A Greek containership has grounded off New Zealand, flooding two holds but leaving fuel tanks intact.

The 3,029-teu Rena (built 1990) hit a reef about 12 nautical miles from Tauranga on the east coast of the country's North Island early on Wednesday morning.



Maritime New Zealand said there were no injuries among the 236-metre vessel's 25 crew, and it was in no immediate danger.



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