The same firm owned the Napoli as owned the Rena.

It took the officials over two years to clear the wreck off the site the locals would have done it much more quickly. Seaside residents have always looked upon wrecks as bounty from the sea in much the same way as a shoal of mackerel. It might not be right but it is a long held tradition.

There were warnings of hypodermic syringes on the beach for three summer seasons after the wreck, the warning signs weren't there this summer, presumably the needles would have rusted away by then.

IMHO MSC seem to be a real bunch of cowboy operators and when I emigrate I will make sure my container doesn't end up on one of their vessels.