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Why has it taken so long to return to the Moon?

At 13:24:59 Central Standard Time on December 19 1972, the Apollo 17 command module splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, about 350 nautical miles south-east of Samoa, concluding the last mission to the Moon.

The Conversation

Reliant on imported fuel, Pacific islands appeal for help as oil prices surge

Samoa and Tonga raise supply concerns with foreign partners as businesses and residents in Papua New Guinea grapple with higher fuel prices amid the Iran war

The Guardian - AU

Samoa honours NZ PM Luxon with chiefly title

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has denied suggestions he requested a chiefly title be bestowed upon him during his visit to Samoa.

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Pene Pati rises from doubted Samoan singer to one of Opera's most-watched new stars

Tenor Pene Pati has emerged from a childhood in Samoa and New Zealand to become one of opera’s most-watched new stars

The Independent UK

Pacific Countries Launch Robust Efforts to Combat Dengue Fever

The Pacific region, renowned for its magnificent landscapes and vibrant culture, is currently at the forefront of an aggressive initiative to tackle the dengue fever outbreaks affecting several of its island nations. Despite the challenges imposed by this viral outbreak, countries like Samoa, the Cook Islands, and Kiribati are responding…

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Newly obtained emails undermine RFK Jr.'s testimony about 2019 Samoa trip before measles outbreak

Documents obtained by The Guardian and The Associated Press undermine Robert F_ Kennedy Jr_'s testimony during his Senate confirmation hearings that the 2019 trip he took to Samoa before a devastating measles outbreak had “nothing to do with vaccines.”

The Independent UK

Last of its kind dodo relative spotted in a remote Samoan rainforest

The manumea, a critically endangered ground pigeon and one of the closest living dodo relatives, has been spotted multiple times in a remote Samoan rainforest.

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Surprise Golden Boot winner named, Dylan Brown denied

Dylan Brown has missed out on rugby league's prestigous Golden Boot award, despite being named man of the match in all three of the Kiwis' Pacific Cup games.

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Rugby World Cup 2027 draw live: England, Springboks, All Blacks and more find out opponents

The Springboks eye a third successive triumph, with 24 teams finding out their fate for the largest World Cup ever in Australia in 2027

The Independent UK

Tuilagi could face England with Samoa while Marchant return is boon for Borthwick

Manu Tuilagai refuses to rule out representing Samoa at 2027 World Cup while Joe Marchant’s move to Sale puts him back in England contention

The Guardian - UK

Sydney to host Tonga-Samoa World Cup blockbuster

The draw has been released for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup with Australia in the same pool as Fiji, New Zealand and the Cook Islands.

AAP

Samoa PM suspends country’s only daily newspaper from press briefings amid dispute over coverage

Prime minister has accused the Samoa Observer of inaccurate reporting during his eight-week medical stay in New Zealand

The Guardian - AU

Samoa scrape past Belgium to qualify for World Cup

Samoa have qualified for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia by a single bonus point after a tense 13-13 draw with Belgium.

AAP

'What if': Samoa flyer certain he scored against Kiwis

Samoa winger Deine Mariner is adamant the bunker got it wrong in denying him a crucial try in their Pacific Cup final loss to New Zealand.

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New Zealand beat Samoa 36-14 to win Pacific Championships

Sunday’s triumph marked the perfect send-off for Kiwi veteran Kieran Foran and made a statement ahead of next year’s World Cup

AAP

Kiwis a sleeping giant no more as Foran exits a winner

New Zealand have beaten Samoa 36-14 to win the Pacific Cup, proving they remain every bit a challenger to Australia for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

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Luai finds his why in helping inspire Polynesian halves

Jarome Luai has been labelled an inspiration for young Polynesian halves, with the Samoa No.7 revealing it is a chief motivation to represent his heritage.

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Kiwis lead charge in 2025 Golden Boot league award

Rugby league's global governing body has announced 18 players in the running to collect the coveted Golden Boot award, which will have a new winner in 2025.

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Sons of Samoa on never-ending ride to Pacific power

Samoa's rise to a genuine rugby league powerhouse can be summed up by Stephen Crichton and Spencer Leniu's presence in camp ahead of the Pacific Cup final.

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'We back ourselves': Kiwis pumped for Pacific Cup final

New Zealand coach Stacey Jones is backing his side to rise again in Sunday's Pacific Championships rugby league final against Samoa.

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'Massive milestone': NRL stars eye own piece of history

Samoa's rugby league team can claim one of the nation's biggest ever sporting trophies, if they defeat New Zealand to win a maiden Pacific Cup title.

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Kini stars for Kiwis as Tonga's Katoa taken to hospital

New Zealand fullback Keano Kini cut loose in a 40-14 Pacific Cup demolition of an awful Tonga at Eden Park to storm into the final against Samoa.

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Kiwis don't want to let Pacific title chance slip again

After a last-ditch loss to Tonga meant New Zealand missed the 2024 Pacific Championships final, Kiwis ace Dylan Brown is determined history doesn't repeat.

AAP

League's eligibility rules will stay after Pacific rise

Rugby league's international eligibility rules will not be changing, with IRL chair Troy Grant declaring they have helped make the global game better than ever.

AAP

'Pretend I don't know them': Tonga star set for Kiwis

Tonga's Leka Halasima is ready to rip into his Warriors teammates in a Pacific Cup forwards confrontation for the ages against New Zealand at Eden Park.

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