A sanctioned Russian oligarch's superyacht is reportedly refuelling in Fiji this week before returning to its home port and authorities here expect that's the closest any will come to New Zealand.
Marine traffic logs show the superyacht Amadea is due to arrive in Fiji on 13 April, although it's unlikely the owner is onboard - that's the gold producer and alleged money launderer Suleiman Kerimov, who is on United States, British and European Union sanctions list.
Superyacht agents here say they won't assist any Russian-owned vessels into our waters whether or not they're sanctioned.
Amy Williams has the story.
