Three people found missing at sea near Kiribati

Tuesday 13 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 13 Oct, 4:17pm

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

A Royal New Zealand Air Force crew located three people on Sunday aboard a 3.7-metre white fibreglass boat. The group had been missing since 7 October after their vessel disappeared between Abaiang Island and Tarawa.

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1. StuffTue 13 Oct, 3:57pm

   Photos show moment RNZAF locates trio missing at sea (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 13 Oct, 4:17pm

   Kiribati trio rescued after days at sea by NZ Air Force (opens in new tab)