Oil spill disaster in New Zealand

News AS THE world watches the cargo ship Rena aground on a reef off New Zealand, an Australian connection has become involved in the salvage effort.

News THE stricken container ship Rena has suffered further damage, amid fears the vessel could break up as conditions are forecast to worsen.

News THE Mediterranean Shipping Company has given the New Zealand Government a commitment to make a financial contribution to help with the oil clean-up operation.

Environment FALLEN shipping containers from the stricken ship Rena have begun washing up on Mt Maunganui beach in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty this morning.