The Returned and Services Association (RSA) decision to import poppies for the 2012 Poppy Day Appeal instead of having them made in New Zealand has stirred up public opinion during this year’s appeal.
Archive for April, 2011
Poppy Day Controversy
Thursday, April 21st, 2011Strong Earthquake, Southern Kermadecs
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011A strong earthquake struck the southern Kermadec Islands early this morning.
Significant Aftershock, Christchurch
Saturday, April 16th, 2011A moderately strong earthquake struck Christchurch this evening.
Earthquake, Queensland, Australia
Saturday, April 16th, 2011A moderately strong earthquake struck Queensland, Australia this evening.
Darfield Quake ”“ New Findings
Friday, April 15th, 2011Detailed analysis of last September’s Darfield earthquake has confirmed that it was a complex event, with many similarities to the Haiti earthquake in January last year.
Southern Kermadec Quake
Thursday, April 14th, 2011A moderately strong, shallow earthquake struck the southern Kermadec Islands this evening.
South Pacific Earthquakes
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011Three moderately strong undersea earthquakes have struck the Kermadec Islands during the past week, with similar-sized quakes near Fiji and New Zealand.