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The visit of the nuclear-powered frigate USS Texas in 1983 sparked protest in New Zealand.
'Can't understand all this fuss they're making over radiation!' On 4 February 1985 the New Zealand Labour government refused the USS Buchanan entry on grounds that the United States would neither confirm nor deny that the ship had nuclear capability.
USS Truxtun enters Wellington Harbour on 25 May 1982 surrounded by escort boats and a flotilla of protest vessels.
David Lange discusses New Zealand's stance on nuclear ship visits.