After an interim report found the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui was because of human error, Samoans say they are still looking for better answers on the environmental and economic costs of the ...

A maritime historian says a lack of training and expertise with the HMNZS Manawanui’s autopilot and propulsion systems caused October’s accident. The Royal New Zealand Navy ship, a specialist survey ...

The Government has paid Samoa approximately $6 million following the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui in October last year. Foreign Minister Winston Peters said Samoa requested the payment following the ...

Twelve further factors, in addition to the direct causes, have been identified as contributing to the grounding and sinking of HMNZS Manawanui, the final Court of Inquiry report has found. Royal New ...

HMNZS Manawanui foundered off the coast of Upolu, Samoa, in October last year. Photo / Profile Boats The HMNZS Manawanui sank off Samoa after hitting a reef, with all ...

While no decision has been made regarding the wreck of HMNZS Manawanui, the New Zealand Government has written a cheque for $6m to compensate Samoa. The Samoan government has been given $6m by Foreign ...

The Defence Force says no charges have yet been laid over the sinking of the Manawanui last year. Multiple failures of the crew, the ship, and the Navy itself were identified in an official inquiry ...

The HMNZS Manawanui, which cost NZ$147m (A$130m), ran aground on a reef on the southern side of Samoa on October 5 before catching fire and ultimately sinking. All 75 ...