Anyone else got continual cycling while Sending a message on  'Connected to smtp.orcon.net.nz..."

Up till a few days ago email was sent in a flash. Since then I'm finding it can take up to 5 or 6 attempts cancelling and retrying
until it sends.

But right now it's been 15 mins trying...  darn !

Orcons site says "No current major Network issues at this time"