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Watch those diet sodas, health expert warns

By Tautua Vaa • 25 January 2026, 6:30PM

Many locals have switched to diet sodas as a better health option, but a health expert warns that they are detrimental to health as well.

By Tautua Vaa • 25 January 2026, 6:30PM

Frozen chicken price war: Retailers sell at a loss

A price war over frozen chicken among major retailers has led some to sell at a lo...

By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo • 25 January 2026, 6:00PM

$3M financial help for businesses launched

Samoans hoping to start, sustain, and expand their businesses, particularly small ...

By Maryana Amituanai • 25 January 2026, 7:00PM

More than 16,000 dengue cases last year

There were 4,717 laboratory-confirmed cases of dengue fever in 2025, and seven den...

By Shalveen Chand • 25 January 2026, 7:30PM

Missing Savaii boy found in town two weeks later

A father from Salelologa will catch the first ferry on Monday to unite with his 12...

By Marieta Heidi Ilalio • 25 January 2026, 8:30PM

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