Samoa to decide future of sunken HMNZS Manawanui wreck

Wednesday 19 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 19 Mar 2025, 7:03pm

In this story New Zealand Defence Force, Government of Samoa

The Samoan government is set to determine the fate of the HMNZS Manawanui, which sank off the south coast of Upolu more than five months ago. Following the incident, the 'No Fish' notice for nine villages has been lifted.

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1. RNZWed 19 Mar 2025, 5:54pm

   Samoa chooses the fate of the HMNZS Manawanui as salvors look for weapons and ammunition (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesWed 19 Mar 2025, 7:03pm

   Samoan govt to decide fate of sunken NZ navy vessel (opens in new tab)