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.

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 ...

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

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

New Zealand's defense minister issued stinging rebukes of what she said were “vile” and “misogynistic” online remarks by ...

New Zealand's Defense Minister has rebukes claims that the appointment of a female captain to commandeer a $61 million navy ship ultimately led to its sinking.

Samoa's acting prime minister says a fuel spill is “highly probable” after a New Zealand navy ship grounded, caught fire and ...