Samoa

Oil seeping from the wreck of the navy's Manawanui is not from the ship's main tanks - but removing them is first on the list for the recovery team, the Defence Force says.

Samoa have named a squad with plenty of NRL experience for their tour of England.

No oil leaks have been found in the area where the HMNZS Manawanui sank, the Samoa government says. But a local surf tour operator said he saw both diesel and rubbish in the water. Audio

Nearly 1000 tonnes of diesel fuel were onboard HMNZS Manawanui when it sank, the Chief of Navy says.

Residents on the south coast of Upolu in Samoa fear potential oil or chemical spillage from HMNZS Manawanui could be disastarous for the local environment and businesses.

A Samoan University of Auckland Masters student is looking to explore the relationship between cardiovascular disease and psychological wellbeing among Pasifika, particularly fathers. Audio

Mase Mahonri Schwalger has been charged with multiple serious offences, including unlawful sexual connection, attempted sexual violation, sexual conduct with a person under 16.