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Medical aid charity appeals for help to fix broken ship stranded in Fiji

07:38 am on 14 November 2023

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A New Zealand charity is asking for urgent help to fix its broken medical aid ship stranded in Fiji.

Youth with a Mission Ships sails to remote Fijian islands to provide free healthcare, but 'The Koha' is currently at a standstill because of a broken tailshaft bearing.

Managing director Marty Emmett says the vessel's specially equipped with two on-board dental clinics and other medical equipment.

Emmett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.