Two New Zealanders stranded in Solomon Islands ravine

StuffNZ Herald1NewsMonday 3 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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Keanu Isaksson, 25, and Luca Zylstra-Law, 19, have been trapped for four days in a remote ravine on Mt Popamanaseu. Extreme weather, including flooding and landslides, has made their exit route impassable. The families of the Matakana hikers have issued an urgent plea for national assistance.

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First reported by Stuff, Mon 3 Aug, 3:47pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 55 minutes
  1. StuffStuff

    ‘Lives are at risk’: Two Kiwis stranded for four days in Solomon Islands ravine (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Two New Zealand hikers trapped on Solomon Islands’ highest mountain (opens in new tab)

  3. 1News1News

    Families' 'urgent' plea after young hikers stranded in Solomon Islands (opens in new tab)