New Zealand's HMNZS Manawanui sank after running aground in Samoa, marking the navy's first peacetime loss since WWII.

New Zealand's HMNZS Manawanui sank after running aground off Samoa, marking the navy's first peacetime loss since WWII. All 75 crew members were safely evacuated. Defence Minister Judith Collins condemned online misogynistic abuse aimed at Captain Yvonne Gray, asserting that gender is not a factor in the incident. An inquiry is underway to investigate the cause, while concerns about potential environmental damage are being monitored.

October 09, 2024
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