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A Royal New Zealand Navy vessel, Manawanui, ran aground and sank off Samoa on Saturday during a reef survey. All 75 crew and passengers were safely rescued. The cause of the grounding is unknown and will require further investigation. The New Zealand Defence Force is working with local authorities to minimize environmental impacts. The Manawanui, a specialist dive and hydrographic vessel, was conducting tasks around New Zealand and the South West Pacific.

Courtesy: theprint.in