Military inquiry finds human error caused the sinking of a New Zealand navy ship off the coast of Samoa in October

World - ABC News - 9 hours ago

Crew mistakes caused the sinking of a New Zealand navy ship off Samoan coast, inquiry finds

A military investigation has found mistakes by members of the crew caused a New Zealand navy ship to plow into a Samoan reef and sink in October

World - ABC News - 8 hours ago

New Zealand navy ship sank off Samoa because autopilot was left on, inquiry finds

Interim report into the October disaster blames human error, saying HMNZS Manawanui’s ‘autopilot was not disengaged when it should have been’ . A series of human errors caused a New Zealand navy ...

World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago

Crashed NZ navy ship was left on autopilot, inquiry finds

The crew of the HMNZS Manawanui thought the ship was under manual control while sailing in Samoan waters.

Japan will resume V-22 flights after inquiry finds pilot error caused incident last month

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World - ABC News - November 14

New Zealand Covid inquiry finds vaccine mandates were ‘reasonable’

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World - The Guardian - 21 hours ago

Navy ship hit reef and sank after crew's "autopilot" error

The HMNZS Manawanui was the first ship New Zealand lost since World War II, and was one of nine ships in the country's small navy fleet.

31 rescued after tourist boat sinks off Egyptian coast

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Mexican Navy seizes 3.6 tons of cocaine aboard boat off Pacific coast

The Mexican Navy says it has seized 3.6 tons of cocaine aboard a boat off the Pacific coast

World - ABC News - November 5

Marine biologists discover new sea slug species off Pacific coast

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World - The Guardian - November 13

Why is a bill looking at New Zealand’s founding document causing major upset among Māori?

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World - The Guardian - November 7

Why Trump’s tariffs won’t necessarily sink shipping

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World - Financial Times - November 16

Call for 'immediate action' to tackle shoplifting

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Asia has ‘enormous’ shortfall of funds to adapt to climate change, warns ADB

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World - Financial Times - October 31

Chinese sanctions hit US drone maker supplying Ukraine

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World - Financial Times - October 31

Brand new Disney Cruise Line ship saves 4 from stranded catamaran off Bermuda

A Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Treasure, rescued four people from a catamaran that was taking on water some 265 miles from Bermuda Sunday, according to the Coast Guard.

Swedish police focus on Chinese ship after suspected undersea cable sabotage

Investigators gather evidence at two Baltic sites while Danish navy is shadowing Chinese cargo ship. Swedish police investigating the believed sabotage of two fibre-optic undersea cables in the ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

WATCH: Disney cruise ship saves 4 on sinking vessel

The Disney “Treasure” launched one of its lifeboats to help rescue four passengers after the U.S. Coast Guard received a call for help on Sunday morning that a 50-foot catamaran was sinking.

China's Heavyweight Coast Guard Ships Bring Muscle to Sea Disputes

In most countries, the coast guard focuses on law enforcement and rescue. In China, it focuses on enforcing Beijing’s contested maritime claims—with two massive ships leading the charge.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 16

Trump picks John Phelan, a businessman with no military experience, to be secretary of the Navy

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen John Phelan, a businessman and investor with no military experience, to become the next secretary of the Navy.

Danish Navy Shadows Chinese Cargo Ship After Baltic Sea Cable Damage

World - Yahoo News - November 20

Captain Tom's family repeatedly made money from charity, inquiry finds

The fundraiser's family damaged public trust by not donating any money from his books, a report finds.

Georgia election official appeals to Musk over foreign disinformation on X

Brad Raffensperger says viral post alleging repeat voting in US state is likely from ‘Russian troll farms’

World - Financial Times - November 1

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World - Financial Times - November 1

Low-volatility ETFs lose favour as investors jump to buffered peers

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World - Financial Times - November 1

Disney cruise ship rescues sinking catamaran, saving 4 people near Bermuda

A brand-new Disney cruise ship rushed to the aid of a catamaran taking on water in the Atlantic on Sunday and plucked four people to safety, authorities said.

A New Mega-Ship From Europe Heads to the Caribbean

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Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

New-home construction falls to three-month low as high rates and hurricanes impact builders

Construction on new U.S. homes fell 3.1% in October, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

Business - MarketWatch - November 19

Latest news on wildfires raging in both U.S. coasts

The Jennings Creek wildfire continues to burn in New Jersey and has led to the death of a forest ranger volunteer, according to officials. This comes as the Mountain Fire destroys more homes in the ...

At least 24 dead after two boats capsize off coast of Madagascar

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

New Zealand Airport Puts Hugs on a Timer

The new rule at a New Zealand airport limits curbside embraces to three minutes, drawing worldwide commentary, from the indignant to the amused.

World - The New York Times - November 1

Thousands flock to NZ capital in huge Māori protests

The country is seen as a world leader for supporting indigenous rights, but many fear that's now at risk.

Watch: New Zealand's Māori protests explained

The BBC's Katy Watson reports from Wellington on why tens of thousands have taken to the streets.

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