Fri, 01 Jun 2012 1:45p.m.
By Michael Morrah
Celebrations have begun in the island nation of Samoa which today marks 50 years of independence from New Zealand.
Hundreds of dignitaries have been welcomed to Samoa ahead of a five-day, $4 million celebration, which begins this morning with an official flag-raising.
Michael Morrah is on the ground in Samoa and snapped this photo of the New Zealand police at the anniversary celebrations.
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