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http://images.travelpod.com/bin/tripwow/flash/tripwow.swf In The Navy Slideshow: John’s trip from Nelson, South Island, New Zealand to 8 cities Auckland, Wiltshire, Wellington, Portsmouth, Kaneohe, Sembawang Estate (near Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia), Kampong Dungun (near Juara, Pulau Tioman) and Chinhae was created by TripAdvisor. See another United States slideshow. Create your own stunning slideshow with our free photo slideshowContinue reading “A bit of hither, thither and yon”

Argentina accuses UK of militarising Falklands region Updated 22 minutes ago Argentina’s foreign minister has accused Britain of sending a nuclear-armed submarine to the South Atlantic. The two countries went to war in 1982 over the Falkland Islands, a British territory whose ownership is disputed by Argentina. Argentina’s foreign minister, Hector Timerman, has demanded thatContinue reading “Radio New Zealand : News : World : Argentina accuses UK of militarising Falklands region”

Commander rejects report he endangered yacht Updated at 9:12 am today The commander of HMNZS Wellington says a claim he told the Norwegian yacht Berserk to leave a safe harbour in the middle of an Antarctic storm, is untrue. Three people died when the yacht sank last February, after dropping off adventurer Jarle Andhoey, whoContinue reading “Radio New Zealand : News : National : Commander rejects report he endangered yacht”

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An investigation is underway after a Navy vessel struck rocks on its way back from Waitangi. The navy launch VIP took on water after hitting rocks off Tutukaka, Northland, about 7am, a rescue co-ordination centre spokesman said. The three crew members on board were all safe and had managed to get off the vessel. TheContinue reading “NZ navy vessel runs into rocks | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International News”