Sea turtle struggles in oil spill near HMNZS Manawanui wreck site
A sea turtle struggling to swim in thick, black oil on the water's surface near where the $100 million New Zealand Navy vessel sank in Samoa.
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Air Force plane to help stricken Manawanui crew suffers setback on first mission
The $100m ship ran aground on Saturday and 75 people were rescued before it sank.
Salvage and spill response under way after HMNZS Manawanui sinks
A dive team will on Tuesday assess the condition of the stricken ship.
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Manawanui sinking dubbed ‘huge blow’ to ‘already small Navy’
NZ had six ships it could use before the loss of the Manawanui on a reef in Samoa.
HMNZS Manawanui crew returned to New Zealand last night aboard RNZAF C-130J
A total of 75 people were rescued from HMNZS Manawanui over the weekend, 72 of whom returned to RNZAF Base in Whenuapai last night along with a C-130H Hercules. Video / NZ Herald
King Charles to ‘pause’ cancer treatment for Down Under tour
The monarch and his wife Queen Camilla are due to kick off their visit on October 18.
'Equivalent of third-party': Doomed $100m NZ Navy ship not fully insured
It’s understood insurance would not cover the full cost of salvage and clean-up.
PM vows to do 'everything it takes' to reduce environmental impact after navy ship sinks
Christopher Luxon said clean-up teams and spill kits were sent to Samoa.
Strong smell of oil reported after Manawanui sinking
Samoan authorities are looking at the environmental impacts of the sinking disaster.
Crew abandoned stricken ship in darkness, rescued from lifeboats in heavy seas
All 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.
HMNZS Manawanui: What we know about the Navy ship’s sinking
Crew on board had been conducting a reef survey before the ship ran aground.
HMNZS Manawanui sinking: Commander credited with saving lives after Navy ship ran aground
All 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.
Rescue effort under way after navy ship runs aground, crew in life rafts
The incident took place near Samoa, the New Zealand Defence Force said.
Mpox vaccination campaign to make more Māori and Pasifika aware
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Pacific nations push 'ecocide' to be recognised at International Criminal Court
Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa have formally presented a proposal to the world's highest court.
'Degrading': Man who undressed, photographed sleeping woman avoids deportation
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Emotional service held in memory of Samoan seasonal workers killed in crash
There were emotional scenes as Samoan hymns were sang and prayers said.
RSE workers killed in crash worked in Bay for three years
Their employer says they were genuine, loyal and caring men.
Winston Peters accepts human-induced climate change after Opposition decries ‘embarrassing’ comments
Labour fears Peters' comments reflect badly on New Zealand at the Pacific Islands Forum.
‘Don’t put him in detention’: PM Luxon banters with Pacific leaders, signs NZ-Tonga partnership
Luxon saved his best line for his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese.
Samoan breaks T20 record for most runs in an over
The 28-year-old from Sydney wrote his way into the ICC record books.
'They took me in when all my family was killed': NZ aid workers share their stories
Seven Kiwi aid workers around the world describe why they do their job.
WWE Hall of Famer dies aged 81
Two months after the passing of his wrestling star brother, WWE legend dies aged 81.
Life as a mixed-race New Zealander explored in Kaitāia man Mike Bentley's poetry
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'Breathtakingly racist': Samoa royal resort review ignites backlash
Locals jumped to defend the resort and their hospitality.
Samoan hotel set to host King has ‘musty linens’ and ‘rattling air con’
The resort now faces a rush to upgrade before the royal visit.
What’s at the heart of aoga amata teacher shortages?
Aoga amata teachers worry there will be no one to continue their work.
Confirmed: King will not visit NZ in 2024. Here's why
Charles and Camilla have cut Aotearoa from their upcoming Australasian tour.
‘We saw an opportunity’: Air NZ adds extra Pacific seats in response to g-string debate
'It’s time to escape to the beach and sunshine.'