Samoa

In photos: celebrating Sāmoa’s win in the Rugby League World Cup

Sāmoa becomes first Pacific nation to make it to a Rugby League World Cup final.

How Sāmoa’s spirit women, Teine Sā, became demonised

Once seen as protectors, Sāmoa’s spirit women, Teine Sā, were considered powerful female deities. 

Sāmoa Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa to visit NZ

This visit marks 60 years since the Treaty of Friendship between Aotearoa and Samoa was signed. 

Traditional Sāmoan medicinal plant found to be as effective as ibuprofen

New research shows the matalafi plant works in a similar way to ibuprofen.

Back at Polyfest after two years

"Coming here now, we see everybody out here, celebrating, in different costumes and designs"

Release of the Week: Auckland R&B singer-songwriter Jordan Gavet is both baby and baddie

One rhinestone-encrusted hair clip reads ‘BADDIE VIBES’. The other reads ‘HONEY BABY’. In the opening of her new music video, directed by Shae Sterling, Jordan Gavet…