12 Oct 2024

Susana Leiataua: Manawanui latest

From Saturday Morning, 7:30 am on 12 October 2024
The HMNZS Manawanui, aground in Samoa.

The HMNZS Manawanui, aground in Samoa. Photo: Profile Boats / supplied

In Samoa there are conflicting reports on whether oil is leaking from the HMNZS Manawanui.

The New Zealand-navy-ship sank off the south coast of Upolu in Samoa, almost a week ago.

It had about 950 tonnes of light diesel on it at the time - which Samoa's Marine-Pollution-Advisory Committee says is leaking.

But on Thursday New Zealand's deputy chief of navy contradicted that. 

Meanwhile, the warship HMS Tamar is berthed at Apia's International Port as Samoa prepares for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.