Tag: New Zealand

  • Old archive shot for today

  • So our time had come to an end. The Holiday was over. As mentioned yesterday, we got up before the crack of dawn and began our journey home. After the initial travels, we found ourselves on a plane to Thailand. I followed with interest as the plane made a 360 turn in the middle of…

  • Today marks the 99th ANZAC day anniversary. Its a day where New Zealanders and Australians respect and remember those who have fallen in battle/war, giving up their lives, so we could live ours. The date itself marks the anniversary of the landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers – the Anzacs – on the Gallipoli Peninsula…

  • iPod gen 5 + PhotoToaster

  • One from the scanned archives today. Back at the turn of the millennium, they year 2000, New Zealand’s David Tua had worked his way up to being the number one contender for the world heavyweight boxing title. With a 37-1 record, many being by first round knockout, it was hopeful that he would take on…