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Whale Stranding “Unrelated” To Rena
A whale stranding in the Bay of Plenty this morning was unrelated to the Rena oil spill, according to DoC. The Department of Conservation says the pygmy sperm whale...
Rena Latest: 11 Tonnes Of Oil Pumped
The removal of oil from the vessel Rena continues this evening following the re-establishment of pumping lines earlier this afternoon. As at 4:10pm 11.1 tonnes...
Rena Leaves 60ks Of Oily Coastline
There are now 60 kilometres of oiled coastline, from Maketu to Mount Maunganui due to the 350 tonnes of oil leaked from the Rena. The oiling ranges in severity. Predicted...
Lost Rena Container “May Affect Seabed”
Maritime NZ says tonight that the container containing dangerous goods that has been lost from the Rena “is not considered a significant health risk.” The container...
Maritime “Understands The Anger”
A thousand people have so far offered to help with the Rena oil spill cleanup. To the growing local anger about the efforts, Maritime NZ National On Scene Commander...
Rena Oil Spill Latest: List Worsens, More Oil Leaks
Main developments tonight: Renas list has worsened More oil has leaked Significant amounts of oil are expected onshore So far 53 dead birds The cargo ship Rena’s...
