Environment • SāmoaHMNZS Manawanui: Containers removed as oil spill cleanup put on hold due to CHOGMNew 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
EnvironmentDeep-sea mining could be a costly mistake - advocateHenk Rogers warns island nations against deep-sea mining, advocating for renewable energy solutions instead.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 23 Oct
Environment • SāmoaHMNZS Manawanui: Clarity sought over conflicting reportsNew Zealand's Defence Force says removal of the fuel tanks from the stricken ship is priority as the salvage operation gets underway in Sāmoa.Christine RovoiTue, 15 Oct
Environment • SāmoaManawanui salvage may not be NZ’s legal responsibilityThere is a legal loophole where New Zealand may not be liable for the sunken HMNZS Manawanui in Sāmoa, but experts argue they should clean up their mess, regardless.Khalia StrongMon, 14 Oct
Environment • SāmoaHMNZS Manawanui: 'Residual and light, it's still diesel fuel'With recovery teams focussed on removing oil seeping from the stricken naval ship amid a 'no-fish' warning issued, frustrated residents want the vessel removed as soon as possible.Christine RovoiMon, 14 Oct
Environment • SāmoaHMNZS Manawanui: Sāmoan villagers urged not to fish as leaks confirmed on stricken shipOfficials say the primary area of damage is around the reef where the naval vessel went down.Christine RovoiFri, 11 Oct
Environment • Sāmoa'We feel for you': NZ Navy assures Sāmoa minimal impact key in Manawanui cleanupMaritime Component Commander Shane Arndell says they are 'doing everything we can' to contain the oil spill from the sunken HMNZS Manawanui.Christine RovoiThu, 10 Oct
Environment • SāmoaManawanui sinking: Why a speedy cleanup is crucial amid the marine disasterWith the vessel's black box recovered, attention is turning to the cleanup efforts of HMNZS Manawanui in Sāmoa. Christine RovoiWed, 09 Oct
EnvironmentClimate Justice Taranaki hopes Pacific veer away from NZ's 'horrific' Fast-track billA spokesperson for Climate Justice Taranaki has slammed the government’s decision to include mining and quarry projects as part of its Fast-track Approvals bill.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 08 Oct
Environment • SāmoaSunken NZ Navy ship threatens Sāmoa’s marine ecosystemExperts warn of environmental damage as cleanup assessments begin following the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui, with concerns over oil leaks and coral reef destruction.Khalia StrongTue, 08 Oct