And RNZ sources say concerns had been raised about potential leakage from the ship's engine before it departed New Zealand.

I think that he should keep his comments to people who drive trucks rather than people who drive ships,” Collins said.

Authorities in Samoa say 200,000 litres of diesel has leaked from the Manawanui since it sank on a reef last week. The New Zealand navy ship ran aground, caught fire and sank off the south coast of ...

The warship HMS Tamar is berthed at the Apia International Port as Samoa prepares for the Commonwealth Heads of Government ...

As Minister of Defence, I think the first thing we should do is thank the brave men and women of the HMNZS Manawanui. They are heroes. They are the brave defenders of life and liberty as enjoyed by ...

Authorities have revealed that a fire started in the engine room of the HMNZS Manawanui before it sank off the southern coast ...

WELLINGTON, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- The sinking of a New Zealand navy ship near the southern coast of Upolu in Samoa has caused concerns over reef damage and oil leaks' threat to the ecosystem.

Defence minister Judith Collins said Commander Yvonne Gray, who faced a barrage of online abuse, was ‘appointed on merit, not ...

The first image of the $100 million Royal New Zealand Navy ship that sank off the southern coast of Samoa has been released, showing the vessel resting on its side at the bottom of the ocean. It comes ...

New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins says sinking of HMNZS Manawanui has nothing to do with captain’s gender.

After a New Zealand navy vessel struck a reef and sunk, some social media users have identified the captain's gender as the ...

New Zealand's Defence Minister on Thursday publicly criticised online trolling of the female captain of a naval vessel that ...