New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has offered private apologies to Samoan leaders for the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui in the Pacific island's waters.
The $100 million New Zealand navy ship sunk in a marine reserve just south of Samoa's main island of Upolo after losing power and hitting a reef earlier this month.
Kiwi agencies, including the defence force, have been working to minimise the environmental impact, and are considering even removing the mighty wreckage from the sea floor.
