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Honesty boxes targeted

BY KATIE TODD

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Two local families are reeling after their honesty boxes were smashed and stolen on the weekend, including one belonging to a six-year-old girl.

Thieves targeted one honesty box stall near Longbeach overnight on Friday, and a second

near Methven overnight on Sunday.

Six-year-old Billie is the owner of the Longbeach honesty box stall, and mother Hayley Langford said she was “really, really upset” to discover the damage.

“Billie and I were walking out on Saturday morning … when we got there we saw that it had been

completely smashed up and the money taken,” she said.

“She was gutted”.

From her stall, Billie vends bags of walnuts, along with eggs from chickens that she cares for.

“It’s how she earns her pocket money. She has to make sure the chickens have water and she goes out there every day with eggs, and

and help replace her stolen pocket money. However, she simply hopes the thieves will realise the impact of their actions on Billie, and that nothing similar will happen again.

she’s very proud of it,” said Langford.

“We’ve had it there for about a year and never had any issues before.”

After posting about the incident on Facebook, Langford said she received a number of kind messages from people wanting to donate to Billie’s honesty box stall

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Summer singing school now in session

By Katie todd

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If you’re on your way past the Ashburton Trust Event Centre this week, keep an ear out for the hard-working vocal chords of 149 Mid Canterbury Summer Singing School (MCSSS) students.

The group launched into a week of practice yesterday before they bring a musical theatre production to the stage on Friday and Saturday.

It’s the biggest production yet for the MCSSS, which has been operating each January for 18 years and is musically helmed

by Ashburton singing tutor Jo Castelow.

“We now have people from all over, from as far as Timaru and Christchurch, and each time brings a new mix of voices,” said Castelow.

Some singers have been involved in the week-long course for more than 10 years, she said,

while more than half of this year’s junior group are newcomers.

The group range in age from 9 to 21 years and includes members of NAZDA and first-year university students.

This year’s production is themed Time Travellers and will cover musical theatre and tunes from across the ages – from My Fair Lady and Bing Crosby to recent hits like Hamilton and Moana, along with everything in between, Castelow said. “Among the juniors everyone knows the songs from Moana, but they find that they love singing the older ones just as much,” she said.

And not only does the theme provide something for everyone in the audience, she said, but gives the young singers the opportunity to learn about various musicals. The group received their music a month ago, and auditioned for solo positions on Sunday. They are currently undergoing two days of musical

Getting pitch perfect for their production later this week are Mid Canterbury Summer Singing School students (from left): Lucy Clough, EJ Stockman, Emily-Jane Farr and Annah Casey-Solly.

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practice, before director Alice Sollis steps in to help with the actions from Wednesday onwards.

Three 80-minute performances of Time Travellers will take place on Friday night, Saturday after-

Building standards placards set to roll out

By Sue NewmaN

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A number of older buildings around the Ashburton District will shortly be sporting signs that spell out how they rank against new building standards.

As part of the on-going drive to ensure all buildings will be earthquake safe, the Ashburton District Council will be sending signs to owners of buildings built prior to 1976 and will be asking them to display those signs prominently on the outside of their property.

The public notification is part of the council’s drive to ensure every older building has been inspected by engineers and that where required, strengthen-

ing work is either carried out or planned in the future.

It’s been a long process getting to this point, council building services manager Michael Wong said, but the placard templates had now arrived and these would be sent to property owners over the next month.

The placards would serve a two fold purpose – making the public aware of a building’s compliance level and encouraging owners to carry out necessary strengthening work.

Wong anticipates there will be about 150 sent out in February to owners of non-compliant buildings.

“These are the building’s we’ve

already assessed. Then we’ll do another desk top review and pick up the ones we may have missed and we’ll work with them,” he said.

Buildings that have not been assessed will be given the lowest rating until an assessment is done, Wong said.

There had been a proposal to change the rules so the cut-off date for engineering assessment would have moved forward to cover all buildings built before 2004 and that would have seen hundreds of buildings around the district bearing stickers, he said.

The consultation process ensured there was no date change

and that dramatically reduced the number of buildings coming into the net locally.

If a building is required to have a placard displayed it will contain information on the percentage it complies with building standards and the year with which it will need to be strengthened to come up to code, Wong said.

Older buildings that have been assessed and found to be up to strength or that have already been strengthened will not need to display placards.

Details on the placard-bearing buildings will be held on a public register with the Ministry of Building and this is accessible to anyone.

noon and Saturday night at the Event Centre, with tickets now available from Ticket Direct.

Honesty boxes targeted From P1 Near Methven, Lucy Raisbeck’s free range egg stall was also burgled on Sunday night.

While taking out the bins yesterday morning, she said she noticed that the security camera had been taken and the padlock had been cut off from her honesty box.

All money had been cleared from the box before the theft, but Raisbeck said she was still gutted to discover the break-in, which she presumes is the work of people “who don’t care about other people”.

However, with new security methods for Raisbeck and an ultra-secure honesty box for Billie, both stalls are continuing to operate.

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■ METHVEN

Ski town turns into trail town

By SuSan SandyS

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Te Araroa walkers are on the rise, benefiting the summer tourism industry in Methven.

Many who do the 3000-kilometre trail, which runs the length of New Zealand, end up in the ski town, as it is a natural resting point near the uncrossable Rakaia River.

Methven i-SITE consultant Lyndsay Agnew said December to February was peak season for trail walkers, and she was assisting about half a dozen per week.

“Most of them are doing the whole trail or the whole South Island, depending on how much time they have got,” she said.

“They are really interesting people, you have to be a certain breed to want to go and walk 3000 kilometres.”

They mostly came from Europe and North America, and walked north to south, hitch-hiking into Methven from above Lake Coleridge. They generally stayed in the campground or backpacker lodges in Methven.

“It’s nice to have them here and they spread the word when they go back,” she said.

Walkers rejoin the trail on Blackford Road in the Rakaia Gorge, and Methven Travel provides transport on the “empty” section of its school bus run, and operates an on-demand shuttle service in school holidays.

The Te Araroa section through Mid Canterbury goes from here to the Hakatere Heron Road, taking a public access easement over Glenariffe Station, then crossing the 60,000-hectare Hakatere Conservation Park.

Among those undertaking Te Araroa is American Clayton Beckett. His trail name is Chef, he has a travel blog at chefspecial5.com and is from Connecticut.

The 26-year-old is walking the South Island section, south to north, and was in Methven at the weekend. He said he ended up staying two nights instead of one at Snow Denn Lodge because he needed the rest, and the fact it of-

After a couple of days rest in Methven, the Te Araroa trail beckons once again for American hiker Clayton Beckett.

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fered a Hikers’ Special made it all the more attractive.

“My feet were pretty banged up, so I decided to hang out for just one more day,” Beckett said.

He flew into Auckland in midDecember, and had his cellphone stolen in his first two days. He flew to Queenstown and shuttled to the southern end of Te Araroa at Bluff, and walked 555 kilometres north to Twizel over the next fortnight, staying in high country huts and his tent. With last week’s storm system forecast he decided to skip the next section and he

hitchhiked to Methven, and left at the weekend aiming to hitch to north of Lake Coleridge to resume the trail.

Beckett said the trail to date had had many river crossings, and some mountainous terrain, as well as farm tracks and dirt roads.

Besides the road walks, which he did not like as they lacked the wilderness appeal of true trail walking, and a lack of markers in some areas, he was enjoying the scenery and meeting lots of people.

Of the few fellow hikers he had met, most were walking north to

south. “A lot of Kiwis don’t even know about the trail,” Beckett said.

He was not worried about being without a cellphone.

“If you don’t have service it’s not going to help you and you are not going to get that in the mountains,” he said.

He was confident enough from previous trail walking in Chile and America not to worry about an emergency locator beacon.

In the 12 months to July last year, 550 people walked the full length from Cape Reinga to Bluff,

compared to 350 in 2015-2016 and 210 the year before.

Te Araroa Trust chairman David McGregor said the trail, which takes five months to complete and officially opened in 2011, was attracting people from all walks of life.

“From students and young people taking a gap year to retirees and workers taking an extended holiday.

“It’s a great way to connect with New Zealand and to really get to know the landscapes, people and climate,” McGregor said.

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Top baby names Charlotte and Oliver were the top baby names in New Zealand last year, though Mid Canterbury parents shied away from the popular to do their own thing.

Oliver has been the most popular boy’s name for five years running – there were none in birth notices that appeared in the Ashburton Guardian in 2017, though there was a Thomas (14th nationally) and a Beau (55th).

Mid Canterbury parents opted for names that included Alfie, Charlie, Fraser and Kal. Girls’ names in the district included a few in the top 100 – Isabelle (31st), Sadie (64th) and Harriet (84th).

Charlotte was followed on the most popular list by Harper and Isla. Olivia, top in 2016, dropped to fourth.

Each year, the Department of Internal Affairs releases a list of the most popular baby names for boys and girls registered in New Zealand.

Registering your baby is free, and it’s an important step for all parents. Registration gives children their legal identity and the rights, responsibilities and access to support services associated with being a New Zealander.

The top 100 names make up only a small proportion of all names given to babies, with nearly 13,000 unique first names registered for children born in 2017.

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YMCA holiday programme under way Kicking a ball towards the goal while wearing bubble armour and bouncing off opponents is among activities under way at the 2018 YMCA Breakaway Holiday Programme which began yesterday. Waiting for their turn on the bubble football field are (from left) 11-year-olds Liam Taylor, Zach Morrison and Josh Pitney. Day one of the programme was held yesterday at the Tinwald Domain, and activities will run through to next week. About 45 11- to 17-year-olds have registered. “Everyone is having a lot of fun and a lot of laughter, we are lucky with the weather, it’s been beautiful today,” youth development facilitator for the YMCA, Hayley Pullham, said.

Top 10 names Boys: Oliver Jack Noah William Hunter James George Mason Lucas Arlo

Drones come with rules New drone owners are being advised to read up on rules relating to their remote-controlled aircraft before they come to the attention of the Ashburton District Council for bad behaviour.

Council’s open spaces manager David Askin said no complaints about drones had been received but operators needed to make sure they were doing the right thing and following rules outlined in the Open Spaces Bylaw if they were flying on council-owned land.

The rules were important as

there were matters of personal privacy to consider, he said.

People operating drones illegally from council’s open spaces could find themselves banned from the area and the Local Government Act provides for fines of up to $20,000 on conviction of an offence.

In the Ashburton district, drones cannot be flown within 50 metres of a playground or paddling pool, in council cemeteries, in campground areas, nor over a sports field if it is in use by others.

Operators need the permission of other users of the open space if they are capturing images.

They must also comply with privacy guidelines and Civil Aviation Authority Rules, as well as being courteous towards other users in the open space.

The aviation authority acknowledges the huge growth and use of drones or remotely piloted aircraft and warns operators need to follow safety rules that include always keeping their drone within eye contact,

not flying in built-up areas and not flying at night. Drones need special permission to fly in controlled air space and cannot be flown within 4kms of an uncontrolled airport, like Ashburton’s.

Operators also needed people’s permission before flying their drones over them.

The office of the Privacy Commissioner says don’t be creepy with your drone or security camera – don’t point it at a neighbour’s property and don’t record activities that would otherwise be private.

Girls: Charlotte Harper Isla Olivia Ava Amelia Mia Mila Sophie Emily

In brief Ashburton College is likely to have 20 international students on its roll when the new school year begins.

Japanese students make up the largest percentage of the international student body at 12, with five from Brazil, two from China and one from Japan.

Term one this year saw the school with 11 Japanese, two Chinese and three European students on its roll.

During the year it added another student from China and two from Thailand, but saw two of its European students return home.

The Brazilian students coming to college in January are part of a programme called Win the World.

They will be enrolled from January 26 until May 2018.

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■ HINDS YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUB

■ DISTRICT COUNCIL

Speed dating event returns in February

New options coming in business estate

By Katie todd

Katie.t@theguardian.co.nz

Single and looking to mingle?

It’s time to refine your pick-uplines and brush up on the banter, because the Hinds Young Farmers Speed Dating event is returning to town next month.

The biennial event will be held at the Hampstead Rugby Club on February 17 and give 20 lads and 20 lasses two minute chances to charm in traditional face-to-face format.

But it’s not just about seeking that special someone – according to Hinds Young Farmers, the event is about getting off the farm, having a laugh, and breaking the “eat, sleep, work, repeat routine”.

As well as a fundraiser for the club, previous speed dating events have allowed the Hinds Young Farmers Club to make donations to local community organisations like the Rural Support Trust and St John.

Doors will open at 6pm, and the night will conclude with an after party featuring DJ Dave on the decks.

Tickets are now available

By Sue NewmaN

Sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

The Hinds Young Farmers Speed Dating event has brought out stellar singleton talent in past years - next month it’s back for the fourth time.

PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN from hindsyf@gmail.com, and anyone from 18 to 31 is eligible, whether working off the land or in a different profession.

Past daters have ranged from

accountants to teachers and rural professionals, and have also journeyed to the event from South Island destinations afar, including Blenheim and Cromwell.

Tickets are $30 for the speed dating or $20 for the after party, and more information is also available on the Hinds Young Farmers Speed Dating Facebook page.

■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

Wheelie bins reduce rush It might be taking some residents by surprise but the ‘slip’ day process of kerbside collections to cover statutory holidays has been a huge success, waste expert Craig Goodwin said.

The Ashburton District Council waste recovery manager said the system had been much easier to manage than the previous one where collections doubled-up to cover the statutory days.

“It’s a good system and while some people are still getting used to the idea and putting their bins out on the normal day, it’s generally worked pretty well,” he said.

While the days after Christmas and New Year were traditionally busy ones at the recycling centre as people off-loaded Christmas wrappings and empty bottles, this year there had been no postChristmas and New Year rush, Goodwin said.

“We were really prepared for it and nothing’s happened. People have either been away for the break or the new wheelie bin system with the 40 litre recycling bin has taken care of all their recycling at once.

“It’s been a complete contrast to last year.”

An 11 hectare block of land in Ashburton’s north east business estate, once the potential home of a water bottling plant, is about to begin a fresh chapter in its history.

The Ashburton District Council-owned land is likely to be subdivided into 31 smaller lots, removing its potential for all time as home to a single, large scale industry.

Council commercial manager Colin Windleborn said the proposed subdivision included lots nine, 10 and 11 and when reshaped would have much higher buyer appeal.

The lot nine deal fell through last year after strong community opposition to its sale to NZ Pure Blue, a company that planned to establish a water bottling plant utilising a water consent tagged to the site.

When the deal fell through, district councillors opted, rather than cancelling the consent, to let it remain unactivated until it expires next year.

In creating 31 smaller sections, Windleborn said the council was creating land purchase opportunities that were within the affordability bracket of a wider range of businesses.

The new subdivision will increase what has become a decreasing pool of sections available at the business estate.

Windleborn anticipates that at the current rate of sales, about three and a half hectares a year, within three or four years the council will need to begin planning for the development of land on the eastern side of the park.

“We continue to get a lot of inquiry and that’s great for Ashburton,” he said.

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Left – Stephen, 59 years, night fishing at the Twizel canals.

Photo by Alison.

Right – Mackenzie Bryant, 3 years old, taking time to pick the flowers.

Photo by Chanda Bryant.

This year’s Guardian Summer Photo Competition has turned up some great photos. We will be regularly running some of these great offerings of people enjoying our place.

Jeremy Eaton, 16 years old. Skiing at Lake Hood.

Photo by Lois Eaton.

Sophie, 6 years old, loved Kaikoura so much she had to climb up every rock she found. Photo by her mum Jasmine.

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ENTER AND WIN The Ashburton Guardian wants to find the best photos that represent the kiwi summer fun to be had within our country.

Left – Off for a Boxing Day walk up to the clock on the hill at Alexandra. Ryan Price, Tommy Ryan and Lucy Saunders, all 3 years old. Photo by Hayley Price.

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OUR VIEW

Getting the post-holiday blues

Matt Markham

EDITOR

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arly in the week and I’m suffering a pretty serious illness and I’m sure it is one you can all relate to.

Initially I wasn’t quite sure what had come over me shortly after 9am on Monday morning, but then, as the morning progressed, the signs were too clear to dismiss that what I am suffering from was anything else.

I’ve got a bad case of the postholiday blues.

You know, the moment when you come back to work and you immediately wish that you had traded in your previous life for that of an intrepid traveller, living out of a suitcase, in a tent – away from normal civilisation.

Yeah, well that hit me yesterday like a cricket ball to the face.

The symptoms for such a tragic illness are usually quite simple to spot too and if you look closely enough around your workplace this week you are bound to find a few folk who are suffering from the same.

They’ll also be the ones who can’t seem to stop talking about what a great time they had away from the office and how they wish they were anywhere but back in the Alcatraz-like location that is work.

My symptoms were pretty horrible too but, the real concerning moment came about half an hour later when true to form for the past week or so, I started to wonder whether or not it was too early to crack open the first cold one of the day and sit back in the sun and enjoy it.

Never mind it only being 9.30am.

Admittedly things did get a little better as the day wore on and by close to 5pm I was feeling back into the swing of things a little.

But I’m not out of the woods yet.

Last Tuesday was a golfing day on the holiday itinerary and there’s every chance I’m going to spend most of today dreaming of that perfect drive, or the 30-foot putt for birdie.

It’s a long road ahead, or at least it would seem that way.

YOUR VIEW

YOUR VIEWS ON FACEBOOK Question of the day: Right, it is a new year – what three things do you want to see achieved in the Ashburton District over the next 12 months?

Hayley Thompsons track to be fixed properly!!! Not just a patch up job, put some decent foundation under the road now there is more traffic on the road. It is becoming very dangerous!

Shirley The same old thing rears up yet again something done about the traffic congestion especially thru Tinwald. So far its all talk no action Becky I’d settle for the roads being maintained properly and a walk in a&e at the hospital Linda Green Waste wheelie bins. Better road street and park maintenance and Green Waste Wheelie Bins Nicky A flippin hydroslide 4 our kids they find the pool here sooooo boring wud rather go to Timaru!

Tracey The domain and aviary restored to it’s former glory. My Dad spent years looking after the aviary and as kids we loved our Sundays in the domain.

Savann Less crime, Less poverty, And a more community spirit Ellen Holes in roads, make the town more

appealing and cafes with outside dinning Samantha Somewhere for younger kids to play . An indoor type thing like chipmunks or an inflatable world especially for over winter . The new pool is just boring for kids after 10 minutes Bev The traffic woes in tinwald after living here for 30 plus years it is now dangerous for all of us on the east side, the council needs to go back to the drawing board make melcolme Street part of state highway one to meet up with west street and the though travelers would go straight though, the lights at south street have only caused more congestion both sides of the bridge, please finally make the right decision.

Wonderful care To Cameron Courts management, staff and volunteers, past and present. Rita Turtill was in your care for the past 11 years.

She could not have been in more caring and devoted hands.

With sincere gratitude, her daughter.

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Kimberly The toilets at the park done up.

Or atleast have soap and shutting doors.

Matt For the Thompsons track/methven highway intersection to have better warning signs that there is an intersection ahead.

Janet For common sense over the Pipe Band situation to prevail. I’d like the Domain to be maintained to a higher standard. And yes Savann Siemsen, an improved community spirit!!

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Oil tanker’s crew missing An Iranian oil tanker collided with a bulk freighter and caught fire off China’s east coast, leaving the tanker’s entire crew of 32 missing and causing it to spill oil into the sea, authorities said.

Chinese authorities dispatched police vessels and three cleaning ships to the scene after the collision, which happened late Saturday. The South Korean coast guard also sent a ship and a plane to help search for the missing crew members — 30 Iranians and two Bangladeshis.

The Panama-registered tanker Sanchi was sailing from Iran to South Korea when it collided with the Hong Kongregistered freighter CF Crystal in the East China Sea, 257 kilometres off the coast of Shanghai, China’s Ministry of Transport said.

All 21 crew members of the Crystal, which was carrying grain from the United States, were rescued, the ministry said.

Oil tanker Sanchi on fire after collision off China It wasn’t immediately clear what caused the collision.

State-run China Central Television reported Sunday evening that the tanker was still floating and burning, and that oil was visible in the water.

It was not clear, however, whether the tanker was still spilling oil. The size of the oil slick caused by the accident

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also was not known.

Earlier Sunday, Chinese state media carried pictures of the tanker on fire with large plumes of smoke.

The Sanchi was carrying 136,000 metric tons (or nearly 1 million barrels) of condensate, a type of ultra-light oil, according to Chinese authorities.

By comparison, the Exxon Valdez was carrying 1.26 million barrels of crude oil when it spilled 260,000 barrels into Prince William Sound off Alaska in 1989.

An official in Iran’s Oil Ministry, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, said 30 of the tanker’s 32 crew members were Iranians.

“We have no information on their fate,” he said.

The official said the tanker was owned by the National Iranian Tanker Co. and had been rented by a South Korean company, Hanwha Total Co. He said the tanker was on its way to South Korea.

It’s the second collision for a ship from the National Iranian Tanker Co. in less than a year and a half. In August 2016, one of its tankers collided with a Swiss container ship in the Singapore Strait, damaging both ships but causing no injuries or oil spill.

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Moody Blues star dies Moody Blues star Ray Thomas has died at the age of 76. The flautist and vocalist died suddenly his record label confirmed.

“It is with profound sorrow and sadness that Cherry Red Records and Esoteric Recordings regret to announce that Ray Thomas, founder member, flautist and vocalist of the Moody Blues, passed away suddenly at his home in Surrey,” they said in a statement. “We are deeply shocked by his passing and will miss his warmth, humour and kindness. It was a privilege to have known and worked with him and our thoughts are with his family and his wife Lee at this sad time.”

■ UNITED KINGDOM

Breakthrough in Parkinson’s management Scientists have created an algorithm which can detect a side effect of Parkinson’s treatment that causes involuntary jerking movements.

Prolonged exposure to the dopamine replacement drugs can lead to dyskinesia, causing involuntary jerking and spasms of the whole body.

Academics at Edinburgh’s Heriot-Watt University have conducted clinical studies that prove their algorithm reliably detects the condition.

They are now using their study to develop a new home monitoring device for patients that will help their clinician adapt and improve treatment.

“The problem is that, as Parkinson’s disease worsens over time, the dose required to treat the motor features increases, which increases the risk of inducing dyskinesia, or making it more severe and prolonged for patients who already have it,” Dr Michael Lones, associate professor of computer science at Heriot-Watt University, said.

“Patients don’t see their clinicians that frequently, and medication only changes at regular review periods.

“So it’s very difficult for clinicians to know when dyskinesia is occurring.

“A better solution would be a portable device that identifies

Flag fragment could fetch more than 170k Part of the Union Flag believed to have flown from Lord Nelson’s ship at the battle of Trafalgar is expected to sell for up to STG100,000 at auction.

The fragment marks the famous 1805 battle in which Nelson was fatally shot as he led the British fleet, aboard HMS Victory, against French and Spanish ships in his greatest naval triumph.

It is one of 79 lots dedicated to the British hero, Trafalgar and the country’s maritime tradition to come up for sale at London’s Sotheby’s.

Other items that may have been with Nelson at his final hour include his grog chest and decanters, which were

kept in his cabin at sea. They are expected to sell for up to STG45,000.

The Of Royal And Noble Descent sale on January 17 also includes a number of his love letters to his mistress, Lady Emma Hamilton.

The lots are accompanied by a portrait of Nelson’s lover

by Gavin Hamilton, which is expected to fetch up to STG200,000.

Some 256 items will go under the hammer as part of the wider sale, which includes furniture, table services and a replica set of the Crown Jewels with an estimate of up to STG7000.

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and monitors dyskinesia while patients are at home and going about day-to-day life, broadcasting data to their clinicians through simple mobile technology.”

The motor features of Parkinson’s Disease, such as tremor, postural instability and a general slowing of movement, are caused by a lack of dopamine.

Clinicians treat this through replacement drugs such as levodopa, but prolonged exposure to the substances can lead to dyskinesia.

Dr Lones and his team carried out two clinical studies, with 23 Parkinson’s Disease

patients who had all displayed evidence of dyskinesia.

Three trained clinicians then graded the intensity of the condition shown by them.

“The clinical studies allowed us to capture and mine data about how patients move and used those to build models,” Dr Lones said.

“We’ve demonstrated that our system can reliably detect clinically significant dyskinesia, which is the information clinicians need to adjust a patient’s medication and more effectively manage the side effects, which currently reduce the quality of life for a great number of patients.”

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Kidman wins Globe Nicole Kidman has won a Golden Globe for her performance as an abused wife in the hit TV mini-series Big Little Lies.

The significance of the win was magnified at the Globes which was used as a platform to combat sexual abuse and harassment after multiple recent Hollywood scandals, with Kidman and the industry’s other elite actors wearing black gowns and suits. Kidman and fellow Australian, Bruna Papandrea, who co-produced Big Little Lies, are also up for Globes later in the ceremony when the series competed against Fargo, Feud: Bette And Joan, The Sinner and Top of The Lake: China Girl.

■ NIGERIA

New Year terror gang leader killed The Nigerian army says it has killed a gang leader who was accused of planning a New Year’s Day massacre that left 17 people dead.

Army spokesman Colonel Aminu Iliyasu said Prince Igwedibia – popularly known as Don Wani or Don Waney – was killed, along with two of his lieutenants.

The suspects were killed during a heavy gun battle with security officers in Enugu state in eastern Nigeria.

Igwedibia had beeng accused of killing dozens of people including police officers, ambushing security patrol teams as well as kidnapping scores of others for ransom.

The Rivers state governor had granted Igwedibia and his group amnesty about a year ago in exchange for his weapons, but the group later backed out of the deal and again took up arms.

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Keala Settle’s song A hit song performed and inspired by a Maori artist has just won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song in a Motion Picture. The award went to the song This Is Me from the recent musical release The Greatest Showman starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams and more. The song is performed in the film by Broadway star Keala Settle, who is of Maori descent and who still has family in New Zealand. Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who co-wrote the music and lyrics, accepted the award and thanked Settle for her work on bringing it to life.

“Keala performed the song and her story inspired the song ... so we thank you,” they said.

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■ SUPER JOB

Search on for new CEO The New Zealand Superannuation Fund aims to replace outgoing chief executive Adrian Orr by mid-May and is enlisting the help of a recruiter to find the best candidate.

The fund’s manager, Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, issued the request for proposals on January 5 in what’s described as a “one-off, urgent service” to replace Orr, who was tapped to head up the Reserve Bank from late March.

“The Guardians’ outcome for this service is for the successful respondent to achieve a successful, and lasting, placement of a new chief executive officer as near as is practically possible to the departure date of the current chief executive officer in March 2018,” the fund manager said in the RFP published on the government GETS tender website.

“The Guardians ideally would like to finalise the appointment of the new CEO by mid-May 2018.”

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The fund manager wants a “highly experienced executive search agency with a proven success record in local and international executive search to provide this one-off urgent service.”

Given that urgency the recruiter must have “the capacity to meet the Guardians’ time frames,” it said.

The recruiter will be selected through an open, competitive tender process and the deadline for proposals is February 1 and it aims to have a contract start date of February 14, it said.

The agency must have the knowledge, expertise and experience to source high calibre candidates with “deep and demonstrable” experience in the financial services sector, locally or internationally, it said.

Among other things, it is looking for respondents that have successfully placed at least two chief executives in institutions with “a similar pre-eminence and public profile as the New Zealand Superannuation Fund”.

Adrian Orr The successful applicant must have “the right networks and calibre of people, with the knowledge, expertise and track record of delivering high-end executive search

Summerset sales up Summerset Group lifted fourthquarter sales 31 per cent, setting a quarterly record for the retirement village operator and developer, due largely to a jump in the resale of occupation rights. The Wellingtonbased company increased sales of occupation rights to 204 in the three months ended December 31 from 156 a year earlier, of which new sales were flat at 106 while resales almost doubled to 98. Summerset has 22 retirement villages completed or in development across the country.

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and placement services,” it said.

Respondents are to provide their proposed pricing model as part of the proposal, whether as a fixed price or fee rate.

The new chief executive will oversee the $37.4 billion fund, which has had an annual 10.5 per cent average annual rate of return since inception, before New Zealand tax and after all other costs, and a workforce of approximately 140 people, including 55 investment professionals.

While 86 per cent of the fund is invested globally, it has $5 billion invested in New Zealand “making it a major presence in the domestic capital markets,” it said.

Orr’s total pay package was $1.22 million in the 2017 June year, up from $1.06 million in 2016.

The Super Fund’s salary became a political football early last year when then-Prime Minister Bill English rebuked the manager’s board for lifting the CEO’s pay in 2016.

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Floods hurt businesses Owners of some flood-damaged Tauranga businesses spent their weekend cleaning up the mess and at least one business will be out of action for the rest of the week.

Another business owner says he may not be fully operational again for one-to-two weeks. Janine and Matt Cooney, who own Trench It, said they were due to re-open today after a holiday break, but instead would have days of clean-up ahead. “Our workshop was kneedeep in water, our office was also completely flooded and everything was saturated,” they said. “Fortunately we are insured but it’s a huge pain in the arse.”

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Auckland’s housing market may be more affordable with property price increases slowing.

■ AUCKLAND HOUSE PRICES

Housing market ‘reined in’

By Holly Ryan Auckland house prices continue to rise but at the lowest rate in five years, according to new data from Barfoot & Thompson.

Managing director of the real estate firm Peter Thompson said the market had been reined in from previous rapid price increases and had settled into a stable trading environment.

Last year, the average selling price in Auckland increased by 4.5 per cent to $926,632 and the median selling price by 2.7 per cent to $843,583.

The number of houses sold, however, fell by more than a quarter compared to each of the previous three years.

“The sense of urgency to buy a property regardless of its asking price has disappeared,” Thompson said.

“It has been replaced by buyers taking a more considered approach.

“Normally when sale numbers fall by such a large percentage, prices retreat from their record high levels.

“But this has not occurred, and prices have continued to rise modestly.”

“It underlines there is still buyer support at current prices.”

Thompson said this was in part aided by the recent release of new capital values by the Council, which meant both buyers and sellers had the same information on the potential value of a property.

ASB economist Kim Mundy said the combination of regulatory changes and uncertainty around a new government was also impacting the Auckland housing market.

“While new listings have been volatile, there are no signs of sellers jumping into the market to sell their homes ahead of regulatory changes,” Mundy said.

“Indeed, it appears that sellers continue to be cautious by not listing property if they can help it.

“Further, the lack of urgency on the side of sellers could also reflect why prices remained firm in December.”

Data from Barfoot & Thompson showed 571 new listings in December, which was low compared to previous months.

However, the average number of listings per month for the calendar year was 1510, the third highest on record.

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University of Canterbury researchers Dr Aaron Marshall (left), MSc student Ryan Kirk (middle), and Dr Vladimir Golovko could revolutionise nitrate monitoring in waterways with their new electrochemical sensing system.

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Saving waterways Emerging technology being developed at the University of Canterbury (UC) could revolutionise nitrate monitoring in waterways.

The novel electrochemical sensing system offers the advantages of selectivity and high sensitivity, and when fully developed will also have long life and durability. Additionally, once the system is fully developed, it will be able to send information wirelessly, doing away with manual field sampling and lengthy and expensive laboratory testing.

The electrode is geared to work in waterways such as streams, groundwater, aquifers and estuaries. So, for example, nitrate levels could be measured and electronically sent to regional councils providing real-time informa-

tion on waterways across catchment areas.

Or a manager at a mussel farm could be alerted when nitrate concentrations are too high, so workers could adjust or ameliorate the environment before harm is done to the product.

Associate Professor Vladimir Golovko and Associate Professor Aaron Marshall have collaborated on projects at UC for about eight years. Golovko, a chemist, provides expertise in catalytic metal particles (nanomaterials which can be synthesised using chemical techniques) while Marshall, an engineer, works on the electrochemistry side.

The research team identified nitrates as a significant issue for New Zealand, looked at existing technology, and identified a gap in the market for a low-

cost and reliable sensor.

This research has earned them one of five prizes in UC’s annual Tech Jumpstart competition, which awards $20,000 over six months to take innovative research towards commercial reality.

Marshall said many countries have similar problems with run-off from farms or over-fertilisation.

“This has huge potential for New Zealand and worldwide,” he said.

“The prize allows us access to market analysis and look at where we might get further funding. These things are critical in moving the project from its early stage to the next level where we can operate outside lab conditions and take environmental samples in the field,” Marshall said.

Farmers will remember Jim Anderton as a pragmatist who got things done, Federated Farmers president Katie Milne says.

“While many Kiwis cherish him as a straight-shooter who spoke up for the disadvantaged and less well off, his significant contribution to the primary sector also should not be forgotten.”

There were some raised eyebrows when Helen Clark appointed Mr Anderton as Agricultural and Biosecurity Minister in 2005. Three weeks into the role, he told a meeting of the Federated Farmers National Council that while he didn’t know much about farming compared to his audience, as Economic Development Minister for the previous six years he brought expertise in bringing industries together to improve their economic performance and “I’m the minister for ‘getting things done’”.

“So it proved,” Milne said. “He turned out to be one of our best agriculture ministers. He was a strong advocate for the sector, and regularly reminded New Zealanders that farming was the most important source of export income for New Zealand.

“I was greatly impressed and inspired as a young leader when I had the privilege of accompanying him when he visited the West Coast in his early days as the new minister. My lasting memory of Jim Anderton is of an approachable and accessible man who listened and got things done.”

Anderton championed the importance of irrigation to the economy, supporting an in-depth study that quantified the economic and environmental value of the Opuha Dam to South Canterbury and boosting funding assistance for irrigation through the Community Irrigation Fund.

His advocacy spurred a significant boost to the sustainable development of the primary sector, including $700 million for the R&D Fast Forward Fund; financial support to establish a nationwide network of Rural Support Trust to assist rural communities following adverse events; and funding a range of initiatives seeking to reduce the primary sector’s carbon footprint, recognising that bringing livestock emissions into the ETS was problematic.

Anderton was not afraid of a challenge and would do what was right rather than what was popular, Milne said.

Despite a degree of opposition, he was a strong supporter of the highly successful Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme that came into effect in 2007. It has been vital to the horticulture and viticulture industries to recruit workers from overseas for seasonal work when there are not enough New Zealand workers.

“Federated Farmers pays tribute to Anderton, who earned the wide respect of those in the primary sector during the three years he was Minister of Agriculture.”

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Water pollution big concern, survey shows A Colmar Brunton poll has revealed pollution of lakes and rivers around New Zealand is one of the top two concerns for Kiwis.

Of the 1000 people involved in the survey, conducted on behalf of Fish and Game New Zealand, 75 per cent said they were extremely or very concerned about the pollution of lakes and rivers.

Pollution came second to the cost of living but Kiwis felt it was more important than the state of the health system, 74 per cent, and child poverty, 68 per cent.

Fish and Game chief executive Martin Taylor said the survey covered a variety of issues which also included housing, 65 per cent, education, 63 per cent, and climate change, 61 per cent.

“People are fed up by pollution, particular by intensive corporate dairying, which has robbed them of their ability to swim in their favourite rivers and lakes.”

The poor state of the country’s waterways was affecting New Zealand’s clean, green image overseas, he said.

“Our clean, green reputation gives us a valuable international marketing advantage, but we have been squandering it.

“Losing our clean, green image means less tourism earnings and lower prices for our sheep and beef exports and other agriculture products. Why should all New Zealand farmers miss out on good returns because of dirty dairying?”

Of the 75 per cent who were concerned in the survey undertaken late last year, 26 per cent were “extremely concerned”, while 49 per cent were “very concerned”.

Of the remaining 25 per cent surveyed, 18 per cent were ambivalent, 5 per cent “not that concerned” and 1 per cent not concerned at all.

Fonterra spokeswoman Cilla Duncan said they had not seen the details of the Fish and Game research, but said they care deeply about New Zealand’s lakes and rivers.

“Our farmers are working extremely hard to improve the country’s rivers.

“That includes investing around a billion dollars to fence 98 per cent of significant waterways, plant riverbanks, build wetlands and install effluent management systems that help prevent nitrogen leaching.

“All intensive land uses have had an

impact on New Zealand’s water quality, which is why we must come together to address the issue.

“We hope Fish & Game can work collaboratively with us to make clean rivers, lakes and streams a reality for all Kiwis,” Duncan said.

Taylor said the survey results showed the government needed to act swiftly to help sort the problem.

“These results are consistent with what we saw in the election and show the depth of feeling Kiwis have about the loss of what they considered their birth right clean rivers, lakes and streams.”

Taylor said he wasn’t surprised at the amount of concern amongst Kiwis but he was surprised that it was deemed higher priority than child poverty and health.

“No I wasn’t surprised because there’s a growing awareness amongst Kiwis that we’ve got a real problem with water pollution and that’s only been reinforced with the stories of toxic lakes, Taupo and Ellesmere ... Kiwis know that and understand it and want it to change.

“I am surprised that it was number two on the issues list there ... especially when you consider the amount of money that Fonterra has been pouring in on their TV ads showing that all is well and beautiful.”

As for how to tackle the issue, that was more complex, he said.

“No one is saying that we can make some change tomorrow and it will all go away. It’s taken us 15 years to get into this situation and it’s probably going to take us another 15 years to regain that.

“We need a national water policy statement that actually sets limits at a level that will restore the environment, not just stop it getting any worse ... there has to be intervention from the government and it has to be clear and it has to be fast.”

Taylor wanted the government to impose regulations on the dairy industry as he believed the status quo wasn’t working.

“The industry cannot be trusted. Self regulation does not work and toxic lakes and rivers have proven that.

“This is a major challenge to put right.

It’s going to take a lot of hard work and hundreds of millions of dollars to reverse corporate dairy farming’s environmental impact.”

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Seventy-five per cent of the survey’s participants said they were extremely or very concerned about the pollution of lakes and rivers.

Professor Cather Simpson is a physicist and chemist at the University of Auckland, with specific expertise in lasers and photonics.

Dairy AI industry targeted Engender Technologies, the agricultural technology company spun out of the University of Auckland, is moving to scale up its sex-selection product for the dairy industry to full commercialisation in the next 18 months and is targeting the $US2 billion ($2.8b) dairy artificial insemination industry.

Co-founded by the University of Auckland and seed investment company Pacific Channel in 2011, Engender has secured option-to-license agreements for its technology with three of the world’s largest artificial insemination companies, has successfully concluded laboratory trials and is preparing for scaling commercialisation, the Auckland-based company said.

In August, the company’s first key patent was allowed in the US and its patent attorneys have confidence that it will be granted in its other key markets, it said.

Engender is hoping to capitalise on demand for technology which can control whether calves are born male or female, enabling dairy farmers to focus their production on higher-value milking cows.

In the US, it will compete with the dominant market player Inguran, which claims it can deliver heifer calves in about 90 per cent of pregnancies, according to a Bloomberg report.

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sperm’s fertility and results in higher conception rates – and can be brought to market with low capital and low operating costs.

The company said having control over whether a calf will be born a male or female is “extremely attractive” to artificial insemination businesses and dairy farmers as elite female calves bred for their dairying characteristics can be slotted into the production scheme, while male calves are of less use to dairy farmers.

“Access to a low-cost sex selection technology for dairy would enable farmers to breed off the top half of their herd to double the current rate of genetic gain,” said Engender founding scientist Professor Cather Simpson.

“There is an unmet need in the international animal breeding industry for an affordable and effective sperm sex sorting product, notably in the dairy sector,” the company said.

Engender said it is preparing a further 11 patent applications related to individual aspects of its technology.

The company said its patents will assist in future discussions with potential licensees, significant investors or acquirers.

Sex-determined semen for breeding remains relatively new and accounts for only 3 per cent of a global market, according to Bloomberg.

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Tuesday, January 9, 2018

An un-bee-lievable industry

By Connor Lysaght

S

ounds Like Us, the current summer exhibition at Ashburton Museum, is continuing leave visitors with a sense of nostalgia and wonderment, thanks to incredibly detailed model radios by Weta Workshop.

One such radio icon, designed

by New Zealanders, Emma Clarkson and Wuqiong Shi, is the ultra-detailed beehive radio.

Since the introduction of New Zealand’s first non-native bee species, bees have become a crucial aspect of the agricultural and horticultural industries, thanks to their invaluable pollination, and the fact that they produce one of our most favoured natural treats – honey.

Considering that bees are managed on a commercial scale and as a popular hobby, it can easily be said that apiculture is an extremely important aspect of life in New Zealand.

Our first taste of honey Mary Bumby is said to have brought the first English honeybees to New Zealand, arriving on March 19, 1839.

She took two hives of bees aboard the James and landed in Hokianga Harbour, setting up these hives at the Mangungu Mission Station.

These bees were better suited to pollinating introduced plants, whereas native bees favoured native species. Other notable figures, who also brought bees to New Zealand, include James Busby, appointed first British resident, and Jean-Baptiste François Pompallier, the first Roman

A bee smoker from the Ashburton Museum collection, which is used to make bees docile.

A paddock of Langstroth hives owned by Reg Symes in 1937, which he purchased from Charlie Pope.

Catholic bishop.

By 1860, new wild bee colonies were thriving so well that Maori were selling great quantities of honey harvested from nests in the bush.

A real breakthrough in beekeeping came with the widespread adoption of the Langstroth hive in the late 1870s, and New Zealand’s commercial honey production started to take off.

The beehive radio showcased in Sounds Like Us is based on a Langstroth hive, which are still the most common type of beehive used today, by both commercial operations and hobbyists.

Popularity Increases One thing we can be grateful for, is that both native and introduced variants of bees flourished here in New Zealand – an example of species introduction gone well.

The growing abundance of honeybees made New Zealand a great place to keep an apiary, and the practice has become more common over time.

During the span of the twentieth century, there were two points at which the practice of beekeeping leaped in popularity, both just after each World War, when droves of servicemen returned home, seeking new professions or pastimes.

Beekeeping was the sorely needed answer for many. Over time this popularity has not dropped off, and it could be said that we are currently in a beehive boom – the number of hives across the country has doubled in the last 10 years.

Beekeeping is a varied and flexible hobby, giving the option to manage just a few hives or dozens, depending on your preference and ability.

Beekeeping basics Like many hobbies and practical jobs, beekeeping has its own specialised tools. One such tool, is the bee smoker.

Bee smokers are used by beekeepers when they want to do an inspection on their hive without the bees becoming violent.

When certain bees are injured or agitated, they release alarm pheromones that alert surrounding bees to become aggressive.

The purpose of the bee smoker is to mask these pheromones and render the bees calm, also prompting the bees to feed on honey and gorge themselves until they are docile – an effect of the smoke itself.

A great thing about the Langstroth hive is that it is very modular, meaning that boxes (or supers) can be stacked as high as the beekeeper is able to lift. This does seems to have one

The radio model designed by Emma Clarkson and Wuqiong Shi, in the shape of a Langstroth Hive, and made by Weta Workshop. downside however – if you want to check the queen, every super must be lifted off until the brood box at the bottom is reached.

Overall, beekeeping is an incredibly useful skill that many people benefit from.

Farmers lease out hives to pollinate their crops and clover, and people reap rewards, such as honey and other products.

The practice of beekeeping has also brought people together in clubs and organisations.

If you are interested in beekeeping, radios, or you would like to see some skilfully made Kiwiana icons, including a model Langstroth hive, Sounds Like Us will be at Ashburton Museum all summer.

A tin of ‘pure New Zealand honey’, which was sold and bought here in Ashburton.

Honouring the Fallen During the period of World War One, 1914 to 1915, many men from the Ashburton District signed up to fight for the Empire against the German army. Many did not return — almost 450 from Ashburton were killed. The first Ashburton men were killed on April 25, 1915 — the first Anzac Day. Ashburton philanthropist and patriot Frederick Ferriman presented a special flag and a flagpole to the families of those men. The Ashburton Museum, with the assistance of the Rotary Club of Ashburton, has erected in front of the museum one of the original Ferriman flagpoles, and on the centennial of the death of each Ashburton soldier will fly a replica flag. This week the Ashburton Museum honours:

January 10: William Benjamin JOHNSTON; January 11: George Thomas HEGARTY; January 12: Herbert Allan ‘Dick’ LONG; January 13: Gordon Stanley SIMPSON.

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■ BASKETBALL

Breakers welcome Christmas Christmas has come a bit later than usual for the New Zealand Breakers.

Former Indiana Pacers big man Rakeem Christmas, 26, has become the third and final import for the team, which currently sits third in the Australian National Basketball League.

While the decorations and trees have been put away by most Kiwis, Christmas has arrived in Auckland and will practice with the Breakers today ahead of their trip to Illawarra on Saturday.

RESULTS ■ Golf Tinwald Golf Club Twilight January 4th Par Leading scores in the par round played on Thursday: -6; Nigel Heney 1 up, Steve McCloy square.

7-10; Ben Hobson 3 up, Kevin Bishop, Kerry Venmore, Andrew Barrie, Pete Marshall 2 up b/l. 11 plus; Stan Stringer 4 up b/l, Tony Inwood 4 up, Mike Sandrey 3 up.

Women: -14; Leen Bell 6 up, Barb Harris 4 up, Maxine Whiting 2 up b/l. 15 Plus; Diana Wellman 2 up, Margaret Pawsey, Shirley Young 1 up b/l.

Nearest the pin: # 6 Bronwyn Flannery. #16 Kieron Gray.

Two’s; Leen Bell, Alton Fletcher, Stan Stringer Saturday January 6 Stableford Leading scores in the stableford played on Saturday.

- 18 Pete Summerfield 38, Brian Rouse, Pete Marshall, Josh Smith 37. 19 plus; Lindsay Jackson 35 c/b Wayne Ross 35, Steve Kircher, Des Green 34 c/b.

Women; Leen Bell 40, Jo Peacock 38.

Nearest the pin: Tinwald Liquorland # 2; Pete Summerfield. Gluyas Ford # 6; Josh Smith. Bedrock Bar and Stonegrill # 12; Cawte Whiting. Ace Auto Electrical # 16; Brent Smith. Two’s; Josh Smith, Andrew Barrie. Net eagle; # 3 Dave Rush.

The winner of the LJP Trophy with a 2 round score of 81 was Jo Peacock.

Ashburton Golf Club Saturday 6 January The winner of the Radius Care Player of the day was: Brian Wilson 83-20=63 nett and 44pts.

Coach Paul Henare said the option was always there to bring in a third import and they have brought Christmas in to give an injection to the team at both ends of the court.

“It was more trying to find someone to complement and make our group a whole lot better,” Henare said. “Rakeem is a genuine threat at both ends, he had a good four-year career at Syracuse and has flirted with the NBA. He brings legitimate shot blocking at the defensive end and

protects the rim. On the offensive end, he provides some real athleticism and a target at the rim, which we want to utilise with the shooters we have on the floor.”

Christmas was drafted into the NBA in 2015 by the Minnesota Timberwolves and then traded to the Indiana Pacers, where he played 30 games.

Christmas said he has heard good things about the Breakers and the NBL and wanted to do a good job defensively and score down in the post.

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Rakeem Christmas

Other winning scores: Peter Bain 42; Vince Carr and Jamie Stone 40; Mike Holmes, Bill Hetrick and Matt Tait 39; Gavin Johnston, Ian Rive, Jordan Bird and Bruce Day 38.

Nearest Pins: Braided Rivers: Ivan Blain: Rothbury Insurance: Ivan Blain, Allenton Meat Centre: Brent MacGregor, South Island Seeds: Chris Lovelock, Charming Thai (longest putt) Gavin Johnston.

Twos: Chris Lovelock, Matt Tait, Paddy Bradford, Brayden Wood and Ian Rive.

Birdy Jackpot: #4 Nett Eagles #18 Property Brokers Shootout Qualifiers Bruce Day, Tim Newton, Greg Fleming, Bev Chinn, Liz Pollock, Shane Beavan, Brian Hawksby, Brent MacGregor, Mike Holmes, Ian Rive, Brian Wilson, Ron Carlson, Paul Greer, Brendon Davidson, Richard Leith, Bryan Donaldson, Chris Ralston, Bill Hetrick and John Fechney.

Reserves: Terry Kingsbury and Peter Walker Nine Hole Results The winner was Peter Woods with 19 pts followed by Peter Wright and Sam Prince both on 18pts.

Perez (USA) 72 66 71 69, Rickie Fowler (USA) 69 71 68 70, Hideki Matsuyama (JPN) 70 70 72 66279: Marc Leishman (AUS) 67 69 76 67, Jhonattan Vegas (VEN) 68 70 71 70280: Jordan Spieth (USA) 75 66 70 69281: Kim Si Woo (KOR) 69 71 72 69282: Chris Stroud (USA) 72 66 72 72, Jason Dufner (USA) 71 68 69 74, Billy Horschel (USA) 70 71 70 71, Daniel Berger (USA) 73 70 68 71283: Patrick Cantlay (USA) 70 70 72 71, Patton Kizzire (USA) 72 72 69 70284: Cameron Smith (AUS) 75 70 68 71, Russell Henley (USA) 74 69 72 69, Kevin Kisner (USA) 70 70 72 72285:

Ryan Armour (USA) 71 73 70 71286: Kevin Chappell (USA) 74 70 70 72288: Xander Schauffele (USA) 72 72 70 74, Justin Thomas (USA) 71 75 75 67, Austin Cook (USA) 74 74 70 70, Grayson Murray (USA) 74 74 69 71289: Bryson DeChambeau (USA) 73 73 71 72290: Wesley Bryan (USA) 74 70 76 70, Hudson Swafford (USA) 72 72 76 70291: Brendan Steele (USA) 71 74 74 72292: Kyle Stanley (USA) 70 75 73 74293: Jonas Blixt (SWE) 77 71 75 70294: Adam Hadwin (CAN) 73 75 74 72299: D.A. Points (USA) 76 76 74 73305: Brooks Koepka (USA) 78 74 78 75

Mayfield Golf Club Results 6 1 18 Stableford round winners Nigel Ormrod 42 Andrew Peck 40 Wayne Vessey 40 Ian Beach 40 Harley Davies 39 Results of the Mayfield Golf Clubs MidWeek 9 Hole Stableford Competition held on Wednesday the 3rd of January.

Bernie Doyle 26 Stableford Points. Jack Allan, 23. John Low, 20. Roger Lake, 19.

Gordon Duthie, 19. Charlie Rapsey, 18.

Wayne Vessey, 18. Nigel Heney. 18. Don Ingold, 18.

Nearest the Pin, Bernier Doyle.

Tournament of Champions Final round scores from PGA TOUR event, the Tournament of Champions in Hawaii yesterday (par-73).

268: Dustin Johnson (USA) 69 68 66 65276: Jon Rahm (ESP) 71 70 66 69277: Brian Harman (USA) 68 68 69 72278: Pat

DRAWS ■ Bowls Ashburton Bowling Club Toyota Friday Triples January 12 - 12.30pm start Whites or Club colours to be worn.

The following Skips have entered teams.

M Anderson, J Argyle, N Atkinson, R Gutberlet, G Body, M Eder, G Eder, H Goodall, D Gutberlet, B Harper, B Harrison, G Hawkins, R Herriott, B Holdom, T Inwood, T Johnson, C Leech, B Marsden, J Martin, E Maw, D Muir, M Quinn, M Reid, B Saussey, N Sharplin, M Smallridge, J Smart, A Smith, G Taylor, W Watts, B White, B Williams.

For information contact G Eder 307 7498

Sub-Centre The sub-centre representative women’s team for the 14th January report at 9am $15 for lunch.

Senior women are at Allenton Team one Pairs S Holdom & N Woods; Triples H Goodall, M Middleton, A Reid.

Team two Pairs R Davies & P McElwain; Triples M Sullivan, R Heads, J Thomas.

Manager Shirley Pagey.

Development Team is at Rakaia Team one Pairs D Vanderweg & S Doig; Triples M Foster, J Mitchell, L Osbourne.

Team two Pairs J Harris & A Leitch; Triples R Johnson, D Callaghan, V Whinham.

Manager Wendy Blackwell.

Lowrey Cup Lowrey Cup finals to be held at the Methven Green on Saturday January 13.

B Mayson and T Inwood to report at 8.45 for a 9am start. R Kane, B Donaldson, B Harper, B Ravenscroft, B White, N Atkinson, I Kaye to report at 10 30. Match controller Wendy Blackwell.

■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club Saturday 13 January This will be Club Opening Day with The AC Browne Cup for mixed pairs and the Smith Salver for Men’s pairs. The match of the day is a Canadian Foursome Starting times: Morning 8.00am. Afternoon report to the Pro shop at 12.00 for a 12.30pm start. Nine hole golfers report at 1.00 for a 1.30pm start.

Sunday January 14 The Property Brokers Shootout will be held starting at 10am, competitors meet for a briefing at 9.30am.

To qualify players needed at least 79 pts.

Two players on 79 missed out on c/b.

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Adams hot, but Suns are hotter A dominant performance by Steven Adams has gone unrewarded as the Oklahoma City Thunder were torched from behind the three-point line by the Phoenix Suns in Arizona yesterday.

Adams converted on nine of his 11 attempted shots to finish with 18 points as well as five rebounds and three blocks, however it wasn’t enough to lift the Thunder to their 23rd win of the season as they fell 114-100.

The Thunder came into the match on a two-game road winning streak, but looked a bit too relaxed early on.

The Suns capitalised on some turnovers and wasted opportunities from the Thunder in the opening exchanges as they found the lead early.

The home side were effectively down a man midway into the first quarter when fifth-year centre Alex Len picked up three fouls in two minutes as he struggled to handle Adams down low and returned to the bench.

Being a beast on the offensive boards, Adams proved too strong for Len who simply took to holding the big Kiwi to prevent him from collecting rebounds.

While the Suns’ three-point stroke wasn’t there in the first half, the Thunder weren’t able to captialise and take control of the match as they found scoring hard to come by.

Looking to climb back into the match in the second period, the Thunder found ways to score the basketball for a 30-point quarter.

However, the Suns again won the quarter and took a nine point lead into the break.

Despite a strong performance from Adams and a triple-double of 26 points 10 rebounds and 10 assists by Russell Westbrook, the Suns hot shooting proved to be the difference.

The loss sees OKC drop to 22-18 for the season, however they remain fifth in the Western Conference standings.

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■ TRENTHAM

In brief

Ideal stakes opportunity Shaune Ritchie has found the perfect race for the well-performed Devise.

The Cambridge trainer is sending the Darci Brahma mare south to Wellington for Saturday’s Mills Reef Trentham Stakes (2100m).

“We feel she is looking for more ground now and her record on the track is very good,” Ritchie said.

“She ran second in the Desert Gold Stakes, second in the Oaks behind Bonneval and she won a special conditions race there.

“She’s very well-placed in the Trentham Stakes and any Group One winners will be giving her a fair bit of pudding.”

Devise was a first-up winner this season at Ellerslie before she finished third behind the highlyregarded Love Affair at Pukekohe.

At her most recent appearance, she ran fourth in the Gr.2 Cal Isuzu Stakes (1600m) after which plans were changed and the Gr.1

Zabeel Classic (2000m) was bypassed.

“It was a tougher run than anticipated and we didn’t want to back her up again,” Ritchie said.

Devise will be the stable’s only runner at Trentham this weekend with two booked for the second day of the meeting.

“Snow Secret will run in the Wellington Cup and she’ll have a trial at Cambridge on Tuesday and Swisswatch will go down for a Rating 65 mile,” Ritchie said.

Snow Secret hasn’t raced since she was out of the money in the Gr.3 Waikato Cup (2400m) while Swisswatch won at Pukekohe before a close last-start sixth at Ellerslie.

The Oaks Stud will offer a yearling half-sister (Lot 602) by Reliable Man to Snow Secret during the Book 1 Sale at Karaka later this month while Swisswatch’s brother (Lot 793) is in Westbury Stud’s Book 2 draft.

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Rosie Myers

Sultan Of Swing has the Brighthill Farm Concorde Handicap (1200m) on January 27 next on his programme. “He’ll almost certainly run and he’s got a great record at Ellerslie,” trainer Shaune Ritchie said.

Sultan Of Swing enjoyed a successful homecoming from Sydney, where he earned a cheque in all three starts for Ritchie’s brother Craig, when he beat the Rating 85 sprinters during the Auckland Christmas carnival.

- NZME Devise will be out to extend a good track record at Trentham.

sic has always been our plan and if it’s a wet night he’ll be right in it up to his eyeballs.”

On Sunday, Scott Base sat in behind the leader and when he got the split 200m from home he accelerated quickly to win by a widening length and a-quarter.

“Johno said to be quiet on him early,” Myers said.

“He’s a really nice horse, as soon as I asked him to go he gave plenty.”

Scott Base was making his first appearance since he ran eighth in the Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) after finishing runner-up behind Ever Loy-

al in the Listed Zacinto Stakes (1600m).

“Things didn’t go right and maybe the tracks were a bit hard for him,” Benner said.

“We knew he was a lot better than that so we just had to take it on the chin and get him back home.”

Scott Base’s latest performance has seen his Gr.1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) odds tumble from $41 to $26.

“We’ve always thought he is a Derby horse,” Benner said.

“He’s won at 1300 and 1400m so whether he runs the distance only time will tell.”

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Extra trip no concern for Hard Merchandize Gary Vile is confident his leading three-year-old Hard Merchandize will cope with a step up in distance.

The Awapuni trainer has his sights set on upcoming features at Trentham and Ellerslie with the Group-winning son of Burgundy.

“He’s got two major assignments left and I think he’ll handle a mile fine,” Vile said.

The gelding will make his next appearance in the Grant Plumbing Levin Classic (1600m) on Sat-

urday followed by the Karaka Million 3YO Classic a fortnight later.

Successful in the Listed Castletown Stakes (1200m) last season, Hard Merchandize added the Gr.2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1400m) to his record in the spring.

He was then given a break after finishing fifth in the Gr.2 James & Annie Sarten Memorial (1400m) at Te Rapa.

Following a trial success, Hard Merchandize headed to Auckland where he ran fifth in the Gr.2

Group One winner Melody Belle will be kept to a shorter trip in the immediate future. “We’ve changed tack with her and she’ll go to the Mongolian Khan Trophy on Karaka Million night rather than the mile,” said Jamie Richards, who trains the filly with Stephen Autridge. Melody Belle, who won last season’s Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes and the Karaka Million (1200m), was third when resuming last month. Last time out she finished sixth, after a check in the straight, in the Gr.1 Railway (1200m) at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day. - NZME

Sights set on Concorde

Smart 3YO will be in million-dollar shape A trimmer Scott Base will be on display when he chases a major three-year-old prize.

The son of Dalghar paraded on the portly side at Awapuni on Sunday and still managed to win the Southern Rangitikei Veterinary Services Premier (1300m) under jockey Rosie Myers ahead of a trip to Ellerlie.

“To be honest, it was a peach of a ride from Rosie,” said Johno Benner, who trains with his partner Hollie Wynyard.

“He was only half ready. He’s only had three gallops and hasn’t had a trial or jump-out.

“The Karaka Million 3YO Clas-

Trophy option for filly

Bonecrusher Stakes (1400m) and then acquitted himself well last time out against the older horses on his home track.

In the Gr.2 Manawatu Challenge Stakes (1400m), Hard Merchandize made the running and stuck on determinedly to finish fifth and less than two lengths off the winner Splurge.

“I thought he fought on very, very well and he’s come through the race nicely,” Vile said. “He’s looking good.”

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Karaka trip still on Chris Waller has confirmed a start for Scream Park in the Karaka Million 3YO Classic (1600m) at Ellerslie later this month. “He’ll go, only just though,” Waller said.

“Obviously when you’re travelling you like to be going with a win next to your name.” A son of Ocean Park, Scream Park was twice successful last month before he beat only one runner home under rider Hugh Bowman at Randwick on Saturday.

“He was a bit of a sitting duck and as they sprinted he was flat-footed,” Waller said. “Hugh said don’t be disappointed and he’s a very good judge to have aboard.”

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Grass track racing The North Island is about to launch into a full on four weeks of grass track harness racing, including the recently resurrected Wellington Trotting Cup. Each meeting is held in its own unique setting, as the harness racing roadshow continues over the summer. All Cup races will be included for points in the new concept 2018 North Island Country Cups Championship. Upon the completion of the series in each region a winner will be found on points earning $6000 and a dress rug, with second and third also receiving prizemoney.

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Boko hits best form

Trainer Gary Vile

Tim Butt’s Menangle stable continues to build momentum. Veteran former Scandinavian trotter Daryl Boko returned to his best form for the the most dominant of wins at Menangle last Saturday night.

Despite sitting parked for driver Chris Geary, the eight-year-old powered clear to win by 10.5m in a 1min55.2sec mile.

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■ MAGIC MILLIONS

McEvoy’s plan working

By Mark OBerhardt Trainer Tony McEvoy’s decision to take a different tack with Sunlight is paying dividends.

A few months ago, McEvoy took a look at the record books and decided he needed to try something different if she was to win the Magic Millions.

Five months later most of the plan has worked with the filly winning her two starts in Queensland to be in the top three in Magic Millions Classic markets after being as much as $41 a month ago.

Melbourne-Adelaide based McEvoy believes history shows it is vital for a horse to have had at least one start in

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Queensland before winning the Classic.

The records bear out his assessment as in the 10 years since Augusta Proud won in 2008 only Capitalist and Karuta Queen have won the race without a start in Queensland.

Trained by Leon Macdonald in Adelaide, Augusta Proud is the last horse not trained in Queensland or NSW to win the race.

“The Millions is a very hard race to win from down south.

“I wanted to bring her here early so she could acclimatise,” McEvoy said.

“I wanted her to feel like a local on Millions day.”

Sunlight has won both her Queensland starts at the Gold

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Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club at Addington Raceway Meeting Date: 09 Jan 2018 NZ Meeting number: 9 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11; 12 and 13; 14 and 15 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12; 13, 14 and 15 1 2.39pm THE FITZ SPORTS BAR SPRINT C1, 295m 1 28243 Elodea 17.81 .............................R Blackburn 2 26467 Idol Star 17.50.................................R Wales 3 86674 Billy Frost 17.61 .....................M K Dempsey 4 57675 Homebush Skip 17.55 ............J T McInerney 5 8886x Fill The Till 17.58 ..........................A Williams 6 77154 Rion King 17.45 .............................. M Grant 7 15356 Dapper Danny 17.56 ................... J McMillan 8 54214 Goldstar Jay Jay 17.70 S & .............B Evans 9 64858 Minalinka 17.67 S & ........................B Evans 10 66658 Whose He 17.44 ..............................A Joyce 2 2.59pm HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEORGE BATES DASH C1, 295m 1 25683 Koroibete 17.92 ............................... D Voyce 2 717 Feral Kaiaka 17.72 .......................M A Butler 3 28543 Cawbourne Leaha 17.61..............C Roberts 4 61665 Epic Boom nwtd M &.........................Jopson 5 85648 Botany Whisper 17.95 ............J T McInerney 6 82356 Rambo nwtd ..................................R Adcock 7 88356 Sea Spray Elsa 17.47 .................B Freeman 8 76515 Goldstar Sawyer 17.60 S & .............B Evans Emergencies: 9 48557 Idol Eve 17.43 .................................R Wales 10 36748 Magma 17.60 ..................................R Casey 3 3.16pm BARRONS SUPPLIES SPRINT C1, 295m 1 13735 Rockin’ Robyn nwtd......................... M Grant 2 45626 Know Approval 17.32 .....................G Cleeve 3 53266 Wong Answer 17.43 M & ..................Jopson 4 32562 Verbena 17.52 .............................. K Cassidy 5 13631 Gotcha Penny nwtd ................J T McInerney 6 6687x Ghisella 17.56 S & .......................... B Evans 7 42233 Opawa Shay nwtd ...........................R Wales 8 22341 Hatfield 17.44 ............................R Blackburn

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Southland Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Ascot Park Raceway Meeting Date: 9 Jan 2018 NZ Meeting number: 3 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12; 13 and 14 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7; 8, 9 and 10; 12, 13 and 14 1 12.05pm (NZT) MR WHIPPY WELCOME C0, 390m 1 25722 Tubby Kevie nwtd .........................C Roberts 2 48633 Classy Baxter nwtd ................J T McInerney 3 65525 Reedy Set Go nwtd ................J T McInerney 4 86526 Jinja Ninja nwtd M & .........................Jopson 5 55474 Melting World nwtd.........................J Guthrie 6 88x47 Homebush Bow nwtd .............J T McInerney 7 46251 Homebush Jasper nwtd .........J T McInerney 8 86647 Homebush Razz nwtd ............J T McInerney 9 6878 Magic Wilma nwtd ..................J T McInerney 2 12.25 SOUTHLAND OTAGO PHOTO FINISH C0, 390m 1 55665 Homebush Pansy nwtd ..........J T McInerney 2 6 Malaga Molly nwtd .................J T McInerney 3 74335 Skitzer nwtd .................................C Roberts 4 5353 Raylene nwtd ................................R Adcock 5 7648 Kowloon Lights nwtd ......................J Guthrie 6 78658 Devon Baxter nwtd .................J T McInerney 7 85241 Pip Baxter nwtd ......................J T McInerney 8 66627 Homebush Asher nwtd ...........J T McInerney 9 6878 Magic Wilma nwtd ..................J T McInerney 3 12.45pm ADDED ENERGY STAKES C0, 457m 1 2 Jinja Liv nwtd J & ............................D Fahey 2 233 Token Vikkers nwtd .........................R Wales 3 43526 Know Equal nwtd ...........................G Cleeve 4 2 Go Bliss nwtd ..................................R Wales 5 4 Go Ring nwtd ..................................R Wales 6 66x21 Allen Mack nwtd ...........................C Roberts 7 6 Tartan Watch nwtd .........................J Guthrie 8 3 Jinja Bailey nwtd J & .......................D Fahey 9 75835 Glass Harpoon nwtd ......................J Guthrie 10 7777 Dig Dig Dig nwtd M & ........................Jopson

Coast by bounding to a lead and sprinting away in the straight.

On Saturday she dominated a handy field over 1100m and McEvoy has no doubts she will run a strong 1200m in the Millions.

“She absorbed some pressure but it will be different in the Millions,” McEvoy said.

He was a big spender at last year’s Magic Millions sales and has been rewarded with two Classic runners, Sunlight and Crockett.

“I will be back at the sales again this year and let us hope we can find something,” McEvoy said.

The barrier draw for the Magic Millions Classic will be held this morning.

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Lumineer shines brightly Next stop is the Victoria Derby heats for Australia’s buzz threeyear-old Lumineer. The colt made it two wins from as many starts this campaign and stretched his unbeaten record to seven runs with another dominant display in last Friday night’s $20,000 VHRSC 3YO Classic at Melton. He was eased to the rear at the start from gate four, but driver Jason Lee made a lightning mid-race move to take the front and won as he liked in a cosy 1min57.4sec mile rate. - HRNZ

Lilley team runs hot

Trainer Tony McEvoy

It’s been a golden few weeks for Brent Lilley. And it’s been the veterans leading the charge in Kyvalley Blur in NZ and now Messini back home. Messini landed yet another major win, this time as an outsider, when he outstayed a handy field in the $60,000 Bendigo Cup. The race sparked plenty of post-race questions when favourites Ideal For Real and Moonrock duelled for the front for 400m, the effort taking its toll on both.

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Christchurch dogs Today at Addington raceway 9 87746 Goldstar Tu Puc 17.50 S & .............. B Evans 10 68685 Magic Velvet 17.64 ......................D Kingston 4 3.36pm FLAIR DASH C1, 295m 1 22267 Replica Casino 17.80 .....................B Pringle 2 5747x Zulu Jasper 17.40 ...........................J Tanner 3 42613 Snickerdoodle 17.48 ........................ B Dann 4 62367 Graeburn 17.67 ......................... A Bradshaw 5 72576 Culvie Yogi 17.38 H &..........................Taylor 6 766F7 Sozin’s Treasure nwtd ............J T McInerney 7 63458 Road Block 17.49.............................A Joyce 8 54633 Goldstar Po nwtd S & ...................... B Evans 9 48557 Idol Eve 17.43 .................................R Wales 10 17757 Mac Wagger 17.87 .................M K Dempsey 5 3.56pm AMBER CLEANING STAKES C1, 520m 1 11234 Jitterbug Jewel nwtd.....................C Roberts 2 87366 Eyrewell Tango 31.15 ..................... H Cairns 3 74563 Know Leave 30.90 .........................G Cleeve 4 57568 Fab Action 30.62 S & ...................... B Evans 5 541 Goldstar Whitey 31.16 S & .............. B Evans 6 2F16F Magic Tracey nwtd..................... A Bradshaw 7 47425 Gotcha Rocky nwtd ............................C Weir 8 FF875 Rock Bottom 30.42 M & ....................Jopson 9 78872 Zara Zara 30.98 .............................. R Wales 10 57778 Jon Snow Lives 30.40 ..................C Roberts 6 4.16pm CHRIS & LISA EARL SPRINT C1, 295m 1 76445 Smash Gator 17.79 ......................... M Grant 2 63178 Feral Whanau 17.95 .....................M A Butler 3 42T14 Magic Janet Lass 17.48 .........J T McInerney 4 6F841 Sass ‘Em Up 17.63 ................... A Bradshaw 5 62242 Elora 17.37................................R Blackburn 6 1564x Tricky Action 17.48 S & ................... B Evans 7 78485 Goldstar Renee nwtd S & ............... B Evans 8 62418 Zara Daiken 17.47........................... R Wales 9 74876 Terra Mondo 17.27 ..........................R Casey 10 76876 Ohoka Pheobe 17.64 ................... L Waretini 7 4.39pm MY BRO FABIO DISTANCE C1d, 645m 1 41545 Goldstar Marvely 38.65 S & ............ B Evans 2 46275 Goldstar Miley 38.41 S & ................ B Evans

3 16452 Goldstar Chief nwtd S &.................. B Evans 4 56444 Goldstar Jagger 38.58 S & .............. B Evans 5 14314 Goldstar Ashton nwtd S & ............... B Evans 6 21427 Opawa Cheviot nwtd S & ................ B Evans 7 38737 Opawa Sophie nwtd ........................ R Wales 8 28233 Majestic Action 38.75 S & ............... B Evans 9 58486 Arcane Sabre nwtd M & ....................Jopson 8 4.56 CLARKSON’S SIGN STUDIO SPRINT C1, 295m 1 77837 Runnin’ Cloggs 17.45 ......................J Tanner 2 52856 Zorba The Greek 17.26 ................... M Grant 3 28633 Venetia 17.53 ............................... K Cassidy 4 77454 Goldstar Scooter 17.52 S & ............ B Evans 5 34254 Disclaimer nwtd.............................R Adcock 6 44732 Sozin’s Angel 17.67 ...............J T McInerney 7 56645 Tip The Babe 17.44.........................R Casey 8 44535 Greet The Judge 17.27 H & ................Taylor Emergencies: 9 48557 Idol Eve 17.43 .................................R Wales 10 35777 Fiery Affair 17.32...............................J Dunn 9 5.18pm SHIRLEY VET CLINIC STAKES C1, 520m 1 14378 Eyrewell Lucy 31.14 ....................... H Cairns 2 35231 Matariki 30.92 ..................................A Joyce 3 64125 Dusky Brew nwtd S & ..................... B Evans 4 43411 Andrea’s Magic 30.55 ...................... B Dann 5 43643 Goldstar Dodge 30.72 S & .............. B Evans 6 43374 Black Eye Bill nwtd .................M K Dempsey 7 34214 Gorm The Great nwtd .................D Kingston 8 46x47 Cheese Please 31.14..........................A Lee 9 877x2 Renegade Comet 31.03 H & ...............Taylor 10 82768 Opawa Minstrel 30.39 ..................... R Wales 10 5.36pm RON’S MUZZLE REPAIRS PH.0272916330 DASH C1, 295m 1 56734 Just James 17.43 .......................H Anderton 2 84666 Know Bias 17.75 ............................G Cleeve 3 54664 Kingman 17.39 ................................ M Grant 4 22742 Goldstar Bryton nwtd S &................ B Evans 5 16573 Homebush Scribe 17.36 ........J T McInerney 6 6523x Opawa Janet nwtd .......................... R Wales

82525 Distinctive Miss 17.60 ......................A Joyce 45438 Tilt 17.39 ...................................... L Waretini 74876 Terra Mondo 17.27 ..........................R Casey 55785 Scissor Clip nwtd ........................B Freeman 11 5.56 CRATE & BARREL HOTEL STKS C1, 520m 1 17425 Eyrewell Turbo nwtd ....................... H Cairns 2 61232 Goldstar Liberty 30.75 S &.............. B Evans 3 64276 Say Cheese nwtd ................................A Lee 4 71276 Mitcham Moody nwtd ................ A Bradshaw 5 5422F Smash Calling 31.56 ....................... M Grant 6 1 Go Angel 30.97 ...............................R Wales 7 66455 Bossy Affair nwtd ......................... L Waretini 8 55146 Extra Salsa nwtd S & ...................... B Evans 9 16655 Kelly’s My Name nwtd .................... H Cairns 10 77475 Opawa Extreme 30.48 .................... R Wales 12 6.13pm KOLORFUL KANVAS SPRINT C1, 295m 1 46877 Goldstar Lottie 17.87 S & ................ B Evans 2 5838x Dime Diva 17.55..............................J Tanner 3 15x78 Ketchikan Blue 17.44 ........................J Dunn 4 65663 Sahara Sam 17.40 H & .......................Taylor 5 76875 Opawa Sledge nwtd ........................ R Wales 6 36284 Bursar 17.40 ................................ K Cassidy 7 8677x Aroha nwtd ....................................R Adcock 8 78461 Chief Doug 17.55 ...................J T McInerney 9 64858 Minalinka 17.67 S & ........................ B Evans 10 7686x Starburst Emma 17.30 .................... M Grant 13 6.36pm LITTLE BROWN JUG DASH C1, 295m 1 54427 Token Ace 17.26 ............................... J Rush 2 45434 Smash Damage 17.54 .................... M Grant 3 41487 Goldstar Bindi 17.89 S &................. B Evans 4 72187 Europe Who 17.70 .................... A Bradshaw 5 21512 Know Panic 17.36 ..........................G Cleeve 6 25685 Coleridge Jim 17.60 M &..................... Smith 7 16615 Promise To Keep nwtd ........................A Lee 8 66887 Stormy Sunday 17.50 ............J T McInerney 9 48557 Idol Eve 17.43 .................................R Wales 10 748x6 Opawa Bucks Eye 17.26 ............H Anderton 14 6.51 ROBBIE PHOTOGRAPHER DASH C1, 295m

1 16583 Sozin’s Roar 17.77 .................J T McInerney 2 6374F Jinja Billy 17.47 ............................ L Waretini 3 76564 Zabambi 17.62 .................................A Joyce 4 8x627 Butterface 17.73 ..............................J Tanner 5 22584 Bluey Fields nwtd H & .........................Taylor 6 56654 Royal Action 17.29 S & ................... B Evans 7 78864 Amy Baxter nwtd ....................J T McInerney 8 312 Oliver Black 17.51 .................... A Botherway Emergencies: 9 87746 Goldstar Tu Puc 17.50 S & .............. B Evans 10 58858 Opawa Spirit nwtd ........................... R Wales 15 7.11pm LIVAMOL SPRINT C1, 295m 1 43488 Belfast Delanie 17.59 H & ...................Taylor 2 7x482 Idol Georgie 17.31 ............................ J Rush 3 18883 Tui Style 17.54 M & ............................. Smith 4 68656 Homebush Scorpio nwtd ........J T McInerney 5 85725 Kalonga 17.42 S & ..........................B Evans 6 65787 Secret Indy nwtd ............................. R Wales 7 67227 Bing Bong 17.84 ....................... A Bradshaw 8 15777 Ohoka Tess nwtd.......................J McInerney 9 87746 Goldstar Tu Puc 17.50 S & .............. B Evans 10 77487 Leanne’s Way 17.81 M & ..................Jopson SELECTIONS

5 6 7 8 9 10

5 81167 Macey Baxter nwtd ................J T McInerney 6 88623 Homebush Indi 22.60 .............J T McInerney 7 67645 Homebush Hazel nwtd ...........J T McInerney 8 56473 Zip Zap Zoe nwtd ...................J T McInerney Emergencies: 9 66572 Super Stevie 22.96.......................C Roberts 10 45882 Rib Curler 22.66 .................................J Allen 14 4.22pm RACING AGAIN 26TH JANUARY C1, 390m 1 21342 Nicky Baxter nwtd ..................J T McInerney 2 48525 Know Dollars nwtd .........................G Cleeve 3 26577 Homebush Hundy nwtd ..........J T McInerney 4 37458 Homebush Riley 22.73 ...........J T McInerney 5 54757 Dave’s Pick nwtd ....................J T McInerney 6 74666 Opawa Val nwtd .............................. R Wales 7 51 Jinja Cody nwtd......................J T McInerney 8 53521 Homebush Austin 22.87 .........J T McInerney 9 45882 Rib Curler 22.66 .................................J Allen 10 66572 Super Stevie 22.96.......................C Roberts SELECTIONS

7 8 9 10

Race 1: Elodea, Idol Star, Rion King, Billy Frost Race 2: Cawbourne Leaha, Rambo, Koroibete, Goldstar Sawyer Race 3: Know Approval, Hatfield, Opawa Shay, Gotcha Penny Race 4: Snickerdoodle, Zulu Jasper, Goldstar Po, Road Block Race 5: Rock Bottom, Magic Tracey, Know Leave, Goldstar Whitey Race 6: Magic Janet Lass, Elora, Sass ‘Em Up, Smash Gator Race 7: Goldstar Marvely, Goldstar Miley, Goldstar Jagger Race 8: Disclaimer, Venetia, Sozin’s Angel, Greet The Judge Race 9: Andrea’s Magic, Matariki, Goldstar Dodge, Renegade Comet Race 10: Just James, Goldstar Bryton, Distinctive Miss, Tilt Race 11: Goldstar Liberty, Bossy Affair, Smash Calling Race 12: Ketchikan Blue, Dime Diva, Chief Doug, Aroha, Bursar Race 13: Know Panic, Token Ace, Smash Damage, Europe Who Race 14: Oliver Black, Sozin’s Roar, Butterface, Zabambi Race 15: Kalonga, Tui Style, Secret Indy, Bing Bong

Southland dogs Today at Ascot Park Raceway 4 1.05pm ASCOT PARK CONSORTIUM C2, 390m

1 15113 Sheza Rippa 26.11 J & ...................D Fahey 2 86177 Opawa Kevin 26.01 ......................... R Wales 1 86771 Homebush Ellie nwtd .............J T McInerney 3 33322 Hard Questions 26.04 ....................G Cleeve 2 14472 Broken Penniless 22.94 .................G Cleeve 4 31367 Perfect Result nwtd .......................R Adcock 3 33613 Jealous Much 23.12 ...............J T McInerney 5 18456 Zipping Clyde 25.87 .................... B I Conner 4 x1422 Barellen Panther nwtd ..................C Roberts 6 54154 Penalty Bale nwtd ........................C Roberts 5 87362 Chop Shop nwtd ....................J T McInerney 7 33363 Valyrian Steel 26.46 ...............J T McInerney 6 67248 Gordy Junior nwtd M & .....................Jopson 8 15825 Storming Mack 26.13 .................. B I Conner 7 67634 Joey Baxter 22.65 ..................J T McInerney 9 82878 Viktoria Vikkers 26.57 ..................C Roberts 8 12387 Homebush Sloan 22.50 .........J T McInerney Emergencies: 8 2.34pm WWW.SOUTHLANDGREYHOUNDS.CO.NZ 9 47675 Obeyance 22.74 .................................J Allen C2, 457m 10 56786 Another Message 22.81 M & ............Jopson 1 27356 Ana Dior nwtd ..............................C Roberts 5 1.25 SGRC $26 FIVE WIRE MUZZLE STKS C2, 390m 2 68413 Spring Sam 26.00 ..................J T McInerney 3 34575 Shift The Blame 25.94............J T McInerney 1 85567 Leo’s Son 22.84 .....................J T McInerney 4 35138 Zipping Jen nwtd ......................... B I Conner 2 38411 Sozin’s Fortune 23.36 ............J T McInerney 5 42361 Trevor Gibbs nwtd J & .....................D Fahey 3 85257 Steel The Gold nwtd..................D A Roberts 6 12148 Mulberry Minx nwtd .......................R Adcock 4 43831 Flaming Sambuca 22.65 ........J T McInerney 7 57617 Homebush Ragna 26.53 ........J T McInerney 5 36213 Debbie Baxter 22.86 ..............J T McInerney 8 46662 Botany Alan 25.88..................J T McInerney 6 11462 Epic Mango nwtd M & .......................Jopson 9 47675 Obeyance 26.60 .................................J Allen 7 56744 Homebush Fued 22.57 ..........J T McInerney 8 77434 Homebush Miles 22.44 ..........J T McInerney 10 86665 Cawbourne Palmer 26.09 ............M Roberts 9 47675 Obeyance 22.74 .................................J Allen 9 2.50pm SUMMERTIME DISTANCE C2d, 630m 10 56786 Another Message 22.81 M & ............Jopson 1 12343 Peekay Shout nwtd ......................... R Wales 6 1.48pm CONGRATULATIONS JUSTIN R C2/3, 390m 2 51431 Southern Honey 37.64 ................R Hamilton 3 61815 Translator nwtd J & .........................D Fahey 1 17675 Must Be Rusty 22.56..............J T McInerney 4 7678x Opawa Hope nwtd..................J T McInerney 2 31144 Opawa Jumper 22.74 ...................... R Wales 5 74656 No Tinkerbell nwtd .........................J Guthrie 3 36654 Magic Mike 22.40 .........................C Roberts 6 557x8 Heritage Watch 38.05 ....................J Guthrie 4 42557 Ohoka Alex 22.63..........................R Adcock 7 55324 Allen Hadrian nwtd .......................C Roberts 5 36261 Zugzwang 22.88 .........................R Hamilton 8 44512 Opawa Racer 37.10 ........................ R Wales 6 77138 Homebush Banker 22.67 .......J T McInerney 7 25356 Know Sweat 22.85 .........................G Cleeve 10 3.08 ROBBIE PHOTOGRAPHER DASH C4/5, 390m 8 42522 Jinja Rules 22.89 ...................J T McInerney 1 47142 Opawa Waihemo 22.75 ................... R Wales 9 47675 Obeyance 22.74 .................................J Allen 2 13724 Sarcasm nwtd ................................G Cleeve 10 56786 Another Message 22.81 M & ............Jopson 3 26183 Cosmic Richie 22.60 ..............J T McInerney 4 14177 Sea Fever 22.43 .......................... B I Conner 7 2.10pm ASCOT PARK HOTEL C3/4, 457m

11111 Wheelchair Norm 22.08 .........J T McInerney 11456 Watta Gunn 22.48 .........................R Adcock 22515 Detective Dash nwtd ..............J T McInerney 76184 Cosmic Odette 22.35 .............J T McInerney 58717 Opawa Binge 22.34......................... R Wales 46287 Puma Pants 22.14..................J T McInerney 11 3.27pm WWW.BODYAUDIT.CO.NZ C1, 457m 1 84221 Homebush Boden nwtd ..........J T McInerney 2 81758 Opawa Richie 26.19 ........................ R Wales 3 57723 Avalanch City 26.15 ...............J T McInerney 4 36837 Rhinegolde nwtd ................................J Allen 5 25342 Homebush Patriot nwtd ..........J T McInerney 6 31626 Jakalberry Jewel nwtd..................C Roberts 7 43576 Classy Witch nwtd ..........................G Cleeve 8 17755 Luciastar 26.03 ......................J T McInerney Emergencies: 9 75444 Cosmic Stu nwtd ....................J T McInerney 10 38864 Darlek Ian 26.72.....................J T McInerney 12 3.45pm TONI@BODYAUDIT.CO.NZ PH 021657001 C4/5, 390m 1 21576 Abrasador 22.17 ...............................B Eade 2 24518 Star Bucking 22.97.................J T McInerney 3 14576 Opawa Sheldon 22.32..................... R Wales 4 26237 Express Gunn 22.34 .....................R Adcock 5 33728 Storming Norm 22.45.................. B I Conner 6 46284 Think Tank 22.58 ....................J T McInerney 7 22717 NippaOfSambucca 22.59 .......J T McInerney 8 61433 Know Scrutiny 22.65 ......................G Cleeve 9 58717 Opawa Binge 22.34......................... R Wales 10 46287 Puma Pants 22.14..................J T McInerney 13 4.06 GREYHOUNDSASPETS.ORG.NZ C1, 390m 1 85633 Freckle Flyer 22.57.............................J Allen 2 32124 Unverified nwtd ......................J T McInerney 3 481F6 Senorita Julie nwtd.................J T McInerney 4 36737 Sozin’s Emperor nwtd ............J T McInerney

Race 1: Homebush Jasper, Reedy Set Go, Melting World Race 2: Pip Baxter, Malaga Molly, Skitzer, Homebush Pansy Race 3: Allen Mack, Jinja Liv, Token Vikkers, Jinja Bailey Race 4: Homebush Ellie, Broken Penniless, Joey Baxter Race 5: Sozin’s Fortune, Flaming Sambuca, Homebush Fued Race 6: Opawa Jumper, Must Be Rusty, Ohoka Alex, Jinja Rules Race 7: Sheza Rippa, Zipping Clyde, Perfect Result, Penalty Bale Race 8: Botany Alan, Trevor Gibbs, Mulberry Minx, Shift The Blame Race 9: Opawa Racer, Translator, Allen Hadrian, Peekay Shout Race 10: Wheelchair Norm, Sarcasm, Cosmic Odette, Watta Gunn Race 11: Homebush Boden, Opawa Richie, Luciastar Race 12: Storming Norm, Know Scrutiny, Opawa Sheldon Race 13: Freckle Flyer, Sozin’s Emperor, Super Stevie Race 14: Jinja Cody, Nicky Baxter, Know Dollars, Homebush Hundy LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Del Potro happy in Auckland

By Ben Leahy

Trish Dollan lines one up at the Waireka Croquet club on Sunday.

PHOTO TETSURO MITOMO 070118-TM-020

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Croquet players out in force

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

It might be a new year, but the greens of the Waireka Croquet Club are still busy with players getting their fix.

Sunny conditions favoured those at the greens on Sunday, and many at the club will be hoping for similar conditions for the rest of the month as they count down the days to the rede-

velopment of their greens.

At the end of the month, the club will shut up shop at their Ashburton Domain location for redevelopment of their greens.

Once the redevelopment is

complete, the club will have access to six full greens and will then be able to hold national events.

The greens will be in action once again in September.

■ TENNIS

Ferrer does it hard in Classic first round By niaLL anderson Once again, David Ferrer is into the second round at the ASB Classic.

It wasn’t close to vintage Ferrer, though that can hardly be expected at age 35.

Instead, he had to battle for two hours on centre court to beat world number 314 Wu Yibing, 7-6(7), 6-4.

The four-time champion was challenged by the 18-year-old, with Wu hitting some tremendous shots but lacking the consistency to get past the wily veteran.

It was a game of rallies, with neither player possessing a punishing first serve, creating an entertaining contest where Wu displayed his potential as a star of the future.

Ferrer will play Joao Sousa in the second round.

Ranked 314 in the world, the 18-year-old Wu is a junior Grand Slam champion, and he showed his immense potential with some ridiculous passing shots.

He had his chance to win the set as well, coming from 4-0 down in the tiebreak to lead 6-4, but he couldn’t convert, and eventually a double fault finally clinched the first set for Ferrer.

Sousa lost the first set to Donald Young, but came back to claim a 6-7(8), 6-4, 6-2 victory in two hours on centre court.

The 28-year-old made it to the final last year without losing a set, before going down to Jack Sock in a three-setter, but his path has already been tougher this year after a tight battle with Young.

However, Sousa impressed on serve, hitting nine aces with no double faults, and winning 92 per cent of the points when he got his first serve in play.

David Ferrer He had 14 break points, and while Young saved 10 of them, eventually Sousa’s edge shone through.

The event has drawn several top players in a field which is

stronger than the women’s tournament, with US Open winner Juan Martin Del Potro and a trio of top Americans – Jack Sock, Sam Querrey and John Isner – the top four seeds for the event.

While none of the big names get their tournaments underway until tomororw, there is still plenty of talent on display as things kick off today.

Kiwi Michael Venus, who had a fantastic doubles season in 2017, has the toughest draw possible against world number 20 and 2016 champion Roberto Bautista Agut in the late session last night.

There has been a late change to the draw as well, with eighth seed Andrey Rublev withdrawing with a right arm injury.

He has been replaced in the main draw by lucky loser Lukas Lacko, who will play wildcard Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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World No.11 Juan Martin del Potro is content to simply soak up the atmosphere from fans at Auckland’s ASB Classic after wrist and hip injuries left him on the brink of giving the game away two years ago.

The popular, big serving Argentine spent yesterday hitting up on the practice courts and greeting young fans after his second seeding earned him automatic qualification into the second round.

And after so long away from the game, the 198cm-giant was pleasantly surprised his towering frame still cut a memorable figure with the next generation of fans.

“They still remember me, which is nice,” the 29-year-old former Classic winner joked.

The light-hearted approach is typical of a del Potro who has fallen back in love with the game of tennis.

The power-hitter has won 20 ATP Tour career titles, including the 2009 US Open, when he became the first player to beat both Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in the same Grand Slam.

But it was his 2014 silver medal at the Rio Olympics and his role leading Argentina to victory over Croatia in last year’s Davis Cup final, which have lifted a weight from his shoulders. “[The Davis Cup win] was so big for our history and then when I got that trophy, I played without any pressure [for the rest of the year].

“Now I have nothing to lose because I came close to quitting tennis two years ago.”

The more relaxed del Potro went on to then knock a red hot Federer out of the US Open in the quarter-finals before narrowly going down to eventual champion Nadal in the semis as he climbed back to world No.11.

Now he is clinging to his positive mindset as he uses the ASB Classic to open his 2018 season, having missed the tournament in recent years.

When he won the Classic back in 2009, he also won the US Open crown.

However, winning the double again won’t be so easy.

Del Potro now requires medical treatment up to three times a day on his troublesome hip and wrists and has been forced to rebuild his power game with the addition of slices and deft touches.

He will also first have to get past the winner of either Canadian Denis Shapolov or Brazilian Rogerio Dutra Silva, who he will meet in the second round.

“It’s a long way back [from injury] but I like to be here,” he said.

“It’s an exciting time in my life trying to win another big event.”

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In brief

All eyes on Nelson weather

By Christopher reive Trent Boult may not understand how the Duckworth-Lewis formula works, but he sure understands winning.

The Black Caps beat Pakistan in the opening match in their five-game one-day international (ODI) series on Saturday by 61runs by way of Duckworth-Lewis method after rain put a stop to play.

The win was the Black Caps’ eighth in a row and fast bowler Boult admitted there wasn’t a lot the side could fault in their recent play.

“This is probably a good time to pull the game apart, not just individually but as a team,” Boult said.

“I think everyone’s trying to get better and look at what areas we can improve.

“But (there’s) not too much to focus on at the moment – just keep dishing out these performances and performing in front of the good crowds that we have been getting.

“There’s nothing better than getting the job done in front of the crowds and doing it with a smile.”

The New Zealand side will look to push their winning streak to nine in Nelson today in game two of the series, but they were expecting to have to fight hard for it against a quality Pakistan side.

For Boult and his fellow bowlers, the recipe they were working towards was simple.

“There’s no doubt when we take early wickets what it does in setting up the wins for our side, so that’s really our focus but I’m

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Kiwis eye IPL riches When the Indian Premier League auction opens on January 27 and 28 in Bengaluru, New Zealand’s cricketers might celebrate the most lucrative collective haul in their history. As the No. 1 ranked country in Twenty20 cricket, their curriculum vitae bulges with talent for franchises to peruse. The Black Caps have the No. 1 batsman (Colin Munro) and bowler (Ish Sodhi) in the T20 rankings, two more batsmen in the top 11 (Kane Williamson and Martin Guptill) and two more bowlers in the top 13 (Mitchell Santner and Trent Boult).

- NZME

Stokes back in NZ? Allrounder Ben Stokes could be returning to New Zealand again this summer. Stokes, who played a short spell for Canterbury in the Ford Trophy, has been named in the England Twenty squad to play Australia and New Zealand in a tri-series tournament. “Ben Stokes is included, though his involvement remains subject to any relevant legal or disciplinary developments in relation to the incident in Bristol in September,” a press release by England Cricket stated.

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Afghanis star in BBL

The Black Caps celebrate as Trent Boult takes another wicket. sure they’re well aware of that as well.”

Together with Tim Southee, Boult was at the forefront of the Black Caps attack which left the Pakistan side reeling at 54-5, after Kane Williamson (115) and Colin Munro (58) led the Kiwi team to a total of 315-7.

The visitors managed to move to 166-6 before the rain arrived, however the early damage proved to be the difference.

“I still don’t understand how the Duckworth-Lewis formula works – I don’t know if too many people do – but it’s one-nil in a five-match series.

“Their batting unit will be hurting a little bit.

“We know what sort of class is in their top order especially so we’ve got to be on our game.”

Whether the sides can get in a full match today will remain to be seen, with afternoon showers forecast in Nelson.

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Two of emerging cricketing nation Afghanistan’s leading talents are making their presence felt in the BBl, winning man-of-the-match honours on successive nights. Mohammed Nabi’s 52 off 30 balls and a tidy 1-27 spell of off spin from the 33-year-old allrounder helped the Renegades to a win over cross-town rivals the Stars at the MCG on Saturday. Just 24 hours later it was the turn of 19-year-old leg-spinner Rashid Khan, whose dashing 16 off six balls and 2-21 helped propel the Strikers to a 25-run win over the Thunder at Spotless Stadium. Khan has quickly become one of the most exciting and successful of the crop of new imports.

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Lyon claims Ashes bunny

Australia completes Ashes rout By roB Forsaith Australia have completed a 4-0 Ashes series win, with Pat Cummins’ express pace easing his side to victory by an innings and 123 runs in the SCG finale yesterday.

Man of the match Cummins cleaned up England’s tail clinically after lunch on day five of the fifth test, finishing with figures of 4-39 in the final innings of the series.

The speedster, playing his first home test series after almost six years of injury hell, also bagged 4-80 in the first innings to finish as the leading wicket-taker of the lopsided series with 23 scalps.

England finished at 9-180 yesterday, with sick skipper Joe Root unable to return to the crease after retiring hurt a second time.

“To get through the five and end the series here at home, I couldn’t have asked for much more,” Cummins said in the post-match ceremony.

Root, set to resume on 42 in the morning, was hospitalised be-

Pat Cummins was man of the match in the final Ashes test. cause of a stomach bug that had left him severely dehydrated with diarrhoea and vomiting.

Root arrived at the ground in a bad way with his hospital wristband still on, but he marched to the middle when Nathan Lyon dismissed Moeen Ali for a record-equalling seventh time this summer.

The captain was unbeaten on 58 at the meal break but slept

through the post-lunch session, too exhausted to continue his four-hour innings.

Jimmy Anderson, serving as vice-captain in the absence of suspended star Ben Stokes, spoke instead of Root, post-match.

“We have been outplayed in the key moments of each game,” Anderson said.

“They have a fantastic bowling attack and all their batsmen have

come to the party and scored runs when the team needed them.”

Cummins struck twice in his second over after lunch on day five, trapping Jonny Bairstow lbw and bothering Stuart Broad with a bouncer.

The 24-year-old then removed Mason Crane with another rearing bumper.

The series finished when Anderson was judged caught behind, with the No.11 batsman wanting to refer the on-field verdict but unable to do so because England had no reviews left.

Australia banked victories in Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Sydney. Man of the series Steve Smith led the way by scoring 687 runs at 137.4.

“The cricket that we have played in the last couple of months has been outstanding,” Smith said. “All the bowlers have taken over 20 wickets – we haven’t relied on one person.

“England have played exceptional cricket; we have just been able to get on top and win those key moments.”

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Nathan Lyon has confirmed Moeen Ali’s status as one of cricket’s greatest bunnies, capturing his wicket for a record-equalling seventh time in nine innings this summer. Lyon trapped Ali lbw for 13 in the final morning of the series yesterday, equalling the mark for the most dismissals of a batsman by one bowler in a series. On a horror tour for the English spinner, Ali only survived his opposite number in the first innings in Sydney and first dig in Adelaide, the latter of which he did not face Lyon.

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Smith man of series Australian skipper Steve Smith has been named man of the series in the 4-0 Ashes defeat of England after a stellar summer with the bat.

The world No.1 batsman piled on 687 runs over the five-match series and was the difference between the two sides. He hit three centuries and two 50s with his average of 137.4 the sixth highest in an Ashes series. After winning man of the match awards in Brisbane and Perth, he was awarded the Compton-Miller Award in what was his first Ashes as captain. “That’s part of batting, I love being out in the middle and doing the job and trying to lead from the front for the team,” Smith said.

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McLaughlin to drive McLaren Kiwi Supercars star Scott McLaughlin will spearhead YNA Autosport’s Pro-Am entry in the 2018 Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour.

Supported by McElrea Racing, sharing the Opti-Coat McLaren 650S GT3 with 2016 Class B winner McLaughlin will be Australian GT race winner Fraser Ross, factory McLaren GT driver Andrew Watson, and experienced Swedish racer Alexander West.

The well credentialled lineup complements the previously announced all-Pro lineup, providing YNA Autosport an opportunity to claim both outright and class victories.

After a successful 2017 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship, McLaughlin will make just his second appearance at the Bathurst 12 Hour, and his first at the wheel of a McLaren 650S GT3.

“I am really excited for my first attack at the Bathurst 12 Hour in Class A machinery,” said McLaughlin.

“We have a great line-up to attack the Pro-Am class honours but also attack the outright order.

“I’m looking forward to the challenge and excited to be in a fantastic car like the McLaren with some great team-mates.

“The 12 Hour is a perfect way to start my racing season and hopefully we can kick it off with some success!”

“After seeing some positive results in my first GT season last year I am absolutely pumped to head into my first 12 Hour endurance race at the iconic Mount Panorama,” added Ross, who competed with YNA Autosport throughout the 2017 Australian GT season.

“We have a very strong lineup and with the support of YNA Autosport and McElrea Racing, we are entering this very confident.

“The McLaren has proved time and time again its capabilities with its previous success around the world and particularly at Bathurst.

“I believe we will be a force to be reckoned with for Pro-Am honours.”

Also poised to make his second Bathurst 12 Hour appearance is Andrew Watson, after being a member of McLaren’s 2016 Bathurst 12 Hour efforts.

A race winner in the International GT Open series and Class winner at the Sepang 12 Hours race, Watson last year

competed in the Blancpain GT Series.

“Going back to Bathurst is an amazing chance as we had a lot of speed in the McLaren in 2016, so I know the 650S GT3 is good around the Mountain,” said Watson.

“The 12 Hour is such a great race and I’m proud to be a part of it again.

“I already know Fraser and Alex, and I’m looking forward to teaming up with Scott as I know how handy these V8 drivers are after racing with Shane van Gisbergen in 2016 in Europe.”

Completing the lineup is the experienced Alexander West, who competed in the Blancpain GT Endurance Cup in 2017, and finished third in the International GT Open series for McLaren with two wins and four other podium finishes.

The 2018 Bathurst 12 Hour marks the Swede’s first appearance in Australia, following previous experience in Asia.

“The Bathurst 12 Hour and Mount Panorama should be on the bucket list for anyone interested in endurance racing,” said West.

“So this is a dream come true and I’m really looking forward to racing at this famous track in Australia with YNA Autosport in the Mclaren 650S GT3.”

The McLaren 650S GT3 is one of the most successful sportscars of the modern era, winning both the Australian GT Championship and Australian Endurance Championship, along with the Bathurst 12 Hour, in 2016.

Internationally it has recorded championship success in the United States and Europe with victory in the Pirelli World Challenge and Blancpain Endurance Series respectively.

The twin-turbo V8 engine, developed inhouse by McLaren, is mounted to a lightweight carbon-fibre chassis providing incredible power and handling.

It’s a car which has propelled McLaren back to the forefront of sportscar racing, where it proved a dominant force at the height of Can-Am competition in the late 1960s, and in the mid-1990s with victory at Le Mans courtesy of the McLaren F1.

The 2018 Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour takes place on February 2-4, with live freeto-air television coverage on 7mate across Australia, and an online stream allowing fans around the world to follow the race as it unfolds.

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Tuesday

Croquet. The Domain, Philip Street.

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

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

6pm INTEGRATIVE YOGA. Weekly yoga classes. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): You won’t have everyone’s approval, and frankly it would be weird if you did. You so have the blessing of all who matter in this, though – even if it’s only you.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You are wise. Wisdom can be practical – but often isn’t. Wisdom can point to the popular choice – but often doesn’t. Wisdom can provide comfort – but also tolerates uncomfortable realities of life.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): It’s been a while since you fantasised about the future. You used to do it often and well! It’s time to get back to that rich imagination and apply it creating some magic for yourself in the weeks to come.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Everything feels better when you have a plan. It doesn’t have to be a good plan. Even an under-researched, unfeasible plan will give you the measure of purpose and confidence necessary to go one step further.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You want to make an improvement, and here’s what will help. Plan the “ifs” and “thens”: If this happens, then I’ll do that.

If that happens, then I’ll do this. Decide in advance and set yourself up for success.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): While you’ve been known to do excellent work in phases, you’ve neither the patience nor the time for that today.

You’ll throw it all down in the white-hot heat of one long frenzy.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): When you muster the courage to take a chance, that’s something in and of itself. You needn’t couple your daring with the added pressure of demanding success.

Give yourself credit, starting is for the brave.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): The best answer just might be “I don’t know.” That’s the answer that lets many things be possibilities. A connection made in the afternoon will take a surprising and delightful direction.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You’re in a community of people who are making the world a better place. You’ll love your role in this. The group isn’t always in agreement as to the best methods but you’ll come to a consensus today.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Remodels and reorganisation efforts can be funny this way: You often have to make a mess before you can make an improvement. When things get crazy, push through to the “after” picture.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You face life with a thoroughly optimistic outlook even when the circumstances do not obviously favour you and yours. Your calm, measured approach allows for smooth dealings all around.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Hesitation isn’t always fear.

Sometimes it’s a function of prudence, intuition or wisdom. Maybe you sense you’re not ready, and there’s no shame in that.

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McATAMNEY, Moire – On January 7 at Ranfurly Hospital. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Kevin and Julie, loved grandmother of Stewart and Megan, Carol and Neale and loved supergran of Jared and Sam. Will be sadly missed.

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6am Infomercials 7am The Biggest Loser – Glory Days 3 (Part 1) 7:55 Minute To Win It UK 3 8:50 American Ninja Warrior 3 (Part 2) 9:45 Entertainment Tonight 3 10:05 Infomercials 11:30 Family Feud Australia 3 Noon House Rules PGR 3 0 1:05 M The Greening Of Whitney Brown PGR 2011 Family Adventure. Sammi Hanratty, Brooke Shields, Aidan Quinn.

2:55 Entertainment Tonight 3:20 M Tooth Fairy 3 2010 Family Comedy. Dwayne Johnson, Ashley Judd, Julie Andrews. 0 5:30 Family Feud Australia 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm

6am Avatar – The Last Airbender 3 6:25 Ben 10 6:50 Codename – Kids Next Door 7:15 Kung Fu Dino Posse 3 7:40 Duck Dodgers 8:05 Batman – Brave And The Bold 8:30 Henry Danger 3 8:55 Tiki Tour 0 9:25 Million Dollar Minute 3 9:50 Jeopardy 3 10:20 The Doctors PGR 11:15 Hot Bench 11:40 Antiques Road Trip 12:40 Madam Secretary PGR 3 0 1:35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR 3 2:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 3pm Escape To The Country 3 3:55 Jeopardy 4:20 Tennis – ASB Classic: Men’s Week (HLS) From ASB Tennis Arena. 0 5:30 Prime News 6pm American Restoration 0 6:30 Pawn Stars

7pm The Extreme Cake Makers 0 7:30 The Celebrity Chase 0 8:30 F Blue Murder – Killer Cop AO (Mini-series) Australian miniseries based on the true story of Australia’s most notorious former detective, Roger Rogerson. 0 10:20 Boss AO 0

7pm Home And Away 0 7:30 Family Food Fight 0 8:45 M National Treasure – The Book Of Secrets AO 2007 Adventure. Treasure hunter Benjamin Franklin Gates seeks to discover the truth behind the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Nicolas Cage, Helen Mirren, Jon Voight, Harvey Keitel. 0

7pm Modern Family PGR 0 7:30 House Rules PGR 0 8:30 Lost And Found PGR 3 0 9:30 Beach Cops AO 0 10pm Beach Cops PGR 3 10:25 NewsHub Late 10:55 The Blacklist AO 0

7pm Storage Wars PGR 3 7:30 The Great Australian Bake Off 0 8:35 Beneath New Zealand 3 9:35 Guiltology AO 10:35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR

11:35 American Crime AO Leyland High School mourns a loss; Leslie’s job is uncertain after the tragedy.

12:25 Te Karere 3 News and current affairs from a Maori perspective. 2 12:50 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 News and current affairs from a Maori perspective. 2

11:05 2 Broke Girls AO 0 11:35 Mike And Molly PGR 0 12:05 Scandal AO 3 1:35 Home And Away 3 0 2am Infomercials 3:05 Army Wives 3 0 4:35 Regular Show 3 0 4:45 Baby Daddy 3 5:05 Hope And Faith 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

11:50 Infomercials

11:35 Cricket – International (HLS) Blackcaps v Pakistan.

The second ODI at Saxton Oval, Nelson.

12:05 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 The team presents the best of the day’s sports news.

12:35 Closedown

Blue Murder – Killer Cop 8:30pm on TVNZ 1

BRAVO 10am Four Weddings USA 3 10:55 Million Dollar Listing LA 3 11:50 Snapped PGR 3 12:45 The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills PGR 1:40 Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles PGR 3 2:35 Yours, Mine, Or Ours PGR 3 3:05 Yours, Mine, Or Ours PGR 3 3:35 Catfish 3 4:30 Four Weddings USA 5:30 Hoarders 3 6:30 Million Dollar Listing LA 3 7:30 Botched By Nature PGR 3 Doctors Dubrow and Nassif go to Arizona to help a woman whose nose collapsed into her face; in New York, they meet a college student with an extremely oversized breast.

8:30 The Real Housewives Of Melbourne 9:40 The Real Housewives Of New Jersey 10:40 Intervention Canada AO 3 11:30 Snapped PGR 3 12:20 Infomercials 3

The Great Australian Bake Off, 7:30pm on Prime

THE BOX 6am Wheel Of Fortune PG 6:25 Jeopardy!

PG 6:50 Robot Wars PG 7:40 Doctor Who PGV 8:30 The Simpsons PG 8:55 SVU – Special Victims Unit MV 9:45 Criminal Intent MV 10:40 Hawaii Five-0 MV 11:35 Jeopardy!

PG Noon Wheel Of Fortune PG 12:25 Pawn Stars – Australia PG 12:50 The Force MC 1:15 CSI – Miami MV 2pm Raw Live MV 5:15 Wheel Of Fortune PG 5:40 Robot Wars PG 6:30 The Force MC 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 CSI – Miami MV 8:30 Border Security PG 9:30 Outsiders 16VLSC 10:30 SVU – Special Victims Unit MV 11:25 CSI – Miami MV WEDNESDAY 12:20 Robot Wars PG 1:20 Wheel Of Fortune PG 1:50 SVU – Special Victims Unit MV 2:40 Pawn Stars PG 3:05 Town Of The Living Dead MV 3:30 Town Of The Living Dead MV 3:55 Border Security PG 4:45 Outsiders 16VLSC 5:35 The Force MC

MOVIES PREMIERE

MOVIES GREATS

6:35 It Had To Be You 16LS 2015 Romantic Comedy.

Cristin Milioti, Dan Soder.

7:55 Nightmare Wedding MC 2016 Thriller. Nicola Posener, Evan Henderson. 9:25 B-Roll MLC 2016 Comedy. Josh Brener, Karan Soni, Meghan Falcone.

10:55 Submerged 16VLC 2016 Thriller. Jonathan Bennett, Talulah Riley. 12:35 War Dogs 16VLC 2016 Comedy.

Jonah Hill, Miles Teller, Steve Lantz. 2:30 It Had To Be You 16LS 2015 Romantic Comedy. Cristin Milioti, Dan Soder. 3:50 Nightmare Wedding MC 2016 Thriller. Nicola Posener, Evan Henderson.

5:20 The Morning After 16LS 2015 Romantic Comedy. Vanessa Evigan, Michelle Lombardo. 6:40 Eye In The Sky MVL 2015 Thriller.

Alan Rickman, Helen Mirren.

8:30 Who Gets The Dog? MLC 2015 Comedy. A successful wife and her out-of-work husband call it quits but their divorce hits a snag when they squabble over custody of their pet. Alicia Silverstone, Ryan Kwanten.

10:10 The Legend Of Tarzan MV 2016 Action.

7:55 Magic In The Moonlight PG 2014 Comedy. Colin Firth, Emma Stone. 9:30 Last Night ML 2010 Romantic Comedy. Keira Knightley, Sam Worthington.

11:05 Scream 4 16VLC 2011 Horror. Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette. 12:55 No Strings Attached 16LS 2011 Comedy. Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher.

2:40 Waterworld MVL 1995 Action. Dennis Hopper, Kevin Costner. 4:55 Into The Blue MVL 2005 Action.

Jessica Alba, Paul Walker.

6:45 O Brother, Where Art Thou? MV 2000 Comedy.

John Turturro, George Clooney.

8:30 Mirrors 16VL 2008 Thriller. A troubled former cop must save his family from an unspeakable evil that is using mirrors as a gateway into their home. Kiefer Sutherland, Paula Patton, Amy Smart.

10:25 The Way, Way Back MS 2013 Comedy Drama.

Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Allison Janney.

WEDNESDAY 12:05 In Bruges 16VLC 2008 Thriller.

Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson.

1:50 The Directors – Rob Marshall PG 2:20 Into The Blue MVL 2005 Action.

Jessica Alba, Paul Walker.

4:10 O Brother, Where Art Thou? MV 2000 Comedy.

John Turturro, George Clooney.

5:55 Mirrors 16VL 2008 Thriller.

WEDNESDAY

Midnight Evil Nanny MC 2016 Thriller. 1:30 The Morning After 16LS 2015 Romantic Comedy. 2:50 Eye In The Sky MVL 2015 Thriller.

4:40 Who Gets The Dog? MLC 2015 Comedy.

CHOICE

6:30 Waiata Mai 3 6:40 Dora Matatoa 2 7am Te Mana Kuratahi 7:30 Pukana 3 2 7:40 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 2 8am Te Kaea 3 2 8:30 Morena 9am Whanau Living 3 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Cams’ Kai 3 10:30 The Big Sing 3 11am F Tupaia’s Endeavour PGR 3 Noon Game Of Bros PGR 3 12:30 The Laughing Samoans 1pm The GC PGR 3 1:30 Kapa Haka Regionals 2016 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 3pm Waiata Mai 3 3:10 Dora Matatoa 2 3:30 Te Mana Kuratahi 4pm Pukana 3 2 4:10 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 2 4:30 Swagger 5pm Tagata Pasifika 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Polyfest Kapa Haka 3 6:30 Te Kaea 3 2 7pm Paepae 3 7:30 Whanau Kai 8pm Funny Whare PGR 3 8:30 School Of Training The teachers become the students as the contestants find themselves back in the classroom.

9pm Kairakau PGR 3 9:30 Hunting Aotearoa AO 10pm Whawhai Fight Night 10:30 Polyfest Kapa Haka 3 11pm Te Kaea 3 Maori Television’s daily news programme. 2 11:30 Closedown

SKY SPORT 1 6am Golf – PGA Tour Sentry Tournament of Champions – Round Four.

6:30 World Rugby Show 7am Motorsport – Dakar Rally Stage Two. 7:30 The Cricket Show 8am Fox Sports News 8:30 Cricket – Big Bash Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades.

9am Cricket – Big Bash Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Sixers. 9:30 Cricket – International Australia v England – Fifth Test, Day Five.

10am Cricket – International Blackcaps v Pakistan – First ODI. 10:30 L Cricket – International Blackcaps v Pakistan – Second ODI. 2:35 The Cricket Show 3:05 L Cricket – International Blackcaps v Pakistan – Second ODI. 7pm Cricket – International Australia v England – Fifth Test, Day Five.

7:30 Cricket – Super Smash 8pm The Cricket Show 8:30 Cricket – International 9pm Fox Sports News 9:45 L Football – A-League Newcastle Jets v Central Coast Mariners.

WEDNESDAY

Midnight L Football – A-League Perth Glory v Melbourne City FC. 2:30 Football – A-League 3am NZ Football Weekly Show 3:30 Football – ISPS Handa Premiership Highlight Show 4am Tennis – ASB Classic International 5am A-League Hour

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

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6am Love Nature – Wildlife SOS 7am Roar Of The Wild 7:30 Love Nature – Secrets Of Wild Australia 8:30 American Pickers 9:30 Hugh’s Three Good Things – Best Bites 10am Luke Nguyen’s United Kingdom 10:30 Attenborough’s Ark 11:30 Getaway Noon Treasures Decoded 1pm Martin Clunes – Islands Of Australia 2pm The Story Of Egypt 3pm The Great Antiques Map Of Britain 3:30 Love Nature – Tales From Zambia 4:30 Jamie And Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 5:30 Cash Cowboys 6:30 Expedition Unknown

7:30 Restoration Man 8:30 Building The Dream 9:30 Big House, Little House Aidan helps two couples looking to make the best of their inside and outside spaces; one wants an indoor/ outdoor social space, another just wants to breathe new life into the garden.

10:30 Cash Cowboys 11:30 Jamie And Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 12:30 Roar Of The Wild 1am Expedition Unknown 2am Love Nature – Tales From Zambia 3am Getaway 3:30 The Great Antiques Map Of Britain 4am Restoration Man 5am Building The Dream

SKY SPORT 2 6am Football – A-League Brisbane Roar FC v Sydney FC. 8am Cricket – Big Bash Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Sixers. 11:30 Cricket – Big Bash Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades.

2:30 Cricket – Super Smash Auckland Aces v Northern Knights. 3pm Motorsport – Dakar Rally Stage Three.

3:30 Cricket – International Australia v England – Fourth Test. 4pm Basketball – NBL NZ Breakers v Cairns Taipans.

6pm Marathon Des Sables 6:30 Ironman Western Australia 7:30 Golf – PGA Tour Sentry Tournament of Champions – Round Four. 8pm Cricket – Big Bash Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Sixers. 8:30 Cricket – International Australia v England – Fifth Test, Day Five. 9pm Cricket – Big Bash Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades.

9:35 L Cricket – Big Bash Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Stars.

WEDNESDAY

1:30 Cricket – International Blackcaps v Pakistan – Second ODI. 2am Cricket – International Australia v England – Fifth Test, Day Five.

2:30 Cricket – Big Bash Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Sixers. 3am Cricket – Big Bash 3:30 Cricket – Big Bash 4am Spartan Race World Championship 5am Ironman Western Australia 9Jan18

DISCOVERY 6:35 Deadliest Catch PG Cornelia Marie Blue.

7:30 Secrets Of Pangolin PG 7:55 How It’s Made PG 8:20 MythBusters PG 9:10 Alaskan Bush People M Blindsided. 10am Fast ‘n’ Loud PG 10:50 Garage Rehab PG Westside Hotrods.

11:40 Web Of Lies M 12:30 Murder Comes To Town M Lurking in the Hollers. 1:20 Blood Relatives M 2:10 How It’s Made PG 2:35 How It’s Made PG 3pm How Do They Do It? PG 3:25 How Do They Do It? PG 3:50 Deadliest Catch PG Skipper Harris in Training.

4:45 What On Earth? PG 5:40 MythBusters PG Tablecloth Chaos.

6:35 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG 7:30 Shark Tank PG 8:30 What On Earth? PG 9:25 Dr Karl’s Outrageous Acts Of Science PG 10:15 River Monsters PG 11:05 Naked And Afraid M Forsaken.

11:55 Blood Relatives M

WEDNESDAY

12:45 Murder Comes To Town M 1:35 How Do They Do It? PG 2am How Do They Do It? PG 2:25 Alaskan Bush People M 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:05 Treehouse Masters PG 4:55 How It’s Made PG 5:20 How Do They Do It? PG 5:45 Moonshiners M

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Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Sport Jazz burned by Heat A Josh Richardson layup with 5.1 seconds to play has capped a late Miami Heat rally in their 103-102 NBA win over the Utah Jazz yesterday.

Joe Ingles had nine points and eight rebounds for the Jazz but it was the hosts that made the buckets when needed down the stretch to claw their way back from an eight-point deficit in the final quarter. Tyler Johnson and Goran Dragic each scored 16 points for Miami, who have won four straight, all by single digits.

They are now fifth in the eastern conference.

Hat handy for Hammers

Ashburton bowler Sandra Keith, pictured in action for the Blackjacks, has narrowly missed out on another national title after losing the fours final 16-15 at the BLK National Open Championships yesterday.

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Joe Hart thanked West Ham fans for using their heads after he borrowed a hat to help keep the Hammers in the FA Cup. The goalkeeper had to take a cap from the travelling supporters in the first half of yesterday’s 0-0 FA Cup draw at old club Shrewsbury as he struggled with the low sun.

His stops saved West Ham from an upset after they were outplayed by their hosts. “I am very grateful, we have one in the kit van but Aaron Cresswell’s hair is that bad that at the last game he took it and he’s rocking the Umbro cap,” he smiled.

Keith loses cliffhanger

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

Ashburton bowler Sandra Keith has just missed out on skipping her four to a national title at the BLK National Open Championships after a thrilling final yesterday.

Keith, alongside Amy McIlroy, Selina Goddard and Serena Matthews lost the match 16-15 after the match was forced into an extra end.

Keith’s side started the brighter of the two and raced out to an early lead of 7-2 after the fourth end.

The opposition four of Mandy Boyd, Leigh Griffin, Sher-

yl McLean and Angela Boyd bounced back in the fifth end however, scoring four shots to bring it back within one.

A single point on the next end then tied it up at 7-7, before they took the lead 9-7 in the next two ends.

Keith and her team-mates soon broke the momentum, bouncing back with three shots in the ninth end to take the lead back 10-9.

The lead was then juggled throughout the next five ends of the final, with the scores equal once again at 13-all after the 14th end.

The game remained neck and

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neck throughout, eventually requiring an extra end with the scores locked at 15-all.

It was a nail-biting finish, with Boyd’s four able to secure the one shot that they needed to secure the title.

Keith’s four were dominant on their way to the final, winning all but one of their games in the qualifying section by 10, and dominating their games in the post-section play as well.

They defeated Kay Hammond, Raelene Peters, Julie Adams and Nicky Reed 24-12 in their semifinal.

It was a 23-14 win in the quarter-final that got them there,

which was also preceded by a 16-10 victory in the first round of post-section play.

The former Blackjack is no stranger to the finals at the competition, having won the singles competition in 2012, and the pairs in 2013.

Several players from the Ashburton district also made it to post-section play at the tournament, with Cait Bassett progressing through several stages in the women’s singles.

Keith was eliminated in the first round of pairs post-section play, while John Drayton exited in the first round of the men’s singles.

Watson still confident Thunder BBL captain Shane Watson is adamant his struggling side can still make the finals, as it farewells one key batsman and prepares to welcome back two more. Thunder’s 25-run home loss to Adelaide Strikers on Sunday left them four points behind fourth-placed Perth, who they host in their next match on Thursday.

Successive losses have left them in a precarious position. Wicketkeeperbatsman Jos Buttler will be replaced by compatriot James Vince.

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