WELLINGTON, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- The sinking of a New Zealand navy ship near the southern coast of Upolu in Samoa has caused concerns over reef damage and oil leaks' threat to the ecosystem.

New Zealand's Defence Minister slams vile, sexist remarks after a navy ship incident, defending Captain Yvonne Gray's ...

New Zealand’s defence minister issued stinging rebukes of what she said were “vile” and “misogynistic” online remarks by ...

New Zealand’s defense minister issued stinging rebukes of what she said were “vile” and “misogynistic” online remarks by “armchair admirals” about the woman captain of a navy ship that ran aground, ...

New Zealand's Defense Minister has rebukes claims that the appointment of a female captain to commandeer a $61 million navy ship ultimately led to its sinking.

And RNZ sources say concerns had been raised about potential leakage from the ship's engine before it departed New Zealand.

New Zealand’s defence minister Judith Collins hit out at ‘vile’ claims on social media after the ship sank on Sunday.

The New Zealand navy ship ran aground, caught fire and sank off the south coast of Upolu in Samoa earlier this month. The HMNZS Manawanui – a specialist dive and hydrographic vessel – had been ...