Political context
Government, elections, public policy, courts, diplomacy, and civic institutions.
News Websites in Samoa
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Country facts
Samoa at a glance
Capital
Apia
Population
Approximately 206 thousand
Official languages
English, Samoan
Currency
Samoan tālā
Region
Oceania
Time zone
UTC+13:00
Internet domain
.ws
Calling code
+685
Why this country matters
Why Samoa matters in the news
Samoa, with Apia as a key national reference point, is part of the Oceania news region, where coverage often connects to Pacific diplomacy, climate adaptation, fisheries, tourism, public services, regional security, and island community life. Its population is listed as approximately 206 thousand, and news in Samoa is commonly read through English, Samoan sources. Local reporting can reveal how national decisions affect communities. The current directory includes 10 listed sources across News Agency, Digital Media, Radio, Newspaper.
OceaniaEnglish, SamoanCurrency: Samoan tālā
Country overview
Samoa news and media context
Oceania. 10 listed outlets across News Agency, Digital Media, Radio, Newspaper.
Economic context
Markets, trade, employment, public budgets, and household costs in Samoan tālā.
Geographic context
Regional links with Australia, Fiji, Kiribati shape cross-border coverage.
News consumption trends
Public broadcasters, TV, radio, newspapers, online outlets, and social video.
Languages used in news
English, Samoan.
Search and discovery
Outlet name, city, region, language, category, and coverage type.
Current directory mix
Digital Media: 4Newspaper: 2Radio: 2News Agency: 1TV News: 1
Samoa Source Guide
Best for breaking news
TV1 Samoa
National / television and digital news
Best public broadcaster
TV1 Samoa
National / television and digital news
Best business source
Loop News Samoa Coverage
Regional Pacific outlet with Samoa coverage
Best local source
Loop News Samoa Coverage
Regional Pacific outlet with Samoa coverage
Local: 8National: 7Business: 4Government: 3Independent: 1
Media landscape
How news is organized in Samoa
Samoa's media landscape includes national outlets, broadcasters, private publishers, local reporting, and digital-first sources where available.
News languages
- Samoan
- English
Regional and local notes
Regional and city-level coverage can be important for public services, courts, weather, infrastructure, elections, and community reporting.
Editorial notes
How to use this Samoa page
Directory purpose
This page is a source-finding guide. It helps readers reach publisher websites, compare source types, and understand available language and coverage signals.
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10 of 10 listings
Government of Samoa
www.samoagovt.ws
Official Samoa government portal publishing ministry updates, public notices, speeches, national development news, and public information.
SamoaNews AgencyEnglish, SamoanOfficial government public informationVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Loop News Samoa Coverage
www.loopnews.com
Regional digital outlet carrying Samoa and Pacific stories, sport, community updates, culture, business, and major breaking developments.
SamoaDigital MediaEnglishRegional Pacific outlet with Samoa coverageVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Radio Polynesia
www.radiopolynesiasamoa.com
Samoa radio group and community broadcaster with news, talk, announcements, culture, music, and audience-focused programming.
SamoaRadioEnglish, SamoanRadio news, talk, and community programmingVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
RNZ Pacific - Samoa
www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news
RNZ Pacific covers Samoa and wider Pacific developments, including politics, climate, disaster response, regional diplomacy, culture, and sport.
SamoaDigital MediaEnglishPacific regional coverageVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Samoa Global News
samoaglobalnews.com
Samoa digital news outlet covering national headlines, politics, business, sport, health, community updates, and Pacific affairs.
SamoaDigital MediaEnglish, SamoanNational / digital newsVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Samoa Observer
www.samoaobserver.ws
Major Samoa newspaper and digital outlet covering national news, government, courts, business, sport, opinion, culture, and community affairs.
SamoaNewspaperEnglish, SamoanNational / newspaper and digitalVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Savali News
savalinews.com
Samoa official newspaper-style news source covering government, national development, public information, community events, and public notices.
SamoaNewspaperEnglish, SamoanOfficial newspaper / public informationVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Talamua Online
talamua.com
Samoa-focused digital outlet covering politics, public affairs, courts, community, sport, culture, business, and Pacific stories.
SamoaDigital MediaEnglish, SamoanNational / independent digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Talanei
www.talanei.com
Radio and digital news source covering Samoa, American Samoa, public affairs, community issues, weather, sport, and regional developments.
SamoaRadioEnglish, SamoanSamoa and American Samoa radio/digital newsVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
TV1 Samoa
tv1samoa.com
Samoan television and digital news outlet covering daily news, public affairs, video reporting, sport, culture, and national updates.
SamoaTV NewsEnglish, SamoanNational / television and digital newsVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28