We've rounded up some of the best events happening all over the country this long weekend.

Maritime New Zealand is praising the Bay of Plenty community for its support in the clean-up.

This is the closest look the public has had yet of the stricken container ship Rena.

Katie Cox captured exclusive close-up images of the grounded Rena off the coast of Tauranga.

Two people are seriously injured in Tauranga Hospital after being thrown out of the back of a car.

A 45-year-old man is in intensive care after a 300kg block of concrete fell on him at a Bay of Plenty trucking firm.

No oil will be pumped off Rena today, and salvors say the "grinding and groaning" ship is more unstable than originally thought.

A 45 year old male has received life threatening injuries after a 300kg concrete block fell on him on Omokoroa Road, Tauranga.

Serious questions need to be asked about events which led to this week's misery and damage.

Precious videos and photos of their children are what Tauranga couple Craig and Wendy Fellows most want rescued from Rena.

Filipino authorities are rushing to send home most of the crew of the stricken container ship Rena amid concerns for their safety and public anger towards the Filipino community. Yesterday, 11 crew members were put on flights to the Philippines...