HMNZS Manawanui sinking: Loss of $100 million vessel ‘huge blow’ to ‘already small Navy’ – expert
A New Zealand military affairs expert has said the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa is a “big loss” for the New Zealand Defence Force. Seventy-five crew and passengers were rescued by Samoa’s Fire and Emergency Services Authority after the $100 million vessel ran aground south of Upolu,