Tag World Cup have received a timely boost with the arrival of two experienced Central Coast Oztag mentors from Sydney, Australia.

By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo • 28 May 2026, 6:00PM

What does the government think of the Vietnam saga?

The action has now shifted from Southeast Asia to our shores, where local authorities in the last few days have carried out work to question people linked to an international criminal network for an assassination in Vietnam of a suspected gang leader.

By The Editorial Board • 28 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

AFP working with Pacific Partners to combat illicit drugs

Seventeen tonnes of illicit drugs, mostly cocaine, have been seized by local and international law enforcement in the Pacific since January. That equates to about three tonnes of illicit drugs seized every month since the start of this year.

By Krissy Barrett • 26 May 2026, 10:10PM

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

Forgiveness and accountability

I write with deep concern regarding recent remarks made by the Chairman of the Elders’ Committee (Rev Elder Asotasi Time) in response to the case of a gentleman who, through his position of authority, embezzled over $960,000 from the church.

26 May 2026, 8:10PM

Between the Lines

Regular maintenance a lost concept, when will the assistance be given, still no word on funds, bus operators are unhappy and keeping an eye on children.

28 May 2026, 10:00PM

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