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■ GAIRNS TRIAL

Guilty verdict A jury took just two and a half hours to find two people guilty of causing the death of Ashburton man Arran James Gairns, known as AJ, by manslaughter yesterday.

Justice Gerald Nation then convicted Olivia Toby Frances Lucas and Verdun Ashley Perry, both of Ashburton, and remanded them in custody pending a sentencing hearing in Timaru on May 26.

Both Lucas and Perry were convicted of assaulting Gairns with intent to rob him in the early hours of Sunday, May 31, in Ashburton.

The jury of six men and six women subsequently found their actions resulted in his death. Lucas admitted the

assault charge on day one of the trial.

The High Court trial was in its seventh day. Following Justice Nation’s closing address yesterday, in which he outlined legal considerations, the jury retired for deliberations at about 11am. The members took an hour-long lunch break at 1pm, and the court reconvened at 2.30pm.

Grief and stress was palpable as Gairns’ family and supporters filed back in to court to hear the jury foreman deliver the unanimous verdict on all three charges before the court.

His mother sat quietly crying, holding her husband’s hand. Others were also mopping up tears.

Sobs erupted from the public gallery

as family members absorbed the news.

Outside the court they spoke of the ordeal of waiting almost three years to hear those words.

The case was prosecuted for the Crown by Andrew McRae, assisted by Matt Beattie.

Two other people were also charged with the same offences as Lucas and Perry. One pleaded guilty early in the piece, and awaits sentencing in custody.

The trial of the other person is set down to take place next month and until a verdict is reached, strict suppression orders prevent the publication of any evidence presented during Lucas and Perry’s trial.

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Restricted fire season declared district-wide

■ NEWSPAPER DELIVERY

Flat-pack, not rolled Subscribers will have noticed a change to their delivered newspaper, starting yesterday.

The Ashburton Guardian is trialling delivering newspapers folded in a polybag rather than the traditional rolled newspaper.

General manager Desme Daniels said; “we see the benefits to our readers of having an improved, easy-to-read,

un-rolled daily newspaper, which will be fully waterproof”.

Joyce Bingham, circulation co-ordinator said the team of delivery drivers were getting used to the new throwing techniques.

“They will hopefully be up to speed soon, so we don’t envisage any lengthy delays in delivery times.”

Ashburton District Council is urging residents to be responsible with fires from today when a Restricted Fire Season status comes into effect throughout the district.

The Mid-South Canterbury Rural Fire Authority has declared a Restricted Fire Season between the Rakaia and Waitaki Rivers from midnight Tuesday, which will coincide with the National Rural Fire Authority lifting their Canterbury-wide fire ban at midnight last night.

Council Environmental Services Group Manager Jane Donaldson said under the Restricted Fire Season status, crop stubble burning will be restricted to daylight hours in the morning until 1pm.

“This must be done in accordance with other conditions. All other outdoor burning will require a fire permit,” she said.

Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury provincial president, Michael Salvesen, said farmers have a collective responsibility to ensure they abide by the updated Crop Residue Code of Practice, available on the Council website.

“It is a privilege in today’s society to be allowed to light crop residue fires. If farmers are unsure what the Code of Practice is, please contact Council.”

The Restricted Fire Season will be in place until further notice. Conditions of the restriction and more information is available on the Council website www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COURT

Accused given fresh start Sonny Dee Te Tomo wanted a fresh start, and that’s what he got at the Ashburton District Court yesterday.

Te Tomo had charges relating to alleged domestic violence dismissed when a judge-alone trial could not go ahead because his alleged victim did not turn up.

He was sentenced to four months’ imprisonment on other serious matters, but because he had already been in prison for five months on remand, he could walk free.

Judge Joanna Maze was to preside over the judge-only trial on five charges, two of male assaults female, two of contravening a protection order and one of wilful damage.

But police had no evidence to present when their only witness, the alleged victim, did not turn up to the courthouse.

She dismissed the charges, and turned to sentencing Te Tomo on the other charges he had earlier pleaded guilty to.

They were reckless driving, fail-

ing to stop and three counts of breaching prison release conditions.

The two driving charges arose from an incident on October 1 last year, when Te Tomo led police on a high speed chase around Levin.

He drove at speeds of 100 kilometres per hour where 50 kilometre limits were in place, ran red lights, drove on the wrong side of the road into oncoming traffic, forcing other motorists, including police officers, off the road.

A set of road spikes failed to stop him and a second set was deployed after the chase went onto State Highway One. When forced to stop Te Tomo ran off but was found hiding in bushes nearby.

Counsel Roz Burnside said in court yesterday that Te Tomo was committed to leaving his offending behind.

“He wants to have a fresh start,” Burnside said, and that was including not having any foreseeable contact with the alleged victim of the dismissed charges, who no

longer resided in the South Island.

Te Tomo had struggled to find a secure address previously but now had a good place to live in Christchurch.

Judge Maze sentenced Te Tomo to four months’ imprisonment, and disqualified him from driving for nine months.

Despite counsel seeking another sentence of home detention, Her Honour said the defendant had shown that did not work, and she sentenced him to 10 months in prison.

“It’s not my reasoning it’s your own reasoning which puts you in that position,” she said.

Committing further offences after breaking home detention landed one offendor in prison.

Joshua Paul Fletcher appeared in the Ashburton District Court yesterday. He had been caught driving while disqualified twice, and unlawfully possessing a firearm.

Counsel Roz Burnside said Fletcher lost his home detention address, and the further offending arose as he was trying to work on farms without the ability to drive.

In addition, Judge Maze was resentencing following review of the cancellation of the home detention sentence, on charges including recidivist drink driving and driving while suspended.

Wade Peter Hewson was convicted and sentenced to 60 hours community work on a driving with excess blood alcohol charge.

He had earlier pleaded guilty to a level of 131 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood.

Brooke Katie Chalmers was convicted and discharged on a charge of wilful damage.

Stacey Leigh Curtis was convicted and fined $500 after pleading guilty to drink driving. The court heard the 26 year old was stopped while driving on East Street in December and returned a reading of 469 micrograms per litre of breath.

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■ ASHBURTON CAR CLUB

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Paddon anniversary speaker

By JaiMe Pitt-MacKay JaiMe.p@theguardian.co.nz

Easter weekend will mark a significant milestone for the Ashburton Car Club, as members prepare to celebrate its 60th anniversary.

A busy weekend of activities are planned, with racing events and a celebratory dinner at the Ashburton Aviation Museum, with guest speakers, including WRC driver, Hayden Paddon.

Also lined up on the speaking cards are Andy McElrea and Tim Miles.

All three speakers have Ashburton Car Club history in their blood. McElrea is the son of a former president, while his grandmother was part of the founding committee of the club.

Miles is also the son of a former president of the club, who was also patron of the club.

Both started out at the club in the 1980s and have progressed high up in to the world of Australasian motorsport.

McElrea had a successful career as a driver, before turning his sights to management, running McElrea Racing, which is

Guest speaker Andy McElrea will be swapping Bathurst for the roads around Ashburton when he makes his way back to town for the Ashburton Car Club 60th Anniversary celebrations.

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involved in a variety of Porsche and endurance racing.

Miles is now part owner of Triple Eight Race Engineering, the V8 Supercar team of New Zea-

land driver Shane van Gisbergen, and distinguished Australian drivers Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup.

Also handy behind the wheel,

he competed recently in the Bathurst 12 Hour Race.

Paddon started at the club in the 1990s, learning his craft in the club’s events in a Mini.

Committee member and MC for the evening, Wayne Muckle, said the club is aiming to have cars prepared for the special guests to take part in the tarmac autocross that will be held earlier on the Saturday.

Unfortunately, the special guests will not be able to take part in the motorkhana event on the Sunday owing to their busy schedules.

Both the motorkhana and autocross events will be held on the roads surrounding the Silver Fern Meatworks in Fairton.

However, Muckle has described the dinner as “the main event,” in a fantastic venue, the Ashburton Airport Museum.

“A collection of cars will be on display in amongst the aircraft which will be fantastic,” he said.

Tickets will be available to the public soon through the Ashburton Car Club and are limited and not available for purchase on the night.

Education the key to reducing food wastage

By JaiMe Pitt-MacKay JaiMe.p@theguardian.co.nz

Kate Meads has been travelling New Zealand, providing sustainable living workshops that are focused around food wastage, and her most recent stop has been Ashburton.

Meads said her focus is around educating people about how much food is wasted, and providing tips and tricks to people on how to re-

duce their wastage.

“Seventy-nine kilos of food is wasted in every household each year, which might not sound like a lot, but people quickly realise how much that is when you think about it as something like mince,” she said.

When it comes to avoiding wastage, Meads has plenty of her own tips, but encourages the community to discuss and help each other

with ways to cut down on wastage.

“A lot of people don’t realise how many things you can freeze,” she said.

She has picked up lots of hints and tips along the way as well, such as one lady who would use leftover yoghurt that was nearing or past its use-by date and using it to make pizza bases.

The Food Lovers Masterclass entertained a reasonable crowd,

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while the Waste Free Parenting saw a full house at the Ashburton Resource Recovery Park.

Meads said she is presenting the workshops in 40 different council districts and expects to host about 190 workshops this year.

“I started out with doing talks around cloth nappies when they first came in to the country, and then it just blossomed from there to a variety of other stuff,” she said.

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Bike Methven has secured an impressive $116,332.57 through crowdfunding, which will now be part of a collective tender for the Mt Hutt Bike Park land purchase.

As deadline was reached at 4pm yesterday, 250 supporters had pledged their support, well and truly achieving the $105,000 target.

The 208 hectares of land that encompasses the mountain biking trails, at the base of the Mt Hutt ski area road, is up for sale by a tender process on March 2.

Yesterday, Bike Methven president Daniel Burgess said they were grateful and overwhelmed by the support, but mindful the collective tender still needs to be successful.

The community-led project raises funds in a collective tender with the goal of protecting the trails and developing recreational resources on the land for the wider community and visitors to the area to enjoy.

Bike Methven is a sports club which facilitates mountain biking, BMX and road cycling opportunities, while developing and maintaining trails, and organises national and international race events.

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■ LONGBEACH SCHOOL

Driver faces sixth Triathlon brings cycle drink driving charge safety week to a close Mark Allen Wilson is to be sentenced on April 3 after pleading guilty to his sixth excess breath alcohol offence on Monday before Judge Stephanie Edwards.

He was stopped on McMurdo Street last year, and recorded a reading of 618 microgrms per litre of breath.

Kane Regan Beattie, 21, was convicted and remanded on bail for wilful damage, to April 24, for sentence. He has also been remanded on a breach of community work charge.

Robert Bryan Jenner pleaded guilty to common assault. The judge noted he wished to make an application for discharge without conviction and remanded him to April 3.

Judge Edwards urged James Stephen Dejonge to complete his community work sentence before his next remand date of March 13. He was appearing on a charge of breaching his community work sentence, but she said if he completed it before the remand date, the judge may look favourably upon his sentence.

Rhys Wesley Chambers, 30, was before the court on his fourth drink driving

conviction since 2008. Judge Edwards recounted the circumstances of the case.

Chambers was stopped in October last year late morning and blew 501 micrograms per litre of breath.

He had been drinking the night before.

A sentence of home detention would normally be appropriate, however in this case it would be too punitive due to the defendant’s occupation of roofing installer.

Judge Edwards handed down six months community detention, with a curfew at his home address from 6pm to 2am Monday to Friday, and 11am to 3am Saturdays and Sundays. A sentence of supervision for six months was also imposed.

He was disqualified from driving for 15 months, and an order was made for the confiscation of his 1992 Holden.

Students from Longbeach School have been testing their cycling, swimming and running abilities at the school’s triathlon.

All of Longbeach’s students, about 130, took part in the race, using the school’s pool, field and nearby roads for the race, finishing under the rugby posts.

Principal Neil Simons, said that the event is the finale of the cycle safety

week that the school had been running, focused on educating the students about cycle safety, and having a bit of fun.

Simons said it was also a good time of year for the event as events like the Mid Canterbury Primary Schools’ Triathlon are held at this time of year.

He wanted to especially thank Jess Yeatman, the sports co-ordinator for all the work she had put in to run the event.

Joshua Grey Schumacher was sentenced to 120 hours community work. He was facing a charge of breaching community work, and the judge cancelled his current sentence, of which he had about 100 hours owing, and imposed the new sentence.

Matthew Robert Howell was stopped by police while driving while disqualified last year. Judge Edwards convicted and remanded him to April 24 for sentence.

Laura Winchester (left) and Charlotte O’Connell (right) head towards the finish line.

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■ NZ TAXPAYERS

Trump party costs $80k New Zealand taxpayers forked out more than $80,000 on a party in Washington, DC, to mark Donald Trump’s inauguration.

New Zealand’s ambassador to the US, Tim Groser, hosted the glitzy bash on January 17.

Guests at the NZ Embassy’s Inauguration Gala included Hollywood actor Jon Voight, father of superstar Angelina Jolie.

The event was also attended

by Trump Cabinet nominees, members of Trump’s Executive Office such as Chris Liddell and Stephen Bannon, senior Trump advisers Stuart Jolly, Mike Rubino and Alan Cobb, the majority Leader of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy, senators, members of Congress, generals, a sprinkling of wealthy businesspeople and Republican insiders.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) revealed the $US58,247 ($81,079) cost to Fairfax Media, saying the event was

hosted because of the embassy’s critical role in pursuing New Zealand’s interests with the United States.

The party was funded from MFAT’s baseline budget. It met standard approval criteria, MFAT said.

“The event was considered as a constituency building activity to position New Zealand’s interests effectively with the new US Administration and Congress.”

Groser previously told the Herald of the party: “Our professional job is to establish the best possible relationships we can with the incoming administration of the United States.

“And because of the extraordinary nature of the campaign, very few people, I would say even within the United States, let alone the foreign diplomatic community, have really any idea who they are or who is deeply influential in the new administration.”

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■ FATAL POLICE SHOOTING

Shooting ‘not a Porirua event’ Porirua’s mayor has expressed his sympathy for those involved in the fatal police shooting on Sunday, but stresses the incident “had nothing to do with Porirua”.

Christopher Wayne Brown, 44, was shot by a police officer after he approached the officer with a machete on Mana Esplanade in Porirua.

Brown, who is from Waikanae, died en route to the hospital.

Police had been searching for him after a domestic dispute callout.

Porirua mayor Mike Tana said he believed the decision was made by the police officer “for the good of the people”.

“By way of process I think they did a good job of keeping the harm to a minimum,” he said.

“This event wasn’t a Porirua event, but it was managed in a way that someone from Porirua, a police officer, had to make a decision. He or she didn’t want people from Porirua to be included in this event or to be hurt or killed in

this event.” Tana said he felt sorry for Brown’s family and for the officer who had to make the call to shoot him.

He said Porirua “doesn’t really have those kinds of events happening”.

“There is, I guess, a stigma around parts of Porirua, it takes a long time for stigmas to change.”

People needed to know Brown was not from Porirua, he said.

“I don’t think anyone would say this is a Porirua issue at all.”

On the contrary, Tana pointed out the safety of the area, given the city had a high number of police patrols, as well as the police college “smack bang in the middle”.

“Porirua is quickly losing that old tag of being that place you go to if you can’t afford going to Wellington.”

Tana said he had not heard from any residents who were concerned about safety, but if he did, the council would put them in touch with the right support services.

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Niki Rauti (right) was to consult supporters last night about seeking a rehearing by the Tenancy Tribunal of a bid to evict her.

■ TENANCY TRIBUNAL

Battling tenant may seek rehearing Battling Glen Innes tenant Niki Rauti appears likely to seek a rehearing after the Tenancy Tribunal granted her landlord a possession order over her former state house.

Rauti, 62, consulted with a lawyer and her supporters last night. Tenancy Tribunal adjudicator Philip McKinstry is understood to have granted a possession order over her home at 14 Taniwha St to Tamaki Regeneration Ltd, which took ownership of the house along with 2700 other houses in the area from Housing NZ last year.

But the tribunal office said it was unable to release a copy of the decision because “there appears to be a rehearing application pending on this matter”.

Rauti said she could not confirm that she would seek a rehearing until after last night’s meeting.

Both Rauti and Tamaki Regeneration Ltd also declined to provide a copy of the tri-

Arrest over sea lion death A 52-year-old man has been arrested after the death of a sea lion.

The sea lion was killed in the village of Portobello in the Dunedin Harbour on November 5 last year.

The man has been charged with wilful mistreatment of an animal, under the Animal Welfare Act 1999 and is scheduled to appear in Dunedin District Court on Friday.

Police said in a statement the arrest was the result of a joint investigation between Dunedin police, the Department of Conservation and the Dunedin Sea Lion Trust.

They said that because the matter was now before the court, they could not provide further comment.

The body of 11-month-old female sea lion Rua was discovered in November and DOC said at the time it appeared to have been shot.

They appealed to the public for information on the person responsible.

“The sea lion had a puncture wound in her side consistent with a bullet hole and also a deep cut on the other side of her body,” Coastal Otago operations manager Annie Wallace said at the time.

“The brutal senseless shooting of a defenceless threatened native animal is a tragedy.”

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bunal’s decision, which Rauti received yesterday. “Our hands are tied because there is someone else involved, nothing has been confirmed,” Rauti said.

Meanwhile she said the company had made another approach to offer her an alternative house to move into.

“They did say that they would like to catch up,” she said.

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Rauti has turned down several other offers of alternative houses because they were either damp or two-storied.

“I can’t get up stairs,” she said. “I can get up one, two, three steps, but it’s hard because of my arthritis in my knee.”

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In brief Woman assaulted A woman remains in hospital after an assault in Christchurch late on Saturday night. Police have yet to be able to speak to the 29-year-old, who was assaulted on the corner of Salisbury St and Park Terrace about 11pm. Police are continuing to investigate the assault, and are appealing to members of the public who may have witnessed what happened to come forward.

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Workplace death A man has died in a workplace accident in Christchurch. The 52-year-old man died at work in Hornby. Police were called to help ambulance about 10am yesterday. Police spoke to the man’s family and WorkSafe is investigating. A WorkSafe spokesman said the accident happened in Waterloo Road, and an investigation is under way.

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OUR VIEW

Saving our planet one workshop at a time Megan Gnad

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ew Zealand sustainability champion, Kate Meads, was back in Ashburton yesterday, delivering her message of waste-free parenting to a passionate crowd.

Speaking at the Ashburton Resource Recovery Park, participants in The Food Lovers Masterclass and Waste Free Parenting courses went away with some interesting food for thought.

Did you know, for instance, that New Zealanders bin $563 worth of uneaten food each per year, which equates to three shopping trolleys’ worth of food?

To narrow it down further, that’s the equivalent of each family tossing away 79 kilos of uneaten food per year, 55 size 14 chickens, or 888 apples.

When you look at it this way, you realise maybe it’s time we started listening to her sound advice and attempt to take some steps in the right direction.

Kate Meads was introduced to New Zealand audiences as The Nappy Lady during a television interview and it’s stuck with her ever since as she’s turned her passion into an eco movement.

Originally a self-confessed “ultimate consumer and master waste producer” the birth of her son led her to investigate and promote waste-free alternatives, which has now expanded well past her initial project of encouraging the use of cloth nappies.

Working as a consultant to councils, and as an educator, she now travels the country offering about 190 workshops to 40 different council districts each year.

Advocating simple advice, such as, planning meals, freezing food, useful ways to store food, and offering hints on being creative with leftovers, Kate is the queen of waste-free parenting.

She also promotes growing your own produce, composting, recycling and even worm farming.

Every little bit counts when it comes to saving pennies, and also doing your bit to help protect Mother Earth.

With some simple tricks and tips, you too could be an ecowarrior in no time and help save the planet while you’re at it.

Not to mention, the long-term savings that will benefit your back pocket.

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Ashburton to pilot community programme I

am delighted to announce that Ashburton District Council has been invited by Immigration New Zealand to help pilot its Welcoming Communities project in Canterbury.

This comes with funding for 20 hours per week for two years to implement the project.

Only five territorial authorities have been invited to participate.

Ashburton and Invercargill are the only two based in the South Island.

Welcoming Communities aims to encourage and assist communities to be welcoming, as well as provide support for newcomers.

It recognises that achieving good settlement outcomes is a partnership between newcomers and the communities they join.

In discussion with Immigration NZ, I have agreed to work with Selwyn District and Christchurch City Council mayors to run some of the pilot activities in Selwyn and Christchurch.

This will help to give Welcoming Communities more of a

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regional flavour as part of our council’s commitment to the Canterbury Regional Economic Development Strategy (CREDS).

Ashburton has responsibility for leading the Newcomers and Migrants Settlement Support workstream of CREDs and has already picked up and run the Start With a Smile campaign, as part of this work.

The campaign, which has been extremely popular in Ashburton, was developed so that other local authorities could easily use it.

On another note, I would like to congratulate Kerry ClaydonWade, who has been selected for the Tuia Leadership Programme and is travelling to Waikato’s Aaruka Marae on March 3 for

his first leadership development wananga.

This meeting will provide him with opportunities to meet other young Maori from around the country, who are passionate about their communities.

In general, the Tuia Leadership Programme involves local mayors selecting a young Maori from their district to mentor on a one-to-one basis, to encourage and enhance leadership skills.

The relationship provides both partners with the opportunity to gain a deeper insight into inter-generational issues, cultural values and experiences.

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■ SYRIA

Drone strike kills al-Masri The second-in-command of al-Qaeda has been killed in a US drone strike in Syria, according to jihadist reports.

If the death of Abu al-Khair al-Masri is confirmed it would be a major blow to the terror group and the biggest loss to its leadership since the killing of Osama bin Laden in 2011.

His killing would also be a victory for the Trump Administration one month after a botched US raid in Yemen that left an American commando and many Yemeni civilians dead.

Neither al-Qaeda nor the US has officially confirmed that the 59-year-old Egyptian jihadist was killed by an American strike in Idlib province yesterday.

But reports of his death spread widely among jihadist groups and social media accounts, according to the Site Intelligence Group, which monitors extremist groups.

Sherif Hazzaa, an Egyptian jihadist, said that al-Masri was dead and that he had spoken to him only a few days before in Syria. “He told me days ago: I do not carry my gun because I’m expecting to be targeted by a plane,” Hazzaa said on Twitter.

Photographs circulating on social media purported to show the car that al-Masri was driving in when he was killed.

They showed a grey car with its roof blown open by an appar-

New career for Halle?

She’s an Oscar winner and now, it seems, Halle Berry is trying her hands at a second career – making DIY music videos. The 50-year-old posted a video on Instagram of her taking off the Versace dress she wore to the Oscars, to the tune of Bruno Mars’ Versace on the Floor. She literally leaves her Versace frock on the floor, then dives into her backyard pool. Berry captioned the racy video: “After a long award show a girl can’t wait to take it off! @brunomars #24kmagic.”

A US drone may have struck a major blow against the al-Qaeda organisation. ent strike from above.

At least one bodyguard was also reported to have been killed in the strike.

If al-Masri is dead it would mark a bloody end to a long career in jihadism and a significant loss for al-Qaeda not just in Syria but in its global operations.

Al-Masri was one of the few prominent living al-Qaeda

leaders of the pre-9/11 era.

He was married to one of bin Laden’s daughters and ran a guesthouse in Afghanistan where elements of the September 11 attacks were planned. “[His] significance in terms of his direct connection to the core of al-Qaeda and to some of its more infamous attacks around the world is difficult to overstate,” the group said.

After the US-led invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, Al-Masri and other leading al-Qaeda members fled the country into neighbouring Iran.

Al-Masri and four other al-Qaeda figures were freed in 2015 as part of a prisoner swap.

The terror group released an Iranian diplomat kidnapped in Yemen in return.

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■ PHILIPPINES

Duterte’s ‘drug war’ taking aim at 9-year-olds Once, when Rodrigo Duterte got to talking about his antidrug campaign, he mused about murdering his children.

If his son used drugs, he said in April, he would kill him himself.

But seven months and about 7000 deaths into his self-pro-

claimed “drug war,” the Philippine President’s children are alive and well.

The same cannot be said for thousands of Filipino children and youths.

Duterte’s war on drugs is quickly morphing into a campaign against disadvan-

taged kids. Since he came to power last July promising to kill all of the country’s criminals, some of the Philippines’ youngest and most vulnerable citizens have literally been caught in the crossfire, with children as young as 4 and 5 shot dead.

Now Duterte and his political allies are backing a bill that would lower the age of criminal responsibility in the country from 15 to 9, giving a police force known for violent impunity more room to target “suspects” who still have baby teeth.

- PA

Thumbs down from Trump President Donald Trump is giving Tuesday’s Academy Awards two thumbs down, calling the botched ending “sad”.

The president said in an interview with Breitbart News the Academy Awards “focused so hard on politics that they didn’t get the act together at the end”.

Pointing to the flubbed awarding of Moonlight as the Oscar-winning best picture after initially giving the prize to La La Land, Trump said, “to end that way was sad”. The annual Oscars ceremony carried a political edge throughout, with many winners, presenters and host Jimmy Kimmel taking digs at Trump.

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Swimmers and pet owners are being warned to stay away from a south Sydney beach after a dog was taken by a shark while swimming off shore on the weekend.

Authorities from Sutherland Shire Council say the pet dog was in waters at the off-leash beach at Bonna Point in Kurnell on Sunday evening when he was attacked.

Lifeguards were patrolling Kurnell beaches yesterday to warn people to keep out of the water, the council said.

Signs have also been installed to alert the public to the shark sighting.

“NSW Department of Primary Industries advises people to avoid swimming or surfing when it is dark or during twilight hours and encourages the use of the SharkSmart app which has safety tips for swimmers, surfers and spearfishers,” the council said.

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Lorde goes all cryptic Rumours are circulating of the potential imminent release of Lorde’s new album, following a cryptic television ad. The ad showed the Kiwi music star sitting in the back of a car eating and sipping on a cup of fizzy drink. The ad finished with the messages “2.3.17 NYC” and “3.3.17 NZ” which may indicate the date the 20-yearold drops her second album. Lorde’s Twitter page bio has also reportedly been changed to now read: “I hope the next is joyful, and I hope never to return”. Lorde has been tweeting to fans about her new album for months.

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■ FINANCIAL ADVICE

In brief

Financial provider advice to make more informed decisions about their investments.”

Since December 2016, a shift in how financial services are regulated in New Zealand means investors have more protections.

The FMA has the power to license, supervise and monitor providers’ conduct.

The regulator also has stronger powers to intervene where it has concerns about misconduct or potential harm, and can take action against misleading or deceptive conduct through fair dealing provisions in the law.

Financial jargon and the complex, technical nature of some products means customers can be discouraged from talking directly with providers.

The FMA wants to address this

imbalance of information between those who make and sell financial products and those who use them.

When dealing with a licensed provider the FMA believes you are entitled to: 1. Competence 2. Be treated honestly and fairly 3. Be informed 4. Know how much you are paying 5. Have problems and complaints dealt with properly.

Customers should expect to be told about any conflicts of interest or commissions received

Genesis Energy fattened margins from its retail business as part of a broader strategy to create deeper, more valuable customer relationships. The country’s biggest electricity retailer lost electricity and gas customers in the final six months of 2016, but managed to lift earnings from the unit through a combination of hiking prices, reining in its appetite to compete too aggressively for customers, and cutting internal costs. - NZME

through the sale of a product.

Fees should be clearly set out, and providers should be willing and able to explain why they are reasonable.

Gregory said, “We can see or be told about bad conduct by providers and do something about it.

“But prevention is much better, where customers considering a financial product know what they should be told, know to ask good questions, and then choose with confidence or walk away and avoid a bad result.

“And of course they should be told what they’ll be paying, including any commissions, and we strongly encourage them to test their provider on why they think their fees are reasonable.”

■ PUMPKIN PATCH

AI to replace lawyers Law firm MinterEllisonRuddWatts has invested $2 million in a joint venture exploring the potential use of artificial intelligence (AI) for legal services. Chief executive Mike Schubert, who is chair of the joint venture with angel investor Goat Ventures, said the company wants to introduce new technology into the legal services market.

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Pumpkin Patch had 44 stores in New Zealand, and another 120 in Australia. cline for many years” and recommended creditors vote for liquidation at the watershed meeting scheduled for March 7.

The administrators noted that the company’s banker, ANZ, was secured and facing a shortfall meaning that trade suppliers and former employees faced recovering nothing without additional action.

“Unless there are recoveries that become available in liquidation ... there will be no recoveries available to unsecured creditors,” the report said.

According to the report the company’s banker ANZ – who appointed receivers KordaMentha in response to the move of the board to appoint McGrathNicol – is owed $59m.

While the administrators did not tally the unsecured debt,

receivers’ reports for the five companies in the group suggest this class of creditors is owed $17.4m.

The company employed 1591 people, with 545 at its headquarters and 44 stores in New Zealand, and the remainder based in 120 stores in Australia.

The report said the board had struggled to secure a long-term future for the debt-laden company, but an approach to ANZ to restructure its loan facilities – including converting debt to equity – was rebuffed.

Having concluded shareholders were also unwilling to invest further in the business, directors appointed McGrathNicol on October 25, a move matched hours later when ANZ sought to protect its position by appointing KordaMentha as receivers.

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Union favouring liquidation A union lobbying for hundreds of Pumpkin Patch workers owed millions by the collapsed children’s retailer said it would vote in favour of liquidation for the company.

Pumpkin Patch entered voluntary administration in October, and a watershed meeting of creditors next week has administrators McGrathNicol urging creditors to vote for liquidation in order to explore options for recovering $70m owed to ANZ bank and others.

Robert Reid, the general secretary of FIRST Union, said he expected his members would vote in favour of liquidating.

“It can’t be returned to directors, there can’t be a Deed of Compromise: It has to go into liquidation,” he said.

Reid said FIRST represented a small portion of the 204 workers at Pumpkin Patch headquarters owed around $5m, but was lobbying for all staff after corporate structuring saw their legal employer – Pumpkin Patch Limited – carrying no assets.

He said the company’s receiver, KordaMentha, presumably with ANZ’s permission, had paid out holiday pay in order to keep some staff on to wind down the business, but redundancy and other entitlements were still owing.

A spokesman for ANZ said they did not comment on “individual customer issues”.

“It’s worth remembering that ANZ is also in the queue of creditors,” the spokesman said.

Reid said he was undecided on whether to support McGrathNicol’s bid to take over as liquidator.

The Herald understands other insolvency agencies are also mulling a shot at Pumpkin Patch.

A detailed report by voluntary administrators McGrathNicol on the former sharemarket high-flier – at its peak worth more than $800m but now effectively worthless – outlined a company that “had been in a steady state of de-

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The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has published a series of pointers for customers to use when they are dealing with financial services providers.

These providers include KiwiSaver providers, superannuation schemes, financial advisers, auditors, discretionary investment managers, derivatives issuers, peer-to-peer lenders and equity crowd-funding platforms.

The FMA is both guard dog and guide dog for New Zealand’s financial markets, said Paul Gregory, FMA Director of External Communications and Investor Capability.

“We have published these investor entitlements to help customers deal more confidently with their providers and be able

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p S&P/NZX 50 Gross

7,167.46 +88.28 +1.25%

p S&P/NZX 20 index

4,968.39

+73.29

+1.5%

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7,763.08

+87.9

+1.15%

p Rises 69 q Falls 47

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q S&P/ASX 200 index

5,712.2

–12.0

–0.21%

At close of trading on Feb 28, 2017

p Dow Jones Indust.

20,837.4 +15.61 +0.07% At close of trading on Feb 27, 2017

p FTSE 100 index

7,253.0

+9.30

+0.13%

At close of trading on Feb 27, 2017

p Nikkei 225 index

19,190.6 +83.11 +0.43% At close of trading on Feb 28, 2017

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Source: interest.co.nz

p Gold

1,257.20

London – $US/ounce

+3.55

+0.28%

p Silver London – $US/ounce

18.34

+0.07

+0.38%

p Copper London – $US/tonne

5,927.0

+46.0

+0.78%

NZ DOLLAR

Source: BNZ

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As at 4pm Feb 28, 2017

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TT buy

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TT sell

0.9193 0.9313 4.611 0.6659 1.4071 0.5682 79.34 1.6463 9.1311 24.21 0.7077

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Fresh ways to use a vegetable glut 2t cumin 2t ground coriander 1/3 C vegetable oil 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed 8 dried figs, diced 1 red onion, sliced 1C roughly chopped fresh coriander leaves 1 large lemon, rind grated, juiced 1/3 C olive oil

Late summer and early autumn mean an abundance of vegetables in gardens and in markets.

Even the most enthusiastic eater of vegetables can find the surplus a bit overwhelming. If the hot version starts to pall, then just about any vegetable can be given the salad treatment – with or without the addition of meat.

Haloumi and chicken salad 500g chicken breast (grilled, lean) 8C rocket mix with spinach 20 walnuts 100g haloumi 1/2 C semi-dried tomato 1 bunch asparagus (grilled) 1T balsamic vinegar 1 mango (sliced, skin off) ■ Grill chicken breast, haloumi and asparagus over medium heat.

■ Combine remaining ingredients together and dress with vinegar.

■ Preheat oven to 200°C fanforced.

■ Line two baking trays with baking paper and set aside.

■ In a bowl, toss the pumpkin with cumin, coriander and vegetable oil until completely coated.

■ Spread pumpkin in a single layer on the baking trays and cook for 20-25 minutes.

■ Remove from trays and cool.

■ Place pumpkin, chickpeas, figs, onion, coriander leaves, lemon rind, lemon juice and olive oil into a bowl ■ Toss gently to coat. Serve.

Chickpea and pumpkin salad 1.5kg pumpkin, peeled, cut into large cubes

Mexican salad 1T cumin seeds, toasted 6 spring onions, trim excess green tops 400g can corn kernels, drained 400g can three bean in brine mix, drained 1 C cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 telegraph cucumber, skin on, cubed 1 red chilli, chopped Juice from 2 limes and 1 lemon 2T olive oil 1/2 C loosely packed coriander, leaves and stalks chopped or torn 1/2 t salt Extra lime and coriander to garnish

fragrant. Set aside.

■ Halve the spring onions lengthwise, lightly oil the pan ■ Char-grill until the spring onions have softened. Set aside.

■ Add corn to the pan then cook on high heat until charred and slightly dried out and chewy in texture.

■ At least 15 minutes before serving, mix everything together in a large bowl ■ Use your hands to toss really well.

■ Taste only after 15 minutes then add extra salt, chilli and/or lime to taste ■ Serve the salad with extra cut limes and coriander.

1t dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste ■ Combine 2T olive oil, beetroot chunks and salt and pepper to taste.

■ Spread on a baking tray or roasting dish and bake around 50 minutes at 180°C or until tender.

■ Allow beetroot to cool, then combine remaining ingredients and toss before serving.

Mint and lamb salad 10 medium potatoes, boiled until just cooked, cut into 2cm pieces 4 T olive oil 20 cherry tomatoes 1 cup mint leaves, chopped 50ml red wine vinegar 2 x 225g lamb loins 1T cumin seeds 200g thin green beans, blanched 2C rocket leaves salt and pepper

Moroccan carrot salad 4 medium carrots, peeled, grated 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 2T currants 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley Dressing 1/3 C lemon juice 1T olive oil 1t honey 1t ground cumin 1t ground coriander Freshly ground black pepper ■ Step 1 – In a bowl gently toss together salad ingredients.

■ Step 2 – In a separate bowl whisk together dressing ingredients.

■ Just before serving, toss dressing through.

Feta and beetroot salad 3-4 peeled, chopped fresh beetroot 100g leafy salad greens (lettuce, baby spinach, rocket etc.)

50g feta cheese, crumbled 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 C toasted chopped walnuts or slivered almonds 2T olive oil plus 1 extra for dressing 1T orange or lemon juice

■ Preheat oven to 200°C. ■ Place potatoes and 1 1/2T olive oil into a baking dish. Season.

■ Cook for 15 minutes then add cherry tomatoes. Cook 5 more minutes.

■ To make the dressing, whisk 1T olive oil with 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves and the red wine vinegar.

■ Season and set aside.

■ Rub lamb with remaining oil and cumin seeds.

■ Place in a non-stick frying pan over a high heat.

■ Season.

■ Seal on all sides then cook on medium heat, 5 to 10 minutes.

■ Set aside to rest.

■ Thinly slice lamb.

■ In a large bowl toss lamb with beans, potatoes, tomatoes, rocket and remaining mint.

■ Add dressing and toss, then serve.

250g farfalle (bowtie pasta) 4 medium zucchini, about 400g 1 sprig fresh rosemary 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 4T olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 175g rocket 175g cherry tomatoes, cut in half 3T balsamic vinegar 3 sprigs each of fresh marjoram, thyme and flat-leaf parsley 2T vegetable oil 400g skinless chicken breast fillets, sliced into thin, even strips 1T lemon juice ■ Cook pasta in plenty of lightly salted boiling water until al dente, following packet instructions.

■ Drain, rinse under cold running water and leave to cool.

■ Cut zucchini into rounds. Roughly chop rosemary leaves.

■ Combine zucchini, rosemary, garlic and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl and leave for a few minutes.

■ Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.

■ Add zucchini mixture and cook until zucchini are golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes.

■ Sprinkle with salt and pepper and transfer to a large bowl with the pasta.

■ Add rocket and tomatoes.

■ Stir gently to combine.

■ Whisk the balsamic vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, salt and pepper in a bowl until combined.

■ Stir the vinaigrette into the salad.

■ Finely chop the leaves of all the herbs and set aside.

■ Heat oil in a non-stick pan over high heat and sauté the chicken until golden brown, about 8 minutes.

■ Season with salt and pepper.

■ Distribute pasta salad among serving bowls.

■ Top with chicken and herbs and drizzle with lemon juice.

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750g Tegel fresh chicken mince 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1C fresh breadcrumbs 1/4 C finely grated parmesan cheese 1 egg 1/4 C chopped parsley 1/2 t salt Freshly ground black pepper 8 rashers streaky bacon ■ Preheat the oven to 180°C. ■ Place the Tegel fresh chicken mince, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, parsley, salt and pepper in a large bowl.

■ Mix well.

■ Form the mixture into a long loaf

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■ Top with the rashers of streaky bacon.

■ Bake in the oven for 1 hour or until the loaf is golden brown and cooked through.

■ Serve hot or allow to cool before serving.

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■ CYCLING

■ RUGBY

Uden claims coveted shield

‘Simple’ task for the Chiefs

John Uden had a day to remember in Tinwald Cycling Club’s McIntosh Group 48km handicap event around the Grahams Road block on Sunday.

Uden found himself in the winner’s circle for the first time in a number of years, his victory securing him the Eddie Ward Shield.

This was the first time since Eddie’s passing that the shield was presented and it was his brother and life member of the Tinwald Cycling Club, Chris Ward, who did the honours.

Uden and his co-markers found the front of the race inside the final 10km, but had plenty of work to do with the back markers in hot pursuit.

The sprint was hotly contested with the first 10 riders finishing within seconds of each other.

Uden saw off the challenge of the fast-finishing Kevin Opele who claimed the second place spoils.

Don Sutton was again in the thick of the finish to climb onto the podium in third spot.

Ryan Jackson produced his best race of the season to secure fourth place, with Brett McGinity and Drew Titheridge rounding out the top six.

RESULTS ■ Bowls Sub Centre Triples Senior Men winners: Methven (final Methven 18 v Hampstead 15), Senior Women winners: Allenton (final Allenton 19 v Ashburton 12) Junior Men winners: Methven (final Methven16 v MSA 10), Junior Women winners: Methven (final Methven 17 v Rakaia 9)

■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club February 28 Women’s Section Nearest the Pins: No 4 Gabites Not struck, Somerset Grocer 2nd shot – Jan McArthur.

No 8 House of Travel: Sue Letham, No 12 Lynn’s small Salon: Vicki Moore, No 14

Fastest time honours went to Eddie’s son, Tony Ward, riding the distance in 67.58.

Co-markers Brad Hudson and Michael Templeton claimed second and third time.

Kristine Marriott, Eddie’s niece, secured the women’s fastest time ribbon.

The juniors and division 2 contested a 16km handicap race.

Jake Marshall pulled out all the stops to find the front and hold out the chasing riders to secure the win.

Ethan Titheridge produced a strong ride to take the second place spoils with Jake’s younger brother, Daniel holding on bravely to claim third place.

Oliver Davidson took fourth place and fastest time honours riding the course in 26.03.

Caitlin Titheridge, fresh from securing third place in the under 17 girls’ New Zealand Mountain Bike Championships, took fifth place.

Janette Hooper produced a solid sprint to claim division 2 honours with Andy Skinner in second place and Bill Hood third.

Next week the club will contest a handicap event around the Blackbridge block.

Todds of Ashburton: Jenny Stoddart, No 18 - 2nd Shot to Green – Jan McArthur Twos No 12 Kathryn Green February 24 9 Holes – Rnd 2 Marion Marshall Trophy – stroke Women: Tonee Hurley 32, Joy Nicholas 34.

Men: Murray Early 33, Richard Hansen 33.

Tinwald cyclist Kristine Marriott was in good form on the weekend finishing as the fastest female around the Grahams Road block.

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The recipe for Chiefs’ success against the Blues should include two key ingredients: don’t take on Pauliasi Manu in the scrums and cut down Rieko Ioane’s space.

Nepo Laulala and Atu Moli will be tasked with keeping the former Chief Manu in check as the Blues loosehead looks like he is back to his scrummaging best.

He already touched up the Chiefs scrum in the February 17 hitout and will be seeking more of the same in Hamilton on Friday night.

Chiefs midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown, a strong tackler, will be charged with some of the defensive duties, unless they play the one-out defensive style, of shutting down Ioane, who ran riot in Melbourne in round one.

His hat-trick may consign Blues brothers George Moala and Rene Ranger to wing berths once they are firing on all cylinders.

The Chiefs know they missed too many first-up tackles against the Highlanders, and it was really only their tenacious scrambling, along with some Highlanders’ profligacy, that allowed them to emerge with the win from Dunedin.

They know that any weak firstup tackling on Ioane the Younger, or Older, will mean there will be little chance to scramble. He will be gone on the outside.

“This is certainly going to be a step up.

“They have a very impressive scrum, obviously led through Pauliasi,” says Chiefs coach Dave Rennie. “What we know is that if you give them time and space, as the Rebels did, you will get pummelled.

“We’ll have to hunt really well to potentially steal and slow down pill.

“Rieko is outstanding, big and powerful and quick. The key is to deny him possession and shut down his space so he doesn’t get those opportunities.

The emphasis will go on our midfielders (and there) Anton is an outstanding tackler and good at reading the play. He’s also got a phenomenal work-rate.” - NZME

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■ OPINION

Where are our cricketers?

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or as long as anyone probably cares to remember, cricket in Mid Canterbury has held its own head high above the water and not needed much assistance.

I remember as a young fella, going along to watch the old man, or my grandfather play senior cricket for Methven and harbouring aspirations of one day doing the same.

Eventually I did.

At both second grade and then senior level and it was great.

Things were strong. Teams were plentiful.

Enough even to have a senior competition and a second grade competition at that time.

But I look around on a Saturday afternoon and wonder what went wrong.

We have five teams in the senior competition.

And filling a side each week can be a struggle for many of them.

We’ve lost great clubs like Star, Fairfield and Rakaia, and are potentially staring down the barrel

of losing more if something isn’t done to try and fix the problem.

We pump all our energy into youth cricket.

Which is great as we need to foster the young talent coming through.

But what about that next level up, for those kids who are getting to the end of their junior days and wondering what to do next?

Through the grapevine I’ve heard that there’s a few shying away from senior cricket due to a few of the personalities out there each week that they would have to face up to.

But I’m not buying that.

When I was 19 and playing senior cricket for Lauriston, we had to play against some of the most miserable, grumpy and angry men about the region who had the sole intention of knocking your head off every time you went out to bat.

I won’t name names, but I’m sure many who have been around the cricket scene will know who I am talking about.

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And they were a lot more intimidating than anything you would meet out there these days, that’s for sure.

So as an excuse, I just can’t buy that.

But Mid Canterbury Cricket needs to stand up and make itself available to these young players.

Anyone closing in on finishing up junior days now should be being approached and asked what they want to do going forward – do they want to play for Mid Canterbury?

Do they want to play in the Ashburton College side?

Let’s invest in that middle of the road age group in cricket as well and try and ensure that in 10 years’ time we have enough

players still wanting to kick around the district and chuck on the whites each Saturday for some of these famous clubs we have.

The other bone of contention is the senior representative calendar and what it’s doing to the club competitions.

Dragging players away each week is, without doubt, hurting the state of play – meaning there’s a few guys out there in the region struggling to see the worth in actually wearing the baggy cap for the district.

They are the guys who are showing up in club cricket each week, trying to keep things alive and kicking.

If Mid Canterbury cricket isn’t worried about the state of play, it should be.

And a massive sit-down discussion with all involved is required at the completion of this season to try and sort out a few of these issues and hopefully find a path forward in which we could see senior cricket prosper again.

McCullum the benchmark, says de Villiers South African cricket captain AB de Villiers believes he has developed the foresight that made Brendon McCullum a great leader for New Zealand.

With his team on the verge of clinching the five-match one-day series against the Black Caps, de Villiers says it is his captaincy, rather than his brilliant batting, which is giving him most pleasure.

The 33-year-old, regarded by many as the world’s greatest-ever ODI batsman, has played important knocks in often-trying conditions to help his team to a 2-1 series lead.

He has been dismissed twice in scoring 167 off 163 balls, but the runs are secondary to de Villiers, who wants his team to wrap up the series with a game to spare in Hamilton today.

AB de Villiers “I just love to contribute and to see the joy in my team-mates’ faces, after I’ve done something good,” he said.

“I’m enjoying it now more than

ever. I feel I have a good understanding of the game, a good gut feel of what’s coming and what’s going to happen.

“A guy like McCullum does that really well, he sees what’s going to happen in 10 overs’ time.

“That’s important for a captain.”

Unlike retired Kiwi skipper McCullum, who took unbridled confidence to the crease, de Villiers says he is nervous every time he goes out to bat for his country.

Having made himself unavailable for the test series in March, he will place pressure on himself to finish his tour on a high this week.

“There’s always doubts when you walk out, no matter what your record is. That’s pretty nor-

mal, pretty human,” he said.

“Obviously over the years I’ve learned how to counter that, how to get over that obstacle.

“It comes through learning from your mistakes and a deep, deep hunger to succeed.”

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is an unabashed admirer of his counterpart.

He shares a good relationship with the affable de Villiers off the field, but senses his determination on it.

“He always plays for the right reasons, to win games of cricket for his country, as opposed to playing for his own stats.

“When you play people like that, and there’s not many in the world who have the skill and the attitude, then they’re a big threat.”

- NZME

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In brief Relegation threat eased Leicester City began life without manager Claudio Ranieri by easing its English Premier League relegation fears with a stirring 3-1 home victory over Liverpool. In its first game since Ranieri was sacked by the club’s Thai owners, Jamie Vardy scored twice for last season’s struggling champions and Danny Drinkwater also netted with a long-range strike. It helped propel Leicester out of the relegation places and up to 15th, two points above the drop zone. - PA

Cavs sign Williams Free-agent point guard Deron Williams signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers, giving the NBA champions another playmaker to help them defend their title.

Williams will initially come off the bench for the Cavs, who have been seeking a backup for All-Star Kyrie Irving all season. A 13-year veteran, Williams had his contract bought out last week by Dallas, cleared waivers on Saturday and told the Cavs he would sign with them. - PA

Cotric in the deep end Canberra are poised to thrust teenage winger Nick Cotric into one of the NRL’s toughest assignments by handing him a round one debut against North Queensland in Townsville. The departure of Edrick Lee to Cronulla has opened up a spot for the highly rated 18-yearold, with the Raiders leaving Canberra yesterday to acclimatise to the humid conditions. “He’s very excited for this weekend but he’s got a level head on him and come game time he knows his job and he knows what he’s got to do,” stand-in Raiders captain Josh Hodgson said.

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Hockey in Rangiora Black Sticks Women are set to play two tests against USA on the brand new turf at the Waimakariri Hockey Stadium in Rangiora next month. Games on March 25/26 will also serve as the first time a New Zealand senior international team of any sport has played in North Canterbury. It will be a fitting celebration for the venue’s new turf, which is the same surface played on at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and was opened just last week. The Black Sticks are ranked fifth in the world.

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In brief

■ TE RAPA

Malibu Miss on a mission Taranaki visitor Malibu Miss will be on trial for a stakes mission when she chases an overdue win at Te Rapa today.

The five-year-old daughter of Sufficient has won two of her 15 starts and been placed on a further nine occasions with three of those placings coming over 1600 metres in her last three appearances.

“She deserves to win another one,” said trainer Sandy Dravitzki.

“She’s gone to the next step this season and been competitive.

“If she could win I’d like to run her in the Cuddle Stakes.”

The Gr.3 Wentwood Grange Cuddle Stakes at Trentham on March 18 is over 1600 metres, the distance she will face in the Hooves, Grooves and BBQs 18th March 2017, a Rating 75 event today.

Malibu Miss broke through for her first win over 1360 metres at Wanganui in January last year and was successful again three starts later when resuming over

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Malibu Miss is well overdue to salute the judge at Te Rapa today.

1400 at New Plymouth last November.

“I had a few problems with her

last year so I turned her out for a long spell and she’s come back well,” Dravitzki said.

Malibu Miss started her recent run of placings with a second to the promising Sin To Win at Trentham and third home in that race was Ali Baba, who won last Saturday at Matamata.

She has chased home Prince Mambo in her latest two outings, being runner-up at Te Rapa then third behind him and Slice Of Cake at New Plymouth.

“Things didn’t work out last start,” Dravitzki said.

“She needs to go forward.

“She’s definitely got a high cruising speed.”

In the first two of those recent placings Malibu Miss was ridden

by Matt Cameron, who will be back aboard this time.

Dravitzki has no doubt Malibu Miss can run out a strong 1600 with the right run.

“She’s matured and is really strong this year,” she said.

“It’s always been my intention to try her over 2000 metres and I could look at that later on.

“For now I’d just like to see her get another win.”

- NZME

Cup tilt still on The Donna Logan and Chris Gibbs prepared St Jean will head towards the Gr. 1 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup at Ellerslie on March 11 despite a below par performance in the Avondale Cup. The sevenyear-old entire was a good winner of the City Of Auckland Cup on New Year’s Day, but was never in contention in the Avondale Cup and finished 18 lengths from the winner El Soldado.

- NZME

Bright staying future Sin To Win, winner of three of his only five races, including the Macular Handicap at Ellerslie a fortnight ago, has a bright future according to trainer Tony Pike.

“He’s a very genuine racehorse and is doing a great job. In all his races to date, he’s been hitting the line really well. Next season he will have plenty of opportunities improve on his already good record.”

- NZME

Astara to Sydney Dual Stakes winner Astara has been transferred across the Tasman to continue her career. The daughter of Dalghar won the Listed Soliloquy Stakes in October and the Listed Champagne Stakes at the back-end of her two-year-old year. - NZME

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Waikato RC Venue: Te Rapa Meeting Date: 01 Mar 2017 NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 1 11.48am HOOVES, GROOVES & BBQ’S 18TH MARCH 2017 $10,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1600m 1 8x777 Martiniz Special dmh (7) 59 ........C Lammas 2 1247x El Disparo (2) 57.5 .........................V Colgan 3 44310 Pure Lorde (3) 55.5 ......................... C Grylls 4 43117 Cote D’Or d (5) 55....................... D Johnson 5 57223 Malibu Miss b (1) 55 ...................M Cameron 6 21819 Swinging Skirts t (6) 55 ............. M D Plessis 7 42707 Nombero (4) 54 ...............................S Collett 2 12.18m BECOME A WAIKATO RACING CLUB MEMBER 1200 $10,000, MDN 2YO, 1200m 1 4. Tarzan (2) 57.5 .......................... M D Plessis 2 Bostonian (10) 57.5 3 5 Cousteau (5) 57.5 .........................O Bosson 4 5. Malo Bik (6) 57.5 .........................T Thornton 5 Qiji Phoenix (9) 57.5 .....................J Waddell 6 46x O’Marina (3) 55.5 ............................ S Spratt 7 6244x Lavish (12) 55.5 .........................R Elliot (a2) 8 4 Fashion Sense (7) 55.5 ............... D Johnson 9 46 Style By Design (8) 55.5 .......... K McCulloch 10 Coastal Drought (1) 55.5...............M McNab 11 Expedition (11) 55.5 ....................C Lammas 12 7 Fiscal Fantasy (4) 55.5..............B Hutton (a) 13 Mongolian Beauty 55.5 ................ Scratched 3 12.53 IDEAL ELECTRICAL SUPPLIERS 2100 $10,000, MDN, 2100m 1 9233 Master Of Speed (13) 58.5 ........M Coleman

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Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Raceway Meeting Date: 01 Mar 2017 NZ Meeting number: 3 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11; 12 and 13; 14 and 15 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12; 13, 14 and 15 1 12.09pm ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C0 C0, 305m 1 Lucha nwtd........................................D Edlin 2 877x6 Rocky’s To Much nwtd..................K Williams 3 22222 You Betcha Bonny nwtd ..............A Turnwald 4 76443 Piko Piko nwtd................................. C Brider 5 277 Toki Girl nwtd ............................... P Denbee 6 28 Just One Smile nwtd .........................B Craik 7 752 Cawbourne Spook nwtd ...............M Roberts 8 6888x Homebush Evie nwtd ............... K Gommans 9 48375 Making It Up nwtd L & ........................ Morris 10 66548 Bigtime Tomac nwtd ...........................L Cole 2 12.27pm WANGANUI CHRONICLE C0 C0, 520m 1 6 Cawbourne Bluey nwtd ................M Roberts 2 52726 Cawbourne Barcia nwtd ...............M Roberts 3 35683 Cawbourne Kai nwtd ....................M Roberts 4 Waterloo Blue nwtd ............................W Kite 5 73352 Cawbourne Bryce nwtd ................M Roberts 6 6F464 Cawbourne Gibbo nwtd ...............M Roberts 7 Bigtime Crackem nwtd .......................L Cole 8 454 Emoji nwtd ........................................B Craik 9 47877 Cawbourne Mack nwtd ................M Roberts 3 12.44pm METEOR OPD WANGANUI C0 C0, 305m 1 74262 Alamein Kinetic nwtd K & ..................Phillips 2 13 Sun Is Shining nwtd ..........................B Craik 3 Bigtime Pink nwtd ..............................L Cole 4 824 Cawbourne Broady nwtd..............M Roberts 5 52334 Jandel Man nwtd ...................... K Gommans 6 44425 King Cormack nwtd L & ..................... Morris 7 76634 Tomorrow Star nwtd ................. S Gommans 8 Poppet nwtd ................................A Turnwald

2 432 Bertarelli b (1) 58.5 ..................... D Johnson 3 20425 Epae Road (8) 58.5....................M Cameron 4 04228 Reddito b (12) 58.5 .................. K McCulloch 5 85743 Here To Stay (2) 58.5 ......................S Collett 6 80729 Majestic Chief (3) 58.5 ......................L Innes 7 x0340 Chateau Roc (4) 58.5................S McKay (a) 8 96x56 Outsider (9) 58.5 ...........................J Waddell 9 25388 Soldier Field b (7) 58.....................O Bosson 10 3x009 Khepera (5) 56.5 ...........................M McNab 11 49569 Medini (11) 56.5 .........................R Elliot (a2) 12 07x90 Rose Sauvage (6) 56.5 ..............A Jones (a) 13 7x876 Giant Hunter 56............................ Scratched 14 87 Secret Harmony (10) 56............ M D Plessis 4 1.28 NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE $12,000, Rating 65 Benchmark Fillies and Mares*, 2100m 1 x0513 Thailand (9) 59.5 .............................S Collett 2 20513 Grazia (5) 59 .................................O Bosson 3 58615 Zuma (7) 59 ..................................J Waddell 4 59401 Incantesimo (10) 58.5 ..................... C Grylls 5 6x718 Contessa Belle (6) 58.5 ................M McNab 6 8x015 Palacio m (3) 58.5 ......................R Elliot (a2) 7 176 Hi Gorgeous (2) 57.5 ................ M D Plessis 8 60255 Poetic Affair d (1) 57.5................. D Johnson 9 x3724 Eskimo Kiss (8) 57 ................... K McCulloch 10 x4467 Real Savvy (4) 56.5 .........S Weatherley (a2) 5 2.03pm LODGE REAL ESTATE 1200 $10,000, 1200m 1 2672x Thornhill (6) 58.5 ...........................J Waddell 2 03. Andado b (10) 58.5 ..................... D Johnson 3 One Prize One Goal (2) 58 ........R Elliot (a2) 4 Quintos (14) 58 ..................................M Hills

5 Sangreal (3) 58 .............................M McNab 6 6x234 Awakening b (1) 56.5 ................B Hutton (a) 7 8466x Peg (5) 56.5 ........................Z N Azman (a3) 8 22x Clairetheway 56 ........................... Scratched 9 42 Elusive Meteor (12) 56 .............. M D Plessis 10 2. Sanction b (9) 56..............S Weatherley (a2) 11 x6835 Thelma (7) 56..............................C Lammas 12 47x Amour La Vie b (8) 56 13 Your Grace 56 .............................. Scratched 14 Zayzay (4) 56 .............................M Coleman 15 Spree (13) 56 16 9 Rough Conduct 58 ....................... Scratched 17 0 Shindee (15) 56.5 .......................T Thornton 18 Supagroove 58.5 .......................... Scratched 19 Silver Sasanof (11) 58...............S McKay (a) 20 59 Midsummer Magic 56................... Scratched Emergencies: Spree, Rough Conduct, Shindee, Supagroove, Silver Sasanof, Midsummer Magic 6 2.38pm GREENE BROTHERS 1400 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1 24924 Cutting Up Rough d (8) 60 ....... K McCulloch 2 5688x Valante d (6) 60.........................S McKay (a) 3 41522 Floating Heart d (7) 58 ................ D Johnson 4 71907 Ahjay (1) 57 ........................................M Hills 5 13. Monrecour (3) 56.5 ........................V Colgan 6 210 Elettra (2) 56 ................................... C Grylls 7 7010 Unfazed d (9) 56 ...........................O Bosson 8 07546 Ultimate Image d (5) 55.5 ......... M D Plessis 9 31080 Lady Shabeel (4) 54.5.................C Lammas 10 0967x Wee Sonya d (10) 54 ........................ D Hain

7 3.16pm SWAP CONTRACTORS 1400 $10,000, MAIDEN, 1400m 1 34x2x Costa Bravo (14) 58.5 ...................O Bosson 2 99x74 La Vamos (15) 58.5 ....................R Elliot (a2) 3 Hay Tiger (7) 58.5 .....................R Hutchings 4 62 Sovereign Prince 58 ..................... Scratched 5 46x73 Melbourne Born (18) 58 ............ M D Plessis 6 4P0. No Doubt A Star (16) 58 .............C Lammas 7 5 Beam Me Up Scotty (17) 58..............L Innes 8 56x Duvall (8) 58 ................................T Thornton 9 Bizzwinkle (5) 58 ...........................M McNab 10 Stanton (3) 58 ....................................M Hills 11 20x3 Our Girl Madi (13) 56 .................. D Johnson 12 35. Smart Garden (12) 56 ..................... C Grylls 13 64x4 Repeat (6) 56 .............................M Coleman 14 59 Midsummer Magic (4) 56 ................ S Spratt 15 Parisienne Beauty 56 ................... Scratched 16 Ready To Rock (1) 56 ...............S McKay (a) 17 Case The Joint (11) 58 18 9 Rough Conduct (10) 58...................S Collett 19 0x Mercury Rising (9) 58 20 0x Maknificent (2) 56 21 679x Where Are You 56 ........................ Scratched 22 0x000 Ben Ferrarri 58.5 .......................... Scratched

5 3 Forecast 58 .................................. Scratched 6 3 Kilowatt (15) 58 .........................S McKay (a) 7 Vittachi (2) 58 .................................V Colgan 8 56 Cape Ceilidh (13) 58 ................. M D Plessis 9 50 Palermitano (14) 58 ..................R Hutchings 10 Newton 58 .................................... Scratched 11 20302 All Razzle Dazzle (17) 56.5........M Coleman 12 7x223 Lady Ferner b (8) 56.5 ......................L Innes 13 8972 Dainty Rose (1) 56.5 ..................R Elliot (a2) 14 043 Valentine Secret 56.5 ................... Scratched 15 58736 Sensibility b (5) 56.5 .....................J Waddell 16 68308 Contestant (7) 56.5 ..........S Weatherley (a2) 17 Magnanimous Man (3) 58 ........... D Johnson 18 7 Giant Like (18) 58.5 ........................ C Grylls 19 0 Elle Wood (12) 56 .......................T Thornton 20 0 Lady Fenuala (11) 56 21 54066 Magic Chai 58.5 ........................... Scratched 22 50x89 Sneaky Darci (4) 56.5 Blinkers on: Elusive Meteor (R5), No Doubt A Star, Smart Garden (R7), Palermitano (R8) Blinkers off: Amour La Vie (R5) Winkers on: Malo Bik, O’Marina (R2) SELECTIONS Race 1: Martiniz Special, Nombero, Cote D’Or, Malibu Miss

Emergencies: Case The Joint, Rough Conduct, Mercury Rising, Race 2: Lavish, Malo Bik, Tarzan, Bostonian, Fashion Sense Race 3: Master Of Speed, Epae Road, Bertarelli, Secret Harmony Maknificent, Where Are You, Ben Ferrarri

8 3.52pm PRINT HOUSE 1600 $10,000, MDN, 1600m

Race 4: Hi Gorgeous, Incantesimo, Grazia, Thailand, Eskimo Kiss Race 5: Thornhill, Sangreal, Sanction, Elusive Meteor, Andado Race 6: Valante, Elettra, Floating Heart, Monrecour, Cutting Up Rough Race 7: Sovereign Price, Beam Me Up Scotty, Costa Bravo, Repeat Race 8: Vittachi, Wide Awake, Keep Up, All Razzle Dazzle

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2 32321 You Betcha Ana 17.77.................A Turnwald 3 24321 Half Silver Fern nwtd ..............J T McInerney 4 25385 Lissadell Marcus 17.89 ................. D Donlon 5 45643 Opawa Top 18.02 J & ..........................D Bell 6 8648x Trendy Blaster 17.78 .......................B Marsh 7 8x574 Swirling Eddie 18.07 .........................M Flipp 8 22318 Pride Of Sarah 17.99 ......................... N Udy Emergencies: 9 74784 Gully Crusher 17.77 G & ................. J Clarke 10 51788 Cawbourne Diego 18.39 ..............M Roberts 14 4.04pm MAX REFRIDGERATION HT 7 C1q, 305m 1 57626 Struggle Is Real nwtd J &....................D Bell 2 34266 Uno Again 17.74 ................................ N Udy 3 83512 Ebony Haze 17.93............................S Stone 4 84772 Sprite On Time 17.92 .................B Goldsack 5 3F685 Homebush Bailey nwtd ..........J T McInerney 6 x2312 Scissor Clip 18.02 .......................A Turnwald 7 1138 El Hefe 17.90 ................................ M Gowan 8 73646 Take The Shorts 18.17 L &................. Morris 9 77728 Malakai Magic 17.76 .................... P Denbee 10 66575 Cawbourne Merl nwtd J & ...................D Bell 15 4.24pm LASER PLUMBING WANGANUI C1 HT8 C1q, 305m 1 77377 Plum Krazy 17.87.......................B Goldsack 2 42252 Culvie Den 18.02 J & ..........................D Bell 3 38186 Drifting Along 18.32 ....................J McArthur 4 32785 Midnight Action nwtd ........................S Stone 5 67545 Bigtime Moe Moe 17.73 .........G Fredrickson 6 148 Vee Marina 17.71 ........................A Turnwald 7 16564 Totes 17.80 ............................J T McInerney 8 466x6 Takeaway 17.70 L & ........................... Morris 9 14765 Too Much Sugar nwtd ........................ N Udy 10 86377 Homebush Freda 18.12 .........J T McInerney

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23200 Keep Up (16) 58.5 ...........................S Collett 95460 Buster Abbott (10) 58.5 ............J Nason (a2) 0220 Trudeau (9) 58............................M Cameron 38x24 Wide Awake (6) 58 ........................O Bosson

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

9 67 Knock Cobanna nwtd J & ....................D Bell 10 6757 Double Blue nwtd ................................ L Bell 4 1.02 ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS WANGANUI C0d, 645m 1 78433 Gunnar Blueblood nwtd .........J T McInerney 2 46245 Cawbourne Muzza nwtd ..............M Roberts 3 66834 Milly Rivers nwtd .........................B Hodgson 4 32231 Bigtime Bell nwtd ...............................L Cole 5 24868 Arcane Rampage nwtd L & ................ Morris 6 75663 Stay Frosty nwtd ................................L Cole 7 55338 Bigtime Sweetie nwtd.........................L Cole 8 66316 Meteor Vege nwtd ....................E Duganzich 9 x8677 Pacific Sunrise nwtd ..........................M Flipp 10 55654 Magic Latte nwtd ................................L Cole 5 1.19pm WANGANUI TOYOTA C1 C1, 520m 1 66354 Knead You 30.75 .........................A Turnwald 2 46145 Izzy Bowen 31.03 ........................B Hodgson 3 51364 Noonoo nwtd L & ............................... Morris 4 25473 Ivanhov 30.39 K & .............................Phillips 5 37334 Black Roadstar 30.70 ....................B Mitchell 6 58111 Cawbourne Angus nwtd ...............M Roberts 7 41184 Bigtime Monty 30.90 ..........................L Cole 8 11F Beautiful Boy nwtd ............................B Craik 9 84465 Opawa Bucks nwtd ..........................R Waite 10 68626 Opawa Shiloh 30.41 ........................B Marsh 6 1.37 DOPEY DOG LASER ENGRAVING C0, 305m 1 Seeking A Dollar nwtd.................A Turnwald 2 Wellington Wind nwtd K & .................Phillips 3 53338 Another Flag nwtd J &.........................D Bell 4 Bigtime Rapid nwtd ............................L Cole 5 2 Bodyguard nwtd ................................B Craik 6 43554 Unflinching nwtd L & .......................... Morris 7 262 Cawbourne Gonski nwtd ..............M Roberts 8 43853 Ziggy Attack nwtd .............................. B Hunt 9 x8x66 Mahala Bay nwtd............................... I Howe 10 87884 Homebush Gisele nwtd ............ K Gommans

7 1.55pm AON CPF C1 C1, 520m

1 61222 Chip Off Block 30.93 ...................J McArthur 2 46515 Cawbourne Lick 30.46 .................M Roberts 3 35768 Charlie Bo Bo 30.34 ....................B Hodgson 4 65851 Opawa Gail 30.64 .............................M Flipp 5 22565 Geordie Who 30.36 ............................L Cole 6 53414 Watch My Back 30.41 ................B Goldsack 7 26881 Fast Rigby 30.12 ............................ T Pilcher 8 42453 Secret Agenda 30.81 ..................B Hodgson 9 73384 Scodelario 30.93 .............................L Doody 10 86862 Thrilling Cassie 30.13 .............. K Gommans 8 2.13pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C1 HT1 C1q, 305m 1 25447 Mighty Mac 17.58............................... N Udy 2 87266 Chair Up 17.86 J &..............................D Bell 3 58152 Bigtime Racer 17.87 ..........................L Cole 4 57726 Homebush Paige 17.91..........J T McInerney 5 13656 Mark Be Good 17.91 L & ................... Morris 6 42511 Cawbourne Looks 17.75 ..............M Roberts 7 4131 Call My Name nwtd ...........................B Craik 8 78535 Kyla Rose 17.80 ................................M Flipp 9 76386 Baduzzi 18.20 ........................J T McInerney 10 83767 Rosco Action nwtd .......................M Goodier 9 2.30pm J P PRINT PETONE C1 HT2 C1q, 305m 1 54672 Homebush Rocky 18.01 .........J T McInerney 2 65844 Ka Pai 17.79.......................................W Kite 3 65365 Another Key 17.72 J & ........................D Bell 4 56852 Alquezar 17.98 ..................................M Flipp 5 78752 Scotta Pie 17.87............................. L Pearce 6 P2584 Cawbourne Chezzy 17.78............M Roberts 7 43555 Opawa Lachlan 17.69 ........................ N Udy 8 64465 Golden Pixel nwtd ...................... G Hodgson 9 66467 Speedy Dispatch nwtd J & ..................D Bell 10 87773 Pacific Vibe 17.77...................J T McInerney 10 2.48pm FIRST SECURITY C1 HT3 C1q, 305m

66571 Dilly’s To Much 18.11 .......................S Stone 54773 Billy Marlow 17.99 .............................M Flipp 75385 Kay Marting 17.88 ..................J T McInerney 44185 Barn Door Billy 17.92 ............... K Gommans 66528 Venga Guapa 17.80 ........................M Olden 83471 Watch Your Back 18.07 ......................W Kite 34642 Brighteye’s Soul 17.98 ....................... N Udy 46345 Cawbourne Loch 17.79 J &.................D Bell 75584 Opawa Maf 17.76 ............................... N Udy 33677 Kentaro Baxter nwtd...............J T McInerney 11 3.04 LIQUORLAND WANGANUI HT4 C1q, 305m 1 67276 Terra Trip 18.05 ........................ S Gommans 2 8776x Panda Ring nwtd ................................ N Udy 3 54453 Crystal McBell 17.77 ..............J T McInerney 4 81 To Much Andre 18.04 ...................K Williams 5 27243 Kiwi Baxter nwtd ....................J T McInerney 6 43286 Idol Mark 18.02 .................................M Flipp 7 62613 Leon Rouge 17.99 J & ........................D Bell 8 67148 Lissadell Babe 17.99..................... D Donlon 9 68366 Cawbourne Frost 17.59................M Roberts 10 42678 Wetchester 18.07 ................................ L Bell 12 3.23 BOOK YOUR FUNCTION@HATRICK C1 HT5 C1q, 305m 1 23334 Brilliant Ashlee 17.47 L & ................... Morris 2 57724 Asa Cash Queen 17.42................M Roberts 3 26364 Sergio Star nwtd ....................J T McInerney 4 85236 Hanover State 18.00 .......................... N Udy 5 82331 Another Relm 17.98 J & ......................D Bell 6 51182 Butterball 18.15 ............................. M Gowan 7 35253 Double Ice 17.76 ...............................M Flipp 8 24484 Lektra Spider nwtd .............................. L Bell 9 55485 Celestial Action 17.82 J & ...................D Bell 10 67565 Lure Me In 18.02 ...................... S Gommans 13 3.41pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C1 HT 6 C1q, 305m 1 63847 Mattie Blueblood nwtd ............J T McInerney

LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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Photographer

ELECTRICAL FIELD SERVICES - METERING Wells is a solid and progressive nationwide company recognised for providing quality metering, instrumentation, electrical and automation services to a wide range of valued clients.

We are seeking a creative and motivated photographer. This is a casual position, covering occasional evenings and one day a weekend, approx 7 - 15 hours per week.

We have recently been awarded additional metering services contracts, covering a number of networks in New Zealand and we are seeking electrical inspectors, electrical tradespersons and line mechanics (Registered) for upcoming, permanent employment in the Ashburton area.

The position is to cover local events and news stories providing photographs for a range of Ashburton Guardian publications.

As a prospective candidate you will be seeking a role where your initiative and work ethic is rewarded. You will be a positive, motivated and flexible team player with: • Prior appropriate experience and competencies, preferably in the electricity metering sector, • A drive for safety and quality, • A full, clean New Zealand drivers licence, and • A “can do” attitude.

Experience in photographing people on location is essential as is an ability to relate easily to people of all ages. You will need to have a passion for the local community, including sports.

The ideal candidate must be able to work as a team member in a creative group environment and work solo, requiring self motivation and prioritisation of tasks.

They must be able to follow tight deadlines and directions but also be able to improvise and be creative.

Good verbal, written communication and organisational skills are essential.

This is a job share position.

To apply, please send your CV and accompanying letter outlining the hours you can work, through to desme@theguardian.co.nz Closing date for applications is Monday, March 6, 2017.

We are seeking to employ a Boiler Operator for our 14mW Coal Fired Boiler.

Ideally we are seeking applicants that hold a 'Level 2 National Certificate - Boiler Operation', but we would consider a suitable candidate with past boiler operation experience, who is prepared to study towards and attain this qualification.

• Flexible role to suit part-time hours • Approx 20-30 hours per week • Fantastic opportunity to gain varied accounting experience.

This varied role will stretch your organisation skills as you will be managing internal and external queries, alongside daily and monthly accounting tasks, so your ability to organise and prioritise your workload is essential! This role is key to ensure the routine departmental accounting functions are solid and, sits within a small team, so you’ll be asked to roll your sleeves up and take on a variety of tasks.

Specific aspects of the role will include: • Payroll • Accounts Payable • Accounts Receivable • GST/FBT We are looking for a flexible and adaptable accounts-all-rounder that stands out from the crowd! Preferably you will have a relevant qualification or you are currently studying accounting. However, consideration will be given to candidates with relevant experience, who can demonstrate themselves to be quick learners, with the right attitude and a positive approach.

The Fresh Name in the Freezer

Accounts Administrator

Wells is committed to growing our organisational capability and we will provide support and development opportunities for the right people.

Please forward your CV with a covering letter to the address below: Human Resources Wells Instrument & Electrical Services Ltd PO Box 379, New Plymouth Phone: (06) 753 0333 Email: human.resources@wells.co.nz

STAFF WANTED

Boiler Operator Training Opportunity Are you an Accounts Administrator that stands out?

If you have the skills, attitude and integrity to deliver quality electrical field services, we encourage you to apply.

Other duties of the position include daily preventative maintenance tasks for other items of the services plant. Relevant training will be provided.

The position will involve shift work on our rotating 12 hour shift pattern (3 days, 3 nights, 3 days off).

If this position is of interest to you, please email your CV and cover letter to human.resources@talleys.co.nz

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ASHBURTON COLLEGE ‘Individual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment’

Workshop Technician

Ever thought about a job in the Dairy Industry Not sure if it’s for you but want to give it a go?

We are contract milkers on a 1230 cow farm in the Mayfield area and we have a job share opportunity available for two people looking to start in the Dairy Industry.

This position would be a fixed term from March 25 to June 20, with the possibility of full-time employment after this.

What we can provide: • The opportunity to experience how a dairy farm operates day to day with training in milking cows, temporary fencing, motorbike safety and maintenance and stock work.

• A supportive employer who is pro-active in educating • A roster of 7 days on, 3 days off, each person will work 6 hours per day of which 2 hours will overlap with each other • Good shared accommodation • Pay rate of $15.75 + holiday pay What do you need: • A current restricted or full drivers licence • To be reliable, honest and able to work well in a team • Able to pass a drug test To express your interest or if you have any questions please contact or text:

0273 805 661 or email shane.mindy@farmside.co.nz

Heavy Diesel Technician Smallbone Isuzu Ashburton are seeking someone with the following to join their team; • Experience in repairs and service work on Isuzu / Scania/ Volvo Trucks or similar.

• Trade qualifications in Auto Diesel repairs.(M.I.T.O Road Transport Level 4 minimum) • Prepared to carry out further training to obtain NZTA approval for issuing of COF’s • Good diagnostic skills; • Excellent work ethic; • Excellent customer service and communication skills

Our College is a U10, Decile 6, co-educational Your accounting experience will include: school catering for the majority of students • payroll experience in Mid Canterbury.

• demonstrable accounts knowledge The position is part-time, permanent, • minimum two years relevant work experience Please send your application to 10 hours/week, during College term time. and familiarity with accounting packages hradmin@carrfields.co.nz • confident user of Microsoft Office including The actual hours of work allow for some flexibility, solid Excel skills to be negotiated with successful applicant, • be self-managing with analytical and logical as will commencement date. problem solving skills Hard Materials Technology experience desirable, Today’s URL Closing date • must have excellent oral and written Rachel Proof read by:_______________________________ With: _______________________________ Date:_______________________________ as are ICT skills, and the ability to show initiative x tested: x checked: communication skills construction and prioritise tasks.

To apply, please email your CV, cover letter and relevant work references to: kirstin.c@theguardian.co.nz

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George Summerfield Happy 7th Birthday Lots of love from Grandma, Granddad and all your Aunties, Uncles and Cousins.

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The candidates must have 5 or more years’ experience in cooking Japanese food in the restaurant or cuisine.

Please send your CVS to miyabiashburton@ hotmail.com

Chefs wanted

Our famous Thai restaurant is looking for full-time Thai chefs.

The candidates must have 5 or more years’ experience cooking Thai cuisine in a restaurant.

Please send your CV’s to: Charming Thai Restaurant 148 East street, Ashburton

MERCHANDISER We seek a Merchandiser for work in the grocery industry to service our client’s products in Ashburton.

You need to be self motivated and have reliable transport.

Enquiries to peter@achiever. net.nz

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Chefs wanted Our famous Japanese Restaurant is looking for full-time Japanese chefs.

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NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL PARTY Nominations for the selection of the National Party Candidate for the Rangitata Electorate at the 2017 General Election will open from Wednesday 1st March 2017 and will be received from National Party members by National Party Headquarters up to midday, Wednesday 15th March 2017 when nominations close.

Nomination forms and details regarding procedures may be obtained from: Viki Moore NZ National Party, L1, 8 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch Ph: (03) 377 7417 Email: viki@national.org.nz

View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS090217

Phone 03 308-6497

112 - 114 Tancred Street, Ashburton

PLANTS, PRODUCE

NEW POTATOES Ilam Hardy and Purple Passion. Phone 308 5972, Milton Road, Ashburton.

BUYER of unwanted animals. Cattle, bobby calves, horse and all farm animals.

We also sell pet food. Call Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 621, A/H 03 348 9439.

HIRE

GENERAL hire.

Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more.

All your DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire.

588 East Street. Open MonFri 7.00 - 6.00pm; Sat 7.30am - 5.00pm; Sunday 9.00am 2.00pm. – Ph: 308 8061 www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

Beckley Coachlines Programme

◊ OPERATUNITY “THAT’S AMORE” 3 brilliant Tenors fresh from Italy. March 29, Theatre Royal, Timaru @ 11am ◊ PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT April 02, Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch @ 2pm For bookings phone 308 7646

MEETINGS, EVENTS

World Day Of Prayer Service Friday, March 3, 2017 at 10am

Phillip Kenny Real Estate Ltd, Licensed Agent REAA 2008

RURAL TRADING POST LIVESTOCK, PETS

PUBLIC NOTICES

Price $379,000

Simple living or smart investment Three bedroom practical home Open plan living. Private patio area Double garage. Close to school, kindy and parks

PEA STRAW - Pea straw available, $5 per bale.

Delivered, Ashburton area.

SUN CONTROL WINDOW Jamie 022 502 2679.

TINTING. Quality window films for privacy, UV (fading), MOTORING heat, safety and security. For WHEEL alignments at great cars, homes and offices. prices. Maximise the life Phone Craig Rogers 307 of your tyres with an 6347 or 0800 TINTER. alignment from Neumanns Member of Master Tinters Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills NZ. Check us out on Street. Phone 308-6737.

FACEBOOK. AMSOIL SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS - All oils, greases, fuel additives, filters, antifreeze, car polish, V & L cleaner, tyre cleaner, rust bust, rain clear, engine cleaner and more. Call local distributor: Veehof, phone 302 2911.

A University of Otago Centre of Research Excellence

Thursday 12.00 noon - 12.45pm

TRADES, SERVICES

COMPUTER PROBLEMS ??

For prompt reliable Computer servicing or Laser Engraving.

Contact Kelvin Boult, KJB Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot Place, Ashburton. Ph 308 8989. 30 years Local service. Same day service if possible.

SUPERGOLD Discount card welcomed.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Authorised by G Hamilton, 41 Pipitea Street, Wellington

FOR SALE

RAFFLES

Raffle Results funds for Krishay 1st Croughley 2nd Ronak 3rd Croughley 4th Annette Hunt 5th Shaurya All winners have been notified

We design, we build, we innovate.

211 Alford Forest Rd, Ashburton (03) 307 6130 www.calderstewart.co.nz

ASHBURTON Society of Arts, Summer Show on now, Short Street Studio. Guest Wayne Seyb, plus members Great selection. work.

Saturdays, Sundays 10am 3pm and Mondays and Wednesdays when sign out.

Enquiries 308 4533.

FOR SALE

RELISH and pickles.

Delicious tomato relish, tomato sauce, tomato chilli relish and the ever popular pickled onions are in store at Kitchen Kapers. Made with love by Karyn. The Arcade, Tancred Street. Phone 308 8287.

TOASTER tongs. The perfect little gadget every kitchen needs! Magnetic toaster tongs now in store at Kitchen CONTAINERS for sale or Kapers. Only $7.00. The hire, ex shipping: general and Arcade, Ashburton. Phone insulated. Sidelifter available 308 8287. for delivery. Wilson Bulk Transport, Phone 308-7772.

BUSINESS NOTICES

LINDEN leaves free hand Appointments massages. between 10am - 4pm.

Booking fee applies. Phone today to secure your place and treat yourself to half an hour of relaxation. The China Shop in The Arcade. Ph 308 2757.

OLD newspapers available.

Perfect for packing, fires, bedding for animals, birds, craft work and so on. Please call in to the Guardian, Level 3, 161 Burnett Street or phone 307 7900 for bundles of 10 or more.

PHYSIOTHERAPIST Paul Annear Mondays and Thursdays 256 Moore Street.

For comprehensive Physio and Injury Management No referral required 307 0560 ring anytime

Guardian Motoring 307 7900

Interdenominational service to be held Holy Nome Catholic Church, Sealy Street.

All welcome Prepared by People of the Philippines

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

021 044 0698. Friendly clean Kiwi woman, no tattoos.

Would suit mature gent. Sorry no texting.

NEW classy blonde. 38DD mature. Phone 021 0261 2761.

NEW to town. Asian Mongolian lady, 30 years old, 36 D busty, size 12. Good Chinese massage. In/out calls. Phone 022 090 6273.

PRIVATE arrangements is a discreet service for men take a look privatearrangements.co.nz Phone Kate 027 662 1181.

Two ladies visiting this week two resident.

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

WANTED flatmate. Must be working. $130.00 per week plus expenses. Phone 308 9122.

Daily Events WEDNESDAY 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road.

9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST OP SHOP. “Second time around” good clean clothing for sale. Ashburton Baptist Church, cnr Cass and Havelock Street.

10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Ash Wednesday Service, Park Street.

THURSDAY 9.30am - 11am BALMORAL HALL LINE DANCERS. Join fun exercise with friendly group during term time. Balmoral Hall, Cameron Street.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH GOODWILL SHOP. Selling clean preloved clothing. Tinwald Methodist Church, Cnr Archibald and Jane Streets, Tinwald.

10am - 12pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Tasmanian doubles. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Seated exercises suitable for people with limited mobility. M.S.A. Social Hall, Havelock Street.

11am MID CANTERBURY LADIES CLUB. Movie - Lion or Whiskey Galore. Regent Cinema, Wills Street.

11.30am St David’s Union Church.

Midweek Service and Lunch, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

1pm - 3pm ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL. Pre loved clothing sale, bargains and cuppa. Cnr Thomson and Jane Streets.

1pm - 4pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association doubles, Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research. Heritage Centre,

West Street.

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet, drawn doubles. Waireka, Philip Street.

1.15pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Association and Golf Croquet. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

1.30pm ASHBURTON HERB SOCIETY. Herb Awareness Week Preparation, 51 Peter Street.

6pm MID CANTERBURY SOCIAL WHEELERS. 6.30 start, Fords Road.

7pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Practice night, families welcome. 115 Racecourse Road.

7.30pm ASHBURTON SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB. Dancing, Music, Fitness and Fun, Buffalo Hall, Cox Street.

9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST OP SHOP. Good clean Second Time Around clothing for sale. Ashburton Baptist Church, Cnr Cass and Havelock Streets.

9.30am - 4pm ASHBURTON MENZ SHED. Open day for members. 182 Methven Highway.

10am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages.

Main Street, Methven.

10am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit kidz for preschoolers and caregivers.

48 Allens Road, Allenton.

10am WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Coaching - Association Croquet.

Waireka Croquet, Philip Street.

10.15am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Beginners refresher and learning of Tai Chi for Arthritis. M.S.A, Social hall, Havelock Street.

10.45am M.S.A.TAI CHI. Stretching exercises for all abilities.

M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street.

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of may aircraft from past to the future. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

1.30pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Social afternoon, you are welcome to have a go. 115 Racecourse Road,

Ashburton.

6pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Triples social competition, fundraiser for St John. Business teams of 3 $10 per team. Coaching given. 115 Racecourse Road, Ashburton.

7pm ASHBURTON R.S.A. DARTS SECTION. Club night for all new and returning players, Doris Linton Lounge, Cox Street.

Puzzles

Puzzles and horoscopes www.guardianonline.co.nz Cryptic crossword

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

ACROSS 1. Mum, my lips are – with a loving kiss? (6) 8. It is the country’s business to swop it (5) 9. Stick it in the pie, crowd players are supposed to say (7) 11. Tripled it when about a thousand, but seemed fearful (8) 12. It is in Cornwall and tour may be taken right inside it (5) 15. You, being old-fashioned, might say ‘M’ in short (4) 16. Send ball high in the air, where this is the limit (3) 17. Spent some time in India, and she went back and forth (4) 19. Particular charges made for including a tree (5) 21. Reckon, on going, there’s not so much to make one foolhardy (8) 24. It can explode depot or get shattered by it (7) 25. Fifty fewer bits of snow show one is shamming (5) 26. Cutters one may be audibly aware of in a ship (6) DOWN 2. One or the other one leaves, so it may put one out (5) 3. Maul about and burn tree that is decorative (8) 4. With no energy, tried to shift the muck (4) 5. They support flowers as one stops the flow (5) 6. Was ill: ends off with a sorrowful cry (4) 7. Some cattle one was soundly sensible of (4) 10. Baker’s fat used incorrectly with toast and marmalade? (9) 12. How one sums up the little people (4) 13. A day in May and, for Charles II, how galling! (3-5) 14. Spotted outcome that may be considered daredevil (4) 18. Squadron-Leader caught in AA fire may use it for refreshment (5) 20. Half the city had revolutionary backing for drink (5) 21. Right behind the ship there’s something floating (4) 22. What one can’t have and eat one may plaster on thickly (4) 23. They may toss around when they’re drunk (4)

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TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You may want to be different, but the point of the game isn’t to change yourself. This is about accepting yourself more and more fully. As you do this, you’ll become increasingly powerful.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Don’t worry if your focus of interest isn’t everyone’s today. A subject doesn’t have to be broadly trending to be absolutely compelling. It only has to be fascinating to you.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): The challenge is simple and the circumstance is straightforward. It’s something to be protective of because this dynamic can change when a complicated person is involved.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You may be changing the world, but it’s difficult to see the change. That’s where hope and faith come in and on days like today it’s hard to generate that on your own. Stick by the hopeful, faithful people.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): There’s something in you that doesn’t like to be too good for too long. It’s the quality that keeps you absolutely riveting to some people around you. Go on and spice it up. They’re expecting you to bring the fun.

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SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Your life is your own recipe.

You may pull inspiration from various places – the internet, fiction, friends – but ultimately no one has the exact instructions for this dish. It’s your own magnificent creation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You would pass one of your responsibilities onto another if there were someone around who could handle it half as well. Alas, this is important, and if it’s to be done right, it is to be done by you.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Some jobs are important and urgent and must be done quickly, for better or worse, to serve the bigger picture.

Other jobs are even more important and must be handled right however long it takes.

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PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): No one can blame you for being a little extreme today. When all goes well, drudgery will be redeemed by success.

The dazzling highs and the dismal lows will be remembered, not the tedium in between.

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Family Notices 22 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS

DALY, Alfred George (George) – 4211789 F/O. RNZAF ww2.

On February 24, 2017, George was peacefully Promoted To Glory. Aged 97 years. Dearly loved husband for 71 years of Coral. A loved and treasured father and father in law of Graeme and Margaret, Ron and Kathy, Gordon and Susan, Ann and Wayne, David and Denise, Alison, and Linda. A much loved grandad to his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the Daly family c/o PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. A service to honour and celebrate George’s life will be held at The Salvation Army Sydenham Citadel, cnr.

Colombo and Southampton Streets on THURSDAY, March 2 at 1pm. A private interment will follow.

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Ph 307 7433

MID CANTERBURY FUNERAL SERVICES Ashburton, Geraldine, Temuka & Surrounding Districts since 1905

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For all your memorial requirements New headstones and designs Renovations, Additional inscriptions, Cleaning and Concrete work Carried out by qualified tradesmen.

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A high lies over New Zealand tomorrow, then retreats to the North Island on Friday as a front moves onto the South Island. The front weakens as it moves over the North Island on Saturday. A ridge spreads over the country on Sunday.

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Canterbury Plains Canterbury High Country Galbraith’s TODAY TODAY FZL: About 3500m provide choice!

Phone Eddie anytime Areas of cloud or fog, clearing to fine about Fine apart from areas of morning and Call us on LORGELLY, Andrew midday then cloud returning in the evening. evening cloud. Wind at 1000m: Light NW. 308 9051 or Call us on 308 3980 Robert – 308 or call in and visit 3980 our new premises at Southerlies developing in the morning, Wind at 2000m: W 30 km/h.

021 267 5563 7.7.1943 – 27.2.2017 dying out later. or 246 callHavelock in andStreet visit passed away peacefully TOMORROW FZL: Above 3000m at Coldstream House, our new premises at Areas of cloud and isolated showers near the TOMORROW Ashburton surrounded by the Cloud and isolated showers clearing in the foothills clearing and becoming fine.

246 Havelock love of his family. Loving morning, becoming mainly fine. Light winds. Wind at 1000m: Light. Wind at 2000m: Light. partner to the late Lyndsey, Street

NZ Today

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We believe that every life is unique and every person’s funeral needs to reflect their individuality - ask us how we can be of assistance to you and your family.

Hamilton

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Napier

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Eion McKinnon

Managing Director

Church Services

Book two adverts and get one free!

FDANZ Ashburton Ph 307 7433

All prices GST exclusive

TROTTER, Lynn Howe – 26/02/2017 “A fight well fought!”

Miss you Trott.

John, Shirley and Denny, Nick, Simon, Kurt, Jack and Max, Jo and Lachy, Kerry and Daniel.

Thoughts to Bev. Please note all late death notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to:

deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz

to ensure publication.

To place a notice during office hours please contact us on 03 307 7900 for more information Any queries please contact 0800 ASHBURTON (0800-274-287)

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Increasing high cloud. Isolated showers developing later as northerly winds changing southerly.

Increasing high cloud. Rain about the main divide. Strong NW, rising to gale later.

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Southerlies dying out.

Early rain easing to isolated showers and fine spells developing. Strong NW changing lighter southwesterly, dying out later.

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Mainly fine, isolated showers developing later. Light winds.

World Weather

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Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 20.1 21.7 Max to 4pm 8.1 Minimum 3.6 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm February total 13.6 Avg for February 50 2017 to date 73.6 108 Avg year to date Wind km/h SE 19 At 4pm Strongest gust SE 28 Time of gust 3:51pm

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and Andy to Rhonda McLeod and Snow Inglis, GeorginaOfficial Opening 18 Feb - 9am til 4pm GUARDIAN and Pete, Craig and Stacey; Phillipa and David Wilson, Linton, Sarah, Sam, and Chelsea; Nicola and Warwick Roberts, Mark and Sian, Advertise in this classification Gemma and Nic, Lauren and Michael; Jillian and Mark every Saturday!

Woolfe, and Lisa and Bill.

Grandad Andy to MacKenzie, and Frances; Beautrix; Layla, and Mila; and James, and Isabel. Messages to c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Andy will be held Advertisement Rates at Trotts Gardens, 371 Racecourse Road, Ashburton on FRIDAY, March 3, $25 5x1 50mm x 30.75mm commencing at 2.00pm.

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9am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3 With special guest Matt Damon. 0 10am Whanau Living 10:30 The Chase 0 11:30 Come Dine With Me Daytime Noon 1 News At Midday 0 12:30 Emmerdale 0 1pm Coronation Street 3 0 2pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 2:55 Tipping Point 3:55 Te Karere 2 4:25 Millionaire Hot Seat 0 5pm The Chase 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0

6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Sesame Street 3 0 6:55 Littlest Pet Shop 3 0 7:20 Beware The Batman 3 0 7:45 Star v The Forces Of Evil 3 0 8:10 Jake And The Neverland Pirates 3 0 8:35 Miles From Tomorrowland 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am Home And Away 3 0 11:30 Shortland Street 3 0 Noon The Ellen DeGeneres Show 0 1pm Jeremy Kyle 2pm Judge Rinder PGR 3 3pm My Wife And Kids 3 0 3:30 The Adam And Eve Show 0 4pm KC Undercover 0 4:30 Friends 3 0 5pm The Simpsons 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm The Big Bang Theory 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 Vet Tales Molly the dog is paralysed in a hit-and-run accident; Mark has a busy day with pigs, goats, horses, and a mauled cow; Stacey treats a tortoise with a sore leg. 0 8pm Women In Blue 0 8:30 800 Words 0 9:30 20/20 0 10:30 1 News Tonight 0 11pm The Catch Alice’s life is in danger when the game between her and Ben goes too far.

11:50 The Astronaut Wives Club AO 0 12:40 Te Karere 3 2 1:05 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2

7pm Shortland Street 0 7:30 My Kitchen Rules In the instant restaurant of Broome seafood lovers Josh and Amy, they believe they have the skills for success, but it is not all smooth sailing. 0 8:45 The Big Bang Theory 0 9:15 Mom 0 9:45 This Is Us 0 10:40 Two And A Half Men PGR 3 0

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BRAVO 10am Teen Mom 3 10:55 Catfish 3 11:45 Snapped PGR 3 12:40 Vanderpump Rules 1:35 Dating Naked 3 2:30 The Real Housewives Of Sydney 3 3:40 Hoarders 3 4:35 Dance Moms 5:30 Teen Mom 6:30 Catfish 7:30 Hoarders 3 8:30 The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills 9:30 Vanderpump Rules AO Lala resurfaces to explain her disappearance, but Lisa does not believe her; Ariana celebrates her birthday at a Nascar race; things become tense after Jax disrespects Brittany.

10:30 N Intervention Neglected by her alcoholic mother, Dorothy has become addicted to drugs and alcohol; former rising rap star Ivan is a PCP addict, and both need interventions.

11:30 Snapped PGR 3 12:20 Infomercials 3

11:10 Mom PGR 3 0 11:40 Brooklyn Nine-Nine PGR 0 12:05 Angie Tribeca PGR 0 12:35 Mistresses 3 1:30 Shortland Street 3 0 2am Infomercials 3am Pretty Little Liars PGR 3 0 3:50 The Real 3 4:40 The Adam And Eve Show 3 0 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

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THE BOX 6am CSI MV 6:50 Criminal Intent MV 7:40 Storage Wars PG 8:05 Storage Wars PG 8:30 Shipping Wars PG 8:55 The Simpsons PG 9:20 Criminal Minds MV 10:10 CSI – Miami MV 11am Covert Affairs MV 11:55 Hawaii Five-0 MV 12:50 Pawn Stars PG 1:15 Criminal Intent MV 2pm Smackdown MV 4:05 Storage Wars PG 4:30 Storage Wars PG 5pm The Simpsons PG 5:30 Criminal Intent MV 6:30 The Carbonaro Effect PG 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 CSI – Miami MV 8:30 NCIS – New Orleans MV 9:30 Reckless MV 10:30 Criminal Minds MV 11:25 CSI – Miami MV

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12:15 Smackdown MV 1:50 Criminal Minds MV 2:40 CSI MV 3:30 The Simpsons PG 3:55 NCIS – New Orleans MV 4:45 Reckless MV 5:35 The Carbonaro Effect PG

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9am The Café 10am Infomercials 11:25 Family Feud 3 0 Noon Dr Phil AO 1pm M The Nightmare Nanny PGR 2013 Thriller. A woman becomes suspicious of her daughter’s nanny, and her paranoia seems justified when the child goes missing. Ashley Scott, Kip Pardue, Mekenna Melvin.

2:55 Baggage PGR 3 3:20 Sticky TV 4pm Entertainment Tonight 4:25 Wipeout 0 5:25 Family Feud 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm The Project 7:30 The Block Australia PGR 0 8:40 M The Ugly Truth AO 2009 Comedy. A morningshow producer is reluctantly involved in a series of tests by her chauvinistic correspondent to prove his theories on relationships and help her find love, with unexpected results. 0 10:40 NewsHub Late

6am The Fairly Odd Parents 6:25 World Of Quest 6:50 The Penguins Of Madagascar 7:15 Hank Zipzer, The World’s Greatest Underachiever 7:40 Johnny Test 8:05 Avatar – The Last Airbender 8:30 Sanjay And Craig 8:55 Million Dollar Minute 3 9:25 Wheel Of Fortune 3 9:50 Jeopardy 3 10:20 The Doctors PGR 11:15 Hot Bench 11:40 Jane The Virgin PGR 3 12:35 Under The Dome AO 3 1:30 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR 3 2:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 3pm Escape To The Country 3 4pm Antiques Roadshow 3 0 5pm Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Prime News 6pm Wheel Of Fortune 6:30 Jeopardy 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Suits PGR 8:30 Skint AO 9:30 Ross Kemp – Extreme World AO 0 10:30 Madam Secretary PGR 3 0

11:10 NCIS PGR (Starting Today) 3 Gibbs and McGee travel to Russia to escort home an NCIS computer engineer connected with classified intelligence. 0 12:10 The Project 12:40 Infomercials

11:30 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR A celebrity chat show.

12:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 The team presents the best of the day’s sports news.

1am Cricket – International (HLS) Blackcaps v South Africa.

1:30 Closedown

MOVIES PREMIERE

MOVIES GREATS

6:40 Popfan MVLC 2014 Thriller. Chelsea Kane, Nolan Gerard Funk, Benjamin Hollingsworth.

8:10 Scout’s Guide To The Zombie Apocalypse 16VLSC 2015 Comedy.

Tye Sheridan, Sarah Dumont.

9:40 Southpaw 16VLC 2014 Drama. Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams.

11:40 Crimson Peak 16VLSC 2015 Drama. Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska. 1:35 The Last Witch Hunter MVL 2015 Action. Vin Diesel, Elijah Wood.

3:20 Scout’s Guide To The Zombie Apocalypse 16VLSC 2015 Comedy. Tye Sheridan, Sarah Dumont. 4:50 Danny Collins MLC 2014 Comedy.

Al Pacino, Annette Bening.

6:40 Criminal 16VL 2016 Action Crime. Kevin Costner, Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot.

8:30 Life On The Line MVL 2015 Action Drama. A lineman risks everything to give his niece a better life when a storm threatens the lives of his colleagues and the town.

John Travolta, Kate Bosworth, Devon Sawa.

10:10 The D Train 16LSC 2015 Comedy. Jack Black, James Marsden.

11:50 A Secret Life MV 2015 Thriller.

7:05 The Break-Up MLS 2006 Romantic Comedy. Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn. 8:50 The Making Of Changeling PG 9:05 Scream 4 16VLC 2011 Horror. Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette.

10:55 Picture Perfect M 1997 Comedy. Jennifer Aniston, Jay Mohr, Kevin Bacon.

12:35 Nothing But Trailers M 1:05 Poseidon MV 2006 Drama. Josh Lucas, Kurt Russell, Richard Dreyfuss.

2:45 Chocolat MVS 2000 Comedy Drama.

Johnny Depp, Juliette Binoche.

4:45 Phenomenon PG 1996 Romantic Fantasy.

John Travolta, Forest Whitaker, Robert Duvall. 6:50 The Switch MS 2010 Comedy.

Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman. 8:30 The Lord Of The Rings – The Fellowship Of The Ring PGV 2001 Fantasy. In a small village in the Shire, a young Hobbit named Frodo has been entrusted with an ancient ring.

Now he must embark on an epic quest in order to destroy it. Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Orlando Bloom.

11:30 Ali MVL 2001 Drama.

Jon Voigt, Will Smith.

THURSDAY

1:10 Danny Collins MLC 2014 Comedy. 3am Close Up – Jodie Foster 3:30 Criminal 16VL 2016 Action Crime.

5:20 Life On The Line MVL 2015 Action Drama.

THURSDAY

2:05 Pineapple Express 16VL 2008 Comedy. Seth Rogen.

3:55 Phenomenon PG 1996 Romantic Fantasy.

John Travolta, Forest Whitaker, Robert Duvall. 5:55 The Switch MS 2010 Comedy.

7pm 7:30 8pm 8:30 9pm 9:30

Grid Kai Time On The Road 3 Hakataetae 3 Waka Huia Waiata 3 M Iti Pounamu 3 Ross and Beth. A farming couple experience a sudden upheaval, and an unlikely saviour.

10pm Koroua 3 10:30 Te Kaea 3 2 11pm Kawe Korero – Reporters News reporters dissect and discuss the day’s news and events.

11:30 Closedown

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THURSDAY

Midnight Cricket – International (HLS) Blackcaps v South Africa – Fourth ODI. 12:30 ICC Cricket 360 1:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (RPL) Sunwolves v Hurricanes.

3:30 L Cycling – Grand Prix Samyn 5:30 Football League Show

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6:30 Pukoro 2 7am Team Umizoomi 7:30 Pukana 2 8am Miharo 2 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Kawe Korero – Reporters 9:30 R And R 10am Korero Mai 3 2 11am Toku Reo 3 2 Noon Korero Mai 3 2 1pm Toku Reo 3 2 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Ako 3 2 3pm Tamaki Paenga Hira 3 3:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 4pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 4:30 Celebrating Maori In Business 3 5pm Kapa Haka Regionals 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Pukoro 2 6:30 Team Umizoomi 6:50 Poly Movement – Kanikani

6am Golf – European Tour (HLS) Joburg Open – Round Four.

6:30 The Golf Fix 7:30 School Of Golf With Martin Hall.

8:30 Golf – PGA Tour (HLS) Honda Classic.

9:30 Football – A-League Highlights Show 10am Shaun Johnson – Across The Mekong 11am Cricket – The FortyNiners 1pm Cricket – International (HLS) India v Australia – First Test, Day Five.

1:30 L Cricket – International Blackcaps v South Africa – Fourth ODI, First Innings.

5:35 Cricket – Women’s International White Ferns v Southern Stars – First ODI. From Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland.

6:05 L Cricket – International Blackcaps v South Africa – Fourth ODI, Second Innings.

From McLean Park, Napier.

10pm The Crowd Goes Wild 10:30 Football – A-League Shootout 11:30 Fox Sports News

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6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Money For Nothing 7:30 Bondi Vet 8:30 Flippin’ RVs 9:30 Beverly Hills Pawn 10am Valentine Warner’s Wild Table 10:30 The Living Room 11:30 Travels With The Bondi Vet Noon Building The Dream 1pm Brother v Brother 2pm Money For Nothing 2:55 The Delicious Miss Dahl 3:30 Arctic Secrets 4:30 Serve It Like Sarah Sarah Todd, former MasterChef Australia contestant and restaurateur, shares her experiences in Goa, India.

5pm Jimmy’s Australian Food Adventure Jimmy Doherty explores the wild foods of Australia as he cooks and camps in outback style.

5:30 The French Collection 6:30 American Restoration 7:30 Flying To The Ends Of The Earth 8:30 New Zealand Hunter Adventures 9:30 Special Forces – Ultimate Hell Week 10:30 American Restoration

11:30 Serve It Like Sarah Sarah Todd, former MasterChef Australia contestant and restaurateur, shares her experiences in Goa, India.

Midnight Jimmy’s Australian Food Adventure 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am This Old Thing 2am Arctic Secrets 3am The French Collection 4am New Zealand Hunter Adventures 5am Special Forces – Ultimate Hell Week

SKY SPORT 2 6am Rugby – Super Rugby (HLS) Highlanders v Chiefs. 6:30 The Back Page 7:30 Cricket – International (HLS) India v Australia – First Test, Day Five. 8am Fox Sports News 8:30 ICC Cricket 360 9:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (HLS) Crusaders v Brumbies. 10am Fox Sports News 10:30 Motorsport – Nascar Sprint Cup Series (HLS) Daytona 500. 11:30 Dew Tour 12:30 The Back Page 1:30 Golf – PGA Tour (HLS) Honda Classic. 2:30 Golf Central 3:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (HLS) Crusaders v Brumbies. 4pm Rugby – The Breakdown 4:30 NRL 360 5:30 Sterlo On The Couch 6:30 The Back Page 7:30 Fox Sports News 8pm Rugby – The Breakdown 8:30 Rugby On Fox 9:30 #SkySpeed 10pm Fight Night Gavin McDonnell v Rey Vargas.

10:30 Hockey – India League (RPL) Third Place Playoff.

THURSDAY

Midnight Dew Tour 1am Shaun Johnson – Across The Mekong 2am The Back Page 3am NRL 360 4am Cricket – International Blackcaps v South Africa – Fourth ODI. 4:30 ICC Cricket 360 5:30 Cricket – International (RPL) Blackcaps v South Africa – Fourth ODI. 1Mar17

DISCOVERY 6am Auction Hunters PG 6:30 You Have Been Warned Again M Human Combustion and Carlos de Los Santos. 7:30 How Do They Do It? PG 8am Auction Hunters 8:30 MythBusters PG Revenge of the Myth.

9:25 Everest Rescue PG Top of the World. 10:20 Taking Fire PG Hero Flight. 11:15 A Crime To Remember M 12:10 Forbidden – Dying For Love M 1:05 Sinister Ministers – Collared M Devil in Disguise. 2pm How It’s Made PG 2:25 How It’s Made PG 2:55 How Do They Do It? PG 3:20 Auction Hunters 3:50 Deadliest Catch PG Lost at Sea. 4:45 Alaska – The Last Frontier M Kilchergiving.

5:40 MythBusters PG Fire v Ice. 6:35 What On Earth? PG All That Matters. 7:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 8:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier M The Prodigal Daughter Returns.

9:30 Edge Of Alaska M Thaw and Order.

10:30 Alaskan Bush People M Fight or Flight.

11:30 You Have Been Warned Again M Greatest Tricksters.

THURSDAY

12:30 Sinister Ministers – Collared M 1:25 Forbidden – Dying For Love M 2:20 Auction Hunters 2:45 Auction Hunters PG 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:10 Treehouse Masters PG 5:05 Edge Of Alaska PG

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Sport

De Silvestro in the fight Motorsport’s Iron Maiden isn’t promising it will happen overnight.

But it will happen. Simona de Silvestro begins a three-year stint in the Supercars championship this weekend at the Clipsal 500. She’s seen the footage of last year’s race and is tempted to dream. Resisting the urge, she’s instead asked for patience from Supercars fans as she switches to the Australian touring car championship. The Swiss racer switches from open wheel racing to the bash-and-crash of the Australian series and de Silverstro believes it’ll be a whole lot of fun in her Altima.

Ashlee Strawbridge and Sophie Adams (inset) have been selected to take on the Australians later this year.

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Taking on the best Two Ashburton girls have been named in the New Zealand under 16 basketball team that will take on the Aussies later this year.

Sophie Adams and Ashlee Strawbridge, who play for Ashburton College and are representative players for Basketball Mid Canterbury, were amongst the 10-member team named by Basketball New Zealand yesterday.

A New Zealand B squad was also named for games in Australia.

Head coach of the New Zealand under 16 girls team, Natalie Visger, says the wider squad is a very athletic and passionate group with a bright basketball future.

For the New Zealand Under 16s team, the pinnacle event will be the Australian Junior Championships in July.

This tournament is the most prestigious age-group national basketball event in Australia, where the best of the best juniors in Australia and New Zealand compete.

Visger says the games will be fast-paced and largely dictated by the players out on the court.

“We aren’t going to be able to influence the referees or expect much fan support, so these girls need to be prepared to fight and scrap their way through each game.

“I think we have a chance to make some waves and to play some very exciting basketball.”

New Zealand Under 16 Girls Team: Sophie Adams – Basketball Mid Canterbury

Waiata Jennings – Rotorua Basketball Association Jazzmyne Kailahi-Fulu – Harbour Basketball Parris Libby May Mason – New Plymouth Basketball Association Hannah Matehaere – Basketball Otago Jessica Moors – Harbour Basketball Caitlin O’Connell – Taranaki Country Basketball Association Emilia Shearer – Harbour Basketball Dominique Stephens – Waikato Basketball Council Ashlee Strawbridge – Basketball Mid Canterbury.

Munro sends message to test selectors Two powerful middle-order centuries have produced different outcomes in the sixth round of the Plunket Shield.

Colin Munro’s second blistering hundred in Auckland’s clash with Central Districts wasn’t enough to manufacture an outright result, but a ton to Otago batsman Anaru Kitchen guided

his team to a five-wicket win over Northern Districts.

Munro became just the seventh Auckland batsman to score two centuries in the same game, as his status as one of the most productive batsmen in Plunket Shield history continues to grow.

The destructive double brought his Plunket Shield career aver-

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age to an astonishing 58.3.

Any hopes of an outright result were diminished by the first day’s play being washed out, and then put to bed when Auckland set CD an unrealistic 390 to win in just 60 overs.

Kitchen’s first innings 76 helped keep Otago on level terms, and then struck an un-

beaten 120 to chase down 289 with 10 overs to spare.

ND still lead the Plunket Shield ladder on 58 points, but they can be surpassed if Canterbury or Wellington can earn an outright win in their final day’s play today. An expected early declaration should set up an entertaining Canterbury chase. - NZME

India ‘will fight back’ VVS Laxman, the batsman most famous for spearheading an incredible mid-series fightback against Australia, says India will emerge stronger from the debacle that unfolded in Pune.

The corresponding series in 2001 started in somewhat similar fashion, with Australia enjoying a 10-wicket win in Mumbai. Laxman proceeded to turn the test and series on its head in Kolkata, producing a career-best 281 that helped deliver a 171-run victory.

The hosts won a thrilling decider in Chennai by two wickets.

Greenwood defends Italy Former England and British & Irish Lions star Will Greenwood has defended Italy’s controversial tactics that were deployed against his nation’s side during England’s 36-15 victory over the Italians in their Six Nations clash in London yesterday.

Greenwood spoke about Jones’ spat against the Italians, criticising the former Wallabies and Japan coach while praising Italian coach Conor O’Shea and his side for trying a unique tactic against a side heavily favoured to dominate them.

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