Rena split in two, remains on reef – Rena oil spill – NZ Herald News http://t.co/Lri1jG5V via @nzherald

The stricken cargo ship Rena has split in two but remains firmly wedged on the Astrolabe Reef off the coast Tauranga. Maritime New Zealand today said a gaping crack in the ship’s hull had widened in swells of up to 5m on Saturday. The vessel may still be joined together under the surface and divers would investigate as the weather permitted. A spokeswoman this afternoon said there was no change…