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HMNZS Manawanui sank on Samoan reef Caused by Autopilot and Human Error, Definitely Not Diversity, Says Totally Unrelated Report

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Apr 04, 2025
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In a stunning revelation that surprised absolutely no one, a formal investigation has concluded that good old-fashioned human error, sprinkled with a generous helping of “oops, forgot to disengage the autopilot,” was the primary cause behind the dramatic beaching and subsequent sinking of a New Zealand Navy warship off the coast of Samoa last year.

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