Samoa

It's a tale of two coastlines: Royals and heads of government meet on one coast and villages live in fear on the other, as diesel leaks from the wrecked HMNZS Manawanui. Audio

An historic bill to restore entitlement to New Zealand citizenship for people born in Western Samoa between 1924 and 1949 has passed its second reading in Parliament.

It's hoped the launch of the Pacific Academy of Sciences will lead to a stronger voice for Pacific science at both regional and global levels.

The monarch has been greeted by a guard of honour at the airport before being escorted to his accommodation in Siumu. Audio

Lenatai Victor Tamapua, a Samoan chief and member of parliament, said he planned to offer the title of Tui Taumeasina to the monarch.

Deputy Chief of Navy Andrew Brown describd the opertation as a "complex team effort" that took four days to pull off.

Four young Samoan photographers have won a landmark photography prize showcasing climate action and resilience.

Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General Dr Arjoon Suddhoo said none of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals on gender equality and women's empowerment are on track.

Samoa is pulling out all the stops as Commonwealth heads of government arrive, but it's the New Zealand shipwreck that's disrupting daily life.

The Detail: The wreck of the Manawanui is leaving an oily sheen on the water, and taking the shine off the job of hosting world leaders, including the King.

The 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is about putting vulnerable groups at the front, Samoan Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa said. Audio