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NZ defence minister hits out at 'armchair admirals' trolling female captain of sunken navy ship

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New Zealand's first female defence minister says a navy ship didn't sink because its captain was a woman.

The HMNZS Manawanui, the NZ Navy's specialist dive and hydrographic vessel, sank in Samoan waters on Sunday morning after it lost power and hit a reef during surveying work in rough seas.

All 75 crew made it to shore safely after an evacuation order was issued by Captain Yvonne Gray .

A court of inquiry has been ordered by the New Zealand government to investigate the sinking, with its findings to be made public.

The military said the ship, purchased for $NZ100 million ( $90 million ), was not covered by replacement insurance.

Some in Samoa have called for an apology from New Zealand , which Ms Collins declined to offer.

Samoa has suffered various indignities at NZ 's hands, which included time under administration in Wellington from 1914 to 1962 .

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