How the NRL handled freak Brisbane storm

Sunday’s freak storm in Brisbane was never going to jeopardise the heavyweight clash between Samoa and Tonga, with state-of-the-art technology, world-class facilities and an overseas phone call to Andrew Abdo ensuring the game was able to finish....

All Blacks: Jordie Barrett and long-time girlfriend make major off-field announcement

Experienced All Blacks and Hurricanes utility back Jordie Barrett and his long-time girlfriend Alice Marshall have announced their engagement. The 28-year-old, who is New Zealand’s first choice inside centre, took to social media to make the...

John Sununu surprises with comeback bid for Senate after decade out of politics

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Former U.S. Senator John Sununu is making another run for Congress after being out of Washington politics for more than a decade. “Maybe you’re surprised to hear that I’m running for the Senate again," Sununu said in a video...

MPs and cabinet ministers in Samoa have been paid

Samoa’s Deputy Prime Minister Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo has confirmed that members of parliament have now received their salaries. “Yes, the MPs have received their pay,” Toelupe told reporters. Samoa Observer reports that this follows weeks of...

Samoa U17 Women’s Making History despite loss In Women’s FIFA U17 World Cup Opener

Samoa have made history by scoring their first-ever goal at a FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in their 4-2 loss to France in Morocco. Making their first appearance at the tournament, Samoa faced the strong French squad in their Group D match at the...

Samoa to call in replacements after brutal Kiwi defeat

Toa Samoa are hoping Terrell May can recover from a hamstring injury as they prepare to draft in replacements to field a fully-fit team against Tonga. May missed Samoa's brutal 24-18 loss to New Zealand on Sunday, after picking up an ankle injury...

Cycle Journeys Unlocking a new visitor market in Samoa

Samoa Tourism is pleased to share the inspiring growth story of Cycle Journeys Samoa, a New Zealand-based company that has recognised and embraced Samoa’s potential as an exceptional destination for adventure cycling enthusiasts. Since its...

Women’s and veterans’ categories debut at Cobra 10s Rugby Championships

THE Cobra 10s Rugby Championships will feature women’s and men’s veterans’ Under-40 categories for the first time this year. The tournament will be held at Padang Astaka from November 1-2. Cobra Rugby Club president Darryll Sinnappa said the new...

AUSTRAC steps up Pacific partnership to tackle financial crime threats

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) says it is intensifying collaboration with Pacific nations to stay ahead of fast-evolving financial crime threats, including child sexual exploitation, cryptocurrency abuse, and...

Where Is Russell Hantz Now? All About the TV Villain's Life Today, 16 Years After Nearly Winning Survivor: Samoa By Emy LaCroix

NEED TO KNOW Russell Hantz has appeared on Survivor three times and on Australian Survivor once He came in second place on Survivor: Samoa Now, Hantz is a travel content creator In 2009, Russell Hantz, a father of four and oil company owner,...

Pacific Championships: Sāmoa brave in loss to Kiwis, spark excitement for their campaigns

While it was double delight for the New Zealand Kiwis at Go Media Stadium, Sāmoa walked away from Sunday’s thrilling matches with pride and plenty of positives to take from both the men’s and women’s matches. Cheered on by a sea of Sāmoan flags...

Another footy star turns his back on the Kangaroos to represent Samoa ahead of 2026 World Cup

By MATT JONES, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 01:29 EDT, 22 October 2025 | Updated: 02:05 EDT, 22 October 2025 Yet another star player has defected from the Kangaroos to join a Pacific nation Test team ahead of next year's Rugby League...

Television and Radio — Oct. 22, 2025

On the air Listings are for Spectrum and Hawaiian Telcom analog/digital. *—premium station. **—retelecast. ***—delayed. Check your TV guide for latest updates. TODAY TIME TV CH HT BASKETBALL: NBA Cavaliers at Knicks 1 p.m. ESPN NA/222 70 Clippers...

After lunch with the king, Tonga is ready for a blockbuster with Samoa

Lunch with the king of Tonga and quality time spent with his subjects have Jason Taumalolo primed to deliver a blockbusting display against Samoa. The Tongan co-captain and his team spent five days in Tonga before flying to Brisbane to prepare for...

Cook Islanders confront US-funded vessel over seabed mining threat

Four Cook Islands activists in kayaks confronted a United States-funded exploration vessel as it returned to port in Rarotonga on Wednesday, holding a banner that read “Don’t Mine the Moana.” In a bold act of oceanic resistance, the group targeted...

Australia Roadshow 2025: A Mission to Promote Destination Samoa

The Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) is excited to announce that a delegation of hoteliers and tour operators from Samoa will be traveling to Australia for the upcoming Australia Roadshow 2025, scheduled from November 11-13. This roadshow will take...

Rugby League World Cup 2026 arrives live, free and exclusive on Seven and 7plus Sport

Australia’s chase for glory has a new home, with Rugby League World Cup 2026 to air live, free and exclusive on Seven and 7plus Sport. Kicking off with a blockbuster clash between Australia and New Zealand at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium on October...

Fiji qualifies for its first-ever women's Rugby League World Cup

Photo: International Rugby League Facebook The Fiji Bulikula have qualified for the women's Rugby League World Cup for the first time. The Bulikula beat Nigeria 62-4 on Monday morning to earn the eight and final place at next year's tournament....

Broken leg with no doctor and ‘disgraceful’ jersey snub: Jillaroos’ tour that changed everything

Banned from wearing the coat of arms on their jerseys, golf days and raffles to fund their trips, no insurance nor medical team, forcing one player to endure the whole tour with an untreated broken leg and snapped ligaments with only Panadol for...

Australia and PNG deepen alliance under historic ‘Pukpuk Treaty’

Australia and Papua New Guinea have reaffirmed their partnership as equal allies, with Ministers from both countries meeting in Canberra Monday for the 31st Australia–Papua New Guinea Ministerial Forum, the first since the signing of the landmark...