The HMNZS Manawanui sank near Samoa, leaking an estimated 200,000 litres of diesel into the ocean, raising concerns about long-term damage to the marine environment.
Local residents fear permanent damage to their ocean-dependent lifestyle following the sinking of the Manawanui, prompting calls for compensation and an independent inquiry.
Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the impact of the diesel spill, with New Zealand officials downplaying the severity compared to Samoan authorities' estimates.
The New Zealand prime minister has expressed regret to Samoan leadership, as the incident is the first loss of a navy ship since World War II.
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