Church bells rang and sirens were heard from police posts across Samoa at midnight to officially herald the start of 12 months of nationwide celebrations for the 60th year of Independence.
Covid-19: Samoa goes into snap lockdown, community transmission reported stuff.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from stuff.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Air Tahiti Nui to restart flights from Papeete to Auckland; Cable between Tonga and Fiji expected to be operating today; Bougainville govt plans to move capital back to Arawa, and more.