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Just an update of the very cold phenomenon that has been occurring south of New Zealand - my "Scotch on the Rocks" - the invasion of the icebergs!

As I wrote earlier the proposed flights to see the icebergs would be popular - dozens of helicopter flights have actually taken place during the last week; a number of Australians among them too! Bringing in the tourist money as well!

Somebody stated yesterday that people are probably tired of watching Kangaroos over in the Aussie bush - they can fly out and see something that hasn't been seen in seventy five years - an invasion of icebergs.

Good for blogging subjects and uses for money too! Bit of humor goes a long way for the writers of blogs as well!

Some of the smaller icebergs are melting but the bigger ones will be around a lot longer. One monster is about a kilometer in length. It will keep bringing in the tourist money for a while yet!

Update Monday: Another giant iceberg has been spotted south of Stewart Island. Also claims that people are actually getting down onto the icebergs for a walk on the cool side!

The New Zealand All Blacks rugby union team are on the road to the Rugby World Cup in France next year.

They played England yesterday morning our time and won by 41-20, then two tests against France, and then Wales.They have selected a thirty man squad that is very interchangeable in some positions - but headed by the best open side flanker in the world, skipper, Richie McCaw, and the man often described as the best rugby player in world rugby, No 10, Dan Carter.

Australia and South Africa are also touring Britain, Australia struggling to a draw with Wales overnight.

The All Blacks have come off a very good season with only one loss against South Africa, after the tri-nations tournament against them and Australia was already won. The All Blacks also won the Bledisloe Cup against Australia this year.

Their goal is to win the Rugby World Cup in France next year.This is now the Holy Grail of rugby, something which has eluded the greatest brand in world rugby since the very first world cup held in New Zealand in 1987.