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Dangerous weather foils Aitutagata's Apolima challenge

By Andrina Elvira Burkhart • 05 November 2025, 6:20PM

Aitutagata David Edgar, 53, was on track to make history on Monday as he attempted a never-before-completed swim from Upolu to Savaii and back. However, the swim had to be stopped halfway due to dangerous weather conditions that made it unsafe for him and the crew to continue.

By Andrina Elvira Burkhart • 05 November 2025, 6:20PM

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Afega dispute turns ugly

Afega dispute turns ugly

A dispute in Afega on Monday morning turned ugly when a matai was assaulted during...

By Bethel Peato-Ale • 05 November 2025, 11:50AM

Founder bids farewell to Ms Ta’a’s Pre-School

Founder bids farewell to Ms Ta’a’s Pre-School

After seven years of teaching and leading Ms Ta’a’s Aoga Amata Pre-School in Tulae...

By Bethel Peato-Ale • 05 November 2025, 6:00PM

Samoa's PM supports visa on arrival in NZ: Anae

Samoa's PM supports visa on arrival in NZ: Anae

Activist Anae Arthur Anae says the Samoan government was supportive of the call fo...

By Shalveen Chand • 05 November 2025, 7:20PM

Woman alleges assault and kidnapping by husband's family

Woman alleges assault and kidnapping by husband's family

Police are investigating an alleged assault of a woman in her late 20s, who claims...

By Bethel Peato-Ale • 05 November 2025, 8:00PM

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