
New Zealand Navy divers above the spot the HMNZS Manawanui now lies off the coast of Samoa. Supplied/New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand is to compensate the Samoan government with a $6 million (US$3.5 million) payment in addition to assisting with the cleanup after the HMNZS Manawanui ran aground on a reef off the coast of Upolu on the night of Oct. 5, 2024. All 75 onboard were safely evacuated.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters said the payment was requested by the Samoan government.
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