The Government of Samoa had agreed that there will be no further payment apart from the $10 million (NZ$6 million) for the HMNZS Manawanui, said a spokesperson for the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.In an email, the spokesperson said this was in relation to the Samoa Observer’s...
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24 June 2026, 8:40PM
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The HMNZS Manawanui sank 19 months ago, and almost seven months have passed since New Zealand handed the $10 million to Samoa to…
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