New ZealandLatest updates: Rena oil spillThe latest news and reaction from the Bay of Plenty as leaking oil from the stricken container ship Rena washes up on beaches along the coast.14 Oct 02:20 AM
New ZealandRena crew quit NZ for their 'safety' Filipino authorities are rushing to send home most of the crew of the stricken container ship Rena amid concerns for their safety and public anger towards the Filipino community. Yesterday, 11 crew members were put on flights to the Philippines...13 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandRena: Hundreds cleaning beachesAbout 500 oil spill responders have been on Bay of Plenty beaches today, removing patches of gluggy spillage from the stranded and breaking Rena, as the ships owner makes an apology to the nation, 13 Oct 06:31 AM
New ZealandRena: 'Slow and long process' - KeyThe Rena is holding together well enough for salvage crews to get on board, but the entire front section of the stricken ship is flooded and the use of dispersant has failed.13 Oct 01:45 AM
New ZealandMy life's in that Rena container - expatThe belongings of a family that moved to Brisbane to escape quake-battered Christchurch were on the stricken ship.12 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandRena oil spill: cracks getting worseLarge fractures in the hull of the stricken cargo ship Rena are getting worse, increasing the chances the ship will break up after aerial footage showed the hull of the vessel grounded on Astrolabe Reef off the coast of Tauranga has cracked open.12 Oct 04:24 AM
New ZealandRena oil spill: masks could be issuedFace masks could be issued to those living near beach areas affected by oil leaking from the MV Rena, which has lost up to 70 containers overnight. The ship's captain has been charged over the incident and granted bail after a court appearance..11 Oct 11:13 PM