New Zealand and Samoa reach compensation deal for Manawanui disaster

Saturday 4 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 4 Oct 2025, 10:26am

In this story Judith Collins, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

New Zealand and Samoa have agreed on compensation regarding the HMNZS Manawanui disaster. While specific details are pending, the deal follows damage to Samoa's fishing and tourism sectors. An official announcement is expected imminently.

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1. RNZSat 4 Oct 2025, 4:59am

   NZ strikes compensation deal with Samoa over Manawanui sinking (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 4 Oct 2025, 10:26am

   NZ and Samoa reach deal on HMNZS Manawanui reef disaster compensation (opens in new tab)