Samoa
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Fiji to stage three-test Oceania Rugby Women’s XV Championship in April 2026 with Tonga and Samoa
Fiji will host a landmark three-test series featuring Fiji, Tonga and Samoa in April 2026. Beyond the matchups, the event spotlights grassroots pathways, safeguarding, and the next generation of Pacific women’s rugby talent.
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UN Praises Samoa for No Enforced Disappearances, Seeks Updates on Missing Persons and Extradition Training
A UN human rights committee notes Samoa has no reported enforced disappearances, but urges updates on two unresolved missing-person cases and clearer rules for extradition and handling foreign nationals. The discussion also highlights training gaps and limited resources as safeguards are strengthened.
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Luxon Heads to Samoa and Tonga for Key Talks With New Pacific Leaders
New Zealand’s prime minister heads to Samoa and Tonga for the first wide-ranging talks with the newly installed Pacific leaders, backed by a cross-sector delegation. The trip signals a renewed push on prosperity, security and closer people-to-people ties, timed with changes to regional travel rules.
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Samoa to Bestow Matai Title on New Zealand PM Luxon During State Visit
New Zealand’s Prime Minister is set to be honoured with a traditional Samoan matai title during a state visit to Samoa—a moment that highlights decades of close cooperation in development, climate resilience, and education. The ceremony promises a warm gesture of partnership and a deeper look at the two nations’ shared priorities.
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Fiji to Host Oceania Women’s XV Championship with Tonga and Samoa in April Tests
Fiji is set to host a compact Oceania Rugby Women’s XV Championship this April, a fast-paced three-match series featuring Fiji, Tonga and Samoa across Lautoka and Ba. With safeguarding front and center and pathways expanding, the event signals a new era for Pacific women’s rugby and a sprint of high-stakes international action.