Coverage of Pope Benedict XVI's resignation from around the globe

Storified by Stuff.co.nz News · Mon, Feb 11 2013 20:07:06

The pope defended abdication in 2010 http://wapo.st/12H5RND

— The Washington Post · Mon, Feb 11 2013 13:52:52

Pope Benedict's Legacy: The First Twitter, Facebook Pope

Less than two months after tweeting for the first time on his official Twitter account, Pope Benedict XVI announced he is signing off fro...

Italy hails 'an outbreak of modernity in the Church' as Pope Benedict XVI announces he will resign because of ill health

Pope Benedict XVI has announced that he will resign the papacy because of ill health, according to the Italian news agency ANSA. The deci...

Ritualized vote will choose successor to Pope Benedict XVI

How will the next pope be chosen? The Roman Catholic Church will choose a new pope after Pope Benedict XVI announced his plans to resign ...

Who's next? 8 cardinal contenders who could succeed Pope Benedict

The bookmakers in Europe already have their favorites, but the world won't know who will succeed Pope Benedict XVI until that puff of whi...

#Pope Benedict XVI, in his own words - on faith, gay marriage, and sexual abuse http://bbc.in/156MVaG

— BBC News (World) · Mon, Feb 11 2013 11:46:56

A 2009 Myspace playlist from the Pope's office included Tupac, Muse and Fleet Foxes http://huff.to/12ng1OU

— Huffington Post · Mon, Feb 11 2013 11:54:02

Pope to retire to monastery after resignation : News Headlines

Father Federico Lombardi told reporters that immediately after his resignation on February 28, the Pope will spend some time at the papal...

With Pope's Resignation, Focus Shifts to a Successor

ROME - Pope Benedict XVI's surprise decision to resign on Monday immediately set off a flurry of speculation about his replacement, who w...

Interactive: Pope Benedict XVI's papacy

Announces Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, a 17th-century Mohawk-Algonquin, will be canonized as a Catholic saint, the first Native American fr...

[Previously] “The Final Battles of Pope Benedict XVI” On disarray at the Vatican: http://long.fm/M1pl7E (@SPIEGEL_English ’12)

— Longform · Mon, Feb 11 2013 08:29:49

Al Jazeera's @BarbaraGSerra takes a look back at #Pope Benedict XVI's career - Video Report: http://aje.me/WEdEIw

— AJELive · Mon, Feb 11 2013 07:09:29

Pope Benedict's age and declining strength quells conspiracy theories

For Angelo Sodano, dean of the college of cardinals, it was a "bolt from the blue". As Pope Benedict XVI announced his intention to carry...

Laureen and I join all Canadians in wishing His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI well in the future. http://ow.ly/hCkJ3

— Stephen Harper · Mon, Feb 11 2013 09:55:26

St Peter's Basilica tonight... http://pic.twitter.com/d6ga18NV · Fiona Mitchell

In pictures: #Pope Benedict XVI's life on the road - from Bavaria to Brazil http://bbc.in/156PHga

— BBC News (World) · Mon, Feb 11 2013 12:05:32

Oddsmakers have Canadian as leading pope candidate - World - CBC News

Irish bookmakers today put Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet as the leading contender to succeed Pope Benedict XVI. At 5-2 odds early Monday...

VIDEO: The Archbishop of Washington answers questions about Pope Benedict XVI's resignation: http://apne.ws/WF49c4 -CC

— The Associated Press · Mon, Feb 11 2013 11:55:09

Twilight fans react to cheating Kristen Stewart

Storified by Stuff.co.nz News · Wed, Jul 25 2012 17:14:43

Unfortunately Kristen Stewart can't show she's sorry for cheating on Robert Pattinson because she has no facial expressions...

— Goblet Of Tweets ϟ · Wed, Jul 25 2012 11:00:24

Kristen Stewert cheated on Rob Pat? ooo Homegirl I'd watch your back now from all those number one fans :x

— Tiffanyy · Wed, Jul 25 2012 16:57:28

Yeah it was wrong what Kristen did BUT I have so much respect for her for speaking out and being like yeah it happened and I'm really sorry

— Demi Lovato Fans · Wed, Jul 25 2012 17:00:54

I'd say KStew and RPatz were never really together and it was just a publicity stunt

— Jessica Walls · Wed, Jul 25 2012 16:31:25

Kristen Stewart seriously how stupid can u be?...cheating on RPATZ...wat a sap... #IlllookafteruRob x

— Christine Kelly · Wed, Jul 25 2012 16:34:32

The real victim in all this is the unborn dracula baby. #KStew #RPatz #BrokenHomeDraculaBaby

— Kris Brattli · Wed, Jul 25 2012 16:45:57

@NY165 @lylar143 I just love @PerezHilton captions!! This RPatz KStew relationship was a Hotmess to begin with http://pic.twitter.com/Ro4C6xbY · ✌ Lainee

Argh someone tell me if #Rpatz is going to forgive and forget?! Such a stressful morning! #robsten

— April Bickley · Wed, Jul 25 2012 17:01:09

it's okay rpatz, I'm here for you #kristensabitch #iloveyou #letstoodaloo

— Courtney Lynn Smith · Wed, Jul 25 2012 16:24:25

this whole kristen/rpatz cheating story is crap and you all know it....shame on you believers...tabloids stfu!

— Elizabeth Harris · Wed, Jul 25 2012 16:28:57

God I HATE Kristen Stewart >:O Love You RPatz <3

— Josh H+Aieshia A :) · Wed, Jul 25 2012 16:11:54

I know I am a grown woman but I am seriously crushed that kstew cheated on Rpatz #nohopeforanyonenow

— Deirdre Hussey · Wed, Jul 25 2012 16:15:55

Have you seen the PROOF of Kristen Stewart cheating on RPatz? If not, check 'em out! http://pic.twitter.com/i4Jt6eeG · Perez Nights LIVE

@ambrellaella oh damn! That's crazy! Maybe that means Rpatz and I can finally live happily ever after. #wishfulthinking

— Cynthia Navarro · Wed, Jul 25 2012 17:00:13

@ENews #Rpatz needs to leave #Kstew, there is no reason or excuse for cheating. #kristencheats

— Paris Joshua Ryan · Wed, Jul 25 2012 16:06:16

But if Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart breakup imagine how awkward the Breaking Dawn Part 2 premieres will be for them on the carpet.

— Daniela · Wed, Jul 25 2012 17:01:37

Kristen Stewart issued an apology today to Robert Pattinson for cheating on him. Still no apology for the Twilight movies though.

— Movie Humor · Wed, Jul 25 2012 11:00:08

Its official, Kristen Stewart can't act and she's completely mental. She had Rpatz and cheated? Girl needs her head checked.

— Vicky Bond · Wed, Jul 25 2012 16:07:55

Rpatz is waaaay better looking than that tramp. She was stupid for cheating. Her loss.

— Lauren Bowers · Wed, Jul 25 2012 16:20:42

Really proud of everyone who is sticking by Kristen. Can't reply to you all but you are all amazing

— HauntedTwilight · Wed, Jul 25 2012 17:00:56

The Grammy Awards show is under way.

Storified by Stuff.co.nz News · Sun, Feb 12 2012 20:51:58

Tonight's Best New Artist & Best Alternative Music Album winner @boniver after his wins! #GRAMMYs http://t.co/kJ2zgiih

— The GRAMMYs · Sun, Feb 12 2012 20:48:58

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current #grammy status: http://t.co/85RlvbCT · taralongest

RT @eonline: Whitney Houston with her first #Grammy in 1986 for Best Female Pop Vocal for "Saving All My Love for You" http://instagr.am/p/G6fZE8mwIN/ · AlfieBakerstyle

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#nofilter #rihanna #grammys · xoxomaiah

Loved Taylor Swift's performance. Great song. PH

— Coldplay · Fri, Feb 10 2012 13:40:13

Rihanna can get it #grammys http://t.co/sTRKQneF · deadstockric

Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj take a front row seat at the Grammys http://t.co/9xODcH7n · rapup

Adele is flawless on the #eredcarpet! http://eonli.ne/heatgauge http://pic.twitter.com/dwG04UNs · eonline

Nicki Minaj shows up to the Grammy&#39;s with a Catholic Bishop. What do you think the backstory for this is? http://t.co/aMZviFVW · hiphopweekly

Check out Gaga with Katy Perry at the #GRAMMYs http://t.co/oR3LoPaw · gagadaily

Lady Gaga with Sir Paul McCartney at the #GRAMMYs http://t.co/jMhJeW1V · gagadaily

Scroll down for live coverage from the rugby sevens tournament in Wellington.

Storified by Stuff.co.nz News · Sat, Feb 04 2012 00:58:04

2mins left now. Final all but. 24-0. NZ #Sevens

— iamjonnyking™ · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

Yeah, we did just bring an All Black off the bench. #sevens

— Mat Wiseman · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

Crowd chanting "Whoop! There it is!" entirely unprompted. #sevens

— Michael John Oliver · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

NZL 24 - FIJ 0, with 4 min to go... Go The kiwis!!! #Sevens

— Jeremy Tan · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

What a try #sevens

— Hayden Ricketts · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

NZL 12 Fiji 0 #sevens

— mariel75 · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

Put Hosea on already #Sevens

— KC · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

New Zealand in the Sevens final. Keith Quinn on the microphone. The way it should be.

— Mike Heine · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

best of luck to our new zealand!!! #sevens

— StevensonPule · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

Finals time! NZ v Fiji! #sevens

— mishviews · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

Stink :( wanted Samoa to win that! #Sevens

— Che Salesa · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

Wata try saver. #Samoa #Sevens

— Geoff Ahipene · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

Kick Off:Game 44 #7ENG 0-0 #7SAM http://bit.ly/w2mrHn #7CSI #sevens

— Sevens World Series · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

Go go south africa #rugby #sevens (SA vs Tonga)

— Kevin R. Risakotta · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

Fight broken out between a group of Ninjas and Where's Wallys #sevens

— Shane Harmon · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

Kenya getting the job done over the Aussies. 12 up with 2mins to go #sevens

— Craig Coomans · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

Scroll down for live coverage from the rugby sevens tournament in Wellington.

Storified by Stuff.co.nz News · Thu, Feb 02 2012 21:51:22

NZ piled on the points in the 2nd half to become the first team to reach 50 at this leg of the Hertz Sevens World Series. Final score 54 - 0

— NZ International 7s · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

Go kiwis #sevens http://yfrog.com/h7phsroj · Choc64

Rugby, what rugby #sevens http://pic.twitter.com/S6J64ygW · Kate Richards

Yeah Samoa!!! #Winning #Sevens

— ▲RTHUR · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

FT:Game 15 #7NZL 54-0 #7JPN http://bit.ly/S7wqts #7CSI #sevens

— IRBSevens · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

#Wellington7s ~ France: 26 - Kenya: 17 (full-time) #IRB7s #Sevens ..proud of the boys!! #welldone

— Patrick Mogaka · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

From my possie in the media box I can see a bunch of Billy T's waving their yellow towels to "Blow your whistle B..." #sevens

— Greer McDonald · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

How weird is England's strip for the sevens??

— Tank Thoms · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

Celtics r in town #sevens http://yfrog.com/oc68xdlj · Choc64

#sevens are AMAZING ! This is why I love Wellington :D

— Lizzy Watkins · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

Haha quote kos. It's KFC down at the sevens. All breast and thighs hahaha

— Ninja Steps · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

Sevens weekend is better than Halloween

— Ryan · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

Just saw two courier post guys and thought. Great costumes.#sevens #doh

— Melissa · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

Filling up at the Wlg Sevens. http://pic.twitter.com/FBsKXFYX · Mr Reasonable

Always exciting watching the south african sevens team. Is Boom Prinsloo the coolest name in rugby or what? #sevens #wtgn

— CorrineOConnell · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:24:42

Lol, best #sevens costume sighting today: 2 guys dressed as ghost chips!

— Sarah Kong · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

I think these are the ghost chips? Needed the sheets over their faces though #fail #sevens http://pic.twitter.com/49uaasGC · Greer McDonald

sevens peeps ^_^ lock yourselves indoors http://twitpic.com/8eyyx0 · thestylehive

Congratuulations Kenyan team for winning in the Wellington Sevens: Kenya 35-Australia 10

— Kenya Premier League · Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08

Join us as we live update the red carpet fashion and winners of the 2012 Golden Globes.

Storified by Stuff.co.nz News · Sun, Jan 15 2012 20:27:52

Golden Globes 2012 - The Artist and The Descendants... | Stuff.co.nz

Silent-era film The Artist and family drama The Descendants were the top film picks at the Golden Globe Awards in one of the major Hollyw...

Perfect speech by Clooney - short, simple, heartfelt, sincere. That's the way to do it. #GoldenGlobes

— Piers Morgan · Sun, Jan 15 2012 19:50:35

Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical - The Artist - #GoldenGlobes

— Golden Globe Awards · Sun, Jan 15 2012 19:40:05

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Ricky Gervais on Colin Firth: "What you don't know about him: he's racist. And I once saw him punch a little kitten." #goldenglobes

— Jace Lacob · Sun, Jan 15 2012 19:34:26

RT @haydenblack Easy to forget a few years ago Angelina Jolie made out with her brother and Madonna was American. #GoldenGlobes #Pre9/11

— ʇıɐʇ ʞɔıɹ, esq. · Sun, Jan 15 2012 19:22:00

Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical - Modern Family (@ModernFam) - #GoldenGlobes

— Golden Globe Awards · Sun, Jan 15 2012 19:17:32

Hugo | Martin Scorsese | Stuff.co.nz

James Croot checks our Hugo, Martin Scorsese's first foray into childrens film. REVIEW: The creative genius behind Raging Bull, Taxi Driv...

Best Director - Martin Scorsese - Hugo - #GoldenGlobes

— Golden Globe Awards · Sun, Jan 15 2012 19:13:25

Here's that video of Morgan Freeman as a vampire, soaping himself in a casket in 1974. #GoldenGlobes http://t.co/r3zj59zx

— HuffPostEnt · Sun, Jan 15 2012 19:11:05

Photo Jan 15, 7 04 22 PM.jpg · goldenglobes

When I die, I want to be greeted at heaven's gates with a great powerful voice mirroring that of Morgan Freeman. #goldenglobes

— Aly Walansky · Sun, Jan 15 2012 19:05:57

Morgan Freeman has played a driver, soldier, investigator, The US President, Nelson Mandela, and God, twice. Awesome Actor. #GoldenGlobes

— Digital LA · Sun, Jan 15 2012 19:05:47

This is a collection of key political influencers ahead of this year's general election. We'll be updating this with links to what they're discussing ahead of November 26.

Storified by Stuff.co.nz News · Tue, Nov 22 2011 16:02:28

Don Brash says retirement age should go to the public vote #votenz

— avancenz · Tue, Nov 22 2011 16:01:28

CAMPAIGN 2011: Five things I'm sick of hearing. http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/blogs/campaign-2011/6019393/Five-things-I-m-sick-of-hearing

— NZStuffBlogs · Tue, Nov 22 2011 15:58:45

Leaders hit the road for votes | Stuff.co.nz

All aboard the battle bus. It's the final countdown to polling day and we're doing it in coach. Both main party leaders are heading out o...

John Campbell getting equal/ possibly more attention than Phil Goff at ECE centre. #vote2011

— Kate Chapman · Tue, Nov 22 2011 13:00:31

National lays out post-election action plan | Stuff.co.nz

National leader John Key has outlined his post election priorities should his party return to power on Saturday, including the introducti...

New Zealand General Election 2011

Our chart depicts the main parties in the New Zealand general election. Given the Kiwi tendency to confuse critical thinking with the nat...

Cherly Moana Marie is booming across Aotea Square ahead of Winston's arrival. Occupy protesters look bemused.

— danyalevy · Tue, Nov 22 2011 14:58:47

A Winston supporter in Aotea Square. "Help is on the way." http://yfrog.com/klea2qetj · danyalevy

@publicaddress A lack of censorship is not the same as an endorsement. I disagree with most of the comments people leave on my blog

— David Farrar · Tue, Nov 22 2011 11:40:24

Election l Labour, Greens Call for Release of Asset... | Stuff.co.nz

Labour and the Greens are calling for the release of all Government documents relating to the sale of state-owned assets before Saturday'...

Election l Don't Add KiwiBank to Asset Sales, says... | Stuff.co.nz

Labour will today sign a pledge saying it will not sell Kiwibank if it becomes Government and is asking National leader John Key to do th...

Election | NZ First In Nail-Biter | Stuff.co.nz

OPINION: Election night is fast shaping up to be a rerun of the nail-biting Rugby World Cup final. Not for National and Labour, of course...

Election | Greens Surge In Unexpected Campaign | Stuff.co.nz

OPINION: Not much about the Green Party's election campaign has been as expected. Russel Norman has not dazzled. Metiria Turei has not st...

Phil Goff at Mangere ECE #vote2011 #cutekids http://yfrog.com/g07srsaj · k8chap

Nikki Kaye meme

One of the customised Nikki Kaye billboards.

RT @taranakinews: Labour candidate Andrew Little will have trouble getting his mum's vote - she is a 30-year National party member http://fb.me/18IYOnkVp

— avancenz · Tue, Nov 22 2011 11:40:30

Election l Key makes last South Island Election... | Stuff.co.nz

Prime Minister John Key will make a barnstorming run up the North Island by bus in the final two days of the election campaign. Key confi...

Kiwis and rugby fans from around the world share their excitement ahead of tonight's RWC final as the All Blacks take on France.

Storified by Stuff.co.nz News · Wed, Oct 26 2011 22:50:43

Julia 's Twitter · Julia

Thank god he missed that! Come on boys, we can do this! Bring on Sonny!!! #RWCfinal

— Jen Lambert · Sun, Oct 23 2011 02:26:20

COME ON ALL BLACKS !!!

— c j crawford · Sun, Oct 23 2011 02:30:30

I don't think there's an emoticon for Graham's face right now.

— Anna G. Connell · Sun, Oct 23 2011 02:24:21

into last 20 min and one point in it ... been all france in first quarter of 2nd half

— Mark Keohane · Sun, Oct 23 2011 02:20:26

Ashleigh Storey's Twitter · Ashleigh Storey

Quote from my house: "I hope yr TV's insured... If we don't win I'm going to bowl it!"

— Sam Johnson · Sun, Oct 23 2011 02:12:40

Come on Donald. You can do it #waikato

— Alan O'Donnell · Sun, Oct 23 2011 02:14:14

All Blacks! Alll Blacks! All Blacks #rwc2011

— Nic Steenhout · Sun, Oct 23 2011 02:11:57

Eeek shot at goal... Come on All Blacks!

— KDP · Sun, Oct 23 2011 02:02:07

Rongotai Apartments's Twitter · Rongotai Apartments

@NZStuff not comfy at all. The palms bars in chch were respectfully cheering when SD took the field

— em_vanopzeeland · Sun, Oct 23 2011 01:51:35

“@NZStuff: SooOooOoo, how are we feeling people? #rwc2011” >> nervous!

— PaperArtsy · Sun, Oct 23 2011 01:53:02

Must remember breathing goes In Out In Out, not In In In Nothing.... Nothing... AAARGH! #rwcfinal

— Regan · Sun, Oct 23 2011 01:45:37

What a haka from the @allblacks and the French face up to the challenge! This is going to be a fierce match #RWC2011 #final

— rugbyworldcup · Sun, Oct 23 2011 01:01:30

A war that raged online became the scene of celebrations as citizens of Libya rejoiced as news of Muammar Gaddafi being captured and killed spread around the world

Storified by Stuff.co.nz News · Wed, Oct 26 2011 22:50:41

I supported #Nato intervention in #Libya bec #Libyans asked for it. Today, I salute Libyans and send solidarity as they build Free Libya.

— Mona Eltahawy · Thu, Oct 20 2011 16:56:37

Someone told me Libyans can't resist Gaddafi's army and should try to work out a political deal. We persevered and destroyed his regime.

— Ismael Zmirli · Thu, Oct 20 2011 17:58:23

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today in the martyr square http://bit.ly/ooUzu3

— AliTweel · Thu, Oct 20 2011 18:18:33

Finally managed to get coverage: martyr's square completely PACKED earlier #Libya #Tripoli · ChangeInLibya

#midan #tahrir sq #cairo #egypt 1am people are up and quite lively http://yfrog.com/nv9ryiaj · AlexanderPageSY

RT @Jenniferlayne53: @acarvin I keep thinking of Mo Nabbous and how these people of Libya bravely crossed their doorsteps, determined for this day - Amazing.

— IsaMadesclaire · Thu, Oct 20 2011 14:40:10

Gadhafi's Death: Lockerbie Victims React http://t.co/QZsh3zA1

— mamaduece · Thu, Oct 20 2011 16:24:38

Wow. A new low on about 46 different levels. RT @suttonnick: Friday's Sun front page - "That's for Lockerbie" #gaddafi http://t.co/MZyNOwL6

— jackseale · Thu, Oct 20 2011 14:20:15

Libyans celebrate Gaddafi's death - world | Stuff.co.nz

Celebrations break out in Libya as new leaders declared Muammar Gaddafi had been killed, signally eight months of war may finally be over. Sarah Irwin reports. CAUTION: EXPLICIT IMAGES.

newsroom 4-box shows mixed up (unconfirmed) reports on #khaddafy #gadhafi #qaddafi #captured #dead #libya http://twitpic.com/732044 · Schoetz

This is the statement from Prime Minister Cameron in response to the death of #Gaddafi in #Libya: · Stone_SkyNews

Qadhafi forces burnt down our British Embassy in Tripoli at start of the revolution in #Libya... http://yfrog.com/mfojbnkj · WilliamJHague

THE GUARDIAN FRONT PAGE: Only 100 loyalists left fighting as Libya war reaches endgame #skypapers http://twitpic.com/6ztsnt · SkyNews

Strumming his pain - Epic Libyan Front-line Fighter and Guitarist is injured but won't stop what he does best. #Libya · feb17libya

A week ago today the Rena, a 47,000 tonne cargo ship, grounded on the Astrolobe reef off Tauranga. It has since been labelled New Zealand's worst environmental maritime disaster.

Storified by Stuff.co.nz News · Wed, Oct 26 2011 22:50:41

Stuff.co.nz News's Twitter · Stuff.co.nz News

UPDATE: @johnkeypm "I understand people are frustrated. I'm frustrated too. Unfortunately we have to deal with the cards dealt to us."

— NZStuff · Tue, Oct 11 2011 18:51:37

PRESS RELEASE: Greenpeace welcomes @phil_goff's long-awaited insight on deep sea oil http://t.co/WIH3T9nR #rena #nzoilspill

— GreenpeaceNZ · Tue, Oct 11 2011 20:15:04

#Rena briefing. Beach cleanup volunteers still wanted. Ship is starting to buckle in middle. #fb

— RusselNorman · Tue, Oct 11 2011 20:10:21

Dead wandering albatross. The true face of this terrible tragedy · twitpic.com

Mount Maunganui Oil spill 11-10- 2011

I'm standing speechless at the beach that was still blue and clean 2 days ago.

Rena Oil Spill Sparks Heated Exchange At Maketu... | Stuff.co.nz

Angry words were exchanged today when oil reached the delicate wetlands at Maketu and a community board member tried to stop worried locals from cleaning it up. Warnings not to touch oil from stricken cargo ship Rena were ignored as the oil got past the booms protecting endangered birds at Maketu, enveloping the beach west of the town, 40km south of Mount Maunganui.

Community briefings are being held over the next few days. Follow the link to view the full details. #Rena http://t.co/MDAxnUNH

— BOPRC · Tue, Oct 11 2011 19:26:09

Massive crack on Rena

Copyright © 2011, Television New Zealand Limited. Breaking and Daily News, Sport & Weather | TV ONE, TV2 | Ondemand A massive crack running down the midsection of the Rena has been sighted by a ONE News chopper today, adding to fears it may split in two.

An open container near Motiti Island: · facebook.com

Rena Captain Charged, Oil washes ashore in Tauranga... | Stuff.co.nz

LATEST: Oil from the stricken container ship Rena is washing ashore in Tauranga's suburbs. The 47,000 tonne ship, which struck the Astrolabe reef off Tauranga last Wednesday, has been leaking oil into the sea, with containers falling from the deck. Oil was reported on the shore in Kulim Park, in the inner harbour this morning, reported Sunlive.co.nz.

It really is an environmental disaster. http://twitter.com/phil_goff/status/123909344201945090/photo/1

— phil_goff · Tue, Oct 11 2011 16:54:25

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