Radio New Zealand Rena Disaster Headlines

Community spirit the 'silver lining' of Rena disaster

Sun, 27 May 2012 15:08:31 +1200

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is applauding the resilience and hard work of local communities as one of the main positives to emerge from the Rena disaster.

Rena captain, navigation officer 'proven incompetent'

Sat, 26 May 2012 09:16:37 +1200

The mayor of Tauranga says the men imprisoned for their role in the Rena cargo ship disaster should not be allowed to be in charge of a ship again.

Captain, navigation officer jailed over Rena disaster

Fri, 25 May 2012 22:56:09 +1200

The captain and navigation officer of the Rena have been jailed for seven months after the container ship ran aground in 2011, shedding tonnes of oil and debris and causing widespread pollution.