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From Nuku'alofa to Wellington, Pacific service at the heart of ANZAC remembrance

A young sailor returning home to Tonga for Anzac Day highlights a shared Pacific story of service and sacrifice as recognition grows across the region and new generations carry the legacy forward.

Khalia StrongFri, 24 Apr

Environment •

Sāmoa

Sāmoa village elders still seeking restitution, want Manawanui wreck removed

Nearly a year after the HMNZS Manawanui sank off Sāmoa’s south coast, RNZ Pacific reports on coastal communities who say the wreck damages fishing grounds and livelihoods.

Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, RNZ Pacific JournalistThu, 25 Sep

Environment •

Sāmoa

Manawanui: Marine life thrives as sunken navy ship becomes new artificial reef

Salvage teams have completed removing diesel and pollutants from the HMNZS Manawanui, as locals report that marine life is returning to the area.

Khalia StrongFri, 07 Mar

Environment •

Sāmoa

Fuel removed from Manawanui as Govt declares no backup for stricken ship

The first batch of fuel has been successfully taken from the New Zealand Navy vessel that sank in Sāmoa last October.

Christine RovoiFri, 24 Jan

Environment •

Sāmoa

Manawanui fuel extraction delayed, locals want answers

Progress on the HMNZS Manawanui fuel extraction has been stalled due to adverse weather conditions, the New Zealand Navy says.

Khalia StrongTue, 14 Jan

Environment •

Sāmoa

Questions remain about Manawanui shipwreck - expert

Maritime historian Salvatore Mercogliano suggests the sinking may have been caused by a lack of training.

Khalia StrongFri, 06 Dec

Environment •

Sāmoa

HMNZS Manawanui: Sāmoa's first responders honoured

A report on the ship's sinking has been received by NZ's Defence Force as it closes in on removing fuel from the stricken naval vessel.

Christine RovoiMon, 18 Nov

Environment •

Sāmoa

HMNZS Manawanui: Fuel extraction key in cleanup operation

Fuel extraction equipment is expected to arrive in two and a half weeks, after the navy vessel ran aground and sunk in Sāmoa, along with warnings time is of the essence.

Khalia StrongThu, 07 Nov

Politics •

Sāmoa

PM meets with frontline Manawanui responders, avoids questions regarding apology

Speaking in Samoa, the Prime Minister highlighted New Zealand’s efforts to mend relations with the Pacific nation, both through legislative action and environmental cooperation

'Alakihihifo VailalaFri, 25 Oct

Environment •

Sāmoa

HMNZS Manawanui: Containers removed as oil spill cleanup put on hold due to CHOGM

New Zealand's Defence Force says debris, including all three containers from the stricken ship, have been taken out of the sea.

Christine RovoiThu, 24 Oct

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