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A suggestion that the Kaikoura earthquakes could see KiwiRail can its South Island rail links could solve the expensive problem of relocating Ashburton’s shunting yard. The relocation of the yard out of town has been on the Ashburton District Council and ratepayer wishlists for decades, but it has always stumbled on the cost. The last estimates were for the project to come with a price tag of between $11 and $12 million. A possible saviour could have been the ill-fated plan by a New Zealand businessman to build a water-bottling plant in the council’s North East Business Park. An offer was on the table for the relocation of the railhead to be part of the deal – at the water bottler’s expense. The deal did not proceed.

And yesterday, when district councillors took a bus tour around the district, with plans, potholes and poo ponds on the agenda, so too was the relocation of the shunting yard. When councillors stopped off in the business park, questions were asked about the shunting yard, but council chief executive Andrew Dalziel said the problem could resolve itself if KiwiRail followed through with its suggestion that the cost of repairing the earthquake damaged tracks might put the whole southern rail network in doubt. A KiwiRail spokesperson has suggested that if only an Invercargill to Christchurch link was maintained, the viability of rail in the south had to be questioned. With the railhead question ticked off, councillors were keen to hear how sales of sections in the park were progressing. Commercial manager Colin Windle-

born told them that more than half of the lots in the first stage of the development had sold. Another three were under contract, with four under offer. The council has averaged $3 million worth of sales each year. And that steady demand, Windleborn said, meant he was now looking at how stage two of the development could be subdivided. “We need to look at the size of sections and we’re trying to minimise the number of rear lots. Once we started subdividing section sizes down in stage one they really started moving and that’s creating more diversity out here,” he said. As part of their familiarisation with council property and projects, councillors received a lowdown from staff on the activities, issues and projects they would be debating over the next three years.

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■ ASHBURTON PROPERTY VALUES

Property price rises minimal over past year While many parts of New Zealand have watched the value of houses sold ratchet upwards at a rapid rate, in the Ashburton District property values have shown only a minimal rise over the past 12 months. QV’s house price index commentators have taken a look at the real estate year that was and the year to come and suggest that the housing market will continue to see prices climb well into 2017. Driven by a number of hot spots around the country New Zealand’s housing stock has risen in value by 12.4 per cent to an average selling price of $624,675. Ashburton’s growth over that period, however, was significantly lower at 3.8 per cent to an average price of $350,942. The steam has gone out of Auckland’s market with growth in values over the past year down to 12.8 per cent well off the peak at the end of 2015 of 24.4 per cent. Christchurch’s growth has been more modest at 4.3 per cent over the past year and Dunedin

has gone through a slow-andsteady growth phase for about 18 months - similar to, but less pronounced than the growth seen in Hamilton and Tauranga. Commentators say that record low interest rates are effectively negating the problem of high and rising prices relative to income, due to the availability of large amounts of credit. Looking to the future, they say, becomes more a job of understanding the wider economic factors. “Business and consumer confidence is currently strong, employment is very strong and we’re still seeing a net positive number of Kiwis choosing NZ over Australia. If people are positive about the future, both in terms of job security and the economy, then they will continue to invest in property if they can.” Right - A year of change in Canterbury and Central Otago’s property market. MAP SUPPLIED QV

Oppn falls away; English next PM Bill English is New Zealand’s new Prime Minister. Barring formalities on Monday and the signing of an official warrant, English was confirmed as the new leader of the nation yesterday. The Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister’s victory was sealed when Health Minister Jonathan Coleman withdrew from the race – the latest chapter in an eventful day at Parliament. The third candidate, Corrections Minister Judith Collins, pulled out hours earlier when it became apparent that English had the numbers to win a vote scheduled for Monday. Addressing media after Coleman’s concession, English thanked the other candidates for a “civil, constructive” contest. Although his selection is all but

completed, he would not comment on any Prime Ministerial plans while the leadership selection process was still under way. “While it appears that I’m likely to have the support of the caucus on Monday, that hasn’t happened. So I’m not going to be making pronouncements as an assumed leader of the party. “We will deal with any policy issues on Monday.” However, he did say he would take a different approach to departing Prime Minister John Key. Key was “unique” and he wouldn’t “be able to do it the same way as John”, he said. English would not say whether he would endorse a deputy. His rise to the top job comes 14 years after he was last leader and led National to its heaviest-ever election defeat.

The way is clear for Bill English to be our next Prime Minister. “I didn’t really expect [this],” he said. “This has all happened pretty fast. It’s really only not even three days since John Key stood down. “So I haven’t really had time to reflect on it to be honest ... I sup-

pose over the next day or two I’ll have time to reflect on it.” Coleman conceded defeat at 4.30pm yesterday. “I would like to congratulate the next Prime Minister of New Zealand, Bill English” Coleman

told reporters at Parliament. Coleman initially dismissed English’s level of support as “speculation” and said he needed more time to consider his position. But two and a half hours later, he threw in the towel. The contest was sparked by the shock resignation of Prime Minister John Key on Monday. Coleman says he has congratulated Bill English and English will have his full support. “I’m not disappointed because I believe in life if you go in to win you have to be prepared for the alternative result.” Coleman would not endorse any candidate for deputy. Coleman would not say whether his concession was part of a deal to hold onto the health portfolio. He was “not fixated” on his portfolio, he said. - NZME

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In brief Goldberg in Ashburton Goldberg arrives back in Ashburton tomorrow, to spend another week recuperating at Ashburton Hospital before he is allowed home following his heart surgery in Christchurch. He says he has received lots of get well cards from Ashburton people and anyone wanting to visit can pop in and see him at Ashburton. He says he is recovering well, though he’s a bit tired.

Racist names gone New Zealand is set to rid of its racist place names in the South Island. Three place names in North Canterbury containing the word “n*****” will be changed due to the offence caused by the word. N***** Stream, near Arthur’s Pass, will now officially be named Pkio Stream after a native grass found in the area. N*****head, located above Lake Sumner, will be called Tawhai Hill after a species of native Beech Tree found in the South Island. N***** Hill, to the east of Arthur’s Pass, will be renamed Knuka Hills after a species of native tea tree that grows in the area. - NZME

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Renowned artist’s private collection on show Ashburton Art Gallery staff Nicole Bourke (left) and Simone Barnsdale are excited to be finishing on a high note as they install the gallery’s final exhibition for the year. Renowned contemporary New Zealand painter Nigel Brown’s personal collection will be displayed at the gallery until January 22. The exhibition I am/We are, touring the country, will open on Saturday evening, and be followed by a talk from the artist himself at 2pm on Sunday. Totemic figures, bold text, and a rich visual language of symbols are common threads that draw Brown’s artworks together. Through these he expresses his ideas across a range of themes including New Zealand culture and identity, political and social systems, the natural and the artificial. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Land, water plan operative Environment Canterbury has announced the Land & Water Regional Plan will be made fully operative on February 1 next year. The plan contains rules to improve the quality of water throughout Canterbury. Controls on the leaching of nitrates are set by the plan, which covers a wide range of land-use activities which impact on the quality of water in both urban and rural areas. ECan councillor Professor Peter Skelton said the effect of making all the plan’s rules operative was that the Natural Resources Regional Plan would be

pirations for water are in place. Further, we are well advanced with a number of sub-regional plans that will help deliver water quality outcomes for local catchments.” Plan Change 1 covering the Selwyn Te Waihora zone was made operative in February this year. Appeals on Plan Change 2, covering the Hinds Plains area, were received earlier this year and the council recently accepted the recommendations of independent hearing commissioners on Plan Change 3 (South Coastal Canterbury). The plan also enables earthquake recovery and considers

revoked from February 2017. “Most of the Land & Water Regional Plan was made operative in 2015,” Skelton said. “The parts that were not made operative at that time were those that were subject to unresolved appeals.” All appeals have now been resolved, meaning parts of the plan relating to take and use of surface water, and dams and damming, can now be made fully effective. Skelton said a notable milestone for the future of Canterbury’s water management had been achieved. “All the region-wide rules implementing community as-

other issues for Canterbury’s future such as land stability, flood protection and biodiversity. It includes new rules to protect the rivers and streams in urban areas from pollution from stormwater and wastewater discharges. “I would like to pay tribute to the wide range of people throughout the region who have contributed to date,” Skelton said. “However, there is still much to be done. We have the framework. Now we need to implement it so it has the impact we are all looking for – improved water quality in Canterbury.”

PM says bye to Queen The soon-to-be former Prime Minister has farewelled the Queen of England in a phone call yesterday. At a meeting in Warkworth, John Key spoke of the conversation he had with Her Majesty. It will likely be the last conversation between the pair. “As part of both my outgoing responsibilities and privileges, I rang the Queen to say goodbye,” he said. The pair shared some laughs and the the Queen enquired about Key’s future plans. - NZME

Car into fish shop A car has crashed into a fish and chip shop in Papakura. The fire service was called to Hickman Takeaways on O’Shannessey St yesterday after a car crashed into the shop. No one was trapped in the vehicle, Northern fire service communications shift manager Carren Larking said. Ngtassorn “Ann” Tangtard, whose parents own The Emerald Thai Restaurant across the road, said the takeaway shop was badly damaged. “The windows are all broken.” - NZME

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The Commissioner for the Environment is listening to the cries of Ashburton’s black billed gulls. At least that is the hope of ECan and Forest and Bird representatives, following a visit from Office of the Commissioner for the Environment staff on Wednesday. The four representatives met with Donna Field of ECan and Edith Smith of Forest and Bird at the State Highway One black billed gull nesting colony. “We used the Ashburton River as an example of the pressure that’s on this endemic species,” Smith said. “It was a really good opportunity to talk about the special significance of the Ashburton River and the issues that we deal with.” The Office staff visited Ashburton and Christchurch on Wednesday as part of a South Island visit, looking at the challenges faced by falling numbers of New Zealand’s bird life. The Commissioner, Dr Jan Wright, will receive a report back on what they have found. The Ashburton colony of about 2000 black billed gulls is currently sitting on nests at the State Highway One site. ECan has erected a twine fence and signage to ensure people stay away and give the birds time to raise their young.

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Tardy, staged arrival for Christmas lighting Christmas is coming, but on the streets of Ashburton it’s coming very slowly. The town centre Christmas lights are only just making an appearance but it appears to be a staged appearance. On Wedesday EA Networks staff were perched high above traffic in a cherry picker stringing the first of the festive decorations across East Street. The job is yet to be finished and that hasn’t pleased mayor Donna Favel. She started asking questions last week about the tardy arrival of the decorations. She left staff in no doubt that the inner town decorations should have been up in time for Saturday’s Christmas parade. Social media commentators have also been taking council to task for the tardy arrival of the inner town Christmas decorations. By the end of this week, a cluster of cedar trees at the Kermode Street confluence of east and west streets will be wearing their festive best and the Ashburton clocktower has also had its lighting changed to Christmas colours.

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Fruit kebabs raise funds for quake relief Students at Longbeach School staged a food market fundraiser in aid of the Kaikoura earthquake recovery effort on Wednesday, raising $510 for the cause. Teacher Jess Yeatman said the students had organised the entire event, making sandwiches, fruit kebabs, lemonade and baking to sell at lunchtime. Years 5 and 6 students Kamal Larry, Harry Spicer, Tane Moore and Cody Etheridge (pictured) had made more than 60 kebabs for their stall. The fundraiser was supported by Sim’s Bakery and the Green Grocer with funds contributed by the Rylab Group and the Longbeach Home and School committee. PHOTO JAIME PITT-MACKAY 071216-JP-0146

Prisoners’ treatment ‘degrading’ New Zealand prisoners have been subjected to degrading treatment, including being filmed while strip searched, being bullied and victimised by other prisoners, and sleeping in “deplorable” accommodation, a watchdog has found. The Ombudsman’s Office also found prisoners had endured drinking discoloured tap water, wearing dirty clothes and being held in handcuffs for an extended period of time. The findings were made by

Crimes of Torture Act inspectors from the Ombudsman’s Office who made unannounced visits to Arohata, Manawatu, Invercargill and Otago prisons. The reports were released for the first time yesterday by Corrections, after a request was made to see the reports in April. The reports, written every year, cover issues including acts of torture; the use of seclusion; whether patients or prisoners are treated with dignity; and if they have access to enough light, air

and water. The New Zealand Herald requested to see the reports in April while investigating the case of Ashley Peacock, an autistic man kept in prolonged seclusion at Capital & Coast District Health Board’s secure Tawhirimatea unit, whose case was also reported on under the Act. Corrections initially refused, saying to release the reports would impact the “safety and security” of prisoners and would “prejudice the maintenance of the law”.

However, the Herald complained to the Ombudsman, who intervened, and Corrections was required to release one year’s worth of reports – with redactions. The reports are expected to cover the case of a prisoner who was tied to a bed for a long period of time, among other cases. The tie-down bed incident is now under further investigation. Otago Corrections Facility kept one prisoner in a waist restraint with his hands cuffed behind his

back for around 21 hours a day for 10 weeks due to his self harming. He was un-cuffed every two hours during the day and every four hours at night to stretch his muscles, shower or eat. The report found this to be “cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment”. The effect of being constantly restrained was a tortuous experience causing huge mental and physical strain. - NZME

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Canning rail a bad call Sue Newman

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suggestion by KiwiRail that it might be too expensive to repair the earthquake damaged Kaikoura railway tracks has put a cloud over the future of the South Island’s rail network. The organisation’s chief executive floated the idea of pulling the rail network as inspections of the damaged tracks get under way. If the Kaikoura section went, then the viability of the whole network would be in question, he said. And for us, slap bang in the middle of the island that has huge implications. Traffic volumes through Ashburton have been building up steadily over the past couple of years. They’re now at a point where there is often a log jam of vehicles from the Tinwald saleyards in the south to beyond Walnut Ave in the north. And that’s not an occasional occurrence any more, it’s every day, often several times a day. Driving to Christchurch at almost any hour of the day is now a journey where heavy trucks and lighter vehicles jostle for space. If the main trunk line disappeared, the trip north – or south would be a nightmare. Rather than canning the rail link we should be pushing more freight that way. If KiwiRail pulls the plug on the southern link then the South Island has lost an opportunity to lighten the load on its roads. This will simply shift the problem from its shoulders to those of the NZ Transport Agency. Without rail, double laning the highway between Ashburton and Christchurch has to move from the wishlist to the must-do list. The amount of freight moved on rail between Christchurch and Picton in one year is equivalent to putting an extra 80,000 trucks on the road. It’s likely a similar number of trucks would be needed to move freight south from Christchurch. How long would the roading infrastructure stand up to that? Canning rail would impact on ferry traffic and the viability of the inter-islander. It would also mean massive growth in shipping traffic out of Lyttleton. Rail has been a big player in the livelihoods of Kaikoura, Blenheim and Picton, both with supplies and as a tourist attraction in its own right. Would it mean a slow death for those communities?

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Let’s accentuate the positives and celebrate our champions Phill Hooper OFF THE AIR

crossed paths with Peter Mac on Tuesday, we normally don’t see that much of each other at work. He asked if I had time to record a quick chat for his show. I always have time for a great and mighty radio icon like P Diddy. You never quite know what you’re going to get topic wise when you chat with Pete. We were texting the other day about the vocabulary used by the youth these days (which led to a column a couple of weeks ago) and out of the blue came this story. “I had some fun with my kids when they were young. I told them all sheep were called Brian. When they didn’t believe me, I stopped the car out the back of Geraldine near a hillside and yelled out Brian at the top of my voice. Every sheep on that hill stopped and looked at me. From that moment on the kids were convinced.” I replied with: “Um ok. What exactly does that have to do with youth vocab?” I received this: “It is a very loose connection granted, in fact completely irrelevant. “Maybe a future column for you though, things you’ve told your kids or ways you’ve made roads trips more entertaining. Bank it!” So as I was saying, it is with a certain amount of trepidation I approach the mic when Pete is pushing the buttons. On this occasion I think he wanted to have a vent and it made it more satisfying to have someone there in person to receive it.

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He was upset with the media focusing on John Key’s ‘goofy’ moments and mistakes rather than all the positives from his time in charge. Why is it we have to chop someone off at the knees when they stand out above the crowd in this country, he asked. Well he eventually got to that question after a couple minutes of venting. In a rare moment of inspiration I think I came up with the answer.

Comparing New Zealand to America or even Australia is similar to comparing Ashburton to Christchurch. Here in Ashburton, due to the size of the place we love to know other people’s business and are quick to chop tall poppies down a peg or two. In Christchurch, due to its size, the gossip mill doesn’t work as well because you don’t necessarily know the people being talked about. It’s just a town thing. It’s not all

bad. It’s kind of nice to say “hi” to half a dozen people when you walk up the street in town. I think we do the same as a country. I haven’t agreed with all he has done, but I, for one, have been proud to see John Key represent us on the world stage. Instead of focusing on that the media would rather replay him mincing down a catwalk awkwardly. I say let’s not be another “Brian” the sheep and follow all the

other negative, town-minded people in this country of ours. Let’s accentuate the positive and celebrate our champions. Till next week Hoo roo Phill Hooper Not a Brian Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

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Thousands seek refuge Thousands of people in the Indonesian province of Aceh took refuge for the night in mosques and temporary shelters after a strong earthquake on Wednesday killed nearly 100 people and destroyed dozens of buildings. Some were homeless after the quake made their houses unsafe and others were too scared to return home. Killer quakes occur regularly in the region, where many live with the terrifying memory of a giant December 26, 2004, earthquake that struck off Sumatra. The magnitude-9.1 quake triggered a devastating tsunami that killed more than 100,000 Acehnese. Maj. Gen. Tatang Sulaiman, chief of the army in Aceh province, said at least 97 died in the magnitude-6.5 quake that hit before dawn on Wednesday, while four people had been pulled from the rubble alive. The Indonesian government declared a two-week emergency period in Aceh and some aid was already reaching hard-hit areas. The rescue effort involving thousands of search officials, villagers, soldiers and police is concentrated on Meureudu, a severely affected town in Pidie Jaya district near the epicentre. Excavators and rescue

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An Acehnese man and a police ofﬁcer survey the damage after an earthquake in Ulhee Glee, Aceh province, Indonesia. PHOTO AP teams removed debris from shop houses and other buildings where people were believed buried. TV footage showed rescuers in orange uniforms shining flashlights into the interiors of broken buildings as they searched for signs of life. The pace of the search slowed after nightfall, hampered by rain and blackouts. The US Geological Survey

said the earthquake was centered about 19 kilometres southeast of Sigli, a town near the northern tip of Sumatra, at a depth of 17 kilometres. The agency had initially placed the epicentre undersea. It did not generate a tsunami. Siti Rukiah, 51, a mother of four, was among the many people taking refuge in local mosques. She and about 100 other people fled to Nur

Abdullah mosque located on higher ground in a nearby hamlet. She said the quake was shallow and felt so powerful she had to grab onto a table to keep from falling down. She was sure a tsunami was coming. “I’m really scared about a tsunami,” said Rukiah, whose brother and neighbours died in the 2004 disaster. - AP

■ UKRAINE

Boy dies after kids left alone for 9 days A toddler starved to death and his two-year-old sister was left with the body for three days after their mother left them alone and without food in her flat for nine days. The mother, named as Vladislava Podchapko, 20, left her children only candles when she abandoned them in central Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, to be with her lover.

Her youngest, Daniil, a boy aged 23 months, died from hunger after six days and his sister, Anna, two, remained alone in the flat with the body for another three days. The girl was rushed to hospital on the point of death from starvation and is miraculously expected to survive. “The girl was exhausted, she was very weak,” said a

doctor involved in her treatment. “She was immediately taken into hospital where we started intravenous feeding. “She is better now and we can say that she will live. We have started her on tiny amounts of solid food.” Podchapko, who is thought to be either pregnant with her third child or already a

mother-of-three, said when questioned by police: “I didn’t know that children could die.” The mother has been detained and faces up to eight years in prison for child neglect. The frightened and confused children had tried to escape from the locked flat, pulling and tearing at the front door. - NZME

The new Fifty Shades Darker trailer has been released and it has definitely upped the drama . . . and the weirdness. The second instalment for the film franchise – based on the bestselling book trilogy by E L James – sees Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) and Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) get hot and steamy once again. Only this time, there seems to be less of the S&M that was previously predicted to appear and instead, much more romance and passion. The trailer starts with Grey approaching Steel to have dinner with him after their split. She reluctantly agrees, telling him, “Yes, I will have dinner with you because I’m hungry, but we are only talking and that is it.”

Mystery man no mystery Our favourite singer Lorde was snapped taking a winter stroll along the streets of New York this week, with a supposed “mystery man”. The 20-year-old talented musician looked happy and content as she walked innocently alongside the unidentified man. But Kiwis will recognise him as her long-time friend and colleague Justin Warren, who works as a promotions director for Lorde’s record label Universal Music. It’s not the first time the pair have sparked romance rumours. At the time, Warren dismissed the claims, saying the pair were just good friends.

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■ NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT

Quake, debt end tax cuts Income tax cuts are on hold as the government says “responding to the earthquakes and reducing debt are currently of higher priority”, although election year tax sweeteners remain possible. Yesterday’s Budget Policy Statement shows a government sensitive to polling that suggests public appetite for spending increases on public services and debt reduction is preferred over tax cuts as the best way to use the massive budget surpluses that are forecast over the next four years. “The Half Year Update does not make an explicit provision for tax reductions, but the government will continue to consider options for lower rates or thresholds, either in Budget 2017 or after, as the fiscal situation continues to improve,” Finance Minister Bill English said in the BPS. The text was finalised last Friday, before Prime Minister John Key announced his unexpected resignation on Monday, and reflects late redrafting to deal with the $1 billion estimated net impact of last month’s Kaikoura

“The Half Year Update does not make an explicit provision for tax reductions” – Bill English. earthquakes on the Crown’s accounts. The largest single change from the 2016 Budget is a more than tripling in provision for new capital spending. “The capital allocation for

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$1.7b has been allocated so far and neither the BPS nor the Treasury’s Half Year Fiscal and Economic Update document give precise detail about the new public assets those funds will help build, beyond the $1.4b to cover the cost of the

■ COMMENT

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Source: NZX and Standard & Poors

Budget 2016 has been increased from $900m to $3b in Budget 2017 and to $2b in future budgets to provide for a number of high quality infrastructure and investment projects.” Of that $3b for next year, only

p S&P/NZX 50 Gross

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p S&P/NZX 20 index

4,805.02 +12.38 +0.26%

p S&P/NZX All Gross

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+23.3

+0.31%

p Rises 54 q Falls 48

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p S&P/ASX 200 index

5,543.6

+65.5

+1.2%

At close of trading on Dec 8, 2016

p Dow Jones Indust.

19,549.6 +297.9 +1.55% At close of trading on Dec 7, 2016

p FTSE 100 index

6,902.2

+122.4

+1.81%

At close of trading on Dec 7, 2016

p Nikkei 225 index

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Source: interest.co.nz

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16.77

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–0.12%

p Copper London – $US/tonne

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Auckland central rail loop project. “Net investments of $11.1b are forecast, and largely represent capital injections to Crown entities to maintain and expand their asset bases,” the HYEFU says, at a rate of $1.9b to $2.8b annually. “The largest capital injections across the forecast period are to the New Zealand Transport Agency for state highways ($7b). Capital injections to district health boards, Crown Fibre Holdings, Southern Response and Otakaro (the latter two relating to the Canterbury rebuild) are also included.” A special note on the impact of high immigration identifies pressure as greatest on education, health, and transport infrastructure from adding an estimated 371,000 new citizens over the nine years from 2012 to 2021. While inward migration is, however, seen moderating over the next five years, it falls more slowly than presumed in the May budget, with some 66,000 more people expected over the next five years than the earlier forecast. - NZME

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his week started off with some uncertainty, driven largely by the constitutional referendum in Italy which was held on Sunday. It was largely predicted that the nation would vote No for the constitutional reforms that would make sweeping changes to the way laws are made in the nation. As expected, the vote was overwhelmingly in favour of no reforms and Prime Minister Matteo Renzi handed in his resignation. This has resulted in early elections and should the opposition win Italy could leave both the euro and the Eurozone. Markets reacted to this in a similar fashion to the way they have reacted to other political disruptions this year, with an initial decline that was short-lived, only to be followed by a rally. There was a fairly major and unexpected political event this week for New Zealand, as Prime Minister John Key announced that he would be stepping down in December. The market saw a small decline on the day and the dollar pulled back slightly, however it was a fairly muted reaction. The leadership race is now on with three putting their hands up for the job. Bill English is widely tipped to take the role and both Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges have put themselves forward to be deputy. The biggest scheduled event on the local calendar this week was the global dairy auction. We again saw a rise in prices with the average price gaining 3.5 per cent from the last auction. This is the eighth rise from the last nine

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auctions, and has seen the index reach the highest level in more than two years. The recent gains are largely being driven by lower volumes and we saw yet another decline in volumes sold at this auction. Whole milk powder, a key product group for New Zealand farmers, saw a 4.9 per cent increase with the average price rising to $US3593 per tonne. This is the highest level we have seen since June 2014. Mid November saw Fonterra again raise the forecast farmgate milk price for the season to $6.00 per kilo of milksolids. This is the first time in the last three seasons that the payout will be above the average break-even point for farmers. The Reserve Bank of Australia had their final meeting for the year this week and as was expected there was no change to the official cash rate, which was held steady at 1.50 per cent. The majority of commentators believe that the RBA has reached the bottom of its loosening cycle and the next move for the bank, although a while off, it is likely to be an increase. However some are still expecting one more cut and after the lacklustre GDP report released this week the market is now predicting a more

than 30 per cent chance (up from 14 per cent) of a further rate cut by June next year. Australian GDP contracted in the third quarter by 0.5 per cent and annual growth slipped below 2.0 per cent to 1.8 per cent for the year to September 30. This is the worst result the nation has seen since the global financial crisis in 2008. The worse than expected reading saw the Australian dollar slip by 41 cents against the US dollar. This was the second worst economic growth result in 25 years and only the fourth negative quarter since 1991. Looking ahead to next week, there are still a number of events the market will be looking at, including two central bank meetings. The US Federal Reserve will have its two-day meeting and it is a foregone conclusion they will raise rates by 25 basis points. What will be closely watched is the path the Fed will take in the coming year, as Donald Trump steps up to the plate as president. The Bank of England will also meet next week and expectations are they will hold rates again at 0.25 per cent. The commentary will be interesting following on from the Italian referendum and following comments from Governor Mark Carney, saying that risks have increased following Donald Trump being elected. Jeremy Flood works for Craigs Investment Partners. This article should not be deemed as advice. Disclosure statement available free of charge and on request.

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espite its close styling similarities to the previous model, much has changed in the latest Focus hatch range. Externally the most obvious difference is the new nose with the bonnet scooped around the smart looking new trapezoidal grille. It has a well balanced and attractive look, and in its very noticeable Mustard Olive livery received lots of favourable comments. The larger 17-inch alloy wheels and subtle, sports body kit set it off nicely. Unseen, yet very significant are the new, punchy, yet thrifty 1.5 litre turbo-petrol engine matched up to an also new, conventional six-speed auto. This engine produces 132kW and 240Nm of torque. Take a moment to reflect on those figures, for although its only 1.5 litres it produces pretty much similar power and torque to many non-turbo 2.5 litre petrol engines. And the Focus’ maximum torque of 240Nm is on hand

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right through from 1600 to 5000, just where it is needed for most driving situations. So with the slick six-speed auto being very well-matched to the engine, this car is definitely a pleasantly zippy performer when left to do its own thing. And even more so when you use the paddle shifters. Do this and it can not only sprint from 0-100km/h in 8.5 seconds, but you are rewarded with some neat sounding, ex-

haust harmonics. A combined overall fuel use figure of 6.7L/100km is quoted. In this respect, while 91 can be used, they recommend using premium for optimum performance. Ford has gone for high equipment levels right across the whole Focus hatch range. Of course this further increases as you progress through the Trend, Sport, and Titanium models.

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But for all versions, the dash and controls are a revelation, being very nicely presented and easy to use, particularly so the neat and intuitive SYNC2 infotainment system with its high resolution, 8-inch touch-screen. This is very easy to use, with its colour-coded corners to select whichever function you require, including phone, or the standard for all models, dual zone climate control and sat-nav, together with the sound

system, which in the Sport is a 9-speaker Sony system. The combination of this new dash, together with the look and feel of the various other materials used in the cabin give it both considerable verve and a smart, quality feel. We found the front seats both supportive and comfortable. All previous Focus models have have been set up to provide a safe but rewarding to drive from a handling perspective, and that certainly hasn’t changed with this one. The steering is nicely weighted and accurate and the retuned suspension is set up for pretty much an ideal ride/ handling equation. So the Sport’s ride around town is firm, but comfortable and its a treat in the winding stuff!

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■ HOLDEN COLORADO

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ost times when driving test vehicles I’m rather careful, as I’m expected to be, of just what’s loaded on the back, or what is

being towed. But its a different story when the company, as did Holden for a recent function, load up a number of their new, and significantly changed Colorados with some weighty, road contractors’ gear to showcase their load-carrying/towing ability. So it was a case of making the most of the driving opportunities. Firstly towing a digger (which with its trailer weighed 2.75 tonnes) through Christchurch then up some decidedly steep and torturous roads from McCormack’s Bay, and then about the Port Hills. Then later, without a trailer behind, but now with some 1000kg of roading contractors gear firmly tied down in the tray (size-wise its pretty much par for the course and tie-down hooks are as and where expected) a 220km drive, including through, and about the narrow, ever twisting and turning shingle roads of the remote and picturesque Lees Valley. To complete our back country experience we did some testing low-range 4WD stuff (you need to be stopped and in N or P to engage low ratio) including climbing up a muddy, deeply rutted track to 1200 metres, where the Colorado is pictured below. Then downhill, full use was made of

the hill-descent-control, which meant that the real tricky sections were able to be negotiated without touching either the brake or accelerator. The Colorados driven handled all the loads, the towing and varied, at times trying driving conditions very well. They showed they had more than ample power, were surefooted and that the driver assist/safety systems, including the trailer sway mitigation system, are both really useful as well as reassuring! As well, lots of changes have been made and work done to give a quieter, smoother ride than before. Now in place are a larger front stabiliser bar and digressive shock-absorbers. The latter start out quite firm, but soften as more is required of them. But its the new, quick and direct electrically assisted steering that’s the icing on the cake. For while being nice and light to use at low speeds (3.29 turns lock to lock) it firms up as your speed builds up and turns in sharply. While the Colorado pictured features some of the impressive range of practical accessories, (stuff in the tray not included though), without these, its new front complete with LED daytime driving lights still give it the necessary, bold onroad presence. There’s a choice of four levels progressing from $39,900 for the entry LS manual, to the LT, the LTZ and top of the range Z71.

FINALE The latest MTA new vehicle sales ﬁgures continue to show that utes and SUVs are where all the action is. With this new Colorado range, and the 7-seat Trailblazer SUV both having enhanced power, more reﬁned driving manners and technology, but not at the expense of their off-road capability, Holden is well very placed to make the most of this!

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And there’s single cab, extended cab and double cab models available in most levels. All have updated and smarter interiors with 7- or 8-inch (depending on the model) MyLink system, colour touchscreens, with Apple carplay and Android auto, bluetooth, voice recognition, LED daytime running lights, rear view cameras and limited slip diffs. The LTZ and Z71 models get front/rear park assist, a forward facing camera with forward collision alert, lane departure warning, tyre pressure monitoring and dedicated sat-nav. Leather is an option for the LTZ and standard for the Z71 and there’s a fine view from their driver’s seats. While the engine remains the 2.8 litre four-cylinder Duramax turbo-diesel, and both the peak power and torque of of 147kw and 500Nm respectively are unchanged, the engine has had a comprehensive makeover. This includes a relocated balance shaft, injector and oil pump insulators and more.

Also, while the auto remains a sixspeed, it now has a new style centrifugal pendulum absorber torque converter. This not only cancels out vibrations in the drive-line, but helps reduce engine noise. Our drives proved how quickly, smoothly, and appropriately this auto makes full use of the engine’s power and torque.

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NZ 2016 COTY a head-turner C utting-edge technology alongside world-class styling and an ultimate driving experience has helped the Mercedes-Benz E-Class to pole position at the 2016 New Zealand Car of the Year awards, held on Wednesday night. Alongside nine other top 10 finalists for the coveted award, the E-Class was a clear winner after votes submitted by the New Zealand Motoring Writers’ Guild and the AA were collated. AA Motoring Services General Manager Stella Stocks says the EClass offers up the next wave of technology as standard outside of its very visible and refined attributes. “The E-Class is one of those vehicles that stands out on the road, pretty much in any environment. Since Mercedes-Benz launched the all-new E-Class earlier this year, it’s made a clear impact in this market.

“While it’s one of the more expensive cars on the market and not for everyone, the E-Class remains a very deserving winner,” Ms Stocks says. “While the judges make their selections on a variety of elements, for me, what is under the skin of the E-Class is excellent.

is one of the safest on the market today, packed full of features to both avoid crashes and maximise occupant safety.” Ms Stocks says the E-Class also brings forward a nod to the future with a range of semi-automated driving functions. New Zealand Motoring Writer’s Guild president Liz Dobson says that the allnew Mercedes-Benz E-Class is one of the most technically advanced cars on our roads. “Mercedes-Benz says that this 10th genera-

tion E-Class has leapt forward two decades with its technology, and having driven it extensively at the global launch, in Australia and on New Zealand roads, I have to agree,” says Ms Dobson. “But it’s not only the outstanding passive and active safety features that make this car a winner, it also has a cabin and front dash that is futuristic, while the exterior styling make it a head turner.” Ms Dobson said the E-Class was a stand-out from an impressive line-up of contenders with the Guild members, who cover all media and are based around New Zealand. The New Zealand Car of the Year was selected from a shortlist of new models released to the market between 1 October 2015 and 30 September 2016.

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More power to the Challenge T he Ferrari World Finals event in Daytona this weekend saw the unveiling of the latest model to join the ranks of Ferrari’s prestigious international Challenge racing series for clients. The 488 Challenge is the sixth model to participate in the one-make series which, in 2017, celebrates its 25th anniversary. Since the announcement of the racing series in 1992, there have already been over 1000 races, with over 1000 drivers taking part in up to three series organised on three continents. Over the years, the Ferrari Challenge has proved to be an ideal platform for drivers looking to compete in international GT and prototype championships, and an impressive number have gone on to win in GrandAm, IMSA, the FIA World Endurance Championship and even the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The 488 Challenge is the first ever turbo-charged model to race and is the most powerful Challenge car ever, powered by the 670 cv 3.9-litre V8 derived from the series production engine that took the overall 2016 International Engine of the Year Award. Thanks to extensive development of the car’s engine, aerodynamics and chassis, the 488 Challenge reaches new levels of performance, chopping a second off the Fiorano lap time of the preceding 458 Challenge EVO for a new record of 1’15.5”. Compared to the production 488 GTB

V8, the Challenge’s powertrain features specific engine mapping, optimised for racing performance, and shorter gear ratios. The variable torque management has been modified to prompt the driver to shift up at the ideal moment during longitudinal acceleration, thus making maximum use of the performance characteristics of the turbo engine. The F1 DCT transmission features a

respecting the design, the engineers worked closely with the Ferrari Styling Centre. The front radiator layout was reworked, inverting the rake so that they are now inclined towards the rear. This solution improves the air flow over the radiators in racing conditions whilst, at the same time, reducing drag. The new layout required new vents at the bottom of the bumper ahead of the wheels. The front bumper itself has been completely redesigned with a more pronounced splitter and flicks to increase downforce and balance the

new racing shift strategy which enables the car to accelerate from a standstill to maximum revs in fourth gear in just six seconds. The most noticeable changes to the 488 Challenge compared to the production car regard the aerodynamics. To achieve the technical objective of increasing the car’s aero efficiency while

rear load, for a seven per cent improvement in efficiency compared to the 458 Challenge EVO. The front bonnet is all new with triple vents and integrated flaps to direct the hot airflow from the radiators rearwards. To increase stability at high speeds, the 488 Challenge features a bigger rear wing, with an air foil profile similar to that used on the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship-winning 488 GTE, which alone increases efficiency by nine per cent compared to the 458 Challenge EVO. The intakes on the rear flanks now take cooling air to the rear brakes, optimising downforce, while the engine air intakes are now positioned laterally under the rear spoiler, taking advantage of the high pressure generated in this area.

Ferrari’s new 488 is the most powerful Challenge ever.

In Impreza we trust ...

ubaru’s new generation Impreza 2.0 Sport is packed with fresh, innovative features and adds EyeSight® safety technology to further boost driver trust in its performance. 95% of the car has changed, which means this now direct injection, 115kW/196Nm, 2.0 litre Boxer-engined baby of the Subaru family, now has a grown-up inventory of safety, interior, exterior and design highlights. It sits on Subaru’s new Global Platform that will underpin all new models over the coming decade. Subaru says this platform takes the dynamic performance of the fifth generation All-Wheel Drive Impreza to the top of its class.

The EyeSight® driver assist system also makes its debut in Impreza – progressing Subaru’s ‘safety to the masses’ mantra even further, with the widest-ever application of such technology by any automotive brand in New Zealand. Subaru of New Zealand Managing Director Wallis Dumper says: “Impreza 2.0 Sport now joins our other EyeSight-equipped Subaru models – which include all Outbacks, the Levorg, the Forester Premium and XT, and all Legacy variants – making our small car offering a more compelling package than ever before. “As we like to say, ‘in Impreza we trust’.”

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Help us grant these Christmas wishes We want to make Christmas extra special for our district’s elderly. Help us fill in the blank ‘From lines’ below. If you can spare a few hours, contact us for more information on how to help. To Joan Help to build a sheepproof fence and spray driveway.

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Yesterday’s top 5 stories on guardianonline.co.nz: Changes to housing options at Lake Hood Cemetery ‘dumping ground’ Emily smokin’ on the water Remanded on drug charges Bail conditions ignored

1 – Whalers Gate is a suburb of which NZ city? a. Wellington b. Nelson c. New Plymouth 2 – Which city do you come to after crossing the Golden Gate Bridge? a. Portland b. Oakland c. San Jose 3 – How much was the NZ dollar worth at the end of November? a. US70c b. US75c c. US80c 4 – Which university did Barack Obama graduate from in 1983? a. Harvard b. Colombia c. Yale 5 – Where would we find the state of Uttar Pradesh in India? a. Central b. South c. North 6 – What kind of wine is chardonnay? a. Sweet white b. Dry white c. Dry red 7 – Who is the coach of the NZ Rugby League team? a. Stephen Kearney b. Sean Johnson c. David Kidwell 8 – Where is the Karangarua River? a. Nelson b. West Coast c. Southland

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Happy Hazel likes the good life Happy Hazel sleeps most of the night wedged between the pillows of her humans and is extremely vocal when there are not enough cat nuts in her bowl (apparently it’s empty when you can see bits of the bottom). She doesn’t use the cat door and prefers to appear at windows and demand to be let in. The humans argue about whose turn it is to let her in, especially in the middle of the night. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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Beef steak wraps Easy to prepare, this recipe is perfect to get the whole family involved. Form an assembly line and get little hands in your family to get creative and help put together the ingredients. Serves 4

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hot. ■ Rub steaks with a little oil, season and place on the hot grill. ■ Grill for 3-4 minutes then turn over and grill for a further 3-4 minutes for medium cooked beef. Remove from grill and place on a plate. Brush each steak with the hoisin sauce if using, then cover and set aside to rest for five minutes. ■ Mash avocado and mix with lemon juice and season.

■ Lay wraps out on the bench top. Spread mashed avocado over wraps, then the cottage cheese. Scatter over lettuce, spinach leaves, cucumber slices, grated carrot, sprouts and parsley. ■ Thinly slice the sirloin steaks across the grain and place atop the vegetables. Fold and roll wraps to enclose the filling and eat. Recipe courtesy of www.recipes.co.nz

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THE FITZ SPORTS BAR SPRINT

McCook & Jopson S & B Evans J T McInerney

43212 Opawa Velocette 30.78 23311 Dyna Alk 30.57 3 Opawa Robynann nwtd 334 Gentleman Tim nwtd 84545 Opawa Sledge nwtd 55732 Ohoka Magic nwtd 42353 Trendy Blake nwtd 44264 Blazin Action nwtd 67567 Waimak Sheff nwtd

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4 035 Macandrew Majic (4) T Stratford 3 N Williamson Mynanasgotnoteeth (5) D Taylor C Ferguson $6,000, 3YO+ F&M C0 MOB. PACE, 2200m 5 1 6 93083 Scotlynn Harry (6) D Taylor J Young PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver 1 0 Solento (1) L Durham M Williamson 7 000X0 Green Machine (7) R Beale J Ovens 2 86640 Just Wish (2) M G Brown S Tomlinson (J) 8 99968 Hi Delight (8) P Hunter P Hunter Barrier 1 3 74227 Trendy’s Bad Girl (3) S Breen B Barclay 4 9 090X2 Take A Gamble (21) R Jenkins R Jenkins 2 4 0 Miss Patriot (4) P Kerr K Butt (J) S McNally 3 5 7X308 Pantastic (5) T Stratford N Williamson 10 70903 Franco Hamilton (22) B White 4 6 558X3 Bullys Princess (6) L Sinnamon R McIlwrick (J) 7:25PM VIV ANNGOW MEMORIAL TROT Afro Dizzy Yak (u1) B Gooch C Ferguson OPT 804 $6,250, 4YO+ C1 TROT, 2200m 7 PP504 Barrier 1 36410 Barham Belle (1) R Hanson 1 R Swain 6:24PM EDGAR CENTRE PACE 2 38406 Dark Ops (2) B White S McNally OPT 802 $6,000, C0 with cond. PACE, 2200m 3 1600X Monarchy Invasion (3) R Jenkins R Jenkins 4 1 534 Passion Flower (1) R Wilson N Williamson 4 5X825 Belmont Invasion (4) O Lawrence N Williamson 2 9X700 Buffy Bay (2) J Harrington J Harrington (J) 5 94309 Sheza Trendy Monarch (5) N Taylor S Tomlinson (J) 3 042X7 Millwood Charity (3) M Prendergast M Prendergast 2 6 21X8 Danielle Amore (6) P Williamson R McIlwrick (J) 4 5 Essence Of Easton (4) B Norman R McIlwrick (J) 3 7 9X371 Armori (7) G McLay G McLay 1 5 35643 Celebrity Easton (5) B Norman C Ferguson 1 8 24533 Astral Ruler (u1) P Williamson M Williamson 6 X8656 Zulu Courage (6) B Negus J Young 4 9 699X1 Lucky Pat’s Son (u2) G Woodhouse C Ferguson 3 7 40642 Hold On Arizona (7) N Taylor S Tomlinson (J) 2 8 4X Idealistic Lass (8) G & J Knight M Williamson 7:54PM RICOH JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE 5:56PM OPT 801

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18322 Hilton Cust 17.61 24551 Timely Reminder 17.17 38713 Minnie Sprite 17.53 34815 Smash Lilly 17.44 74678 Goldstar Boomer nwtd 65642 Rocket Jewel 17.51 83627 Kablitz 17.62

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HAMPDEN TAVERN DASH 1 $1,100, C0, 295m 2 3 3 K Cassidy S & B Evans 4 4 5 M Grant 2 6 J T McInerney 1 7 D Kingston McCook & Jopson 8 J T McInerney 9 L Waretini 10

1 67587 Promises Maid nwtd HAPPY BIRTHDAY VAL HARRAWAY STAKES 2 27588 Hungry Machine nwtd 12:19PM $2,100, C1, 520m 3 77 Smash Mate nwtd 1 15657 Avalanch City nwtd J T McInerney 1 4 57626 Lucky Sunday nwtd 4 2 83455 Jinja Billy 30.56 L Waretini 4 5 Magic Velvet nwtd 3 56166 Cawbourne Brandy nwtd C Roberts 3 6 72 Wong Box nwtd 2 4 4F121 Cawbourne Steele 30.86 C Roberts 2 7 X5372 Sergio Star nwtd 5 24636 Hell’s A Coming 31.06 A Botherway 8 F5466 Ohoka Pheobe nwtd 6 48387 Run Zola 30.51 Hart & Taylor 9 85877 Another Duke nwtd J T McInerney 3 7 53336 Spring Sam 30.74 J T McInerney CHRISTCHURCHGREYHOUNDS.CO.NZ SPRINT 1 8 12222 Draxler 30.32 J & D Fahey 1:29PM $1,200, C1, 295m 9 24674 Opawa Hope 31.36 Lane & Wales 4 1 81765 Bronson Jewel 17.51 C Roberts 10 77243 Another Cruise nwtd J T McInerney 1 2 23854 Another Fan 17.38 J T McInerney DOGZONE SPRINT 3 21645 Ohoka Hunter 17.80 L Waretini 12:36PM $1,100, C0, 295m 2 4 35331 Know Contest 17.30 G Cleeve 2 1 67 Settle Grettel nwtd J Dunn McCook & Jopson 2 76 Unfathomable nwtd McCook & Jopson 5 75852 Eug The Scrooge 17.69 S & B Evans 4 3 22788 Homebush Stormy nwtd J T McInerney 6 28342 Goldstar Scooter 17.94 3 7 23423 Kingman 17.39 M Grant 4 44264 Blazin Action nwtd S & B Evans J Tanner 5 88456 Starry Baxter nwtd J T McInerney 8 74551 Ad’s Spice 18.06 L Waretini 1 6 78241 Crazy Sunday nwtd J T McInerney 9 86322 Brooke Davis 17.25 C Weir 3 7 5 Bing Bong nwtd M Cutler 10 7X727 Smashniak Smash nwtd 8 25626 Mulberry Thunder nwtd K Cassidy AMBER CLEANING SERVICES DASH 9 85877 Another Duke nwtd J T McInerney 1:46PM $1,200, C1, 295m 1 1 1346 Super Stevie 17.45 C Roberts SHIRLEY VET CLINIC MAIDEN FINAL 12:54PM J T McInerney $2,200, C0f, 520m 2 17486 What I Like 17.54 2 3 34545 Tip The Babe 17.46 1 36223 Ghost nwtd C Roberts Casey & Fagan

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33577 Princely Money nwtd 52666 Dan Blue Blood nwtd 22668 Lagoon Belle 30.31 22375 Cawbourne Ridge nwtd 45524 Flaming Sambuca 31.20 73328 Velvet Girl 30.68 25317 Mandy Junior 30.21 51252 Epic Force 30.92 42587 Mushroom Cloud nwtd 48724 Thoracic 30.49

A Bradshaw McCook & Jopson L Waretini M Grant S & B Evans C Roberts K Cassidy

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5 4 6 2 7 3 8 9 GOLDSTAR RACING STAKES 10 $2,100, C1, 520m J T McInerney J T McInerney C Roberts C Roberts J T McInerney B Dann J & D Fahey Hart & Taylor C Weir J T McInerney

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FAST ARCHER AT STUD SPRINT $1,400, C2, 295m

1 62725 Whip Uppa Storm 17.27 2 2 62218 Joey Baxter 17.41 3 78873 Time Slayer 17.26 4 4 28671 Cosmic Chelsea 17.30 5 56633 Ester Action nwtd 6 57428 Briseur De Reves nwtd 3 7 61842 Cawbourne Dotty 17.37 OPAWA BOWL & JACK TAVERN DASH 1 8 81322 Rick’s Treasure 17.24 2:22PM $1,400, C2, 295m 9 55867 Smash Rumour 17.19 1 78358 Homebush Fine 17.62 J T McInerney 1 0 26688 Smokey Action nwtd 2 44716 Zorba The Greek 17.26 M Grant 2 3 84758 Know Lapse 17.49 G Cleeve 4 4 66726 Tricky Action 17.48 S & B Evans 3:18PM 5 85161 Hilton Open 17.50 A Bradshaw 3 6 35445 Adjudicator 17.23 1 1 15538 Royal Action 17.29 S & B Evans 1 7 48813 Zircon 17.28 J T McInerney 2 2 65781 Opawa Crusade nwtd 8 14838 Uno James 17.37 Lane & Wales 3 85368 Another Spin 17.33 9 28477 Sweet Marylou 17.36 R Blackburn 3 4 24114 Bella Jade 17.42 10 78686 Fancy Nomikai 17.22 B Dann 5 38837 Mulberry Brook 17.27 ACTIVE ELECTRICAL CHRISTCHURCH STAKES 4 6 26562 Bigtime Tip 17.39 2:42PM $2,400, C2, 520m 7 61877 Paddy The Baker 17.30 1 1 21112 Zipping Marlisa 30.22 C Weir 2 5516F Rushcuter Action 30.51 S & B Evans 8 65177 Know Salute 17.29 3 X4677 Raewyn 30.43 Hart & Taylor 9 55867 Smash Rumour 17.19 4 14237 Nina Baxter 30.53 J T McInerney 10 78686 Fancy Nomikai 17.22

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5 77200 Franco Nixon (5) R Swain 3 6 3208X Soapbox (6) M G Brown 1 7 7XP43 Pat Campbell (7) B Negus The Persuader (8) E Latimer 8 57036 Barrier 2 9 X3242 McKenzie Mara (21) N Williamson 8:25PM 806

OPT

M Hurrell (J) S Tomlinson (J) K Butt (J) M Parker (J)

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

C Ferguson G Crawford (J) R Swain R Allen M Prendergast K Butt (J) R McIlwrick (J) N Williamson L McKay (J) B Barclay M Williamson

9:24PM 808

OPT

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Invercargill Races Tomorrow at Ascot Park

December 10, 2016

8 257X3 Satin Jitterbug (6) 56.5 S McKay 1 2 K Mudhoo (a2) R Cuneen (a) $20,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2500m 9 02 Higher Authority (15) 56.5 J Phillips K Kalychurun (a2) PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey 10 0X25. Miss Gee Jay (11) 56.5 L Vaughan 1 S Wahab (a4) 1 59381 Blues Breaker (3) 59 K Tyler K Kalychurun (a2) 11 5X063 Over Take (12) 56.5 L Beck K Selvan 1 2 88X73 Ablaze (7) 57.5 B & S Anderton J Lowry (a1) 12 802X Silver Spier (16) 56.5 J & J Gordon 1 C Barnes 3 917X6 Double Panda (12) 57.5 G Gibson S Muniandy 13 592X7 Black Lizzie (9) 56.5 G Gibson T Moseley 4 02304 Consolidate (11) 57 E Winsloe R Cuneen (a) 14 55X27 Gun Law (8) 56.5 K Thompson 1 0 15 5X Head Master (5) 58.5 B & S Anderton S Muniandy 2 5 82402 Paw Patrol (6) 57 T Kennedy C Johnson 0 16 Red Hot Pirate (14) 57 Graham & Michael Eade 6 4447X Point Proven (2) 57 G Wright L Callaway 0 17 4X678 Caper Caleb (3) 58.5 S McKay 1 7 67X99 Double Tap (8) 56.5 K & I Taplin C Barnes 8 47306 Zah Champ (4) 56.5 S Tyler S Wahab (a4) 1:34PM NIGEL ROBERTSON BUILDING RATING 75 HANDICAP 3 9 64553 Lady Lindauer (9) 55 S Tyler K Mudhoo (a2) OPT 604 $22,500, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1400m 4 10 79295 Villa Elba (5) 55 J & K Parsons G Jogoo (a2) 4 1 01178 Secret Power (5) 60 A Hewitson C Johnson 11 Misscattlecreek SCRATCHED 2 24241 Fantamo (7) 58.5 K Tyler K Kalychurun (a2) 0 12 06X00 Miss Fortune (10) 54 J Curran 1 T Moseley 3 31110 Civic Reception (4) 58 A Soper D Bothamley 0 13 65450 Madam De Soir (1) 54 J Phillips 4 160X4 Shakti (2) 56 J & J Gordon 1 T Moseley 1 5 94112 Rideitlikeustoleit (6) 55.5 P Collins G Jogoo (a2) 12:24PM TRANSIT HOMES RATING 75 HANDICAP K Mudhoo (a2) OPT 602 $22,500, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1100m 6 240X1. Indiana Pearl (3) 54.5 S McKay 1 2 7 X2313 Waylay (1) 54.5 B & S Anderton S Muniandy 3 1 0762X Shaara (7) 61 J & J Gordon 1 K Kalychurun (a2) 3 8 0X351 Fascinate (8) 54 B & S Anderton C Barnes 2 75X00. Dermott Brown (6) 58.5 S Price T Moseley 4 3 39X65 Mels Evie (1) 56.5 T Kennedy S Wahab (a4) 2:09 PM JESCO HYDRAULICS RATING 65 HANDICAP 2 4 1502X The Barmaid (4) 56 Bros/Dennis J Lowry (a1) OPT 605 $20,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 5 40386. Paintball (5) 56 K & L Rae L Callaway 1 1 15735 Sir Jack Remington (4) 59.5 K Tyler K Kalychurun (a2) 1 6 20X54 Enzedjewel (2) 55.5 J & K Parsons K Mudhoo (a2) 2 2488X Starbuck (8) 59 K Tyler D Bothamley 7 03005 All Dressed Up (8) 54 J & J Gordon 1 K Selvan 4 3 5X041 Natural Cash (2) 58.5 B Tapper R Cuneen (a) 8 17X9X Karaka Dawn (3) 54 A Hewitson C Johnson 4 10X50 Rutherford (3) 57.5 B Howden R Yatim (a3) K Mudhoo (a2) 12:59PM PETER BELLEW MEMORIAL MAIDEN 5 010X4 Entree (12) 57 S McKay 1 C Barnes OPT 603 $10,000, MDN, 1400m 6 1830X Koffee ’N Kream (5) 57 M Henry 1 1 53234. Nesta (13) 58.5 T Kennedy 2 7 70X74 King Pin (10) 57 S McKay 1 L Callaway S Muniandy 2 349X0. Kruger Rand (4) 58.5 Patterson/Horrell 3 8 41X8 Knutquacker (1) 56.5 E Winsloe G Jogoo (a2) T Moseley 3 3 3. Beethoven (2) 58.5 L Beck 9 287X1 My Swissmiss (16) 56.5 B Laking 1 K Selvan 4 X548X Taniwha (17) 58.5 J Curran 1 D Skerrett 10 X3X19 Tapilize (14) 56.5 K & I Taplin J Lowry (a1) 4 5 2457X The Young Pretenda (1) 58.5 J & J Gordon 1 D Bothamley 11 446X3 Tickets On Her (11) 56.5 J & K Parsons C Johnson 6 0X4 Taponisme (7) 58.5 K & I Taplin C Johnson 12 79531. Mia Mamma (9) 55.5 J & K Parsons G Jogoo (a2) 7 48 Chicago (10) 58.5 S McKay 1 0 13 4207X Katango (13) 54.5 B Laking 1 J Lowry (a1) 11:54AM OPT 601

SOUTHERN INSULATION RATING 65 HANDICAP

14 15X00 Robin Charles (15) 56.5 J Phillips 0 0 15 78602 Intense (7) 56 K Tyler 0 16 087X9 Rajiv (6) 55.5 G Tippett 17 All Dressed Up

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

B Barclay M Williamson C Ferguson J Harrington (J) N Williamson

$6,250, 3YO+, C1 with cond., 2200m

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Dead; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1800m; Straight: 300m; Rail: Rail; Weather: Showers

S & B Evans Lane & Wales J T McInerney C Roberts K Cassidy Mitchell & Smith J T McInerney G Cleeve M Grant B Dann

CROWE HORWATH & MIKE HURRING LOGGING PACE

1 18663 Reciprocity (1) L Pearson 1 2 808X0 Fastroundtown (2) R Beale 3 84465 Quick Nick (3) A Hoffman 4 4 0X908 Fiery Ferret (4) G & J Knight 5 06857 Spirit Of Chronos (5) E Latimer 6 55775 Chief Kapai (6) E Latimer 7 43000 Live To Tell (7) B Negus 2 Millwood Daisy (8) C Dalgety 8 0X007 Barrier 9 50900 Gotta Classie Girl (21) J Cox 8:55PM FRANKTON ARM PUNTERS’ PACE $6,750, 4YO+ C2, $6,250, 4YO+ C1 MOB. PACE JUN.D, 2200m OPT 807 C3 with cond., 2200m 10 00659 Tubby Jim (22) B Gooch 6:54PM IAN LITTLE BUILDERS MOBILE PACE OPT 805 4 1 36281 Seduce Me (1) G & J Knight 2 1 766X4 Eastburn Mara (1) A Hoffman 3 11 98835 Bold Ruler (23) P Hunter G Crawford (J) K Butt (J) OPT 803 $6,000, 3YO+ C0 MOB. PACE, 2200m 2 1 0529X Silver Dale (1) G & J Knight M Williamson 2 58730 Danny Del Vito (2) L Mosely R McIlwrick (J) 2 7509X Caesar Rocks (2) L Sinnamon R McIlwrick (J) 12 60079 Alexy (24) D O'Connell 2 13 Flamboyant Longmire (2) I Jamieson I Jamieson 3 60502 Mickey Jay (3) E Latimer I Lee (J) 3 90X0X Joe The Hunter (3) R Cameron R Cameron (J) 3 309X8 It’s A Deal (3) R Cameron 14 Fern Fever R Cameron (J) 4 55853 Really Desirable (4) A Hoffman J Campbell (J) 4 45968 Jerry Fitz (4) G & J Knight G Crawford (J)

PROTEXIN DASH

$1,400, C2, 295m

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 2-3-4, 6-7-8 1-2-3-4, 5-6-7-8 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 3-4-5-6-7-8

5 48431 Martin McGuinness (5) L Bond 3 6 86018 Zenmach (6) G & J Knight 4 7 38294 Atom Hanover (7) G & J Knight M Purvis (J) 8 05070 Romanite (8) J Harrington Barrier ONE OVER DA MOON TROT $6,750, 6YO+ C2–C7 1 9 9X168 Frank The Tank (21) M Gutsell DiscrHcp, 2700m

1 819X7 Poppa Don (1) G & J Knight 2 80645 King Kone (2) G & J Knight 3 56708 Bono Hest (3) R Hanson 1 4 50P60 Dusky Eyre (1) R Allen 5 1479X Holdon Toyaspurs (2) M Prendergast 2 6 78672 Prestine (1) B Roberts 7 07X85 Och Aye The Noo (u1) M Denton 8 38X00 Heard The Whisper (u1) A Hoffman 1 9 14469 Kowhai Whiz (1) M Jones 4 10 35483 Feather Boyz (2) E Lamb 1 3 11 50P5P Phil’s Gift (u1) P Williamson

G T Bennett J T McInerney Mitchell & Smith M & P Binnie S & B Evans A Bradshaw C Roberts Casey & Fagan M Grant S & B Evans

B Barclay J Ovens N Williamson M Williamson M Parker (J) I Lee (J) S Tomlinson (J) C Ferguson K Butt (J) R McIlwrick (J) P Hunter D O'Connell SCRATCHED SCRATCHED

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 8-9-10 2-3-4-5, 7-8-9-10 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 5-6-7-8-9-10

8 00510. Eagle Magic (3) 56 T Kennedy 4 S Wahab (a4) 9 28808 Quintastics (10) 56 S McKay 1 SCRATCHED 10 615X8 Stolen Heart (13) 56 J & K Parsons K Mudhoo (a2) 3 11 5X425 Velocious Satin (8) 55.5 L Vaughan 1 C Johnson 2:49PM WORLD SOLAR HANDICAP G Jogoo (a2) OPT 606 $30,000, OPN HCP, 1200m 12 07X47. Letthethunderroll (6) 54 S McKay 1 0 13 9X493 Brahma Queen (7) 54 M Henry 3 1 32461 Irish Excuse (4) 60 E Winsloe R Cuneen (a) 2 2 09X43 Timy Tyler (6) 59 K Tyler D Bothamley TIM YEO CONTRACTING RATING 85 HANDICAP 4 3 0X132 Koxinga (8) 58.5 W Humphries D Skerrett 4:39PM $25,000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1600m 4 724X7 Magic Epic (2) 58.5 J Dalton 1 S Muniandy OPT 609 1 1 10263 Lochan Ora (9) 62 K Tyler S Wahab (a4) 1 5 1X536. Coulee (7) 56.5 B & S Anderton J Lowry (a1) G Jogoo (a2) 6 4939X Drumregal (9) 56 L Beck T Moseley 2 6055X The Gordonian (5) 60.5 J & J Gordon 1 K Kalychurun (a2) 7 35536. Super Trouper (3) 54 K & P Hughes K Kalychurun (a2) 3 X3308 Full Count (2) 59.5 N & B Blatch 4 4 23284 Gallant Boy (1) 59.5 B & S Anderton J Lowry (a1) 8 2PX50 Fastfoot (5) 54 S Tyler S Wahab (a4) C Barnes 9 1428X Madam Bentley (1) 54 J & K Parsons C Johnson 5 X9540 Our Bee Jay (8) 58 L Vaughan 1 2 6 2X418. Gallant Ruby (6) 55 B & S Anderton S Muniandy 3:29PM AWS LEGAL SOUTHLAND CRYSTALS 7 75X30 Take Fire (4) 54 J Dalton 1 K Mudhoo (a2) OPT 607 $30,000, OPN HCP, 2160m 3 8 23X22. Landales Gold (7) 54 T Kennedy C Johnson 1 X3585 My Chino (5) 60 J & K Parsons C Johnson 9 6X956 A Beautiful Knight (3) 54 K Tyler T Moseley 2 X6270 Motorboat Mike (6) 58.5 S Price R Cuneen (a) 3 08261 Revelator (7) 58.5 J & K Parsons K Mudhoo (a) 5:14PM INVERCARGILL LICENSING TRUST RATING 65 1 4 11263 Stokers Rock (8) 57.5 Graham & Michael Eade K Kalychurun (a) OPT 610 $20,000, R65 Benchmark*, 1600m 2 5 31104 Come Fly With Me (4) 57 Blair-Edie/Cheng L Callaway 3 1 62X62 Centavada (11) 60 J Dalton 1 J Lowry (a1) 6 4336P Sureasyouwereborn (3) 56.5 N & B Blatch T Moseley 2 109X6 Joe Bonanno (5) 59.5 K & I Taplin K Mudhoo (a2) 3 7 824X3 Oor Wullie (2) 55 J Dalton 1 S Muniandy 2 3 0X676 Thought That (13) 59.5 E Winsloe C Johnson 4 8 21540 Princess Brook (1) 54 T Kennedy C Barnes 4 07060 Sniparinda (1) 58 J & K Parsons S Wahab (a4) 4:04PM AON INSURANCE BROKERS RATING 65 HANDICAP 5 80X17. The Heat Is On (10) 58 C Anderton K Selvan OPT 608 $20,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 6 X8540 Jimmy (8) 57.5 N & B Blatch 1 7 6X8X3 Greta Valley (4) 57 A Dickson 1 00401. Doctor Eden (2) 59.5 B Laking 1 R Yatim (a3) D Bothamley 2 2 122X7 Patrick Erin (11) 59.5 B & S Anderton J Lowry (a1) 8 2591 Lizzie Bordon (12) 56.5 S McKay 1 G Jogoo (a2) 1 3 99X45 The Energizer (9) 59 K Tyler K Kalychurun (a2) 9 6X380 Wild Wings (7) 56 J Dalton 1 K Kalychurun (a2) 4 90381 Wild Jack (1) 58.5 Blair-Edie/Cheng L Callaway 10 307X6 The Man (9) 56 B & S Anderton C Barnes 5 X1600 Burwood (5) 57.5 J Dalton 1 4 11 65X62. Chancery Lane (2) 55.5 K Thompson 1 S Muniandy T Moseley 6 3596X Peter Parker (12) 57.5 G Wright R Cuneen (a) 12 310X0 Lydia (3) 55.5 T Kennedy S Muniandy 7 X4402 Sally Getcha Gun (4) 57 K Thompson 1 0 13 9X493 Brahma Queen (6) 54 M Henry T Moseley

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Addington Harness

Tomorrow at Addington Raceway

BISHOPDALE/BUSH INN TABS HAREWOOD PACE $8,000,

5:56PM 4YO+ C1–C2, C3 & others with cond., 2600m PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver

1 42876 Eja Patron (1) B Mowbray 2 2 00040 Living Legend (2) R Dunn 4 3 95793 Sweet Loress (3) P Anderson 4 0X898 All That Glitters (4) R Holmes 5 90590 Handlebar Hank (5) L Jones 6 40084 Highland Reign (6) B Negus 7 65535 Bettor Backim (7) S Blake 8 86089 Earthbound (8) J McDermott Red Under Fire (9) G Cook 9 4X649 Barrier 10 86452 Real South (21) M House 1 11 X24P1 Nui Toc Tien (22) S Dolan 12 47081 Jema Jet (23) J McDermott 13 24690 Don Pierre (24) S Smolenski 3 14 51817 Blade (25) G Smith

M Maynard R Reekie P Anderson B Wilmott

C Negus D Offenberg P Kleinhans J Fielding A Edge S Murtha J Lee T Woodward D Reardon

6:53PM

SCRATCHED

Barrier

December 10, 2016

QEII REPAIRS EASTSIDE GOLD NUGGETS PACE $13,000, 4YO+ C3–C5, others with cond., 2600m

1 41221 Bronze Over (1) J & J Dickie 3 4 2 33035 Usain Colt (2) G & N Hope 2 3 7X123 Ears Burning (3) N McGrath 4 16090 Dreamy Damien (4) A Garters 5 17000 Here We Go Again (5) J Gameson 6 20X97 Scotlynn Mach (6) D Taylor 1 7 6X526 Classie Brigade (7) N McGrath 8 66797 Tangos Delight (8) P Burrows Expressive Victor (9) P Court 9 19670 Barrier 10 0136X Mr Meddle (21) R Dunn 7:23PM

B Butt R May N McGrath S Ottley C D Thornley J Young J Curtin G Smith B Orange C Smith (J)

MISCO JOINERY CLASSIC PACE $8,000, 6YO+ C1–C2, C3 with cond., 1950m

1 02000 Shantahlia Romeo (1) G Lamb J Keast 2 04990 Aveross Brachole (2) D Pearce B Orange 3 X0130 Cimarron (3) R Dunn C Smith (J) SWITCHED ON CHRISTMAS STAKES (HANDICAP TROT) 3 4 34152 Mach’s Terminator (4) P Burrows G Smith 6:27PM $13,000, 5YO+ C3–OC SpecHcp, 2600m 1 5 X3550 Christopher Banner (5) L Hanrahan R May 3 1 32411 Young Stranger (1) T Grant C R Thornley 2 6 12752 Going To California (6) L Jones D Keast (J) 1 2 46222 Tornado Valley (1) T McMillan G O'Reilly 4 7 31656 Sans Le Sou (7) R Alfeld R Alfeld 3 71192 Stylish Duke (u1) M Tapper S Ottley 8 52486 Ranfurly Rulz (8) G & N Hope C D Thornley 4 4 11974 Twelve Monkeys (u2) M Austin B Orange 9 96086 Aveross Rustler (9) A Faulks A Faulks 2 5 21028 Hey Yo (1) J Harrington J Harrington (J) Barrier 6 92046 Aile Rouge (2) R Holmes R Holmes DAKINS GROUP PACE 7 17383 Royal Shine (3) S Smolenski R May 7:52PM $8,000, 3YO+ C1 PACE, 2400m 8 0X596 Gee Up Neddy (4) L Jones C DeFilippi 9 Amaretto Sun SCRATCHED 1 65000 Lottie Franco (1) H Hunter H Hunter

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Sunday at Central Southland Raceway

December 11, 2016

4 06 Starlights Sister (4) D McLachlan S Walkinshaw 12:05PM 1 5 77X0X Sunnivue Sadona (5) R Jenkins R Jenkins $7,000, C1 with cond. MOB. PACE, 2400m K Franks PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver 6 07878 Phoebe Flyer (6) K Franks 7 06477 Denn Nee Nose Best (7) E Swain E Swain 3 1 47780 Comic Book Hero (1) H Hunter C Faithful (J) 8 XP687 Our Budd (8) G McEwan G McEwan 2 0X000 Two Ply (2) C Laurenson M Hurrell (J) 4 9 0057 Kiwi Crusher (u1) C Laurenson B McLellan 3 34590 Justasip (3) P Hunter P Hunter 10 5 Laura Bush (u2) P Ellis C Faithful (J) 1 4 0500X Black Athena (4) B Shirley N Williamson 3 Bourbon And Dry (u3) M Denton R McIlwrick (J) 5 060X5 Just Say Go (5) K Barclay 11 0X400 Barrier J Campbell (J) 2 6 66409 Twitter Bromac (6) J Gameson R McIlwrick (J) NEXT MEETING 29TH DECEMBER MOBILE PACE 7 69070 Three Dreams (7) M G Brown S Tomlinson (J) 2:03PM $8,000, 3YO+ C0 MOB. PACE, 2400m 8 89X90 Wayward Roc (8) L Wilson M Williamson Barrier 1 Rob Roy Balou (1) M Williams B Barclay 4 9 9X996 First Son (21) S Matheson Anchorwoman (2) Reg & Earl Drake B Rae M Parker (J) 2 C Ferguson REGENT CAR COURT CLAIMERS PACE $6,000, 3 X2690 Rocking Robyn (3) R Wilson 12:34PM 4 Keepover (4) N Williamson N Williamson Claimers C0 with cond. +Claimers, 1609m 3 5 0 Shelby Bromac (5) A Beck A Beck 4 1 674 Go Exclusive (1) G & J Knight B Williamson 6 0090 Kaka Point Chris (6) A Milne A Milne 2 670 Iguazu Rox (2) B Shirley B Shirley 1 7 324 Three Hundy (7) C Barron C Barron 3 9X090 Fear Xchange (3) T Robertson T Robertson 4 Kagee VC (8) M Saunders A Suddaby 4 0X07 Matai Jetstar (4) A Milne 8 A Milne Barrier 1 5 96X Get Real (5) N Williamson N Williamson 9 50X30 Cullens Avenue (21) Shirley/Larkins S Walkinshaw 2 6 85348 Vera Mac (6) B McLellan B McLellan 10 785 Handsome Mac (22) H Hunter H Hunter 7 65782 Don’t Pass I’m Fast (7) K Barclay A Suddaby 11 95988 Ideal Denario (23) W McEwan C Faithful (J) 3 8 20523 Longevity (8) G & J Knight M Williamson 2 12 2 Royal Bengal (24) R Swain M Williamson Barrier 13 1250 Jimmy Nga (25) G & C Lee C Lee FAIRBAIRN PLUMBING PACE $9,000, 4YO+ C3–C5, 14 Joe Batters (u1) B McLellan B McLellan 1:03PM JOHN KEENAN MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE

Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1193m; Weather: Becoming fine

2 83531 Culley Backy (2) B White 2 1 3 1910 Thisismylastflight (3) S McRae 4 40680 Hestia Franco (4) L Smart 3 5 32436 Jonty James (5) S Smolenski 4 6 50LX2 Just Ben (6) K Williams 7 77945 Audi Hare (7) M House 8 Hidden Desire 9 31856 Kardesler (8) G Payne 10 20650 Exceptional Man (9) I Court 11 20046 Ask Me Art (10) M House 12 966X0 Izo Seishin (11) B Butt

S McNally C D Thornley J Morrison (J) S Golding S Ottley R May SCRATCHED R Payne B Orange J Curtin B Butt

Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1407m Weather: Showers

12 090X0 Big Smoke (u1) C Laurenson 13 8X00X Swap Over (u2) B Shirley 3:11PM

WINTON WORKOUTS MOBILE TROT

$8,000, 4YO+ C1 to C2 MOB. TROT, 2400m

1 1600X Monarchy Invasion (1) R Jenkins 2 52518 Eyre’s A Rag Doll (2) G McEwan 3 60937 Overcast (3) A Paisley 4 4 80010 Forgot To Remember (4) A Stuart 5 00640 Grace O’Malley (5) C Thomas 3 6 65139 Bobbins (6) P Williamson 7 7754X Starlight Invasion (7) D McLachlan 2 I’ve Got This (8) P Williamson 8 X0090 Barrier 1 9 26XP1 Dark Horse (21) N Williamson 3:46PM

B McLellan N Williamson

R Jenkins G McEwan R McIlwrick (J) C Barron P Hunter B Williamson A Beck M Williamson N Williamson

MCDONALD EXCAVATING MOBILE PACE

$8,000, 3YO+ C1 MOB. PACE, 2400m

12:20PM

Sunday at Motukarara Raceway

PENINSULAR BEACHFRONT RESORT MOOLOOLABA TROT

$6,000, 4YO+ C0 TROT, 2170m PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver

1 8947 Alpine Sun (1) M Edmonds 2 43788 Holly Trouble (2) W Stapleton 3 0060 Monarchy Princess (3) R Harneiss 2 4 35X Jacinta Franco (4) K O'Connor 1 5 5X022 Time For Diamonds (5) A Ford 6 60345 Brylin Rose (6) J Versteeg 3 7 X6202 Natives Brite Gem (7) A Thornton 8 0 Opawa Majestic (8) I Cameron 9 76X06 China Express (9) F Baigent 4 10 95305 Red Hot Poker (10) G Telfer 11 90774 Spots Gold N Girl (u1) M Heenan 12 Sunny CJ (u2) Derek & Adele Jones 12:48PM

M Edmonds J Morrison (J) R Harneiss K O'Connor J Ford J Versteeg K Cameron I Cameron R Curtin D Dunn S Ottley D White

2 BISHOPDALE/BUSHINN TABS&TAVERN HAREWOOD PACE $6,000, 4YO+ C1–C2, C3 with cond., 2000m

1 55096 The Edge Of Reason (1) G Cook 2 0X0X0 Regal Suzy (2) M Stratford 3 0X707 Red River Lochee (3) J McDermott 4 00X00 Gerald (4) B Negus 5 99000 Stylish Babe (5) J McDermott 1 6 58X07 Em Ay (6) B Negus 7 04388 Redmaro (7) G Cook 2 8 43766 Waihemo Art (8) M House Franco Caliph (9) D Taylor 9 70100 Barrier 10 00807 Dapper George (21) M Howard 11 06X7X Caesar’s Quest (22) J McDermott 4 12 76X86 Blingiton (23) L Prendergast 13 0X903 Loose Cannon (24) W Low 3 14 407X7 Tufflittlerooster (25) M Hallett

P Kleinhans B White J McDermott P Anderson J Lee C Negus J Fielding

December 11, 2016

2 0900X Omihi El (2) C Thornley 3 3 08535 Myboylolliepop (3) M Edmonds 4 530P7 Blue Chip Lad (4) B Waldron 1 5 0425 Go Davey (5) D Taylor 6 0X757 Gotta Ticket (6) M Gill 7 0X8 All About Henry (7) Derek & Adele Jones 8 57897 Aveross Ferrari (8) A Faulks 2 Hummer Bromac (9) G Gillard 9 20566 Barrier 10 00080 Limoso (21) G Telfer 11 90X39 Franco Tmick (22) D Taylor 0 12 90X Flyin OE (23) P Burrows 0 13 0000 Other Way (24) C McDowell 14 Packard (25) I Court 4 15 12950 Maninthemirror (26) M Jones 16 Die Standing (27) J Sheenan 17 5X653 Zimfandel (28) B Negus 2:18PM

C R Thornley M Edmonds C D Thornley M Jones K Gill (J) D White D Dunn B Butt G Telfer C Markham J Keast L O'Reilly J Dunn J Abernethy J Sheenan B Orange

5 RESOURCE RECYCLING THELMA MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE $6,500, 3YO+ F&M C0 MOB. PACE, 2000m

1 79340 Bettor Chance (1) S Moore R Close 2 2 X546X All Bling (2) M Edmonds M Edmonds 0 3 80600 Ireby Meg (3) G Court H Hunter 4 03309 Trixie Bromac (4) J Gameson S Ottley 3 5 70366 Maw Of A Woman (5) G O'Reilly G O'Reilly 6 Tintin Naturally SCRATCHED R Sissons 1 7 Pick My Pocket (6) N McGrath B Orange 8 48X0 Crimson Lane (7) T McMillan T McMillan D Reardon 9 905X2 Uralla Sue (8) L O'Reilly L O'Reilly D Offenberg Barrier 0 10 599X8 JJ’s Delight (21) C Kennedy 0 11 99P0X El Storm (22) D Feast A Lethaby M Hallett 12 00 Christian Who (23) J Whittaker J Curtin 4 13 So We Thought (24) V Wishart C DeFilippi CANTERBURY TROTTING OWNERS ASSOCATION TROT 1:18PM R Houghton $6,000, 3YO+ C0 TROT, 2170m 14 67 Sacred Angel (25) R Dunn 15 6970X Missmatch (26) G Burgess D Dunn 1 1 Izmok (1) C & J DeFilippi 0 16 890X0 Nellie Franco (27) J Versteeg J Versteeg 2 980X9 Brite N Lovely (2) I Cameron I Cameron R May 3 0 Weebea Star (3) D Taylor R May 17 64004 Eastwood Suzy (28) J Burrows Fine Sophie (29) C Thornley C R Thornley 2 4 72942 Prince George (4) L McCormick L McCormick 18 5 48 Idle Boys (5) M Austin B Orange TAI TAPU HOTEL PACE 6 438X0 Ruthless Kayla (6) K Fairbairn T Quate (J) 2:53PM $6,000, 4YO+ C0 PACE, 2170m 7 5007X Anna Kate (7) M Edmonds M Edmonds 1 1 05402 Supreme Harmony (1) M Heenan L O'Reilly 8 00603 Whataboyz (8) M Heenan M Heenan 2 97976 Bobby M (2) B Hill B Orange 4 9 75636 Here We Are (9) W Stapleton J Morrison (J) 3 0X Viewfield Navajo (3) P Toomey I Cameron 10 54703 Zoned Scarlett (10) K Cameron K Cameron 4 4300X Donegal Carnbouy (4) M Gill C Smith (J) 3 11 Rock The Don (u1) D Ottley S Golding 5 74458 Rozzano (5) P Toomey R Holmes 12 Greenanwhite (u2) B Kerr J Curtin 6 5780X Shadowman (6) M Gill K Gill (J) 7 0 Bound To Impress (7) J Versteeg J Versteeg TOWNSEND SEEDS INTERNATIONAL MOBILE PACE 1:48PM G Ward $6,000, C0 with cond. MOB. PACE, 2000m 8 50X79 Oliver Queen (8) G Ward 0 9 00 Spinatale (9) K Collins 0 1 0000X Ling Rowl (1) R Harneiss R Harneiss

8:44PM

W Parsons

ANGUS CEILINGS LTD PACE $8,000, 4YO+ C1, C2

with cond. JUN.D, 1950m

Motukarara Harness

00905 Big Is Good (u2) M House

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■ CRICKET

Aussies eye a clean sweep By Ben Horne A fairytale lifeline for hometown boy Glenn Maxwell might be Australia’s only hope of lighting a fire at the MCG and igniting Melbourne’s dwindling interest in one-day cricket. For some time now the Big Bash has outstripped international crowds at the mighty ‘G’ and across the country and it’s set to continue for tonight’s Chappell-Hadlee dead-rubber against New Zealand with officials hoping for a best-case scenario of 25,000 spectators. The possible injection of Maxwell into the line-up after the most controversial week of his career could provide a last-minute buzz around town, but it still looms as the lowest ODI crowd at the MCG since less than 15,000 watched Australia play South Africa back in 2014. Maxwell is the only member of Australia’s 13-man squad yet to play against the Black Caps, and with the series now wrapped up and captain Steve Smith promising changes, it would be harsh to continue the 28-year-old’s exile particularly when he could have been playing Sheffield Shield instead. Plenty would be interested to see how Maxwell handles the spotlight of a recall and how he might interact with ‘keeper and Victorian teammate Matthew Wade in particular. But low crowds at the MCG and at other major grounds around Australia for one-dayers is unlikely to change any time soon as fans flock to the Big Bash. Interestingly, ODIs still rate higher than any other format on television, but only 22,502 attended the Sydney opener against NZ and 9173 in Canberra when the Chappell-Hadlee trophy was

Hat-trick not enough Rain made for a tense finish to the final round robin games at the under 17 representative regional cricket tournament at Mandeville yesterday, Mid Canterbury narrowly missing the final despite a hat-trick by Richard Turpie in the penultimate over of the game. Mid Canterbury batted first and were 133-6 off their rain-shortened 23 overs and needed to beat Buller outright to advance to the final. Oscar Redfern 49 and Tom Ravenscroft 26 were the top scorers, while Turpie finished with 4-7 and Archie Redfern 3-23 to have Buller 99-9 at the end of the overs. Christchurch Metro Red beat Metro Black to ensure Red would play Canterbury Country in the final today. Mid Canterbury plays Black for third.

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The Melbourne Cricket Ground is capable of holding some huge numbers, but that won’t be the case when New Zealand and Australia fight out a dead rubber tonight. won. The average crowd for MCG one-day games in the past five years, not including the one-off World Cup, is a touch over 32,000, which tops all venues around the country and if they crack 25,000 tonight it will be the best attendance of this bizarrely scheduled early-December series. But at Australia’s sporting coliseum, crowds that fail to top 30,000 make for a cavernous atmosphere that comes across on television as if only friends and family have shown up. The figures are put in the shade by Big Bash crowds from last summer for the Melbourne Stars. The average attendance for five

MCG games for the T20 franchise was more than 42,000. That included a Big Bash record 80,883 for the local derby against the Melbourne Renegades, a bigger figure than for any one-day game at the MCG, except the 2015 World Cup final which drew a world record 93,013. And in the summers of 2011/12 and 2010/11, crowds at two T20 Internationals in Melbourne drew 55,000 more people than two one-day games at the MCG in the same seasons. Australian all-rounder Mitch Marsh says the home team won’t let up in tonight’s tri-series dead rubber against New Zealand as

they look for a clean sweep. And after a swashbuckling 76 not out on Tuesday night, Marsh said no matter how many turned up, the home team would be going all-out to win again. “We spoke about (a clean sweep) straight away last night,” Marsh said yesterday. “It’s obviously lovely to win the series but we’re not going to just settle for that. “We’ve got another series in New Zealand in a couple of months’ time so we really want to go on with it. “We’re representing our country in the series and we want to win 3-0.” - AAP

De Villiers debunks child prodigy claims It’s all hokum – and that’s straight from the horse’s mouth. South African cricket superstar AB de Villiers has officially debunked the myth that he was an allround sports prodigy at school. Earlier this year, a story emerged out of the republic that as a schoolboy he had held South African national records in swimming and athletics, was a tennis and badminton prodigy, a standout junior rugby and soccer player, as well as playing off a scratch handicap in golf. But de Villiers has revealed in his autobiography, AB: The Autobiography, that the claims are “falsehoods and exaggerations”. “I played hockey for one year at high school ... but I was never shortlisted for the national hockey squad, or ever came remotely close to that level,” de Villiers wrote. “I have never played any or-

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AB de Villiers is playing down the childhood prodigy stories. ganised football (soccer). “We used to kick a ball around during break at school and the game has become part of the Proteas’ warm-up routine. That is all. “I never represented South Af-

rica (in rugby) at any level ... and was never captain. “I never played badminton at school. “If my memory is correct, I have only ever played one game of badminton in my entire life,

and that was just a fun game with (former South Africa wicketkeeper) Mark Boucher. “I did get my official handicap down to a respectable one when I was 15 but there’s not much time to play golf these days and my handicap has drifted to nine.” Media outlets around the world, including the Herald, published the claims. But while de Villiers dispelled some of the myths around his alleged superhuman talents, he did concede he showed promise in a few other sports. “These are the facts: decent at golf, useful at rugby and tennis when I was young, and enjoying cricket ever since,” he said. “The errors will doubtless remain on the Internet and people will continue to believe I was some kind of prodigy at all those different sports, but the truth will hopefully somehow endure.” - NZME

Former international umpire David Quested has scoffed at cricket’s new red card punishment system calling it “totally unnecessary.” The red card announcement was made by The Marylebone Cricket Club “the guardian of the laws of the game” which said players could be ejected from games from October 1, 2017 if its main committee approves their recommendation from the world cricket committee. But Quested believes there are already systems in place that deal with these sorts of situations. - NZME

Baz back, but not for us Brendon McCullum is heading to Australia to make his return to cricket but it won’t be for the Black Caps. The struggling Black Caps would probably have opened arms to their former skipper tonight, however McCullum will be making his return at a slightly smaller venue – the Ian Healy Oval in Brisbane. McCullum is expected to turn out for the Ipswich Logan Hornets in a club T20 game against Norths on Sunday as he begins his preparations for the Big Bash Twenty20 competition. - NZME

Beale set for debut Wallabies star Kurtley Beale will put his seven-month injury hell behind him this weekend when he makes his long-awaited Wasps debut. Beale ruptured his patella tendon playing for the Waratahs in May just 24 hours after inking a STG750,000 ($NZ1.3 million) a year deal with the English giants. The contract – the most lucrative in the British domestic game – is a two-year agreement with a 12-month break clause option and there’s been intense speculation Beale will return home at the end of the season. - AAP

Football coach arrested A former football coach has been arrested in Northern Ireland over sex abuse claims. Jim McCafferty, 71, who was involved in football in Scotland and Ireland from the 1980s was arrested in Belfast. It follows an interview that McCafferty gave to the Irish Mirror. McCafferty, who now lives in Belfast, was formerly a kit man at Celtic, Hibernian and Falkirk. Detective Superintendent Deirdre Bones, from the PSNI’s public protection branch, said: “A 71-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of sexual offences against children in Northern Ireland. He is currently helping police with their inquiries.” - PA

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In brief ABs free to air? All Blacks tests would have to be broadcast on free-to-air television under a proposed law change to be debated by Parliament. The bill in the name of New Zealand First MP Clayton Mitchell would ensure that any game of “national significance” was freely available to all New Zealanders. That included all international rugby, rugby league, netball, cricket, and football games either played in New Zealand or in a major event such as a world cup. - NZME

New role for Joubert South African referee Craig Joubert has retired from test rugby to help develop more refs. He said yesterday he will continue to referee in the sevens world series. Joubert’s new role at World Rugby will be to identify and develop referees for 15s and sevens. He was the youngest to referee a World Cup final, at 34 in 2011, but also attracted controversies. He apologised to the Crusaders after the 2014 Super Rugby final, for penalising Richie McCaw in the last minute and allowing the Waratahs to kick a penalty to win. - NMZE

Storm back Munster Sam Bubb was a late call-up for the FlynnTyler team on Tuesday evening.

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Mavericks pushed to the limit Mid Canterbury Tennis’ Fast Fours competition leaders Mavericks had to work for their win on Tuesday evening. Sam Bubb was a late replacement for their opposition, FlynnTyler and took on 2015 Gala Cup winner Rhys Cromie. Cromie started well, winning the opening set 4-2, but Bubb stormed back in the second to take it 4-1. He maintained his momentum to win the final set by the same score, inflicting a rare loss on Cromie. This inspired Bubb’s FlynnTyler team-mate, Tyler Leonard, who was facing similar challenges on the adjacent court with Mavericks’ Jarrad Hill. Hill won the first set 4-1, Leonard the second 4-0, but managed to hang on against a determined Hill to prevail 4-2 in the final set. After dropping both singles,

Mavericks combined well in an exciting doubles clash to win 4-1, 2-4 then 5-3 in the deciding tiebreak. Meanwhile, Double A’s and Bullets shared their singles matches, starting with Andrew Hunt who found some good midseason form to beat Peter Leonard 4-2, 4-0. Aidan Mitchell fired back for the Bullets, with a 4-1, 4-3 victory over Adam Wilson – winning the second set tiebreak 5 points to 3. The deciding doubles featured some huge serves, with the first set needing a tiebreak at 3-3, which was won 5 points to 3 by Leonard and Mitchell. The second set was equally tight, this time needing a sudden death point at 4-4 in the tiebreak, again with Bullets taking the honours, making it straight sets, and a 2 matches to 1 over all victory.

The Hackers’ Dallas Scott found the going tough against Coldplay’s Connor Brosnahan, and, despite good competitive rallies, only managed a single game. Oliver McKeown hit back against Cathal Gray, taking the first set 4-2, then sweeping the second 4-0. This set the scene for a very tight deciding doubles, with the Hackers taking the first set in a tiebreak 5-3. Brosnahan and Gray replied with a 4-1 win in the second set and the deciding tiebreak went to 3-3 before the Coldplay pair took it 5 points to 3. MatJade sub Dennis Taylor played one of the longest nights of Fast Fours tennis of the season, combining firstly with Jade Brosnahan to beat TurkeyThyne’s Phil Crozier and Aaron Reid 4-3, 4-3, with the tie-

breaks 5-3 and 5-4 respectively. Crozier was too cunning for Brosnahan in the singles, blunting her power with angles and slices to win 4-1, 4-1. Taylor and Reid were doing battle on the next court, featuring long patient rallies, with Taylor dominating the early stages to take the first set 4-1. But Reid ground his way back into the match, with a 4-2 win in the second set. No quarter was given in the final set, which went to the wire, needing a final set tiebreak and a sudden death point at 4-4 at which Reid kept his nerve to take the match, for the overall result of two matches to 1 for TurkeyThyne. Mavericks and Bullets lead Section One with 7 points, while TurkeyThyne on 8 points lead Section Two with one week to play before the Christmas break.

Djokovic tipped for another Australian title He has been dethroned as world No.1 but one of Novak Djokovic’s closest allies insists the Serb remains a firm favourite to land a record seventh Australian Open crown next month. Battling “personal issues”, Djokovic’s unbroken 122-week reign atop the rankings came to an end with his loss to Andy Murray in last month’s winnertakes-all World Tour Finals tennis decider.

Despite failing to add to his 12 majors since the French Open, where he became the first man since Rod Laver to hold all four grand slam crowns simultaneously, most rivals would kill for Djokovic’s end to the season. Apart from the season-ending championship, Djokovic also reached the US Open final for the seventh time and won the Toronto Masters. But the 29-year-old’s seven-ti-

tle season was otherwise tainted by rumours around his personal life and early exits from Wimbledon and the Rio Olympics. He has also just split from coach for the last three years Boris Becker. Djokovic won six grand slam titles with Becker in the sideline box. For the first time since 2014 – and only the second time in five years – Djokovic won’t be top

seed at Melbourne Park, where five-time runner-up Murray will instead be the hunted after his surge to world No1. But rankings don’t mean anything to Djokovic’s Davis Cup team-mate Viktor Troicki. “He’s always there as a great friend of mine and I’m there for him,” Troicki said. “He’ll be absolutely 100 per cent ready to go for the title in Melbourne.” - AAP

Melbourne are confident Cameron Munster has all the right attributes to make a successful transition from fullback to five-eighth next NRL season. With Billy Slater set to return from injury to reclaim the fullback role, Munster will be given first crack at the No.6 jersey vacated by Blake Green who signed with Manly. While his experience as playmaker is limited to junior football, the grand finalists believe the 22-year-old will be a natural. - AAP

Bennett staying on England coach Wayne Bennett has received a ringing endorsement from Rugby Football League chief executive Nigel Wood, who says he could remain in charge of the national team beyond the 2017 World Cup. Under the veteran Australian, England failed to reach the final of the Four Nations Series after losing to both New Zealand and Australia but Wood believes his impact will be felt over the next 12 months. - PA

Door open for Barba Ben Barba’s return to Cronulla looks increasingly likely after the NRL premiers confirmed they want the star fullback on their playing roster. But Sharks boss Lyall Gorman says the club needs evidence the 27-year-old’s offfield woes are behind him. Barba will reportedly work as a builder’s labourer over the summer to keep his focus. Barba has returned to Sydney after spending a month in a Thai rehabilitation centre. - AAP

Tomic eyes top 10 He is still on the lookout for a full-time coach. But Bernard Tomic believes he is primed to launch a bold quest to crack the ATP Tour top 10. Tomic said he hoped to eventually find a full-time mentor next year despite enjoying a career-high world ranking of 17 in January, while flying solo. He said finding a new coach would be a key step toward his 2017 goal of finally joining the top 10. - AAP

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Fireworks about to begin By Patrick Mckendry It is the event which finally ignited fight week and signified that there is a heavyweight world title on the line on Saturday after a relatively quiet build-up. Yesterday’s official press conference featuring Joseph Parker and Andy Ruiz Jr gave off an atmosphere of intent and quiet determination. Both fighters smiled and shook hands before the traditional faceoff. But earlier there was an edge. The New Zealander insisted he thrives on pressure, that he loves it, and the Mexican that he is being underestimated by Parker’s supporters. It started 40 minutes after the scheduled start time, as is tradition in the organised chaos of professional boxing. In this case it was due to welterweight Ali Funeka’s late arrival. In the meantime, the various fighters’ entourages and media mingled in the confined environment of a downtown Auckland bar. Parker and Ruiz Jr arrived on time; Parker, in a three-piece suit and holding a pair of dark glasses, chatted casually. Ruiz Jr, in a hoodie and cap, perched on a stool beside his father and another supporter and waited patiently. When Funeka, a tall Ghanian fighting Australian Jeff Horn in the main undercard fight, finally arrived he offered some entertainment of his own by saying he wasn’t necessarily focusing on Horn, more on a fight

Joseph Parker is insisting that he is thriving on the pressure. against Manny Pacquiao. Promoter Bob Arum, who looks after Pacquiao, whom he described as “the senator from the Philippines”, as well as Ruiz Jr, smiled benignly throughout. He celebrated his 85th birthday yesterday and rarely has a man looked as comfortable in his surroundings as he did. He has seen and heard it all before. Parker’s promoter David Hig-

gins started things off by saying of Parker’s challenge for the vacant WBO heavyweight title at Vector Arena: “It’s not just about winning it, we want to unify it and go after the other three [belts] and try to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis.” Arum, who splits his time between Las Vegas and his home in Beverly Hills, had some advice: “I don’t put money on fights, but I

give Andy a hell of a shot to win the fight, yeah. “The one thing I can tell everyone out here ... is the best way to save money is to not bet on fights, really and truly.” There were no on-stage fireworks – the fighters say they are saving those for Saturday – but they appear primed. “This is my chance, I didn’t come all the way here to New Zealand to lose or anything like that,” Ruiz Jr said. “I know a lot of people are under-estimating me because of how I look or how I am. “On December 10 I’m going to take that belt back to Mexico and the United States.” “I can promise you that we’re not under-estimating Andy,” Parker’s trainer Kevin Barry said. Ruiz Jr replied: “Barry says they’re not underestimating me but a lot of people here are. That gives me more motivation.” “We’re not underestimating Andy Ruiz. “He’s a great fighter and he’s in shape. “On December 10, like he said, there’s going to be a lot of fireworks,” Parker said, to applause. He added, before the photos started – including one of him and Ruiz Jr’s mother – “people say there’s a lot of pressure, but I love pressure, when there’s pressure I perform better”. “When the bell rings, that’s when the switch goes on and we want to knock each other out.” The big show is here at last. - NZME

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By nick WalshaW heerleading is set to become an Olympic sport. So give me a ‘W’. Give me a ‘T’. And, please ... give me an ‘F’. For just when you thought Olympic officialdom could open its arms no wider – having already embraced surfing, skateboarding, even rock climbing for Tokyo 2020 – the IOC yesterday went and bestowed provisional recognition on cheerleaders. So again: W-T-F. For yes, yes, yes, we understand, internationally, cheerleading is far more than pompoms, popping cleavage and a pathway to the Miss Universe pageant. In America alone this year, some 3.5 million participants jumping, flipping, tumbling in a sport whose world championships are covered by ESPN. And rough? Of all “catastrophic” injuries suffered by female athletes in the US annually, more than half belong to cheerleaders – whose long list of trauma includes skull fractures, paralysis, brain injuries, even death. Indeed, with participants continually looking to push the boundaries

Parker ‘not a threat’ If Joseph Parker is a genuine threat and star in heavyweight boxing then somebody forgot to tell the man currently considered the best in the world. Britain’s Anthony Joshua has revealed his hit-list of fighters he wants to take on in 2017 – and Parker doesn’t rate a mention. Joshua expects to see off a routine challenge from American Eric Molina in Manchester on Saturday and then begin accelerating towards greatness. The problem for Parker and promoters Duco Events is that he doesn’t feature on Joshua’s hit list for next year. - NZME

A-league expanding Football Federation Australia has asked TV networks to state their preferred A-League expansion locations as part of negotiations for a bumper new broadcast deal. Thursday is the deadline for TV executives to submit their tender documents, and FFA chief executive David Gallop said their desires would influence where the governing body introduce two new teams in the 2018-19 season. “We want them to indicate when they come to us their attitude to not only expansion, but expansion where,” Gallop said. - AAP

Bazeley for Phoenix? Former England U21 international Darren Bazeley is the latest name to be linked to the vacant Wellington Phoenix head coach position, with reports surfacing that Bazeley has been in discussions with staff at the club. Bazeley is a current All Whites assistant coach and has considerable experience with many of the Phoenix squad, in both that capacity but also in his other role with New Zealand Football as Head Coach of the New Zealand U20 men’s team. - NZME

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of acrobatic excess, this once-tame pursuit now sees concussion account for almost 40 per cent of total injuries. But still, the Olympics? Really? And a time when genuine sporting pursuits – think cricket, netball, even squash – are left to watch on, uninvited, from the sidelines. So forget faster, stronger, higher. How about bustier, bubblier, blonder? For undoubtedly, this is what the IOC now wants. And needs. Officialdom seemingly fixated on events which – like BMX and beach volleyball previously – will bring new eyes, and younger eyes, to Olympic broadcasts. Indeed, on the same day it put Jennifer Hawkins in the same club as Usain Bolt, the IOC announced Muay Thai would also receive provisional recognition. Which is a real coup for fight fans. Especially those wanting UFC megastars like Conor McGregor to one day compete for Olympic gold. But what should Joe Public make of this undeniable grab for beauty and violence? And what now constitutes an Olympic sport? After all, it was only recently that

the IOC wanted wrestling gone. A sin equivalent to saying, hey, maybe we just go with four coloured rings. Elsewhere, professional boxers have been allowed in. Softball thrown out. And what worth is a golfing gold medal given, in its first Games appearance since 1904, US star Jordan Speith was among 17 top-rankers who brushed Rio? And now, cheerleading – which needs only survive its three-year provisional recognition period before applying to become part of the Games programme. Oh yeah, they also get $25,000 in IOC funding. That, and access to programmes including athlete development and anti-doping. Hmmmmm. Yet still, all may not be lost for NZ sports fans. Jandal throwing anyone? - NZME

Sevilla and FC Porto grabbed the final two spots in the last 16 of the Champions League yesterday, while Juventus and Borussia Dortmund finished up with the debatable advantage of being group winners. A team that finishes top of its group will be drawn against a runner-up when the knockout stage begins — which usually offers a clear advantage. Not this year. With the likes of titleholder Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain hanging around as possible opponents in Monday’s draw, group winners will be wary. - PA

Dortmund hold Madrid A late equaliser by substitute Marco Reus earned Borussia Dortmund a 2-2 draw against defending champion Real Madrid and first place in their group. Dortmund also set a group-stage record with 21 goals as it stormed back from being 2-0 down. Karim Benzema had scored a goal in each half at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium to give Madrid a convincing lead, but forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pulled the German side closer in the 61st and Reus netted the equaliser in the 88th. Madrid was left with the consolation prize of matching the club’s 34-game unbeaten streak that had stood since the late 1980s. - PA

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): You’ll be presented with the possibility of a different kind of working arrangement. Keep an open mind, because at first this may not sound like what you had in mind. This one is (so) worth a try! TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Now they say, “I can’t believe you went there.” The truth is that you’ve always been “there”; it’s just that now you’re no longer willing to keep it to yourself. It will feel good to express your true thoughts. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Opposing forces can provide interesting tension, or they can pull so hard they tear things asunder. Why risk it? Avoid getting caught in the middle of a contest of strong wills. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Don’t assume the people around you are on the same page. Future hassle can be avoided by explaining things better than you think. While you’re at it, ask questions to make sure they’re catching on. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Be careful not to get so caught up in the minutiae of practical concerns that you ignore the feelings that are really driving this scene. There’s more to gain by tuning into the emotional world of others. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Even those who love you very much may not understand you as well as you like. Relationships can be like funhouse mirrors that reflect back a warped and distorted version of you. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): There will be a reward for impressing that certain so-and-so. No need to posture, perform or stretch the truth in the least. Nothing is more interesting than the real deal. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Laziness can lead to inventing an easier way. Anger can motivate change. Fear can promote safety; sadness inspire bonding; restlessness leads to adventure. Whatever you feel, there’s a benefit to it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Sometimes the kindest thing isn’t the nicest thing. Besides, maybe you’re better suited to do the thing that challenges people, makes them think or makes them laugh. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): How do you get to the root of a problem? You dig. Expect resistance, but don’t let it deter you. Hard ground can be cracked with more substantial tools. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): The right thing to do might not be apparent, but that’s what the wise one is for. Use this person. If you can’t find this person, use the internet. You should have a solution by sundown. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): The fair price for goods or services isn’t always the price being offered. There are long-reaching benefits to paying what’s fair, even if it means giving more than is being asked of your wallet.

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HARKNESS, Audrey – On December 7, 2016 at The Croft, Timaru. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bruce. Loved mother and mother in law of Alison and Grant Norton, Ian and Adrienne (Australia) and Robyn. Loved grandmother of Kayley, and Simon and Sam; Grant and Charlene, Michael and loved great grandmother of all her great grandchildren. Messages to Harkness family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Grateful thanks to the Wallington Rest Home, Temuka and The Croft Rest Home, Timaru for their loving care of Mum. A service to celebrate Audrey’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on MONDAY, December 12. Commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the RSA section, Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

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6am Breakfast The Breakfast team presents news, interviews, weather, and information. 9am The Ellen DeGeneres Show With special guest Jennifer Aniston. 0 10am Tipping Point Quiz show in which four players take on an extraordinary machine, hoping to win its jackpot. 11am The Chase Australia 0 Noon 1 News At Midday 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR 0 1pm Coronation Street PGR 3 0 2pm Brendan’s Magical Mystery Tour PGR 0 2:30 Four In A Bed 3pm Tipping Point 3:55 Te Karere 2 4:25 Millionaire Hot Seat 0 5pm The Chase 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0

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6am Paul Henry Paul Henry hosts a news show. 9am The Café 10am Infomercials 11:25 Family Feud 3 0 Noon Dr Phil PGR 3 1pm M Naughty Or Nice PGR 2012 Comedy Drama. A Christmas cynic receives Santa’s Naughty or Nice book by accident, and starts exposing the naughty deeds of people around her. Hilarie Burton, Matt Dallas, Danneel Ackles. 2:55 Entertainment Tonight 3:20 Sticky TV 4:25 Survivor – Millennials v Generation X When a power struggle between castaways erupts, the players seek to arm themselves with allies. 5:25 Family Feud 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm The Friday Story 7pm Seven Sharp 0 7pm Shortland Street 0 7:30 MasterChef Australia 7:30 M Shanghai Knights PGR 7:30 Now That’s Funny! PGR Entertaining viral videos from The losing team from the 2003 Action. The Shanghai around the world presented gourmet cinema challenge Noon duo travels to England in a light-hearted way. 0 cook to save themselves from to avenge a murder, only to 8:30 The Graham Norton elimination. If they survive, discover a royal conspiracy. Show AO they will make it into the top Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson. 0 Graham is joined by Jennifer 10. 0 9:45 The Voice 0 Lawrence, Chris Pratt, Jamie 8:40 Coronation Street PGR 0 10:45 Two And A Half Men Oliver, and Emeli Sandé. 0 10:40 1 News Tonight 0 PGR 3 0 9:35 Live At The Apollo AO 3 0 10:35 NewsHub Late

11:10 The Player AO Alex and Cassandra are sent to Los Angeles to stop a sniper from exacting a drug cartel’s harsh justice. 0 Midnight Castle AO 3 0 1am Te Karere 3 2 1:25 Infomercials

6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Sesame Street 0 6:55 Numb Chucks 3 0 7:20 Pokemon XY 3 7:45 The Penguins Of Madagascar 3 0 8:15 Henry Hugglemonster 3 0 8:40 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 3pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 3:30 Leon 0 3:35 Wander Over Yonder 0 4:05 KC Undercover 3 0 4:30 F 8 Simple Rules The family assumes Cate and Principal Gibb are in a relationship after they fall asleep while watching a movie at the house. 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm The Simpsons 0 6:30 F Neighbours 0

11:45 2 Broke Girls AO 3 0 12:15 Scrubs PGR 3 0 1:05 Shortland Street 3 0 1:35 Infomercials 2:35 iZombie AO 3 0 3:20 Beowulf – Return To The Shieldlands AO 3 4:05 Scandal AO 3 0 4:50 Baby Daddy 3 0 5:10 Neighbours 3 0 5:35 Crash And Bernstein 3 0

11:10 Bob’s Burgers PGR In a wave of nostalgia, Linda reminisces about Bob’s moustache and how it made her fall for him years ago. Meanwhile, the kids tell their own versions of the story of how their parents met. 11:35 American Dad AO 12:05 Community PGR 3 12:40 Infomercials

MOVIES PREMIERE 7:25 The Directors – Rob Cohen PG 7:55 Mad Max – Fury Road 16VC 2015 Action. Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron. 9:55 Superfast MVL 2015 Comedy. Alex Ashbaugh, Dale Pavinski. 11:35 Regression 16VLSC The Murder Detectives George Clarke’s Amazing 2014 Thriller. Ethan Hawke, Spaces, 7:30pm on Choice 8:35pm on Prime David Thewlis, Emma Watson. 1:20 Zoolander 2 MVLS 2016 BRAVO THE BOX Comedy. 10am Million Dollar Listing 6am CSI – New York MV 3pm Mad Max – Fury Road 6:50 Criminal Intent MV NY PGR 3 16VC 2015 Action. Tom Hardy, 10:55 Keeping Up With The 7:40 The Amazing Race PG Charlize Theron. 8:30 Shipping Wars PG 8:55 The 5pm Daughter Of Kardashians 3 Simpsons PG 9:20 Criminal God 16VLS 2015 Crime. 11:45 Snapped PGR 3 Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, 12:40 The Real Housewives Minds 16VS 10:10 NCIS MV 11am Wild West Alaska M Christopher McDonald. Of Orange County 11:55 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 6:45 Entourage 16LSC 2015 1:35 Below Deck 3 Comedy. Adrian Grenier, US PG 12:20 Whose Line Is It 2:30 #killerpost 3 Jeremy Piven. Anyway? US PG 12:50 Storage 3:30 Flipping Out 3 8:30 Triple 9 18VLS 2016 Wars PG 1:15 Criminal 4:30 Dance Moms Crime. A rookie police officer Intent MV 2:10 CSI – New 5:30 Hoarders (Starting threatens the uneasy alliance York MV 3:05 The Force MC Today) 3 between a Russian gang and 3:35 Shipping Wars PG 4:05 The 6:30 Million Dollar Listing a group of crooked officers. Amazing Race PG 5pm The NY Casey Affleck, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Simpsons PG 5:30 Criminal 7:30 The Real Housewives Anthony Mackie. Intent MV 6:30 The Force Of New York City 10:30 Z For Zachariah ML MC 7pm Storage Wars PG 2014 Sci-fi. Chiwetel Ejiofor, The women look back at the 7:30 NCIS MV 8:30 Elementary Margot Robbie. Turks and Caicos trip. MV 9:30 Law And Order – UK 8:30 M The Break-Up AO MV 10:30 Criminal Minds 16VS SATURDAY 12:05 The Harvest MVLSC 2015 2006 Romantic Comedy. After 11:25 NCIS MV SATURDAY Horror. Samantha Morton, separating, a couple try to live 12:15 Shipping Wars PG Michael Shannon. together in the condominium 12:40 Storage Wars PG 1:05 The 1:50 Entourage 16LSC 2015 neither wants to move out of. Amazing Race PG 1:55 Criminal Comedy. Adrian Grenier, Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn. Minds 16VS 2:45 CSI – New Jeremy Piven. 3:35 Triple 10:30 Keeping Up With The York MV 3:30 The Simpsons 9 18VLS 2016 Crime. Kardashians PG 3:55 Wild West Alaska M Casey Affleck, Chiwetel Ejiofor, 11:30 Snapped PGR 4:45 Whose Line Is It Anyway? Anthony Mackie. 5:30 Z SATURDAY US PG 5:10 Whose Line Is It For Zachariah ML 2014 12:20 Infomercials 3 Anyway? US PG 5:35 The Force Sci-fi. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Margot Robbie. 5am Dance Moms 3 MC

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8:30 Hot Bench 3 Judge Judy and other judges debate before reaching a verdict. 9am The Crowd Goes Wild 9:30 Home Shopping Noon The Doctors PGR 1pm MasterChef USA 3 2pm The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR 3 3pm The Crowd Goes Wild 3 3:30 Antiques Roadshow 3 0 4:35 Hot Bench 5pm Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Prime News 6pm Wheel Of Fortune Contestants guess letters in mystery words and phrases to win money or prizes, all determined by a spin of The Wheel. 6:30 Jeopardy Fast-paced general-knowledge quiz.

6:30 Pukoro 2 7am Avatar 7:30 Kia Mau! 8am Miharo 2 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Kawe Korero – Reporters 9:30 Te Irikura 3 10am Korero Mai 3 2 11am Toku Reo 3 2 Noon Korero Mai 3 2 1pm Toku Reo 3 2 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Ako 3 2 3pm My Country Song 3:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 4pm Iwi Anthems 3 4:30 Whare Taonga 5pm Polyfest Kapa Haka (HLS) Scenes from the largest secondaryschool Polynesian festival in the world, which attracts 9,000 performers and 80,000 spectators. 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Pukoro 3 2 6:20 Huhu 6:30 Avatar

6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Tiny House Nation 7:30 Wildest South America 8:30 The Cook And The Chef 9am The Water Brothers 9:30 Christmas With Poh 10am Poh’s Kitchen 10:30 Great British Garden Revival 11:30 Toy Hunter Noon Tiny House Nation 1pm Gok’s Fill Your House For Free 2pm Tomorrow’s Food 3pm The Cook And The Chef 3:30 The Water Brothers 4pm Catching The Impossible Fishing enthusiasts travel throughout Britain to catch the biggest fish. 5pm Tom And Ben’s Singapore Sling 6pm Buying And Selling With The Property Brothers

7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Top Gear – Ambitious But Rubbish PGR 3 8:35 The Murder Detectives AO Investigation of the seemingly motiveless killing of a 19-year-old boy in Bristol. 9:50 11.22.63 AO 10:50 Jane The Virgin PGR

7pm Pukuhohe 7:30 F Get Your Fish On 8pm Paki Vault 3 8:30 M Mt Zion PGR 2014 Drama. A musically gifted potato picker from Pukekohe sacrifices everyone and everything to become the opening act for Bob Marley’s 1979 tour. 10:15 Iti Pounamu AO 3 10:45 Te Kaea 3 2

7pm Money Barn 7:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 8:30 Double Your House For Half The Money 9:30 Sandcastles 10pm Gardeners’ World 10:30 Money Barn

11:45 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR A celebrity chat show. 12:45 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show. 1:15 Home Shopping 2:45 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 3:15 Home Shopping

11:15 Kawe Korero – Reporters News reporters dissect and discuss the day’s news and events. 11:45 Closedown

11pm Tom And Ben’s Singapore Sling Midnight The Liquidator 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am The Cook And The Chef 1:30 The Water Brothers 2am Catching The Impossible 3am Buying And Selling With The Property Brothers 4am Sandcastles 4:30 Gardeners’ World 5am George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces

MOVIES GREATS 7:15 Anchorman – The Legend Of Ron Burgundy MS 2004 Comedy. Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate. 8:50 In The Valley Of Elah 16VLC 2007 Crime. Tommy Lee Jones, Susan Sarandon, Charlize Theron. 10:50 Crash 16VL 2004 Crime. Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon. 12:40 Out Of Sight MVL 1998 Action Comedy. George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Ving Rhames. 2:40 Stuck On You ML 2003 Comedy. Matt Damon, Greg Kinnear, Cher, Eva Mendes. 4:35 Insidious ML 2010 Horror. Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne. 6:15 Wall Street – Money Never Sleeps ML 2010 Drama. Shia LaBoeuf, Michael Douglas. 8:30 Baby Mama ML 2008 Comedy. A focused and driven career woman, who wants a baby but is physically unable to carry the child herself, recruits a working girl as her surrogate. Tina Fey, Greg Kinnear; Amy Poehler, Sigourney Weaver. 10:10 The Time Machine MV 2002 Sci-fi. Guy Pearce, Mark Addy, Phyllida Law. 11:45 The Mummy – Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor MV 2008 Action. Brendan Fraser, Jet Li. SATURDAY 1:35 Pitch Black MVL 2000 Sci-fi. 3:20 The Directors – Atom Egoyan PG 2011 Documentary. 3:50 Stuck On You ML 2003 Comedy. 5:45 Insidious ML 2010 Horror.

SKY SPORT 1 6am Inside Cricket 7am Cricket – International (HLS) Australia v Blackcaps – Second ODI. 7:30 Cricket – International (HLS) India v England – Fourth Test, Day One. 8am L Golf – US PGA Tour Franklin Templeton Shootout – Round One. 11am Sky Sport Select 11:30 Inside Cricket 12:30 Supercars Life 1pm UFC 206 Countdown 1:30 Basketball – NBL (HLS) NZ Breakers v Brisbane Bullets. 2pm Golf – European Tour (HLS) Hong Kong Open – Round One. 2:30 Motorcycling – Road Racing Series 3:30 Yachting – Vendee Globe Update 3:48 Cricket – International (HLS) Australia v New Zealand – Second ODI, First Innings. 4:18 L Cricket – International Australia v New Zealand – Third ODI, First Innings. 7:55 The Cricket Show 8:25 L Cricket – International Australia v New Zealand – Third ODI, Second Innings.

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12:30 Inside Cricket 1:30 Ultimate Insider 2am Supercars Life 2:30 Motorcycling – Road Racing Series (HLS) 3:30 Survival Of The Fittest China 4:30 Golf – US PGA Tour (HLS) Franklin Templeton Shootout – Round One. 5am Golf – Women’s British Open Official Film

0 Closed captions; 3 Repeat; 2 Maori Language; HLS Highlights; RPL Replay; DLY Delayed. CLASSIFICATIONS: 16/18 Approved for persons 16/18 years or over; AO Adults only; C Content may offend; L Language may offend; M Suitable for mature audiences; PG/PGR Parental guidance recommended for young viewers; S Sexual content may offend; V Contains violence. Local Radio: NewsTalk ZB 873AM/98.1FM FM Classic Hits ZEFM 92.5; Port FM Local 94.9, 98.9 and 106.1

SKY SPORT 2 6:30 L Football – UEFA Europa League Zorya v Manchester United. 9am L Football – UEFA Europa League Standard Leige v Ajax. 11:30 Football – UEFA Champions League (HLS) 12:30 Hockey – Junior World Cup (RPL) New Zealand v Japan. 2pm Football – UEFA Europa League (RPL) Teams TBC. 6pm World Rugby A show reflecting on the best of rugby union around the world. 6:30 Golf Central 7pm Golf – US PGA Tour (HLS) Franklin Templeton Shootout – Round One. From the Tiburon Golf Course in Naples, Florida. 7:30 Supercars Life 8pm Motorcycling – Road Racing Series (HLS) 9pm Basketball – NBL (HLS) New Zealand Breakers v Brisbane Bullets Hls. 9:30 L Basketball – NBL Cairns Taipans v Sydney Kings. 11:30 L Basketball – NBL Perth Wildcats v Melbourne United.

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1:30 Basketball – NBL (HLS) New Zealand Breakers v Brisbane Bullets. 2am World Rugby 2:30 Boxing – Parker v Ruiz Jr A Fighting Chance. 3:30 Ultimate Insider 4am Football – A-League (RPL) Sydney FC v Melbourne City FC. 9Dec16

DISCOVERY 6am Shark After Dark 6:30 Abalone Wars M Into the Storm. 7:30 Super Predator 8:30 Great White Bite M 9:25 MythBusters Jawsome Shark Special PG 10:20 Jaws Strikes Back M 11:15 Lair Of The Mega Shark M 12:10 The Return Of The Monster Mako 1:05 Wrath Of A Great White Serial Killer 2pm Isle Of Jaws 2:55 Abalone Wars M Into the Storm. 3:50 Super Predator 4:45 Jaws Strikes Back M 5:40 Lair Of The Mega Shark M 6:35 The Return Of The Monster Mako 7:30 Wrath Of A Great White Serial Killer A dangerous newcomer has taken residence in the waters of the Pacific Northwest, leaving behind a trail of seal carcasses, frightened eyewitnesses, and bitten surfers. 8:30 Jungle Shark 9:30 Nuclear Shark 10:30 Air Jaws – Walking With Great Whites PG 11:30 The Return Of The Monster Mako SATURDAY 12:30 Wrath Of A Great White Serial Killer 1:25 Jungle Shark 2:20 Nuclear Shark 3:15 Monster Hammerhead M 4:10 Air Jaws – Walking With Great Whites PG 5:05 Great White Bite M

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Statue for Pinetree Rugby icon Sir Colin Meads will be immortalised by a statue in his home town of Te Kuiti. Meads’ rugged frame will be reproduced in bronze by Auckland artist Natalie Stamilla, who was responsible for the statue of All Blacks great Michael Jones outside Eden Park. Standing 2.9m high, the Meads sculpture will depict the former forward at the pinnacle of his career, which spanned 133 games from 1957-71. The statue’s unveiling is planned to coincide with the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand beginning in June.

Brit cyclist ‘shocked’ Stepping Stones’ Josh Tonks in action during his side’s ﬁnal loss to Tavendale and Partners.

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Mid Canterbury Netball’s summer league finals were played at the EA Networks Centre Stadium on Wednesday in an evening that featured upsets and lastgasp winners. The Business House League

final provided the biggest upset of the night. Tavendale and Partners locked horns with Stepping Stones, who have dominated the division from the outset. But Tavendale and Partners were in a defiant mood to stop the Stones rolling on to the

spoils, dealing them a 25-20 defeat. It served as perfect revenge for Tavendale and Partners after losing out to Stepping Stones 41-21 three weeks ago. Meanwhile the Social Skilled title was taken by Te Tahi. They proved too good on the night for

Battle Dogs in a 36-24 victory. The social beginner grade offered up the evening’s nail-biter with extra time required to separate Drinkerbells and The Scoregasms. Following a highly competitive final, The Scoregasms lived up to their name with a late goal to clinch the win.

Jess Varnish has said she is “shocked and upset” after learning only one of her nine complaints against former British Cycling technical director, Australian-born Shane Sutton, was upheld by the national governing body. British Cycling said in October that former Olympian Varnish’s complaint of “inappropriate and discriminatory language” against Shane Sutton had been upheld. However Sutton had been cleared of eight of the counts against him. The board returned ‘not upheld’ verdicts in use of the term ‘Sheilas’, allegations of swearing and the claim that Sutton had told Varnish to “get on with having a baby”.

Lydia, Leadbetter split BY MICHAEL BURGESS Lydia Ko has split with coach David Leadbetter. The world No1 golfer has been with the English coach for three years, but Leadbetter confirmed in a statement yesterday that they have parted ways. “These things happen in the world of coaching, whether it’s Jurgen Klinsmann with the US national soccer team or Novak Djokovic who just separated from his coach Boris Becker this week,” said Leadbetter in a statement. “This turnover is all part of the coaching business.” Ko began her partnership with Leadbetter in November 2013, when she decided

to base herself permanently in the USA to tackle the LPGA tour. It meant she split with former mentor Guy Wilson, who had coached her since she was a five-year-old. “We wish Lydia the very best for the future and know that, going forward, if she is able to withstand the many outside pressures associated with being number one in the world, then she can go on to even bigger and better things,” added Leadbetter. Ko also split with her caddy Jason Hamilton in October, after a partnership which had yielded 10 titles, including two majors. The 19-year-old has endured a difficult period since Rio, not posting a top 10 finish in five tournaments before the season ending CME Championship. - NZME

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Lydia Ko has parted ways with her coach.

Glen Moss is taking it upon himself to ensure the Wellington Phoenix don’t fall in a heap following coach Ernie Merrick’s resignation. After all, the veteran keeper knows just what to do when things go pear-shaped at an A-League club. Moss was first to stand up and address the players after Merrick stunned them on Sunday night in Melbourne by announcing his departure eight games into the season. The All Whites stopper says his message to the players was simple – to stay tight and give everything for the new coaches.

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