Google Maps on Mac

This isn't necessarily a Safari problem, as it also happens on Firefox, but its definitely a problem that is exclusive to my machine.
Whenever I view a Google map, various tiles are missing. so I'll only get half of the image. On the same network, my wifes Mac can view the same pages (with embedded maps) fine. The maps load first time every time.
I have dropped the MTU on the router down to 1400. Emptied the cache on Safari. But still with no joy. Not on private browsing and pop ups are allowed.
Anyone had this happen to them and subsequently found a solution?

Bad news. The problem is back, and I can't fix it.
I've just upgraded to iLife 09. Places in iPhoto is a nightmare. Been working fine for most of the evening, now its gone doo lally again.
Tried, Checking Java config (with my wife's Mac, which works fine) all settings identical.
Repairing disk permissions.
Reinstalling Flash
Reinstalling Java
Rebooting machine. Still the problem persists. Some tiles are missing and this varies depending on the zoom level. Absolutely infuriating. Problem exists in Safari, Firefox AND NOW iphoto 09!?
Grrr, driving me insane.

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l_signature_b64_alter_back varchar2(200);
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json_tempobj json;
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l_status VARCHAR2(255);
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n_second_comma number;
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else
P_b_success:=false;
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