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Farm stays that offer guests a unique rural Kiwi experience could become the Ashburton District’s signature, year round attraction, says tourism leader Bruce Moffat.

The Experience Mid Canterbury chief executive is fresh back from an in-bound tour operators’ trade show and said there was strong interest in the increasing options the district was offering for tourists wanting farm stays.

Those options now range from unique back country experiences through paddock to plate tours to farm stays where guests could get a feel for rural life.

“We’re getting really great feedback.

The big one at the trade show was Erewhon Station. It’s an absolutely unique

experience. Everyone I showed the imagery too said ‘wow, we have to do this’.”

One of the district’s key selling points is that while activities on offer such as hot air ballooning and jet boat rides were also available in tourism hot spots such as Queenstown, they were much more affordable in the Ashburton District, Moffat said.

“What we have here is every bit as good and it’s a hell of a lot more expensive down there. We’re going out to operators and consumers and saying we’re better value.”

The farm and homestay operators who were doing well were those who were offering something unique, who added value to a guest’s stay, he said.

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dens or historic buildings or the opportunity to be part of normal farm life.

A one-off opportunity would come later this year with the Lions rugby tour and the three-day gap in June between a match against the Crusaders in Christchurch and the Highlanders in Dunedin. He’s secured a full page slot in a New Zealand – UK magazine that promotes the district, targeting free, independent travellers.

“We talk about the scenic route, we’re saying make your Lions tour a back roads tour and we’ve given them key things to do in Mid Canterbury.”

It was difficult to predict how much the district would benefit from those travellers, but it was important to put the options and opportunities out there, he said.

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■■MID CANTERBURY ROADS

Road wear and tear frustrates motorists

By Susan Sandys

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Motorists claim a number of roads around the Ashburton District are potential death traps because of potholes and road edge damage.

When Rakaia’s John Hendry raised the alarm over the state of Thompson’s Track, other motorists spoke about roads where surfaces were dangerously shiny and others where potholes were pit sized.

A Greenstreet resident said the Ashburton Staveley Road’s surface was very slippery and a car had skidded there on April 14, with the vehicle’s occupants having a lucky escape.

There were many responses on the Guardian’s Facebook page with Thompson’s Track continuing to top the list of complaints.

Eartha said the potholes on Thompsons Track could be more accurately described as pits, and that the road was a “death trap”.

David said Thompsons Track needed to be reclassified as a

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The potholes on Thompsons Track could be more accurately described as pits

state highway and that it should receive national roading funding because of its high use as a tourist thoroughfare and transport arterial route.

Alex said the Ashburton District Council’s Snap, Send, Solve system had worked for him. He reported potholes on Chertsey Kyle Road and the council fixed them within a week.

Becky said she was driving home on Thompsons Track in the dark and hit a pothole; the result was a popped tyre and damage to two wheel rims.

Amanda Moore said her car failed a warrant of fitness after hitting a pothole and causing damage to a wheel rim.

Lyn said she had phoned the council three times about Alford Forest Cemetery Road and while it had been graded, the problems had not been fixed.

Ashburton District Council roading manager Brian Fauth said recent wet weather had generated a lot of repairs districtwide, and the council’s contractor was working very hard to repair these roads, including Thompsons Track.

Heavy vehicle usage on the district’s roads also continued to rise and this increased wear and tear, but council was striving to utilise its available budget to maintain the current level of service for road users.

New home consents rise slightly The number of consents issued for new homes in the Ashburton District increased in March, up from 14 in 2016 to 16.

Figures released by Statistics New Zealand show that while home build numbers are growing in the district, in some areas of Canterbury they declined in

March. Both Selwyn and Waimakariri had lower consent numbers in March this year than in the previous March.

For the 12 months to March 31, 206 consents were issued for new homes. The strongest month for consent issues was December at 32.

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For all categories of work, Ashburton District Council figures show that 71 consents were issued in March were down on the previous year. For the first three months of the year 185 consents were issued. For the same period last year 219 consents were issued

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Commitment to theatre rewarded Ashburton’s Patrice Hammond has been acknowledged for her inspiring commitment to musical theatre.

Variety Theatre Ashburton nominated Hammond for the Nola Speir/Music Theatre International Australasia Patrons NextGen Encouragement Award, and were absolutely thrilled when she won.

President Kim Vessey presented the award to Hammond recently, following Hammond being unable to make it to the awards

evening due to working on makeup for the Christchurch Showbiz production Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

Vessey said Hammond’s commitment to Variety Theatre Ashburton and Methven Theatre Company had been extensive.

Not only had she performed on stage and worked on makeup, she had put in huge hours on health and safety manuals and plans, as well as attending conferences, and South Island and zone meetings.

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■ SKATEPARK

Call for improved skatepark in town

BY JAIME PITT-MACKAY JAIME.P@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

When Matt Begg has to wait due to traffic congestion, it isn’t on a busy State Highway or intersection, it is at his local skatepark in Ashburton.

“It is just way too small at the moment,” he said. “You do a run and find yourself waiting 15 minutes for everyone else to go.

“There is really only one run, which can limit what you can do at the park,” Begg said. Compared with parks in other centres he has been to, Ashburton is considerably smaller and limited in its capacity.

“It really is only built for skateboarding and it isn’t great for the other disciplines,” he said.

“Also, when it is wet it can get really slippery and dangerous, and can’t be used.”

Despite issues with the park, Begg said he still believes that there are positives.

“The location of park is really good with all the shops around and the roads make it pretty safe,” he said.

“It is just a really good place to come and socialise, just as much as using the park.”

Things such as a bowl and a variety of different ramps were some of Begg’s suggestion for what to do if there was planning of a new park, which he believes should involve a large amount of user consultation.

“Having it indoors, even with a charge at the door, would still be something really popular I think, as it could be used at any time,” he said.

Ashburton District Council Service Delivery Manager Neil McCann said that at the time the council only has one area in consideration, which would see it being considered as part of the redevelopment of the land at the EA Networks Centre.

Jimmy Richie is hoping Ashburton may one day have a larger skatepark.

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■ TOUR BUSES

Bus numbers building

BY SUE NEWMAN

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An increase in the number of tour buses stopping off in Ashburton could see the East Street bus parking area extended.

Experience Mid Canterbury chief executive Bruce Moffat said the number of times buses were forced to wait for parking space outside the town’s information centre was increasing and with it congestion on East Street.

The growth in casual use from tour buses was increasingly

clashing with scheduled stops from buses who regularly ply the north-south route, he said.

When several buses arrive at one time the last arrival uses car parking spaces or, if none are available, they are forced to park up near the chessboard waiting for another bus to leave.

He’s keen to see the Ashburton District Council extend the current parking area and does not see the West Street car park as a viable option.

“Regular, scheduled buses need to be where they are now,

it’s their advertised stop.

“What we have is appropriate, it’s the drop-off and pick-up point in the commercial area, but at least once a week there’s a log jam and it can be a bit hellish.”

He intends asking the council to consider extending the bus area by one parking space and while there could be some concern over the loss of casual parking spaces, the current situation was creating not only traffic congestion but also traffic safety issues, Moffat said.

“It’s important we get these coaches in and out in a timely – and safe – fashion.”

Council roading manager Brian Fauth said that while it might not be the bus companies’ first choice, alternative options for casual tour buses could be West Street or Baring square east.

“We’re a little bit reluctant to take East Street parks because the retailers want the opportunity for shoppers to park.”

He will prepare a report on bus parking options.

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■■DAME VALERIE ADAMS

Motherhood calls Adams Motherhood awaits Kiwi Olympic great Dame Valerie Adams.

The two-time Olympic shot put gold medallist is expecting her first child in October, she revealed yesterday.

It caps a momentous week for the 32-year-old, who was

anointed New Zealand’s youngest Dame at a ceremony in Wellington.

Adams told NZME she and husband Gabriel Price were thrilled. “We couldn’t be happier,” she said. “I’ve always wanted to be a mum. This is bigger for

me than any gold medal.”

Adams will miss August’s world championships in London but says she remains committed to defending her gold medal at next year’s Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

She is yet to commit to a fifth

Olympic campaign at Tokyo in 2020, where she would pursue a fourth medal.

Adams won silver at last year’s Rio Olympics, denied a hat-trick of golds by a final-round heave from American Michelle Carter.

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In brief A touch of winter Clear skies and light winds over much of the South Island from today are a recipe for light frosts, so be prepared for a chilly start to the day. A cold front moved up the island yesterday spreading a cold air mass and rain and strong southerlies to Mid Canterbury.

MetService metereologist Andy Best said it was a touch of winter, with snow warnings issued for the Lewis Pass, Arthur’s Pass and Porters Pass. Around 20mm of rain fell in Ashburton yesterday with the temperature peaking at 11°C at 8am and dropping to 8°C by 2pm. The weather today is expected to be warmer, with a high of 16 degrees forecast. More rain is on the radar for Wednesday and Thursday. Around Ashburton, gutters clogged by autumn leaves caused surface flooding prompting warnings on social media to take care.

Take care on roads Police are reminding drivers to take care on the roads today when children start back at school for Term 2. Roads near schools will be busier at the start and finish of the school day and motorists are asked to slow down and be alert for unexpected behaviour from bikes and pedestrians. Speed limits around schools will be enforced and motorists are also reminded that 20km/h is the maximum speed when passing a school bus that is dropping or collecting children on the side of the road.

Some of the key driving forces behind the opening of the new 193 youth centre, Kevin Clifford (left), Jenny Reed, Janet Hadley and Craig Roes.

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■■YOUTH CENTRE

New 193 youth centre opens doors

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

Ashburton’s new hub for youth has opened on Burnett Street.

Based at 193 Burnett Street, the aptly named 193 provides a place for youth services such as the BASE Youth Centre and Hype Youth Health Centre to operate out of one area.

Hype co-ordinator Janet Hadley said it was fantastic to finally be moved, settled and ready for kids to make the most of it.

“The part I am most looking forward to, is just how accessible it is to the street and how big an opportunity it is for the local kids,” she said.

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Jenny Reed said there would be a lot happening now that the new facility is open.

“In the old location we had a lot of second-hand stuff, like furniture, but now we have a lot of new, modern stuff,” Reed said.

“We hope to get all types of youths using it and lots of youth

agencies as well.”

She said that the facility will be open every day during the week from 3pm to 5.30pm.

The facility has plenty of features, such as a pool table, projector and free wifi.

The BASE side of the operation will be being led by new coordinator, Craig Roes.

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CELEBRATING OUR YOUTH – Student Volunteer Week May 1-7

Volunteering a passion From May 1–7, Student Volunteer Week takes place across the country. The Ashburton Youth Council (AYC) has teamed up with Volunteering Mid and South Canterbury (VMSC) to help get the word out, and students of all ages are urged to give volunteering a go. To celebrate our young people dedicating their time and service to the cause, the Guardian will run a profile each day highlighting their efforts.

For 17-year-old Tayla Wright, experiencing first-hand the benefits of a local youth programme has led to five years of volunteering.

When Tayla first moved to Ashburton and attended the physical training programme CACTUS (Combined Adolescent Challenge Training Unit and Support), she wanted to be able to give back for all the opportunities and new skills it had given her.

Now she is a peer support leader on the programme where she helps supervise the participants, works alongside them encouraging them to reach their goals, offers support, and joins in

activities. “I have been offered various opportunities throughout my time volunteering with CACTUS,” she said.

“It has given me the opportunity to learn a lot of new skills like organisation, leadership, communication, the ability to work with a variety of people and being able to have a better understanding of their different backgrounds and cultures.”

She has also gained her Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh awards and is working towards a Gold award.

Keeping a balance between school, home and volunteering has been im-

portant to Tayla from the outset.

She said she makes sure she plans in advance how much time she can contribute so she can still focus on other areas of her life.

“The most rewarding thing for me about my work with CACTUS would definitely be seeing how much of a difference you can make by just giving the kids a chance and getting involved with the activities they are doing,” she said.

“It is very rewarding to see how the kids develop and change throughout the eight-week course, and the new skills and connections they make.

“It’s also nice to see all of the youth I have worked with around the community when they approach me and let me know how they are doing.”

Tayla said that once she finishes school she plans to attend university where she will study law and criminal justice with the aim of becoming a lawyer.

“I would love to still volunteer as it has become a big passion of mine which I would like to continue on with in my future,’ she said.

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■■FOREIGN AFFAIRS

McCully reflects on eight years of jetlag The outgoing New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully says getting a seat on the UN Security Council will rank as one of his best days in the job.

Mr McCully finishes in the role today after eight-and-a-half years.

On TVNZ’s Q&A programme yesterday, he said watching diplomacy in action as New Zealand won a seat on the Security Council in 2014 was “a wonderful thing”. “[Former prime minister] John Key said to me afterwards that it was like winning the World Cup in diplomacy, getting three-quarters of the countries in the world to vote for us, and I certainly put that right up there.

“It was a great privilege to have the opportunity to lead the campaign and then to serve on the council.”

Conversely, receiving a call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 2016 about New Zealand’s co-sponsoring of a UN Security Council resolution condemning Israel’s continued

settlements was not an easy moment for him.

“I was left in no doubt about the strength of the prime minister’s feelings,” Mr McCully said of the call, but added that New Zealand had not been pressured by the US to co-sponsor the resolution.

He said being a foreign minister was not all flash hotels and exotic locations, especially as you’re from a far-flung destination to start with.

“It all looks pretty glamorous and a lot of business class travel ... [but] the fact is that you turn up jet-lagged out of your skull, just as you’re starting a meeting with Hillary Clinton or John Kerry or speaking at the Security Council.”

Mr McCully said Gerry Brownlee will be a very good foreign minister and he had not presumed to give him any advice.

“He’s a vastly experienced politician [and] I’ve said I’ll answer any questions you’ve got, but he will do things differently.

“It’s good to have that sort of change in a government and in a country like this.”

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The things you can do with buttons Ashburton Embroiderers’ Guild members passed on their button-sewing skills at a school holiday class on Friday. Fourteen-year-olds Paige Leak and Samantha Hanson were among nine youngsters participating. They were making an artwork out of buttons, sewing them on in the shape of a heart. Other creations from the nine to 16-year-olds present included a range of artwork pieces and cellphone cases.

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Pop-up shop becomes arts and craft success

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To May 7 – Uncovered, the Ashburton Licensing Trust Collection, at the Ashburton Art Gallery.

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To May 7 – John Badcock, Portraits, at the Ashburton Art Gallery.

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May 8 – The Ashburton Art Gallery’s exhibition spaces will be closed for 12 days for installation of a major new exhibition. The gallery shop and regular programmes will operate as normal.

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May 13 – Ashburton Musical Club public concert Olivia Pike in Recital, 7.30pm, Sinclair Centre. Door sales $15, members $10, students free. Supper will be served.

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May 14 – Mid Canterbury Choir presents a Mothers’ Day performance, The Heavens Declare, at St Stephens Anglican Church, 2pm.

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May 20 – Variety Theatre Ashburton opens The Addams Family at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, to stage until May 27.

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May 20 – Steve Carr, Variations for Troubled Hands, opening and artist talk, 2.30pm, at the Ashburton Art Gallery. Exhibition May 21 to June 24.

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June 7 – Toru – Crossing Borders (Arts on Tour NZ) at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, 7.30pm.

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June 9 – Tiki Taane Mahuta at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, 7pm.

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June 11 – Ashburton Musical Club Mid Winter Celebration, 2pm, Sinclair Centre. Arranged

by Margaret Hawkey. Visitors welcome, $5 at door, afternoon tea.

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To August 23 – Mark Braunias Assemble, Disassemble, Reassemble exhibition at the Ashburton Art Gallery.

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What began as a pop-up shop in Methven turned into a 20-year success story.

The Methven Mall Craft and Gifts co-operative has marked its two-decade anniversary this month.

While not as busy as it once was, the craft shop continues to be a valued outlet for Methven area artists and craftspeople to display and sell their work.

Spokesperson Martin Nordqvist said it was thanks to many of those craftspeople, as well as few dedicated volunteers, that the craft shop was able to open daily and serve the town’s tourists and residents.

It all began when keen golfer Sue Harris came up with the concept. A national women’s golf tournament was coming to town, and she wanted to know if there were keen craftspeople about.

Nordqvist and wife Jenny were among those who got on board.

Nordqvist said he remembered well coming to the empty mall shop space at the time, a quick clean up of polystyrene dust was required and then tables were set up.

About 12 craftspeople brought along their wares, and it ended up being so popular that instead of going for just one week as initially planned, it just kept going.

Craftspeople from throughout the South Island display and sell items including pottery, garden accessories, jewellery, agates, paintings, drawings, silk photographic printed wall hangings and bags, soaps, cards, knitting and clothing.

Above – Methven Mall Craft and Gifts volunteers Lizzie Barwell and Martin Nordqvist.

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Luncheon of legends Some of Mid Canterbury harness racing’s most influential and successful names were in attendance at the Ashburton Trotting Club meeting on Saturday for the inaugural Legend’s Luncheon held by the five trotting clubs in the region to recognise contributions to the industry. Robyn Hood was there with camera in hand.

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Water again in spotlight Linda Clarke

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nother week, another water report pointing the finger at agriculture for fouling the country’s freshwater resources. I almost didn’t even click the link to download it.

Predictably, all the “save our water” activists jumped on it, calling on all their internet-based wisdom and expertise to back their opinions; they remind me of the anti-vaxxers who think they know better than their doctor.

Like any issue, there will be extremes and for water we have people demanding that farmers stop what they are doing right through to people wanting to export fresh water from the West Coast. The huge majority of people are in the middle, wanting balanced information that they can understand.

Mid Canterbury farmers are in the spotlight for many reasons, they are amongst the biggest users of water for irrigation in the country. Farmers across Canterbury use 75 per cent of the water allocated nationally for irrigation.

They are also amongst the most innovative and progressive, using technology to measure how much water is already in the soil and how much they need to apply in order to keep crops or grass growing. By managing that water they control the leaching of nitrates into groundwater.

They use moisture probes and water meters and a host of other tools to back up their decisions to irrigate or not.

There has been a huge shift in how farmers in this district go about their business. They are spending massive amounts of money on making sure they are doing no harm to the environment and actually improving it.

Give them time, it’s not a fiveyear fix.

One of our top farmers told me recently that he had invited a vocal water campaigner to visit his farm and see what was happening at the coalface. The invitation was ignored.

In this age of information and changing technology we, the voting masses in the middle, need to learn at least a little about water for it will be a political football this election year.

But who should we trust to provide the facts? A good place to start is the Ashburton Water Zone Committee, a group of people representing various sectors of our community who meet monthly to advance the goals of the Canterbury Water Management Strategy. It’s a collaborative group, with many different opinions, but making progress.

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hat do you think of the state of Mid Canterbury roads?

Recent wet weather, steady rainfall and increasing heavy vehicle traffic has been blamed this week for the shoddy state of Thompsons Track. Some motorists have raised concerns it could cause a serious accident.

Ashburton District Council says more than eight kilometres of the total 39 kilometres of the road had been rehabilitated and strengthened in the last four years. So annually the road received about two kilometres of rehabilitation, which included widening.

On top of this, the council’s contractor was working “very hard” to repair roads, including Thompsons Track, affected by recent wet weather.

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Since 2008, we have got back on our feet after the global financial crisis, got people into jobs, got back to surplus, and dealt with natural disasters.

Recent data paints a good picture of New Zealand’s stable, responsible economic management and our resilience, which is recognised around the world.

The Government’s books have again exceeded forecasts with a $1.4 billion surplus for the eight months to February.

Budget 2016 had forecast a $568 million surplus.

This good result is thanks to higher tax revenues and lower than expected expenditure, and shows the benefits of the Government’s strong economic management.

It is good to see the trend of growing tax revenues continue as we head into Budget 2017.

We’re also making progress on our debt target, with net debt now 23.5 per cent of GDP. Reducing debt to around 20 per cent of GDP by 2020 will improve the resilience of the economy to future shocks.

Further good news comes with Moody’s rating agency reaffirming New Zealand’s gold-standard credit rating and commenting that we will be one of the fastestgrowing AAA-rated economies over the next few years.

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Solid economic growth has continued in regional New Zealand, with 12 out of 15 regions growing in the year to March 2016, according to Statistics New Zealand.

The strongest growing regions were Bay of Plenty with a 7.7 per cent increase in GDP, Auckland (6 per cent) and Otago (4.8 per cent).

Here in Canterbury our GDP increased by 3.5 per cent.

This increase was led by the professional, scientific, and technical services; construction; and transport, postal, and warehousing industries.

From 2011–16, Canterbury’s economy increased 31.9 per cent (well above the national movement of 23.8 per cent).

The 2011–16 increase was primarily driven by construction and professional, scientific, and technical services, much of it from activity associated with the Christchurch rebuild.

Turning to jobs, the latest job growth data shows the regions are leading the charge in job adverts.

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And the latest ANZ job survey shows that each of the 11 less urbanised regions is experiencing stronger annual job ad growth than any of the three main centres.

The challenge now is to sustain that growth, build for more growth, and act for the people most under pressure.

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Terror suspect named A terror suspect arrested in London’s Whitehall has been named as Khalid Mohamed Omar Ali. The 27-year-old, who was arrested last week, is believed to be a British national who was born overseas and went to school in north London.

In a separate operation, an active terror plot was foiled after police launched an armed raid in north London which a woman was shot and injured.

Ali was detained by armed officers after a stop and search as part of an “intelligence-led” operation.

He remains in custody, having been arrested on suspicion of offences under the Terrorism Act and possession of offensive weapons.

Police recovered knives during the swoop, which took place yards from the scene of last month’s deadly attack by Khalid Masood in Westminster.

Reports suggest the suspect was arrested after a concerned family member contacted authorities. Detectives are continuing to question him, while two searches are being carried out at addresses in London.

Meanwhile, six people were in

custody after a team of specialist firearms officers stormed an address in Willesden, north London, on Friday.

A woman in her 20s who was shot during the swoop remains under police guard after being taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Elite armed officers carried out a “specialist entry” into a terraced property in Harlesden Road on Friday.

Police fired CS gas into the address, which had been under observation as part of a current counterterrorism operation.

Neighbours recalled hearing “at least six” shots and screaming as police entered the address.

Ruth Haile, who lives in the road, said she heard shots and saw an injured woman being treated.

Ms Haile said: “She shouted ‘Don’t touch me, my body, don’t touch my dress’.”

A total of six people were arrested in connection with the raid, including five at or near the address in north London and one in Kent.

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Princess Charlotte

Charlotte turning two Princess Charlotte will celebrate her second birthday tomorrow. Prince William and Kate are likely to host a birthday party at their Norfolk home Anmer Hall for the toddler. Charlotte’s privacy has been carefully guarded by her parents and during the past year she has only been seen in public on a handful of occasions. The young princess last made an appearance on Christmas Day when she was taken by her parents to church close to the home of her grandparents Carole and Michael Middleton in the Berkshire village of Bucklebury. The other notable outing for Charlotte was during the royal couple’s tour of Canada last year when she was seen a number of times.

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A new video has surfaced that reportedly shows the youngest son of Australian IS terrorist Khaled Sharrouf wearing a suicide vest and threatening to murder Australians.

Cabinet minister Matt Canavan has described the video and treatment of the boy as a form of child abuse.

“It is reprehensible. It has to be condemned and I trust the proper authorities will look into this matter,” he said yesterday.

It’s not the first time Sharrouf has used his children in this way.

He first gained infamy in 2014 after another of his sons was pictured holding the severed head of slain Syrian soldier.

News Corp Australia said yesterday the video was shot recently and shows the eight-year-old being asked questions including, “How do you kill an Australian?”, by his father who was off-camera.

A police spokesman said the NSW Joint

Counter Terrorist Team was investigating the video, but said “there is no specific threat.”

Australia’s terrorism threat level remains at ‘probable’, he said.”

Senator Canavan said he did not have enough information on if the child could be allowed to return to Australia, but he said he felt for the boy. “It’s not his fault that his father is an evil megalomaniac seeking to abuse his own children.”

In 2015, there were unconfirmed reports Sharrouf had died in a drone strike in Mosul. However he continues to be the subject of an active arrest warrant.

He went to fight with Islamic State in Syria in 2013, a year after being released from prison for his role in a terrorism plot.

His wife, Tara Nettleton, died in 2015, leaving the children in the Middle East.

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While it has become common to see robots on factory assembly lines, in China the machines have already begun providing the elderly with care and helping raise children at daycare centres. At one of China’s largest daycare centres, in Sanhe, Hubei province, three white and round-bodied robots help give classes.

The children, aged around four or five, each approach Keeko the robot, and speak to it, which then arranges what the children told it to musically narrate the story.

At the centre, where the children can also learn kung-fu and calligraphy, the goal is to “combine tradition with modern advancements”, one of the professors, Gao Haiyan, said.

Keeko also dances with the children, solves mathematical problems and supports artificial intelligence so that it can even understand in the future.

Keeko’s role in helping educate children contrasts to that of a robot known as A-Tai, which is 1200km away in the eastern city of Hangzhou.

A-Tai is in charge of taking care of the elderly at an age care home with more than 1300 old people.

It is slightly taller than Keeko, is equipped with two blue antennas and is capable of singing traditional Chinese opera, known to be popular among elderly Chinese people, can also make calls to residents’ relatives, and remind the residents to take their medicine. Its designer, Shen Jianchun, believes that someday his robots will replace the nurses at such institutions.

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Styles announces tour Harry Styles has announced a world tour ahead of the release of his first solo album. The One Direction singer will hit Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on November 26 and Melbourne’s Forum Theatre four days later before a show at Auckland’s Spark Arena on December 2. The tour kicks off in San Francisco on September 19. The North American leg wraps up in Phoenix on October 14. Styles will visit Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Toronto and other cities. Styles will also visit Europe and Singapore before the tour wraps up in Tokyo on December 8. - AP

Sketch to be auctioned A sketch by John Lennon of The Beatles’ landmark Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band cover will be going up for auction next month. Julien’s Auctions said the drawing, which is estimated to sell for $US40,000 to $US60,000 to $US60,000 ($NZ58,255-$NZ87.383), will be among a range of rock memorabilia up for bids on May 20 at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York. The sketch shows The Beatles surrounding a drumset with the 1967 album’s title on it behind a floral design of the band’s name, with an assortment of unidentifiable people around them.

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Trump says he’s brought ‘profound change’ President Donald Trump has marked his 100th day in office by claiming historic action on his agenda, renewing promises on health care and taxes and attacking the news media for misleading Americans.

In his morning radio address Trump issued an assurance: “My only allegiance is to you, our wonderful citizens”.

To supporters at an evening rally in Pennsylvania, he promoted American power and patriotism while emphasising such priorities as American manufacturing, better trade deals for the US and a still-to-be defined tax cut plan.

Trump’s 100th day events were set in a politically important state that he won with 48 per cent of the vote. It was the first time Pennsylvania had voted for a Republican presidential candidate since George HW Bush in 1988.

Trump’s rally on Saturday night in Harrisburg offered a familiar recapitulation of what he and aides have argued for days are administration successes, including the successful nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, his Cabinet choices and the approval

of construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.

But the president began the rally on a sour note, pointing out that he was not attending that night’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and issuing a scathing attack on the news media. To cheers, he accused the news media of “fake news” and said if their job was to be honest and tell the truth, then they deserved “a big, fat failing grade”.

“I could not possibly be more thrilled than to be more than 100 miles way from Washington’s swamp,” he said, “spending my evening with all of you and with a much, much larger crowd and much better people, right?”

Meanwhile, North Korea’s missile launch on Saturday signalled its continued defiance against the US, China and other nations, on which Trump tweeted: “Bad!” Asked during an interview for CBS’ Face the Nation if military action would follow a nuclear test by the North, Trump responded: “I don’t know. I mean, we’ll see.”

At the 100-day mark, polls show that Trump’s supporters during the campaign remain largely in his corner.

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He declined to expand on the nature of the working theories or reveal whether any suspects were currently being considered, saying that disclosing further detail would not help the investigation.

“We’ve got some critical lines of inquiry, those link to particular hypotheses, but I’m not going to discuss those because those are very much live investigation,” he said.

“We’ve got some thoughts on what we think the most likely explanations might be and we are pursuing those.”

He described the possibility of a “burglary gone wrong” as a “sensible hypothesis” which has not been “entirely ruled out”.

The senior officer was also asked about the theory of a sex

predator being responsible for Madeleine’s disappearance.

“That’s been one key line of inquiry. The reality is in the modern world in any urban area if you cast your net widely you will find a whole pattern of offences.

“You will find sex offenders who live nearby. And those coincidences need to be sifted out; what’s a coincidence and what may be linked to the investigation that you are currently doing.

Police have investigated more than 600 individuals identified as being potentially significant to Madeleine’s disappearance and in 2013 the team identified four people as suspects in the case.

Interviews and searches were carried out but no evidence was found to implicate the four in the

In brief Drug lord killed Drug lord John Freddy Rivera, also known as “Zorro”, has been killed in a police operation in an area formerly dominated by left-wing FARC rebels, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has tweeted.

Rivera was leader of the powerful drug trafficking group Clan del Golfo, currently considered the most powerful drug trafficking organisation in Colombia. He was killed in a village in the southern department of Narino near the Ecuadorian border, according to Santos.

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Eight people have been killed in the crash of a Cuban military plane in the western province of Artemisa, an official says. A source briefed on the situation says the plane belongs to Aerogaviota, an airline run by the Cuban military that serves Cuban government agencies. Those include state-run tourism companies and the Cuban oil company. Aerogaviota was confirming the crash to Cuban officials without releasing details.

The person briefed on the situation spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to release the information.

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British detectives working on the Madeleine McCann case say they’re still pursuing “critical” leads ahead of the 10th anniversary of her disappearance.

Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley said there are “significant investigative avenues” that are of “great interest” to both the UK and Portuguese teams.

Officers have sifted through some 40,000 documents and looked at more than 600 individuals since 2011.

In an interview nearly a decade on from the youngster’s disappearance, Rowley also confirmed that four people considered as possible suspects in 2013 have been ruled out.

Madeleine vanished from the family’s holiday apartment in Praia da Luz in Portugal on May 3, 2007 when she was three years old.

Her parents, Kate and Gerry McCann, of Rothley, Leicestershire, have vowed to “never give up” hope of finding their daughter.

Asked if police are any closer to solving the case than they were six years ago when the UK investigation was launched, Rowley said: “I know we have a significant line of inquiry which is worth pursuing, and because it’s worth pursuing it could provide an answer, but until we’ve gone through it I won’t know whether we are going to get there or not.

“Ourselves and the Portuguese are doing a critical piece of work and we don’t want to spoil it by putting titbits of information out publicly.”

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disappearance and Rowley says they are no longer the subject of further investigation and have been ruled out of the inquiry.

Meanwhile, police working on the case continue to receive information on a daily basis.

“Thousands of pieces of information have come forward, some useful, some not, but amongst that have been some nuggets that have thrown some extra light on the original material that came from the time,” he said.

“That’s one of the things that’s helped us make progress and have some critical lines of inquiry we want to pursue today.”

As well, he says there’s no “definitive evidence” as to whether Madeleine is alive or dead, but her disappearance is still being treated as an abduction and missing person inquiry.

The assistant commissioner pledged that the investigation team will do all they can to provide an answer for Madeleine’s parents, but cautioned “a small number of cases sadly don’t get solved”.

“What I’ve always said on this case, and I’ve said it to Kate and Gerry as well, we will do everything reasonably possible to try and find an answer.

“I just can’t quite guarantee it. It always hurts that you can’t guarantee success but we will do everything we reasonably can do to try and get there.”

Around 30 detectives were working on the UK probe, Operation Grange, when it was established in 2011. The team has now been scaled back to four detectives.

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Carjacker kills man An armed man stole a woman’s SUV, then went on a shooting rampage through several Los Angeles suburbs, killing one man and injuring up to three other people. Deputy Ryan Rouzan of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said yesterday deputies are searching for the gunman and possibly a second suspect. The SUV was found abandoned. The rampage began when the armed man forced a woman from her green SUV in Pico Rivera, a community southeast of downtown Los Angeles. The woman was unarmed. He then fired at three or more people in neighbouring communities. - AP

Three dead in flooding Three people died in floods at the weekend in Slovakia, as heavy rains also left streets and basements submerged in the neighbouring Czech Republic and Poland.

Two men in an off-road vehicle crashed into a stream in the village of Ochodnica in northern Slovakia on Saturday, according to local media. Both were able to free themselves from the car, but were carried away by the current.

The 41-year-old was able to cling onto a tree, but his 60-year-old companion drowned. About 30km south in Slovakia, the body of a 56-year-old man was pulled from a river in the village of Hvozdnica late on Friday, a police spokesman said. A third death was reported after a group went rafting on Slovakia’s Vah river, despite being warned not to. A 45-year-old men fell out of the dinghy.

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11 dead in bus plunge A minibus has plunged into a ravine in Pakistan’s mountainous northwest, killing 11 people. Police official Ismail Khan says another nine people were injured in Sunday’s road accident in Upper Dir district, on the way to Chitral Valley. He says the road was slippery after rain.

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Hot air balloons carrying tourists are silhouetted against the rising sun as they fly over the ancient Myanmar city of Bagan.

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he moment of takeoff was silent, and mesmerizing.

Within seconds, our hot air balloon was floating above the treetops, gliding toward what Marco Polo called “one of the finest sights in the world” when he saw it 700 years ago: the ancient Myanmar city of Bagan.

Below us, the baked brick spires of hundreds of 11th and 12th century Buddhist temples poked skyward through the purple-red horizon of dawn, graceful and serene. When I spotted the giant golden dome of the Dhammayazika Pagoda, glittering like a jewel in the first rays of light, my heart skipped a beat.

I had just spent several days exploring these iconic monuments and pagodas, walking through their dark stone corridors, climbing their steep exterior steps. But peering at them from the edge of a moving basket in the sky was an entirely different experience, at once thrilling and existential.

Our pilot, a Belgian named Bart D’hooge who has flown here for nine years, described Bagan as “stunning ... even if you see it just from the ground.”

“But once you take off in a balloon, you get a completely different perspective,” he said. “It really gives you a bit of an idea of the size of the ancient kingdom” that flourished here a thousand years ago.

The city is home to the largest concentration of Buddhist temples, stupas and monuments in the world. More than 2,200 are spread across a plain adjacent to rice fields and villages along the Irrawaddy River. Only from above can this vastness be fully appreciated.

The temples were built by a series of Burmese kings who ruled the region for roughly 250 years, until city was abruptly abandoned in the late 13th century for reasons that are not entirely clear. Although time and the elements have eroded many of the structures’ once ornate exteriors, the buildings themselves are still largely intact.

On August 24, 2016, a magnitude 6.8 earthquake shook central Myanmar, damaging at least 389 of them, according to the country’s Department of Archaeology. Some have been closed to the public fully or partially. Others are in various states of repair, covered in elaborate arrays of bamboo and wood scaffolding.

Overall though, the most iconic temples remain accessible to visitors. Local residents still flock here to pray before the colossal Buddha statues, many lit by bright beams of sunlight inside. And foreign tourists still arrive en masse, their numbers having grown steadily since the military, which ruled for half a century, began opening the Southeast Asian nation up to the

Tourists gather on Shwesandaw Pagoda to watch the sunset over thousands of pagodas in the ancient Myanmar city of Bagan.

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Despite the influx, authorities have capped the number of balloons permitted in the skies here at 21, for safety reasons. With an average a passenger capacity of eight to 16 on each balloon, space is limited and seats can sell out.

For that reason, it’s best to plan your trip well in advance. Bagan’s balloon flight season runs only from October to March, when winds are calmer and the weather is cooler and more predictable.

Cancelled flights are rare, but balloons do get grounded several times a year. On what was supposed to be a clear day in March when I was scheduled to fly, a thick blanket of white fog unexpectedly enveloped the entire city, even shutting down the airport.

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experience. Asked if he ever gets tired of flying in Bagan, D’hooge – who has flown everywhere from Kenya to New Zealand – shook his head in the negative.

“With the sunrise, sometimes when you get the light right, it’s just stunning,” said the pilot, who works for Balloons Over Bagan, which was the first company to pioneer flights here 17 years ago. “I don’t think there are many places in the world that get to this point.”

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Lowe targets Castro Diego Castro will be the priority when Perth coach Kenny Lowe starts to re-shape his team for the next A-League campaign a week earlier than he’d have liked. Glory’s encouraging late-season run ended on Saturday night, when they were bundled out 3-0 by Sydney FC. The focus now turns to retaining the core of a talent-stacked squad starting to hit their straps, with marquee Castro (13 goals, seven assists) the top of the wishlist.

As he did last year, the reigning Johnny Warren Medallist will head back to Spain in the off-season to consider his future.

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Ashburton’s top water ski competitors have rounded out the season in style by again producing some outstanding results on the national stage – this time the National Championship at Lake Karapiro late last month.

All counted, 14 Ashburton skiers took to the North Island’s waters to compete in the championships which were one of the largest in New Zealand with close to 160 skiers from around in the country in action.

The effort was again spearheaded by the continued rise and rise of twin brothers George and Hugh Donaldson, who have enjoyed a grand season on the water with some impressive results next to their name.

It was Hugh who emerged victorious in the boys’ section of the championships, courtesy of outstanding performances in both jump and slalom while George excelled, not for the first time, in the tricks competition claiming

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The brothers have both been selected for the New Zealand Under 21 side to compete in Ukraine

gold while finishing with a silver in the overall competition.

Hugh also competed in the open men’s competition, claiming the bronze medal, while George finished fifth in the open men’s tricks competition.

The brothers have both been selected for the New Zealand Under 21 side to compete in Ukraine in July.

While the twins excelled, there was a fair bit of a family flavour to the nationals with a number of the Donaldson clan in the on the action.

Lana produced a great performance in the open women slalom to claim bronze while Rachel

produced her best ever trick run for silver in women’s tricks, setting a new South Island record in the process.

Karl Donaldson competed in the tough men’s competition and claimed silver overall, with great performances in the tricks where he claimed silver and slalom where he picked up bronze.

Neil Donaldson made sure he wasn’t left out with his performance alongside Gavin Green to see them claim silver and overall medals in the New Zealand SM3 competition. Green increased his New Zealand tricks record in the process to 2160 with another result pending.

Hannah Wright, who has recently returned to skiing, was another to perform with distinction.

She claimed gold overall in the Under 21 Women division and was also selected to compete in Ukraine in July, while Emily Milner was in hot form at the championships with three personal bests and her first New Zealand medals with bronzes in the junior girls overall and in the jump competition.

Other Ashburton skiers to perform strongly were Courtney Holmes who claimed overall gold in the women’s B competition, picking up personal bests along the way.

In the men’s B division, Tom Green finished on top overall with three silvers throughout the competition while Leighton Hood was just behind him in the silver position.

Gabriella Woodman claimed silver in the Under 21 Women jump competition with a jump of 21.2.

Chris Wood’s hopes of securing a Premier League berth are all but over following Leeds United’s 3-3 draw with Norwich yesterday.

The All Whites star scored his 26th goal of the campaign to increase his lead at the top of the Championship goal scoring charts, but it counted for nothing as the result leaves Leeds in seventh position on the table, three points behind sixth-place Fulham.

Wood could still yet play in the Premier League next season amid speculation of a potential transfer offer from Everton.

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Sunderland relegated Sunderland’s 10-year stay in the Premier League has come to an end after they lost 1-0 at home to Bournemouth, leaving them 13 points adrift with four games remaining after Hull City held on for a goalless draw at Southampton. Sunderland had some chances but top scorer Jermain Defoe was not at his sharpest and, not for the first time this season, the home supporters flooded out of the ground before the final whistle.

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Five straight for Bayern Bayern Munich have wrapped up their fifth consecutive Bundesliga title with three games after turning on the flair in a 6-0 procession at lowly Wolfsburg. Second-placed RB Leipzig had earlier opened the door for Bayern after being held to a 0-0 draw at home by secondbottom Ingolstadt. Bayern, who have 73 points from 31 games with Leipzig on 63, showed no sign of nerves as theyt cruised.

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Read upsets AB plans

By Patrick McKendry All Blacks captain Kieran Read has broken his thumb in the Crusaders’ big win over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein, an injury which requires surgery and which will put him in doubt for the British and Irish Lions series.

Read, who has only just returned from wrist surgery in the off season, left the field late in the first half of the match, and while the Crusaders carried on regardless, his injury could have big repercussions for the national team.

The first test against the Lions at Eden Park is on June 24 – eight weeks away. If the reports out of Bloemfontein are accurate, Read could struggle to make that match.

Fellow loose forward Jerome Kaino is already in doubt for the opening test due to knee surgery.

Crusaders assistant coach Jason Ryan said it’s “extremely disappointing for Kieran and the All Blacks”.

“The guys has worked so hard off the field to get his hand right from the surgery he had during the offseason and has been world class since returning to the field,” said Ryan.

“Obviously it’s disappointing and will be concerning for the All Blacks.”

Ryan says they have no idea what the time-frame would be for Kieran Read’s return to rugby is and will “probably be determined once he’s had his surgery”.

The Crusaders, meanwhile, are rumbling on – their seven-try victory over the Cheetahs extending their lead at the top of the table in a performance which again showed their attacking ability.

Their back three of George Bridge, Seta Tamanivalu and Da-

Kieran Read has been playing superbly for the Crusaders.

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vid Havili were lethal, with left wing Bridge repeating his feat of last weekend against the Stormers by scoring a hat-trick, and fullback Havili scoring a double.

The Cheetahs, dangerous as usual on the counter-attack, were constantly on high alert against the trio, who were allowed to run free due to the work of the Crusaders’ pack and excellent navigational skills of first-five Richie Mo’unga.

“They were very clinical, they finished every opportunity,” Cheetahs skipper Francois Venter said afterwards.

Asked why the Crusaders were so dangerous in possession, he said it was due to “their presence in contact and they move the ball

the whole time. Just when you think you’ve got them they move the ball again.

“They had numbers in the wide channels and with their ability to offload they put us under a lot of pressure.”

The bonus point win, which allowed Scott Robertson’s men to go four points above the Chiefs, was not without its issues for the visitors, however.

Apart from the injury to Read, Crusaders captain Sam Whitelock was sinbinned for the final 10 minutes of the match due to a retaliatory elbow to the face of Cheetahs prop Charles Marais.

Whitelock struck out in frustration after being tackled in the air and, while it only grazed

Marais, it was a piece of ill-discipline which should disappoint the lock.

Mitch Hunt, who replaced Mo’unga for the final quarter, soon joined Whitelock in the bin for a ruck offence, meaning the Crusaders played the final three minutes with 13 players.

The almost constant blast of referee Frederico Anselmi’s whistle was a strange way for what was until that point a free-flowing match to end.

The Cheetahs, with only two wins this season and marked for a cull under Sanzaar’s re-shuffle of the competition, were well in the game in the first half, responding straight away to Bridge’s first try, and they were unlucky to see Sergeal Petersen’s try ruled out due to a forward pass.

In what was a double blow for them, straight away Mo’unga took advantage with a perfect kick-pass to Bridge on his own on the left touchline, and the quick No11 went on an angled 50-metre run to score under the posts.

The converted try gave the Crusaders a 22-7 lead at halftime and they put the home side to the sword after the break, their eagerness to support and superior ability to put players in space meaning the Cheetahs were constantly scrambling.

When the home side did win possession, their fatigue was plain to see, although they did take advantage of their numerical superiority to score what was a deserved try to wing Petersen to finish the match.

Crusaders 48 (David Havili 2, George Bridge 3, Richie Mo’unga, Mitchell Drummond tries; Mo’unga pen; 5 cons). Cheetahs 21 (Raymond Rhule, Ox Nche, Sergeal Petersen tries; Niel Marais 3 cons). Halftime: 22-7.

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Murray announces retirement from rowing Two-time Olympic champion Eric Murray has retired from rowing.

The 34-year-old Murray revealed that his unbeatable coxless pair combination with Hamish Bond will end after 69 unbeaten races and two gold medals.

No pair completed more consecutive wins in rowing’s history than Murray and Bond, with the duo overcoming every conceivable doubt in every heat, semifinal and final on every visit to a race course.

Murray said their dominance eventually wore them down.

“I always said as long as my mind, my body and my heart were in it, then I could do this for as long as I like.

“My mind’s been pretty good, my body’s been pretty good, but it was my heart that was on the fence.

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Eric Murray and Hamish Bond: Unbeatable on the water.

“So, it’s time to go,” Murray said. “[Hamish and I] made a legacy in the sport and we got to the point where we were always winning, but it was playing on our minds and wearing us down.

“When we won a race, it was like, job done. We didn’t get that elation anymore.

Everyone expected us to win, so when we won, we just met the expectation.”

Bond and Murray also won

four straight world championships, and will go down in New Zealand sporting folklore as “the Kiwi pair”, having gone eight seasons unbeaten across two Olympic cycles.

In September, Murray said he was considering a move to the eight, noting that he and Bond had accomplished everything possible in the pair.

“We’ll see how the break goes.

“We’ve done everything in the pair. The only thing left to do in New Zealand rowing is the eight.

“It’s about asking whether we feel we could make it go well, or would it be better without us?”

Bond is currently taking a break from rowing, having shifted his focus to cycling this year.

However, regardless of whether Bond returns to the sport, Murray’s retirement means that the era one of rowing’s greatest ever crews has come to a close. - NZME

Sam Whitelock cited Crusaders lock Sam Whitelock has been cited for striking during his side’s win over the Cheetahs.

Whitelock was yellow carded for the incident in the 71st minute in Bloemfontein, however the Sanzaar citing commissioner believes it was worthy of a red card. The case will be considered by the foul play review committee overnight, with Whitelock needing to plead guilty and accept the penalty on offer for it to be dealt with there. JamieJerry Taulagi of the Sunwolves will also face the judiciary after being given a red card for a dangerous tackle against the Chiefs. - NZME

Chiefs uninspiring Hopefully the Sunwolves enjoyed their first visit to Hamilton. The feeling won’t be mutual. Not for the city’s rugby fans, at least, who were forced to watch their errorprone and ill-disciplined Chiefs labour to an unconvincing victory over the last-placed Japanese side.

Those fans would have walked to the stadium wondering how many points their side would accrue. In the end, the Chiefs managed four, becoming the first Kiwi side to miss out on a bonus point against the expansion outfit.

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Rebels hit a new low Melbourne’s case to avoid the Super Rugby axe hit a King-size hurdle in Port Elizabeth with the Rebels turning in their worst performance of the season with an insipid 44-3 loss. The Rebels and the Kings have their necks on the Super Rugby chopping block with the competition set to downsize next year but only the South Africans appeared to be playing for their lives. The Kings, who sit bottom of their conference yet also claimed the Tahs’ scalp last week in a further sign of the weakness of Australian rugby, posted six unanswered tries with five in the second half.

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Smith out of tour All Blacks fullback Ben Smith has been ruled out of the Highlanders’ trip to South Africa after suffering a minor ankle sprain on Saturday night against the Stormers. Smith isn’t travelling to the Republic, meaning he will miss the Highlanders’ Super Rugby games against the Cheetahs and Bulls. Smith, who has played 2382 minutes of rugby since the start of 2016, is currently in a moon boot, but it’s expected he’ll join up with the squad in Perth for their match against the Western Force next month. - NZME

Mentally strength needed Dave Wessels has urged his Super Rugby team to start being stronger mentally to convert encouraging efforts into victories. For the second straight week, the Force delivered a solid performance at nib Stadium limiting a dangerous opponent. Last week the Chiefs left Perth with a 16-7 win and on Saturday night it was the Lions from Johannesburg who won 24-15 with the only three tries of the game.

But Wessels couldn’t help feeling the Force deserved to win and that could have happened with better execution. Wessels is challenging his side to be stronger mentally if they want to go from competing with teams like the Chiefs and Lions, to beating them.

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In brief Bulldogs grab Woods Canterbury have confirmed the signing of Wests Tigers captain Aaron Woods on a four-year deal.

The NSW Origin and Kangaroos forward will head to Belmore at the end of the season on a deal that will keep him there until at least the end of 2021. He becomes the first of the Tigers’ so-called “big four” to officially confirm their exit from Concord. Woods injured his upper leg in Saturday’s 22-16 loss to Cronulla.

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Gallen dived, says Cleary Wests Tigers coach Ivan Cleary has accused Cronulla skipper Paul Gallen of diving in a fiery postscript to his side’s heartbreaking 22-16 loss. The Tigers were brave in defeat after suffering a horror injury toll with a disallowed try to James Tedesco in the first half proving telling on Saturday night.

Tedesco was denied a four-pointer by the bunker after Wests Tigers captain Aaron Woods was ruled to have pulled on Gallen’s jumper and taken out the Sharks veteran.

ICleary said the former NSW skipper was guilty of theatrics and playing for a penalty.

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Ball control ‘woeful’

Autumn dressage attracts big numbers Ashburton rider Hamish Kerr on Thermopylae competing in the Ashburton dressage group’s first autumn series tournament. The event attracted about 60 competitors from as far afield as Wanaka. Mark Cowie and Acquisition were the overall winners on the day, taking the Methven Equine Centre points prize. Day two in the series will be held on May 21.

■■RUGBY LEAGUE

Warriors win a thriller A Shaun Johnson penalty goal with less than a minute on the clock has given the Warriors a 1413 win over the Roosters in Auckland yesterday.

Down 13-12 and throwing the ball around aimlessly as the seconds ticked away, the Warriors picked up a crucial penalty from Mitchell Pearce being caught offside.

Johnson, who signed a new two-year deal this week, kicked the resulting penalty from 20 me-

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tres out to hand his side their first NRL win in three matches.

It was especially unfortunate for the Roosters playmaker, who had played well at Mount Smart Stadium and coolly given his side a one-point lead with a field goal four minutes earlier.

The Warriors now move up a spot on the ladder to 11th, while the Roosters remain in fifth.

The Warriors hit the ground running on home turf and took the lead within six minutes.

Capitalising on an earlier Roosters knock-on, Issac Luke laid on a quick play-the-ball for prop James Gavet, who muscled his way over the line from close range.

The Warriors shot themselves in the foot soon after, gifting a try to Joseph Manu after a Shaun Johnson pass to no-one was collected by Shaun Kenny-Dowall, before the Kiwis halfback made amends with a wily one-on-one strip on Daniel Tupou.

The strip gave the Warriors prime field position and quickly resulted in a try through David Fusitu’a on the right and a 12-4 half-time scoreline.

The game resumed in a similar fashion in the second stanza, before a clever piece of KennyDowall anticipation nabbed the Kiwi an intercept try.

A penalty goal then tied the scores with 25 minutes remaining, where they remained until Pearce’s field goal.

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Newcastle’s season of horror continues after a 38-8 drubbing at the hands of a reinvigorated Gold Coast in round nine of the NRL. The Knights have won just one match this season and have lost 26 of their last 27 games. Coach Nathan Brown says the lack of possession is ruining any chances of his young side turning it around. “When the weight of possession keeps going against us as it does we can’t mentally hang through it long enough like the top sides do,” he said. “We need to work out ways so every week we’re not losing the possession battle.”

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Raiders losing tight ones Frustrated Canberra coach Ricky Stuart is seeing the silver lining to his NRL club’s inability to close out tight matches. The Raiders’ 16-10 loss to Canterbury on Saturday night was their fourth by six points or less this season, including two in golden point. In comparison, their four wins have come at an average margin of 22.5 to leave them 10th.

But Stuart said the close results showed the team’s issues weren’t hard ones to fix. “They’re better than big losses,” Stuart said. - AAP

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In brief Splurge a class above A comfortable victory at the Taupo trials earlier in the week indicated progressive galloper Splurge was up to the mark for his return to the track after a short break and he didn’t disappoint when he gave his rivals a thorough beating in the open sprint at Te Rapa on Saturday. Adept on all footing Splurge produced an irresistible finish in the deteriorating conditions to cruise clear in the final stages of the AON Insurance Brokers sponsored 1200 metre contest.

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Pateman doubles up

Elmers Hoofing It and Colin DeFilippi cruise to the line at the Ashburton Trotting Club meeting on Saturday.

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Reinsman nears big milestone

By Matt Markham

Matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

Champion harness racing driver Colin DeFilippi moved to within striking distance of a major milestone in his driving career at Ashburton on Saturday when he guided Elmers Hoofing It to success.

In an illustrious career in the sulky which has seen him win the national premiership and claim success in almost every major race in the country including the New Zealand Trotting Cup win Kym’s Girl, DeFilippi is now within five wins of reaching his 2000th driving win of his career.

DeFilippi produced a particularly cool, calm and collected drive to get the Kevin Jamestrained runner home on Saturday with a performance that belied his almost $13 quote on the tote for the win.

DeFilippi has enjoyed great success on the Ashburton track having won 123 races on the allweather surface and a further 12 on the old grass track which hasn’t been raced on for many years.

While DeFilippi is slowly chipping away on his 2000 win total, Dexter Dunn is surging towards his.

The current world champion picked up four winners on one of his favourite tracks on Saturday, taking his win tally to 1949 prior to racing at Invercargill yesterday.

Dunn picked up wins with Warloch, Mac Almighty, Royal Shine and Renezmae with the latter providing a bit of local success.

Trained by Jack Harrington in North Canterbury, the two-yearold trotting filly is part-owned

by Noel and Maxine Green along with Allenton’s Jim Cruickshank.

Third at her last start at Addington, Renezmae was sent to the

front early by Dunn and never looked back, recording a big victory in an impressive fashion.

The brother and sister combination of Chris and Kim Butt were also in the money on Saturday.

The grandchildren of Dick and Leonne Prendergast each tasted victory, one with Chris serving a dual role as the trainer of his winner, Theodosia.

Kim, who is making a strong bid as a junior driver, was on board Beg Hall who won later in the day.

The horse is trained by her uncle, Tim Butt.

Champion jumps jockey Steve Pateman will be sporting two hats on the opening day of the threeday Warrnambool carnival. He will try to add to his tally of winners at the famous meeting and will also have runners as a trainer. Earlier this year Pateman was granted a dual trainer/jockey licence and tomorrow rides one of his own horses in a jumps race for the first time. “I’m a lot busier now, going all day rather than just riding for a few hours every morning and I’m really looking forward to riding our first jumper in a race.”

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Holiday sweetener Stablemates Amarula and De Niro provided the perfect going-away present when they combined to produce a winning double for Matamata trainer Peter McKay and his wife Kim on the weekend. They are about to head off on a 10-day holiday break in Thailand and will have some extra spending money in their pockets courtesy of the pair who brought some welcome relief to the stable who have experienced a lean trot in recent months. “We’ve been looking forward to having a wee break so this will make it even sweeter during the time away.”

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Ashburton harness racing results The weather was fine and the track fast for the Ashburton Harness on Saturday.

RACE 1 - MASTERGUARD FIRE & SECURITY TROT, $7000, 2400m 9-10 Theodosia (8) C Butt 1 2-2 Idle Moose (10) B Orange 2 3-4 Paradise Spur (4) D Dunn 3 All Started.

Also (finish order): 14-14 Fira, 4-3 Star Pride, 13-13 Sunrise Spur, 6-5 Jana’s Wishes, 10-9 Girlz N Boyz, 8-7 Sunny Glenis, 1-1 Sea Rover, 12-12 Ali Lindenny, 7-6 Jerry Garcia, 11-11 Imran Khan, 5-8 Woodstone, 15-15 Flying Dan. 4-1/2L, 2L, Nse. Time: 3:06.74. MR: 2:05.20.

Last 800m: 60.32. Win: $22.70. Places: $6.60, $2.20, $2.70. Quinella: $75.70. Trifecta: $978.80 (8,10,4). First4: Not Struck.

Sub: Sea Rover (7).

Trainer: Chris Butt, Weedons. Breeding: 3 f Muscle Mass-Farisa.

RACE 2 - ASHBURTON U-HIRE FILLIES & MARES MOBILE , $7000, 1609m 2-2 Chevrons Reward (1) G Smith 1 6-5 Real Obsession (12) R Close 2 3-3 Tupelo Mississippi (5) S Ottley 3 Also (in finishing order): 4-4 Dance N Jewel, 1-1 Tara Tutaia, 13-13 Nicky Anew, 11-11 Glengarry Rose, 7-7 Bettor Chance, 8-8 Millwood Stefanie, 9-9 Chromozone, 12-12 North Carolina, 10-10 Paddy Me, 5-6 One For Granny.

3/4L, 3/4L, 3/4L. Time: 1:55.80. MR: 1:55.80.

Last 800m: 57.21. Win: $4.60. Places: $1.90, $2.90, $2.30. Q: $26.70. Tri: $312.90 (1,12,5).

First4: $1535.60 (1,12,5,3).

Trainer: Phil Burrows, Fernside. Breeding: 2 f Rocknroll Hanover-C C Lobell.

RACE 3 - HOKONUI MOBILE TROT, $8000, 1609m 4-4 Renezmae (9) D Dunn 1 3-2 Castlereagh (13) S Ottley 2 2-1 Sundees Son (12) J Dunn 3 Scratched: The Commando.

Also (in finishing order): 5-5 Stress Factor,

8-8 One Over Da Skye, 10-11 Red Harbour, 6-6 Unique Rose, 7-7 Groovy Prince, 13-13 Rachmaninov, 1-3 Majestic Man, 11-10 One Yankee Son, 9-9 Quaestor, 12-12 Katiki Lad. 1-3/4L, 1/2 hd, 3/4L. Time: 2:00.60. MR: 2:00.60. Last 800m: 59.30. Win: $9.60. Pl: $2.30, $1.70, $1.40. Quinella: $16.80. Trifecta: $148.00 (9,13,12). First4: $669.80 (9,13,12,10).

Double: $25.30 (1/9), $7.00 (1/13).

Treble: $1246.00 (8/1/9).

Trainer: Jack Harrington, Swannanoa. Breeding: 2 f The Pres-City Lane.

RACE 4 - RD PETROLEUM MOBILE PACE, $7000, 2400m 2-3 Warloch (4) D Dunn 1 1-1 Spondulicks (2) J Dunn 2 3-2 Burning Rubber (7) R May 3 Scratched: Convert Denario.

Also (in finishing order): 8-7 Motu Bettor Be Quick, 4-4 Scoob Operator, 5-5 Mister Slick, 9-9 Time Traveller, 12-12 Dodge Phoenix, 11-11 Beaudiene Gambler, 7-8 El Gran Senor, 10-10 The Doorman, 6-6 Light Year Franco.

1/2L, 2-3/4L, 2-1/4L. Time: 2:59.92. MR: 2:00.60. Last 800m: 55.32. Win: $4.50. Places: $2.00, $1.40, $1.70. Quinella: $4.60. Trifecta: $39.30 (4,2,7). First4: $477.90 (4,2,7,9).

Trainer: Michael House, West Melton. Breeding: 3 g Well Said-Pure Envy.

RACE 5 – MORGAN FENCING PACE, $7500, 2400m 3-2 Vera’s Delight (12) S Ottley 1 4-5 Don Pierre (2) D Dunn 2 7-7 Just Ben (15) M Williamson 3 Scratched: Allison Stokke, Gracie Eyre.

Also: 8-9 Maddisons Desire, 2-3 Chloe, 1110 Flamboyant, 9-8 Outta Sight, 1-1 Cindy Bromac, 6-6 Smooth Mara, 10-11 Top Brass, 12-14 Hestia Franco, 14-12 Midfrew Tarpediem, 5-4 English Rose, 13-13 Volatile Lavra.

1-1/2L, 1-1/4L, 1-1/4L. Time: 2:59.1. MR: 2:00.10.

Last 800m: 56.21. Win: $4.90. Places: $1.80, $2.90, $6.00. Quinella: $16.00. Tri: $440.10

(12,2,15). First4: $2408.50 (12,2,15,10).

Quaddie: $2428.90 (1/9/4/12). Double: $25.10 (4/12), $9.70 (4/2).

Trainer: Brendon McLellan, Wyndham. Breeding: 7 m Bettor’s Delight-Vera’s Atom.

RACE 6 - CHERTSEY TROTTING CLUB PACE, $7000, 2400m 3-3 Ellmers Hoofing It (4) C DeFilippi 1 2-2 Mega Watt (11) R May 2 15-14 Bound To Impress (3) J Versteeg 3 Also: 14-15 Victor Tango, 7-7 Paravani, 10-10 Rebel Reggaez, 12-12 Divinia Bellezza, 11-11 Bonnie Doon, 5-6 Junkyard Mase, 6-5 Franco Rebel, 4-4 Red Terror, 13-13 Smooth N Easy, 9-9 Meggy Mogs, 16-16 Limoso, 8-8 Katies Nightmare, 1-1 Times Stride.

3/4L, 1/2L, 1-1/2L. Time: 3:02.07. MR: 2:02.10.

Last 800m: 57.77. Win: $12.90. Places: $3.00, $2.30, $19.00. Quinella: $25.00. Trifecta: $3709.70 (4,11,3). First4: $10418.60 (4,11,3,8).

Trainer: Kevin James, Kaiapoi. Breeding: 3 g Falcon Seelster-Ellmer Rae. RACE 7 - DEX, GREG & MARK WDC17 ON TOUR MOBILE TR, $7500, 2400m 4-4 Beg Hall (8) K Butt 1 2-1 Muscles Galore (2) J Dunn 2 8-8 Bobbins (7) M Williamson 3 Scratched: One Yankee Ginga.

Also (in finishing order): 11-10 Sugar Cane, 1-2 Firenze, 9-9 Dusky Eyre, 10-11 Highland Star, 7-7 Just A Dude, 5-5 All Settled Down, 3-3 Goodtime Gamble, 6-6 Dragon Sun. 1-1/4L, 1/2 hd, 1/2L. Time: 2:59.99. MR: 2:00.70.

Last 800m: 57.24. Win: $6.90. Places: $2.60, $1.30, $4.80. Q: $10.90. Tri: $622.50 (8,2,7).

First4: $5758.20 (8,2,7,1). Double: $34.50 (4/8), $9.80 (4/2). Treble: $315.80 (12/4/8).

Trainer: Tim Butt, West Melton.

RACE 8 - LEGENDS OF MID CANTERBURY MOBILE PACE, $8000, 2400m 1-2 Nolan Sackett (3) M Williamson 1 2-3 Shineonucrazydiamond (10) D Dunn 2 6-8 Queen Bee Bardon (8) C D Thornley 3

Samantha Ottley tasted success with Vera’s Delight in the Morgan Fencing Pace at Ashburton on Saturday.

Also (in finishing order): 3-1 Crackamoa, 5-5 Franco Hampton, 9-9 Franco Tai, 4-4 Christopher Banner, 10-10 Hopeful Harriet, 11-11 Mogul, 8-6 Clive, 7-7 Unico Legend.

1-3/4L, 1-1/2L, Hd. Time: 2:56.96. MR: 1:58.70.

Last 800m: 55.33. Win: $2.90. Places: $1.90, $2.00, $3.80. Q: $8.00. Trifecta: $118.80 (3,10,8). First4: $340.60 (3,10,8,2).

Tr: G & N Hope, Woodend Beach. Breeding: 6 g Badlands Hanover-Well Dressed Poplar.

RACE 9 - FARMLANDS HANDICAP TROT, $8000, 2400m 1-1 Royal Shine (8) D Dunn 1 4-5 McLovin (3) A Lethaby 2 8-8 Jayceekay (7) J W Cox 3 Also (in finishing order): 6-6 Galleons Royale, 7-7 Trouble Giero, 5-4 Sundons Flyer,

3-2 Foreverman, 2-3 Missandei.

Lg nk, 1-1/2L, 1-1/2L. Time: 3:05.6. MR: 2:04.5.

Last 800m: 56.03. Win: $3.00. Places: $1.50, $2.30, $4.00. Q: $11.10. Tri: $300.40 (8,3,7).

First4: $1669.20 (8,3,7,5). Double: $15.30 (3+/8+), $5.20 (3+/3).

Trainer: Sam Smolenski, Weedons. Breeding: 5 g Monarchy-Fineansunny RACE 10 - KELLY’S CAFE & BAR PACE, $7500, 2400m 1-1 Mac Almighty (4) D Dunn 1 4-6 Late Mail (9) B Orange 2 13-11 Distinctive Del (5) R May 3 Also (in finishing order): 2-2 Mighty Santana, 7-7 Chapter One, 6-10 Enchantee, 8-5 Run Boy Run, 9-9 Nearis Green, 10-8 Julia Lady, 5-4 Go Davey, 12-12 Buckeye, 11-13 Jonty James, 14-14 Sterns Arising, 3-3 Titanium.

1/2 nk, 3/4L, 1/2L. Time: 2:59.76. MR: 2:00.50.

Last 800m: 56.24. Win: $2.40. Places: $1.50, $4.10, $6.60. Q: $12.10. Trifecta: $272.70 (4,9,5). First4: $1773.30 (4,9,5,12).

Trainer: Tim Butt, West Melton. Breeding: 3 g Mach Three-Dollys Daughter.

RACE 11 - WWW.HARNESSJEWELS. CO.NZ MOBILE PACE, $7500, 2400m 4-6 Rock N Roll Delight (10) G Smith 1 5-4 I Am Yours (7) B Butt 2 10-9 Zimfandel (11) C DeFilippi 3 Also: 6-3 Crackared, 8-7 Bird Of Paradise, 2-2 Hayden’s Meddle, 11-11 Errol Finn, 9-10 Locked Out Of Heaven, 14-14 Shardan Suzie, 7-8 Novak, 13-13 Champagne Reign, 1-1 Pirate Bay, 12-12 Sounds Lika Gem, 3-5 Mustang GT (Pulled up).

1/2L, 2L, 1/2L. Time: 2:58.10. MR: 1:59.40.

Last 800m: 57.02. Win: $10.10. Places: $3.30, $3.20, $5.70. Quinella: $36.00. Trifecta: $1836.10 (10,7,11). First4: $6875.90 (10,7,11,4).

Quaddie: $286.80 (3+/8+/4+/10). Place6: $265.80 (3,4,11/2,7,8/3+,8,10/3,7,8+/4+,5,9/7, 10,11). Double: $14.20 (4+/10), $8.00 (4+/7).

Treble: $82.50 (8+/4+/10).

Trainer: Phil Burrows, Fernside.

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British boxer Anthony Joshua, reacts after flooring Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko during their fight for Joshua’s IBF and the vacant WBA Super World and IBO heavyweight titles, at Wembley Stadium yesterday.

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Joshua supreme Anthony Joshua wasn’t wrong when he raised his hands in victory after knocking Wladimir Klitschko down in the fifth round of what looked like a one-sided heavyweight title fight yesterday.

He was just celebrating too early.

The rookie mistake allowed Klitschko to rally, nearly taking the lead as the two 6-foot-6 men went to the 11th round – four rounds longer than any Joshua fight had ever gone.

That’s when Joshua unleashed a brutal uppercut that spun Klitschko around, leading to a win that set off British celebrations in Wembley Stadium and beyond and cemented the 27-year-old as boxing’s new superstar.

Rounds 5 and 6 featured some of the best heavyweight action since Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis – the latter two sitting ringside – ruled the division.

Klitschko who had barely thrown any power punches before the knockdown, came back to make the end of the fifth round interesting and knocked Joshua down in the next round.

With an entire country screaming for him, Joshua – who had knocked all his previous opponents out by the end of the seventh round – looked tired.

But he saved his best for the late rounds, particularly the uppercut that will be a YouTube moment for decades.

Klitschko didn’t fall down after the uppercut, but Joshua was all over the stunned

former champ and dropped him with a left hook.

Klitschko got up only to take even more punishment.

Joshua knocked Klitschko down again and was landing punches to his head on the ropes when referee David Fields moved in to stop the bout late in the 11th round.

“When you go to the trenches, that’s when you find out who you really are,” Joshua said.

“In this small little ring here, there’s nowhere to hide.”

The biggest heavyweight title fight in more than a decade had a little something for everyone, and Joshua finished off in style.

“As I said from the get-go, it will be a boxing classic and the best man will win,” Joshua said.

Klitschko’s rally was inspiring, starting soon after he was knocked down in the fifth.

By the end of the round, it was Klitschko pummelling a tired Joshua.

Joshua was still feeling the effect of those punches when he was dropped by a right hand in the sixth round. Klitschko began piling up rounds and it seemed like the savvy Ukrainian would quiet the hometown fans, until Joshua turned things around with that vicious right uppercut.

“If you don’t take part, you’re going to fail,” Joshua said.

“Just give it a go and you never know the outcome.”

- AP

Daily Events Monday 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Bettys circuit training in the hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

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

Tuesday 9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Walking group meets outside church. 48 Allen’s Road.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH GOODWILL SHOP. Selling clean pre loved clothing.

Tinwald Methodist Church, Cnr Archibald and Jane Streets, Tinwald.

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10am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand and Agriculture Encounter. Main Street, Methven.

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Cryptic crossword

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Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

ACROSS 1. Proper conduct of 4 turns curious (7) 5. It is roughly here and there (5) 8. Abnormally large storm Northeast is suffering (7) 9. Students’ club shows Jack the flag (5) 10. Tip one for MC: modern English arrangement (9) 12. Horse will move to the right of East, for example, backing (3) 13. Barnaby’s companion rapped at Poe’s door (5) 17. Fairylike child almost ran away backwards (3) 19. Sort of joint found all over the world (9) 21. Firmly place one’s foot on a growing thing (5) 22. One rejected is no longer fashionable with the players (7) 24. Sailor will dry right out if behindhand (5) 25. Broken reed any might have longed for (7) DOwN 1. Perhaps rude about half of them being so modest (6) 2. Seeing no good in New York, California and Channel Islands (7) 3. The rubbish one wrote about it (3) 4. Sam devised a code for the Carpenter’s companion (5) 5. A whist call that’s in plentiful supply (9) 6. Having wig on that’s somehow not yet paid for (5) 7. Boat’s smaller craft one will offer for acceptance (6) 11. Attempt to follow car brand with decorative work in wood (9) 14. Look with contempt on how it did a sin (7) 15. Poet at variance with Dormouse’s situation (6) 16. With grooves it sounded mellifluous (6) 18. Faculty for nosing out first fox’s hiding-place (5) 20. Off-white and gold Aralia is around (5) 23. Two Scots in an American airline (3)

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Previous solution: JAMBOREE 10

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Though necessity is the mother of invention, many inventions are not the exploration of a necessity. For example, light bulbs were not the result of a study of candles.

Think broadly across subjects and disciplines.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Shakespeare said the best safety lies in fear, yet that kind of safety leads to cowering and hiding, whereas the safety found in preparation and a good defence will lead to far more adventurous experiences.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): The rules of the environment will not be an inconvenience or affront to others. It will have a favourable effect. The limits you establish will help all to relax and dwell within the boundary of the moment.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Though the proceedings are friendly in tone, the interaction today is more about an exchange of practical knowledge than it is about relationship building. It goes best when you stick to business.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You’ve something very sincere and heartfelt to get off your chest. For this, you’re better off avoiding the kind of conversational partner who thinks that the opposite of talking is waiting.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): There’s just no time to be selfconscious, because you’re so focused on experiencing all you can. You may even dare to publicly sing and dance.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You’ll be inspired by a selfmade and highly motivated person. You’d like to direct yourself similarly, and in many ways you already do. You’re planning your future involvement with this good influence.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You may fret over what to wear, what topics of conversation to keep at the ready and what to eat. These are the worries of a classy person who cares about smooth interactions and impressions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): It’s silly to saddle the horse if you’re not going to ride it, it’s a waste of energy to make grand resolutions that are too hard to keep. You’ll thrive setting small goals; you’ll conquer them quickly.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Home is an emotional state. It exists in your imagination and in physical space. If you are at home but you do not feel at home, don’t let the dynamics drag on. They can and should be fixed today.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): The situation you create and re-create is a habit. It may feel like a knee-jerk reaction but only because the pattern is so ingrained. You can keep or change any part of it you want.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): There are memories, keepsakes and traditions you draw on for sustenance.

You’ll do well to make the ritual more deliberate, perhaps by adding something to it or just by recognising its importance.

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DOwN 1. Provoke (6) 2. Aristocratic (5) 3. Deserve (4) 4. Fussy (6) 5. Betrayed (8) 6. Thrash (7) 7. Abort (6) 12. Irresponsible (8) 14. Highwayman (7) 16. Provide evidence (6) 17. Biography (6) 18. Light-hearted (6) 21. Incendiarism (5) 22. Bound (4)

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Family Notices 22 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS CHISNALL, Mavis Jessie – On April 29, 2017. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton, aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Lionel. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jenny and Warren Janett, Leonie and Patrick Opoka, Angela and Phil Gibson, Grant and Heather, and Nicola ChisnallSmith and Peter Smith.

Loved Nan of the late Gareth Bray, Lucy Bray and Danny Brown (Cairns); Bradley, and Bryce Chisnall; Thomas, and Matthew Smith. Messages to the Chisnall family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Mavis’ life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton on Wednesday, May 3, commencing at 11am.

Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton Ph 307 7433

CUTHILL, Margaret Louise – 29/4/1941 29/4/017.

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side.

Dearly loved wife of the late Maurice. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kim and Severn Smith, Tracey and Kevin Clemens, Janeen and the late Paul Keating, and Jodie Cuthill and Richard Wellman. Adored Gran of Samantha and Kerian, Natasha, and Shannon; Kristina and Tom, Louise and Jack; Ashlee and Jaron; and Cobie. Messages to the Cuthill family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A the family’s request a private service will be held.

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FRANKLIN, Darryn Rod – Peacefully at home in Tinwald DEATHS on Thursday, April 27, 2017, aged 51. Loved son of Wendy and the late Bryan Franklin, youngest brother and brotherin-law of Angela and Dave, Lex and Judy, Gregg and Raelyn, and Michelle and MID CANTERBURY Rick. Very special FUNERAL SERVICESheartfelt thanks to Darryn’s family at IDEA Services, Ashburton.

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MAW, Josephine Alice (Josie) – On April 30, 2017. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, at Ashburton.

Aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill. Much loved mother and mother-inlaw of Mary and Peter Akhtar, John and Robyn, Kevin and Christine, and Wendy and the late Boyd Keepa.

Adored Gran and great Gran of her 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Messages to the Maw family c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the staff at Methven House and Ashburton Hospital for their loving care of Josie. A Funeral Mass to celebrate Josie’s life will be held at Our Lady of the Snows, Main Road, Methven on Thursday May 4, commencing at 11am. Followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

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IN MEMORIAM ANSTEY, Carolyn Faith – 30-03-1961 to 01-05-2008 Sadly missed, a long lifes way.

Quietly remembered, every day.

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Love Mum and family.

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Always remembered, sadly missed.

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NZ Situation

Wind km/h less than 30 fine

mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers fine showers clearing showers 30 to 59

fog

isolated snow thunder flurries

sleet thunder

rain

snow

hail

Monday, 1 May 2017

A southerly flow covers the North Island today while ridge spreads over the South Island. A ridge over central New Zealand drifts slowly north tomorrow and a front moves onto the Far South later tomorrow. The front moves over the South Island during Wednesday and the North Island during Thursday.

60 plus

Canterbury Plains

Canterbury High Country

TODAY

TODAYFZL: 800m gradually rising to 3000m by evening

Auckland

showers

Mainly fine with early frosts.

Wind at 1000m: S 30 km/h dying out.

Wind at 2000m: S 40 km/h dying.

Hamilton

fine

Napier

showers

TOMORROW

Palmerston North showers

Mainly fine, but a few showers about the coast north of Amberley, clearing in the afternoon. Southerlies dying out in the afternoon.

TOMORROW

Fine, morning frosts in sheltered places.

High cloud developing in the afternoon.

Northeasterlies developing in the morning.

WEDNESDAY

High cloud, Showers developing from the south. Fresh northerlies changing southerly.

THURSDAY

Occasional showers. Southerlies, becoming strong about the coast.

FRIDAY

Isolated showers clearing, then fine.

Southerlies, strong about the coast, easing.

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Tuesday 9 noon 3

Wellington

showers

Nelson

fine

Blenheim

fine

Greymouth

fine

Christchurch

clearing

WEDNESDAY

Timaru

fine

Rain about the divide, with heavy falls at first. Showers developing elsewhere. Snow lowering to 1600m. Gale or severe gale NW changing strong SW.

Queenstown

fine

Dunedin

fine

Invercargill

fine

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7:43 1:55 8:16 2:31 8:50 2:58 9:21 3:36 9:55 4:01 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 4 minutes.

Rise 7:25 am Set 5:34 pm

Bad fishing

Rise 12:13 pm Set 9:57 pm

First quarter

3 May

2:48 pm

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Rise 7:26 am Set 5:33 pm

Bad

Bad fishing

Rise 1:05 pm Set 11:03 pm

Full moon

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10:24

Rise 7:27 am Set 5:32 pm

Good

Good fishing Rise 1:49 pm

Last quarter

19 May 12:34 pm

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For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com

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River Levels

11 7 12 25 8 12 12 25 2 14 21 15 13 20 6

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cumecs

3.71

Selwyn Whitecliffs (NIWA) at 3:00 pm, yesterday

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 3:00 pm, yesterday 128.3 Nth Ashburton at 12:05 pm, yesterday

9.83

Sth Ashburton at 12:10 pm, yesterday

9.52

Rangitata Klondyke at 4:00 pm, yesterday

60.9

Waitaki Kurow at 12:14 pm, yesterday

430.5

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Canterbury Readings

Wednesday

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1:29

overnight max low

Fine with areas of morning fog or frost.

Cloud increasing about the divide, with rain developing there later, falling as snow down to 2600 metres.

Wind at 1000m: NW rising to 60 km/h.

Wind at 2000m: NW rising to severe gale 120 km/h.

Forecasts for today

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FZL: Lowering to 2800m

Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing

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THURSDAY: Occasional showers.

Fresh southerlies.

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WEDNESDAY: High cloud, late showers with southerly change.

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TOMORROW: Fine with early frost.

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TODAY: Clearing to a fine day. S dying out in the afternoon.

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Map for today

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FRANKLIN, Darryn Rod – Paterson’s Funeral Services Peacefully at home in Tinwald FDANZ Ashburton on Thursday, April 27, 2017, Ph 307 7433 aged 51. Loved son of Wendy and the late Bryan Franklin, youngest brother and brotherin-law of Angela and Dave, Lex and Judy, Gregg and Raelyn, and Michelle and Rick. Very special heartfelt thanks to Darryn’s family at IDEA Services, Ashburton. A Canterbury owned, funeral service for Darryn will locally operated be held at Betts Chapel, cnr North and Butler Streets, Patersons Timaru on TUESDAY, May 2 Funeral Services at 10.30am, thereafter private cremation. In lieu of flowers and Ashburton donations to IDEA Services would be appreciated and Crematorium Ltd may be left at the service.

Office and Chapel Messages to Lex Franklin, Corner East & Cox PO Box 5612, Papanui, Streets, Ashburton Christchurch 8542.

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Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 9.2 11.3 Max to 4pm 4.1 Minimum 0.0 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 18.2 16hr to 4pm April total 146.0 Avg for April 52 2017 to date 327.8 220 Avg year to date Wind km/h S 35 At 4pm Strongest gust SW 69 Time of gust 3:07pm

to 4pm yesterday

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6am Breakfast 9am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 30 10am The Chase 0 11am Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover Noon 1 News At Midday 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR 0 1pm MasterChef Australia 3 0 2:25 Gino’s Italian Escape 2:55 Tipping Point 3:55 Te Karere 2 4:25 Four In A Bed The first visit of the week is to The Oxenham Arms in Devon, where there is broom dancing in the afternoon, and feedback from one guest sees the hosts looking for revenge.

4:55 N The Celebrity Chase 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0

6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Sesame Street 3 0 6:55 Peppa Pig 0 7am SpongeBob SquarePants 3 0 7:25 Ben 10 3 0 7:50 The 7D 0 8:15 Miles From Tomorrowland 3 0 8:35 Doc McStuffins 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am Home And Away 3 0 11:30 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 Noon The Ellen DeGeneres Show 0 1pm Jeremy Kyle PGR 2pm Judge Rinder PGR 3 3pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 3:30 The Adam And Eve Show 0 4pm Liv And Maddie 0 4:30 Friends 3 0 5pm The Simpsons 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm The Big Bang Theory 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

6am The AM Show 9am The Café 10am Infomercials 11:25 Family Feud 3 0 Noon Dr Phil AO 1pm The Bachelor New Zealand PGR 3 0 2:20 Baggage PGR 3 2:50 Entertainment Tonight 3:20 Sticky TV 4pm NewsHub Live At 4pm Susie Nordqvist presents comprehensive coverage of global and local news.

4:25 The Blocktagon The wild weather has affected the penthouse.

5:25 Family Feud 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm

7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 Fair Go 0 8pm Coast New Zealand Coromandel. 0 9pm Highway Cops 0 9:30 APB 0 10:30 1 News Tonight 0

7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 My Kitchen Rules 0 8:45 N Bride And Prejudice Five couples decide to get married, despite strong opposition from their families and friends. 0 9:45 What Really Happens In Bali 0 10:40 Two And A Half Men PGR 3 0

7pm The Project 7:30 The Bachelor New Zealand PGR A single date sees old flames reignite; a date card reveals a twist, catching everyone off guard. (Continues Sunday at 7pm). 0 8:40 The Wrong Girl AO 0 9:35 Chicago Med AO 0 10:30 NewsHub Late

11pm Murder In The First AO Terry and Hildy must collect evidence against their new numberone suspect; Terry must repair his relationship with Hildy. 0 11:55 The Following AO 3 0 12:50 Te Karere 3 2 1:15 Infomercials 5:05 Impact For Life 5:35 Te Karere 3 2

11:10 Cougar Town PGR 3 0 11:40 Filthy Rich AO 3 0 12:35 Desperate Housewives 3 0 1:30 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 1:55 Infomercials 3am Scandal AO 3 3:50 The Real 3 4:40 The Adam And Eve Show 3 0 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

11pm The Blacklist AO Past memories put Red on a collision course with an enemy determined to destroy his criminal empire. 0 Midnight The Project News and entertainment show hosted by Jesse Mulligan, Kanoa Lloyd and Josh Thomson.

12:25 Infomercials 5:30 City Impact Church

MOVIES PREMIERE

Bride and Prejudice 8:45pm on TVNZ 2

BRAVO 10:50 Teen Mom 3 11:45 Catfish 3 12:40 Snapped PGR 3 1:35 Southern Charm PGR 2:35 Intervention 3 3:35 Botched By Nature 3 4:30 Hoarders – Family Secrets 3 Nora has been hoarding to deal with the death of her son, and has kept it a secret from her sisters for over a decade.

5:30 Dance Moms 3 6:30 F Teen Mom 7:30 Catfish When a single mother finds love online with a marine who may be deployed again to Iraq, she seeks Nev and Max’s help.

8:30 Masters Of Flip Kortney has her heart set on a large kitchen island.

9:30 Botched AO 3 The doctors reunite to discuss the season.

10:30 Killer Couples AO 11:25 Intervention

Tuesday

12:15 Snapped PGR 3 5am Infomercials

6am Close Up – Harrison Ford PG 6:30 Fantastic Four MV 2015 Action.

Kate Mara, Michael B Jordan.

8:10 Central Intelligence MVLS 2016 Comedy Action.

Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Danielle Nicolet. 9:55 Close Bondi Rescue Up – Harrison Ford PG 8pm on Prime 10:25 Fatal Flip MVC 2015 Thriller. Dominique Swain, ThE BOx Mike Faiola. 11:55 The 6am CSI MV 6:50 Criminal Olivia Experiment 16VSC Intent MV 7:40 The Force MC 2013 Comedy. Skye Noel, 8:30 Call Of The Wildman Dan Gordon. 1:25 Fantastic PG 8:55 The Simpsons PG Four MV 2015 Action.

9:20 Law And Order – UK Kate Mara, Michael B Jordan.

MV 10:10 NCIS – LA MV 3:05 Central Intelligence (Part 2) 11:05 NCIS – LA MVLS 2016 Comedy Action.

MV Noon Border Security Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, PG 12:30 Criminal Intent Danielle Nicolet. 4:55 The MV 1:20 CSI – Miami MV Perfect Guy MVLSC 2015 2:10 CSI MV 3:05 Pawn Stars Thriller. Sanaa Lathan, PG 3:35 Call Of The Wildman Michael Ealy. 6:35 Everybody PG 4:05 The Simpsons Wants Some!! 16VLSC 2016 PG 4:30 Crossing Lines Comedy. Blake Jenner, MV 5:30 Criminal Intent Tyler Hoechlin, Ryan Guzman.

MV 6:30 Border Security PG 8:30 Lights Out MV 2016 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 CSI Horror. A woman must – Miami MV 8:30 Piha understand her little brother’s Rescue PG experiences, which once tested 9pm Deep Undercover MVLC her sanity, bringing her face to 9:30 Real Prison Breaks MV face with an entity attached to 10:30 Law And Order – UK their mother. Teresa Palmer, MV 11:25 CSI – Miami MV Gabriel Bateman, Maria Bello.

Tuesday 12:15 Call Of 9:55 Goodbye World 16VLSC The Wildman PG 12:40 Pawn 2013 Drama.

11:35 The Green Inferno 18VC Stars PG 1:05 Crossing Lines MV 1:55 Law And 2013 Horror. Tuesday Order – UK MV 2:45 CSI 1:15 The Perfect Guy MV 3:30 The Simpsons MVLSC 2015 Thriller.

PG 3:55 Piha Rescue PG 2:55 Everybody Wants 4:20 Deep Undercover MVLC Some!! 16VLSC 2016 Comedy.

4:45 Real Prison Breaks MV 4:50 The Green Inferno 18VC 2013 Horror.

5:35 Border Security PG

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6am Kung Fu Dino Posse 6:25 Sanjay And Craig 3 6:50 Hank Zipzer, The World’s Greatest Underachiever 3 7:15 World Of Quest 3 7:40 Kid v Kat 8:05 Bella And The Bulldogs 3 8:30 League Of Super Evil 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 Reign PGR 3 12:30 Elementary PGR 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 Fishing The Wild PGR 8pm Bondi Rescue PGR 3 8:30 M After The Sunset AO 2004 Action Comedy. 0 10:35 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR

6:30 Pukoro 2 7am Miharo 2 7:30 Pukoro 2 8am Pukana 2 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Kawe Korero – Reporters 9:30 Morena 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 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 3pm Pukoro 2 3:30 Miharo 2 4pm Rugby League – NRL (RPL) 5:30 Te Matatini (HLS) Coverage of the 2017 Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival of Maori performing arts from Aotearoa and Australia, hosted by Matai Smith, Kahurangi Maxwell, and Chey Milne.

6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 6:30 Te Kaea 2 7pm Kawe Korero – Reporters 7:30 Cam’s Kai 8pm Pete And Pio’s Kai Safari 8:30 Aotearoa 9pm You Can’t Ask That AO 9:25 POI- Hopes And Dreams 9:30 Hunting Aotearoa AO 10pm Whawhai Fight Night 3 10:30 Te Kaea 3 2

6am Benny Hinn 6:30 The Living Room 7:30 Indian Ocean With Simon Reeve 8:30 Empire 9:30 Jamie At Home 10am Jimmy’s Farm Diaries 10:30 Restoration Man 11:30 The Cook And The Chef Noon Our Guy In India 1pm Empire 2pm The Living Room 3pm Poh’s Kitchen 3:30 Inside Nature’s Marvels 4:30 Hugh’s Three Good Things 5pm Destination Flavour Scandinavia In Copenhagen, Adam learns how to make the perfect cup of Danish coffee, meets the godfather of the New Nordic Food Revolution, and visits the World’s Best Veggie Patch.

5:30 Waterfront House Hunting 6pm My Floating Home 6:30 American Pickers 7:30 Rome – Empire Without Limit With Mary Beard 8:30 Britain’s Ancient Capital – Secrets Of Orkney 9:30 Full Steam Ahead 10:30 American Pickers

11:35 Football – English Premier League Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal.

1:35 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 The team presents the best of the day’s sports news.

2:05 Closedown

11pm Kawe Korero – Reporters News reporters dissect and discuss the day’s news and events.

11:30 Closedown

11:30 Hugh’s Three Good Things Midnight Destination Flavour Scandinavia 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Beverly Hills Pawn 2am Kylie Kwong – My China 2:30 Getaway 3am Trinny And Susannah’s Makeover Mission Australia 4am Britain’s Ancient Capital – Secrets Of Orkney 5am Full Steam Ahead

MOVIES GREATS 8:10 Hereafter MVL 2010 Drama. Matt Damon, Cecile de France, Bryce Dallas Howard.

10:15 Hitch MLS 2005 Comedy. Will Smith, Eva Mendes.

12:10 Killing Them Softly 16VLSC 2012 Crime. Brad Pitt, Ray Liotta.

1:45 Fair Game ML 2010 Drama. Naomi Watts, Sean Penn.

3:30 Predators 16VL 2010 Action. Adrien Brody, Danny Trejo.

5:15 Whipped 16LS 2000 Comedy. Amanda Peet, Brian Van Holt.

6:35 The King’s Speech ML 2010 Biography.

Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter.

8:30 Snatch 18VL 2000 Crime. Unscrupulous boxing promoters, and a variety of other underworld denizens, compete to track down a stolen diamond. Brad Pitt, Vinnie Jones, Jason Statham, Benicio del Toro.

10:15 Jackass Presents – Bad Grandpa 16LS 2013 Comedy. Johnny Knoxville.

11:55 The Insider ML 1999 Drama. Russell Crowe, Al Pacino, Diane Venora, Christopher Plummer.

SKY SPORT 1 6am Rugby – Super Rugby (RPL) Cheetahs v Crusaders.

8am Rugby League – NRL (HLS) New Zealand Warriors v Sydney Roosters. 8:30 The After Match 9am Netball – ANZ Premiership (RPL) Steel v Mystics. 10:30 Netball – ANZ Premiership (RPL) Tactix v Stars. Noon Netball – ANZ Premiership (RPL) Pulse v Magic. 1:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (HLS) Brumbies v Blues.

2pm Golf – PGA Tour (HLS) Zurich Classic of New Orleans – Round Four. 2:30 Golf Central 3:30 Golf – LPGA Tour (HLS) Texas Shootout – Round Four. 4pm Rugby – Super Rugby (RPL) Brumbies v Blues.

6pm Rugby Nation 7pm Netball – ANZ Premiership (HLS) Tactix v Stars.

7:30 L Netball – ANZ Premiership Steel v Pulse.

9:30 Netball – ANZ Premiership Tactix v Stars.

10pm The Crowd Goes Wild 10:30 Netball – ANZ Premiership (RPL) Steel v Pulse.

Tuesday

Midnight Aussie Rules – AFL Geelong Cats v Collingwood. 3am Rugby League – NRL (HLS) New Zealand Warriors v Sydney Roosters. 3:30 Netball – ANZ Tuesday Premiership (HLS) Steel v 2:30 Fair Game ML 2010 Pulse. 4am Netball – ANZ Drama. Naomi Watts, Sean Penn. 4:15 Nothing But Premiership (HLS) Pulse Trailers MVLSC 4:45 Predators v Magic. 4:30 Netball – 16VL 2010 Action. Adrien Brody, UK Super League (RPL) Hertfordshire v Surrey Storm.

Danny Trejo.

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SKY SPORT 2 6am Netball – ANZ Premiership (HLS) Tactix v Stars. 6:30 Golf – LPGA (HLS) Texas Shootout – Round Three. 7am L Golf – LPGA Texas Shootout – Round Four. 10am Fox Sports News 10:30 Rugby Nation 11:30 Rugby League – NRL (RPL) New Zealand Warriors v Sydney Roosters. 1:30 Rugby League – NRL (RPL) St George Illawarra Dragons v Melbourne Storm. 3:30 Hockey – International (RPL) Sultan Azlan Shah Cup – India v Black Sticks. 5pm Rugby League – NRL (HLS) St George Illawarra Dragons v Melbourne Storm.

5:30 Rugby League – NRL (HLS) New Zealand Warriors v Sydney Roosters.

6pm The After Match 6:30 Football – A-League (HLS) Semi-final One. 7pm Football – A-League (HLS) Semi-final Two. 7:30 A-League Shootout 8:30 NRL 360 9:30 Monday Night With Matty Johns 10:30 Rugby League – NRL Friday Highlights.

11pm Rugby League – NRL Saturday Highlights.

11:30 L Motorsport – British Superbike Championship Round Three.

Tuesday

5am Motorcycling – World Superbikes (HLS) TT Circuit Assen – Race One. 5:30 Motorcycling – World Superbikes (HLS) TT Circuit Assen – Race Two. 1May17

DISCOVERY 6am Auction Hunters PG It’s Raining Ton. 6:30 You Have Been Warned M Tested On Humans. 7:30 How Do They Do It? PG 7:55 Auction Hunters PG Fake Punt Payday.

8:20 MythBusters PG The Reddit Special. 9:10 Alaskan Bush People M Released to the Wild. 10am Killing Fields M The Takedown.

10:50 Killing Fields M The Last Stand. 11:40 Murder Among Friends M Murder Pact. 12:30 Evil Kin M The Evil Inside. 1:20 Your Worst Nightmare M Cabin in the Woods. 2:10 How It’s Made PG 2:35 How It’s Made PG 3pm How Do They Do It? PG 3:25 Auction Hunters PG Hidden Hot Wheels. 3:50 Deadliest Catch PG 4:45 What On Earth? PG Did We Find Flight 370? 5:40 MythBusters PG Mythbusters Revealed.

6:35 Railroad Australia PG 7:30 You Have Been Warned M Homemade Hotshots. 8:30 MythBusters PG Failure is Not an Option.

9:25 What On Earth? PG 10:15 The Unexplained Files PG 11:05 Your Worst Nightmare M 11:55 Evil Kin M Tuesday 12:45 Deadliest Catch PG 1:35 How Do They Do It? PG 2am Auction Hunters PG 2:25 Alaskan Bush People M 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:05 Treehouse Masters PG 4:55 Bering Sea Gold PG 5:45 Deadliest Catch PG

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Sport Indians tame the Lions The Mumbai Indians kept their nerve in the Super Over to defeat James Faulkner’s Gujarat Lions for their seventh win in the Indian Premier League. Mumbai took their points tally to 14, but are second on inferior net run-rate to leaders Kolkata Knight Riders, who also have won seven games while the Lions are fifth with three victories. Mumbai scored 2-11 in the tournament’s first Super Over this year, thanks to Kieron Pollard’s six and a four off Faulkner.

Revelling in conditions

Southern captain Eric Duff is a determined man as he makes his way through the Rolleston defence on the weekend.

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Celtic, Rakaia well-placed

BY MATT MARKHAM

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Rakaia and Celtic put themselves in the best possible position for playoff spots with wins in Combined Country Rugby on the weekend, while Southern might have kept their chances alive with victory as well.

In a mixed bag round for Mid Canterbury sides it was Rakaia, Celtic and Southern who picked up victories, while Methven and Hampstead both suffered defeats, leaving them both in tricky positions with three weeks of round robin play remaining.

In Lincoln, not even the absence of some key players could halt Rakaia as they took apart their hosts in the second half to record a 41-20 victory.

“We gave them a few soft tries,” Wayne Foxcroft said.

“But they played really well in the second half and scored some big tries, I think four or five of them would have been 70 metre or more efforts.”

Rakaia headed to the match with one secret weapon up their sleeve in Maleli Sau, who has returned to the club and slotted straight back into the midfield with his old sparring partner, Nete Caucau.

“I think he might be bigger, faster and stronger than what he was,” Foxcroft added.

“It was awesome to have him back in the mix.”

With Seta Koroitamana, Andrew Letham and Jackson Donlan all on the injured list, the game had the potential to be a banana skin for Rakaia and when they were down at half time to a very physical Lincoln side, they would have been worried.

Doubles for Sau and Harry Ashworth as well as tries to Timoci Nabekeke and Tim Hanrahan sealed the deal while Thomas Hanham-Carter kicked 11 points.

Not too much further down the road, Celtic stunned defending champions, Waihora

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on their home turf, winning 3116 to keep their playoff hopes trucking along.

After a frustrating loss to Prebbleton last week, Shane Enright’s boys put a much more polished performance on the paddock, with tries to Jacob Sutton, Hamish Finnie and Christian Vainerere, while Nathan McCloy added to his points tally with another 11 from the tee.

Out at Hinds, the Southern men would have felt nervous after 15 minutes of the game, when the hapless Rolleston had them on the back foot and down by seven.

But after a worrying start they lifted their jaws up off the ground and got into their work through some good forward play to lead 33-7 at half time, before adding just 12 points in the second stanza to win the match 45-7.

Tries came from front-rowers, Aaron Chudleigh and Brad Tarbotton, while halfback Will Mc-

Kenzie darted his way over for two quick tries.

Paddy Davis and Hamish McCulloch scored the other two while Richard Fridd added five conversions as his side claimed a valuable five points.

Methven headed to Kaiapoi with high hopes of a good result but were left with nothing to show for their efforts, going down 17-38.

Down 21-3 at the break, Methven scored two quick tries through Hugh Griffiths, but were outplayed.

Davey Maw notched up his 50th point of the season with his two conversions and a penalty.

In Hornby, two tries to Peter Milo were all Hampstead had to smile about as they suffered their sixth consecutive defeat, losing 36-15.

Romeo Touli converted both tries and kicked a penalty, but it was nowhere near enough for Regan Broker’s men who will be looking forward to a home game this weekend.

Haru Nomura of Japan has a twoshot lead going into the final round of the North Texas LPGA Shootout.

Despite a one-over par 72 with a late double bogey in the third round, she doubled her lead in windy conditions yesterday. “I have fun, yeah,” said Nomura, who sits at eight under for the tournament. “I like windy and tough conditions, and from fairway to green. Yeah, I love it.” New Zealand’s Lydia Ko, ranked No.1 for 79 straight weeks, withdrew before the third round because of an eye infection.

Celtic cruises home Defender Kieran Tierney said Tom Rogic’s Celtic could have scored more after dishing out one final dose of humiliation to Rangers with a 5-1 rout which took them to within five games of a blemish-free campaign.

Brendan Rodgers’ undefeated troops outclassed a feeble Rangers line-up from start to finish in the sixth and final Old Firm game of the season.

Callum McGregor, Dedryk Boyata and Mikael Lustig’s second-half strikes handed Celtic their biggest Govan win since 1898.

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