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Manawanui work finishes, diesel still on board Overwhelming market supply does little to dent prices 07 March 2025, 4:00PM Speaker rejects Cabinet motion to remove him Speaker Papalii Lio Masipau once again rejected a proposed motion from the cabinet to remove him and his deputy Auapaau Mulipola Aloitafua. By Matai'a L

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samoaobserver.ws > category > samoa > 122024

New Zealand advances to semifinals after dominant group-stage win

8+ hour, 54+ min ago   (275+ words) Defending champion New Zealand completed a perfect group stage at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2026 with an 8-0 victory over the Cook Islands. The Young Football Ferns finished with nine points from three matches, scoring eight goals against the Cook Islands in…...

Samoa Observer
samoaobserver.ws > category > between_the_lines > 121938

Still reeling, airport drama, rugby silence and another important trip

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (186+ words) Some loyal ruling party supporters are still struggling with a certain guilty plea to 10 charges. Now some are even vilifying the defendant. Come on, seriously? As someone put it, if you didn’t see it coming from the beginning, perhaps that’s…...

Samoa Observer
samoaobserver.ws > category > samoa > 121898

Concerns over China’s missile test at P.I.F

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (440+ words) Pacific leaders have voiced concerns about China's Pacific missile test and had urged further nations to be open about these testings and to notify the region beforehand if such acts are planned. On 4 September, the final day of the 55th Pacific…...

Samoa Observer
samoaobserver.ws > category > samoa > 121843

Ie faitaga carries Pacific legacy for All Blacks

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (474+ words) The All Blacks have taken a piece of the Pacific with them to South Africa, with the team presented with a special 'ie faitaga ahead of their Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour against South Africa. Former All Black and New Zealand…...

Samoa Observer
samoaobserver.ws > category > samoa > 121809

Fans pick Toa Samoa team for World Cup

2+ week, 8+ hour ago   (381+ words) Toa Samoa's NRL stars have been backed by fans to form a 19-man squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. The NRL's World Cup selector on its official website gave fans the chance to choose their preferred Toa Samoa team,…...

Samoa Observer
samoaobserver.ws > category > samoa > 119670

NZ's Brigadier Harrop's Samoan connection

2+ week, 22+ hour ago   (328+ words) For Brigadier Commander Esther Harrop of the New Zealand Defence Force, marking ANZAC Day in Apia was about honouring the link she has with Samoa. It was a personal reflection on ANZAC Day at the dawn service held on Saturday…...

Samoa Observer
samoaobserver.ws > category > editorial > 121779

Plenty of advisers, but is Samoa getting its money’s worth?

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (650+ words) The surprises from this Government just keep coming. We now know FAST deputy leader Leota Laki Lamositele Sio has been Chief Adviser to Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt since May 18, earning $129,393 a year. Only weeks ago, the public also learnt…...

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samoaobserver.ws > category > letters > 121695

WHEN NEW ZEALAND HONOURS YOUR GOVERNOR… AND HER OWN GOVERNMENT HOLDS HER BACK

3+ week, 17+ hour ago   (877+ words) Let us first understand what Maiava Atalina Ainuu-Enari was actually selected for. The New Zealand Prime Minister’s Fellowship for Samoa was established by Prime Minister Helen Clark in 2005. It was not created as a holiday. It was created to strengthen…...