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Tafitoala residents back NZ Navy charges, question delay of $10M compensation

By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo 03 March 2026, 8:00PM

Residents of Tafitoala said they support the charges laid against three senior Royal New Zealand Navy officers over the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui and are questioning when the "promised" $10 million compensation package will be distributed.

By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo 03 March 2026, 8:00PM
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