Samoan news with direct links: the Samoa Observer — the national paper since 1978 — Talamua and Samoa Global News, TV1 Samoa, and the islands' rugby coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the main newspaper in Samoa?
- The Samoa Observer, founded in 1978, is the country's main newspaper, publishing in English and Samoan.
- What is Samoa's national broadcaster?
- TV1 Samoa is the main national television broadcaster.
- How is regional news covered in Samoa?
- RNZ Pacific and ABC Pacific provide regional coverage of Samoa.
Samoa has one of the Pacific's most respected newspaper industries, serving 220,000 people across two main islands in an independent nation that is distinct from American Samoa. Samoa was the first Pacific island nation to gain independence (1962) and has a rich Fa'a Samoa (Samoan Way) cultural tradition that deeply shapes its media. Samoa publishes primarily in English alongside Samoan, and is home to a globally significant diaspora in New Zealand and Australia.
Samoa Observer is the leading national newspaper, renowned for its independence and investigative journalism. TV1 Samoa is the national broadcaster. RNZ Pacific provides essential regional coverage. Samoa is passionate about rugby — Manu Samoa (Samoa Rugby) is one of the Pacific's most beloved teams, known for passionate play at Rugby World Cups. The official SAFA covers the football team.
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