NZ Navy warship rescues six people off Hawaii

Tuesday 28 July 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 28 Jul, 5:40pm

In this story New Zealand Defence Force, Royal New Zealand Navy

The crew of HMNZS Te Mana rescued six people from an outrigger canoe that encountered difficulty in the Kaiwi Channel. The vessel was taking on water during heavy winds and rough seas while the warship was participating in the RIMPAC maritime exercise.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffTue 28 Jul, 2:33pm

   Watch: NZ warship rushes to rescue after mayday call near Hawaii (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 28 Jul, 2:48pm

   Watch: NZ Navy crew make dramatic high seas rescue off Hawaii (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 28 Jul, 5:40pm

   Royal New Zealand Navy frigate rescues six in Hawaii (opens in new tab)