Episode · Stuff They Don't Want You To Know · 2025-09-19

Books mentioned on The Mystery of New Zealand's Kaikōura Lights

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In December of 1978, New Zealand's Kaikōura mountain ranges gained international attention as a series of unidentified glowing objects appeared to follow multiple planes in the area. Pilots, journalists, radar techs and air traffic control all confirmed the events -- along with numerous witnesses on the ground.

Ben Bowlin discussed Project Blue Book by Brad Steiger.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   Project Blue Book

   Brad Steiger · at 55:35

   Project Blue Book by Brad Steiger is a detailed historical examination of the United States Air Force's official systematic investigations into unidentified flying objects.

   Discussed

   “In 2010, the New Zealand military released a treasure trove, their own Project Blue Book. really a treasure trove of previously classified reports that dated from 2009 all the way back to 1954 which means it naturally includes the Kaikora lights”

   Ben Bowlin The Mystery of New Zealand's Kaikōura Lights 2025-09-19 Listen at 55:35

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