RoyalsCharles III will be the first King of Australia to visit its shores. He could also be the lastDebates over Australia becoming a republic have been reignited ahead of the landmark tour.16 Oct 09:41 PM
TalanoaSamoan villages call for compensation after navy ship sinkingTafitoala has been directly affected by the HMNZS Manawanui sinking.16 Oct 09:30 PM
RoyalsKing Charles to attend CHOGM in Samoa amid Manawanui crisisKing Charles and Queen Camilla to attend CHOGM 2024, reinforcing ties with Samoa.13 Oct 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The costly fiasco of GP funding, Samoa deserves Manawanui compoOPINION: 'General practice is struggling for funding and therefore for staff.'13 Oct 04:00 PM
RoyalsMedics and a blood bag: The King’s health contingency plans for upcoming tourCharles to be 'monitored closely' during the first royal tour since his cancer diagnosis.13 Oct 12:38 AM
Environment200,000 litres of diesel has leaked from ManawanuiSources say concerns were raised about potential leakage from the ship's engines.11 Oct 10:37 PM
New ZealandNZ's stance on health and Luxon returns from Laos | Focus Morning Bulletin October 12, 2024Taxpayers' Union Curia poll shows New Zealanders see health as an important political issue and Christopher Luxon returns from Laos with a vow to bolster the defence industry.Watch11 Oct 07:37 PM
New ZealandHMNZS Manawanui sinking: Navy teams out retrieving debris1News Pacific Correspondent Barbara Dreaver was there when they were alerted to two life rafts. Video / TVNZWatch11 Oct 06:50 AM
New ZealandFirst image reveals $100m Manawanui shipwreck on bottom of ocean floorThe image shows a light slick of oil coming from the vessel.11 Oct 04:55 AM
TalanoaFire on HMNZS Manawanui broke out in engine room - Samoan officialsWork continues at the site today, as a tapu (ban) remains in place at Tafitoala Coast.10 Oct 09:02 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Deeply... misogynistic' – Minister slates sexist criticisms of Navy commander after sinkingCollins took aim at what she called 'armchair admirals'.10 Oct 01:21 AM
New ZealandChief of Navy Rear Admiral Garin Golding gives press conference on Manawanui sinkingDefence Minister Judith Collins and Rear Admiral Garin Golding speak about HMNZS Manawanui sinking. Video / Alyse WrightWatch10 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandIs the Manawanui leaking? Conflicting reports from NZ and SamoaThe Navy says there are no fuel leaks, Samoan officials says there are.09 Oct 09:04 PM
New ZealandHMNZS Manawanui sinking: Divers describe eerie, distressing scene at site of sunken vesselThe Navy ship is leaking fuel from three separate places after hitting a reef and sinking over the weekend. Video / SuppliedWatch09 Oct 07:44 PM
Talanoa'It was so rough': Rescuer tells of harrowing mission to save doomed Navy ship crewHe was among rescuers who braved choppy seas to help the Manawanui crew.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandManawanui sinking: Black box salvaged, oil sheen on water visible but being dispersed by wavesA 'light' oil sheen from the ship's initial capsize was being carried away by wind, waves.08 Oct 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: That sinking feeling when critics try to blame diversityOPINION: We are so much more than who we root or what we’re packing south of the border.08 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The sinking of the Manawanui and a Defence Force in dire straitsOPINION: It's clear the NZDF will need even more of a funding boost.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Worst imagining became a reality': Commander of HMNZS Manawanui breaks silenceCommander Yvonne Gray ordered the ship's evacuation.08 Oct 06:45 AM
New ZealandNavy dispels concerns HMNZS Manawanui is leaking oilThe Navy says the Manawanui was resting 30 metres underwater on a reef.08 Oct 03:58 AM
TalanoaSea life dying: Villagers, tourists start to feel impact of Manawanui sinkingLocals are stepping up to help clear as much rubbish from the ocean they depend on.08 Oct 12:23 AM
New ZealandSea turtle struggles in oil spill near HMNZS Manawanui wreck siteA 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.Watch07 Oct 10:15 PM
New ZealandAir Force plane to help stricken Manawanui crew suffers setback on first missionThe $100m ship ran aground on Saturday and 75 people were rescued before it sank.07 Oct 09:32 PM
New ZealandSalvage and spill response under way after HMNZS Manawanui sinksA dive team will on Tuesday assess the condition of the stricken ship.07 Oct 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The Navy urgently needs another ship. These might workOPINION: 'Clearly, there is now an urgent need for a replacement support vessel.'07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandManawanui 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.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHMNZS Manawanui crew returned to New Zealand last night aboard RNZAF C-130JA 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 HeraldWatch07 Oct 01:01 PM
RoyalsKing Charles to ‘pause’ cancer treatment for Down Under tourThe monarch and his wife Queen Camilla are due to kick off their visit on October 18.07 Oct 07:30 AM
New Zealand'Equivalent of third-party': Doomed $100m NZ Navy ship not fully insuredIt’s understood insurance would not cover the full cost of salvage and clean-up.07 Oct 07:25 AM
New ZealandPM vows to do 'everything it takes' to reduce environmental impact after navy ship sinksChristopher Luxon said clean-up teams and spill kits were sent to Samoa.07 Oct 01:52 AM
TalanoaStrong smell of oil reported after Manawanui sinkingSamoan authorities are looking at the environmental impacts of the sinking disaster.06 Oct 10:47 PM
New ZealandCrew abandoned stricken ship in darkness, rescued from lifeboats in heavy seasAll 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.06 Oct 07:44 AM
New ZealandHMNZS Manawanui: What we know about the Navy ship’s sinkingCrew on board had been conducting a reef survey before the ship ran aground.06 Oct 06:55 AM
New ZealandHMNZS Manawanui sinking: Commander credited with saving lives after Navy ship ran agroundAll 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.06 Oct 12:30 AM
