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And eventually lands softly on a vast pile of odd socks, ballpoint pens and the desiccated remains of Lord Lucan and Amelia Earhart.
April 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Aaand this: www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/more-deta...
Kiwi hero in Argo rescue
A New Zealander's dramatic account of a daring secret mission to rescue American hostages has emerged after being left out of the Hollywood hit film <i>Argo</i>.
www.nzherald.co.nz
March 19, 2025 at 9:57 AM
My j-school classmate Kathryn Powley’s excellent story a few months later added much detail about the affair and Richard Sewell and Chris Beeby’s role: www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/nz-surviv...
The real truth behind Argo
Oscar-winning movie <i>Argo</i> cut New Zealand out of the 1979 Iran hostage crisis credits, but former NZ Embassy worker Maureen Campbell-White wants to set the record straight.
www.nzherald.co.nz
March 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Here you go - my story for the Herald. I came across the Canadian diplomat’s book online while covering the brouhaha over Affleck’s film suggesting NZ wouldn’t help: www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/affleck-m...
Affleck movie dumps on NZ - New Zealand News - NZ Herald
A new Ben Affleck film about the Iranian hostage crisis of 1979-80 suggests New Zealand's embassy in Tehran refused to shelter American fugitives.
www.nzherald.co.nz
March 19, 2025 at 9:42 AM
“Any additional assistance” - as if some assistance has been provided🤣
December 17, 2024 at 4:56 AM