Overview

• The HMNZS Manawanui ran aground and sank off the coast of Samoa, with all 75 aboard safely evacuated.
• Defense Minister Judith Collins criticized online trolls for blaming the incident on the captain's gender.
• A formal inquiry has been launched to investigate the cause of the sinking, which remains unknown.
• Concerns over environmental damage are being addressed, with efforts to manage potential oil leaks from the wreck.
• New Zealand's military faces scrutiny over its aging fleet, with the navy now operating five out of eight ships.