The ship was one of only nine in New Zealand’s navy and was the first the country lost at sea since World War II. Officials did not know the cause of the sinking at the time, and Chief of Navy ...

Whangārei exhibition explores the shared history of two cultures that has been evolving ever since a cargo steamship carrying ...

He said the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui was a cause for national embarrassment and seemed to confirm that in New Zealand this year many things were not working well. “It’s rare for non ...