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Anzac Day as per usual

By Linda Clarke

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Ashburton’s RSA says it will be business as usual this Anzac Day, despite concerns in other parts of the country about security following the Christchurch mosque attacks.

Police have said they will have a visible presence nationwide for safety and reassurance.

Ashburton RSA president Merv

Brenton said the returned services’ association would hold its usual dawn, cemetery and civic services in Ashburton on Anzac Day. He said the association had spoken with police and would be guided by them if circumstances changed, but there was no reason to cancel or consolidate Mid Canterbury services.

Methven will also hold its annual Anzac Day celebration, and

services are also being organised at the Hakatere Marae, Hinds, Mayfield and Rakaia.

Brenton said he had been in consultation with police.

“They will get back to me if there are any major changes. I believe that the services should go ahead or else our warriors years ago wasted their time going overseas to have the country we have now got.”

He said it was a great chance for Kiwis of all backgrounds to show their current unity and pay homage to the country’s past by attending Anzac Day services.

“All the people who have lost their lives in wars have done it to give us a better place to live in. We can come together on Anzac Day and be united.”

The RSA will plant a cluster of white crosses near the cenotaph

in Baring Square West as a symbol of lives that had been lost over the years.

Brenton hoped that young people would continue to show their support on the day itself as it was an important part of their history.

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Methven growing into wellness

By Susan Sandys

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Methven is growing into a wellness destination ahead of the hot pools project coming to town.

Yesterday, The Salt House opened in The Mall featuring a halotherapy salt clinic.

Operator Cherie Summers-Wight said she was excited to see bookings coming in.

The natural therapist had already been operating treatments including Emmett Technique and Bowen Therapy from her Methven home base. She was now offering these at the new site, alongside the salt clinic.

The clinic is a small room with lowering lighting and ambient music, featuring a salt-covered floor with various types of seating, resembling a white-sand beach.

Clients undergoing a salt clinic session rest while a dry salt aerosol emits through the air from a medically-approved halo-med device.

The salt used in the machine is crushed finely so that it is inhalable, and thus goes into the lower respiratory system, attaching itself to allergens such as pollens and dust so helping to remove them.

It is also considered good for skin conditions due to antibacterial properties.

Summers-Wight said the therapy harked back to the 1800s, having had its origins from a phenomenon noticed in Poland of miners in salt caves having less respiratory and skin conditions.

She expected winter would become even busier.

“People will often seek halotherapy for colds and flus, to treat these symptoms before they get out of control,” she said.

Summers-Wight is originally from Rotorua, but settled across

the Tasman with Aussie husband Peter. In 2016 the couple decided to swap the stifling heat of Northern Queensland for the pristine beauty of the South Island.

They planned to buy a house in Queenstown, but on their way there stopped in Methven and fell in love with the little ski and farming town.

“We just love the community feel,” Summers-Wight said.

Meanwhile, up the road another new wellness business, Flow Pool and Studio, is booming after opening in February.

Located on Barkers Road near the Methven Walkway on the outskirts of town, Flow is averaging 240 clients per week at classes such as yoga, pilates and aquacise.

Facilities include a 14-metre long hydrotherapy pool and a float cabin. The latter has a dense magnesium sulphate solution providing a weightless experience akin to floating in the Dead Sea. Owner-operator Melanie Pedler said the centre employs about eight health and wellbeing therapists while a physiotherapist leases a space on-site.

Pedler and husband Andrew Davidson have lived in Methven for about 13 years and have three children aged 14, 12 and nine.

They had some time away in Australia, where Pedler gained experience working at a special school with hydrotherapy facilities.

Pedler is trained in health physical education and the outdoor education industry, and has almost finished her Masters in special education with a focus on the private sector.

She and Davidson had planned to install a swimming pool at their Methven home, and it had made sense to extend this project and open Flow, she said.

“I just saw so many positive

Cherie Summers-Wight opened The Salt House yesterday.

PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS outcomes from hydrotherapy (in Australia), and with my background with what I have trained in, it just worked perfectly,” Pedler said.

The opening of the two businesses complements a range of therapies offered in Methven, such as reiki, acupuncture, and hot stone massage, and precedes the Opuke Thermal Pools and Spa project.

The Government’s Provincial Growth Fund has loaned $7.5 million to the hot pools project, which has a planned opening date of winter next year.

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■■CHEAPSKATES SKATE SKOOL

Facelift for town’s skatepark Local skaters will be picking up new tricks and flips at the Ashburton skatepark this Saturday when New Zealand’s longest running learn-to-skate programme provider, Cheapskates Skate Skool, are in town to help launch the park’s new street art.

Renowned Christchurch artist, Wongi Wilson is in Ashburton this week creating the new artwork, which will be unveiled at the Ashburton Skate Jam event on Saturday.

His design for the popular West Street skatepark is inspired by young people in the Ashburton community, who were invited to submit their ideas for the work at the Ashburton Art Gallery in February.

The event is an initiative of Ashburton District Council and Safer Ashburton, with the primer paint kindly donated by Resene ColourShop Ashburton.

Ashburton Mayor Donna Favel said the new artwork will give the skatepark a fresh look with a uniquely Ashburton District touch.

“The skatepark is a great space for young people and families to hang out and keep active,” she said.

“It’s fantastic to see so many people making use of it on the weekends and after school, and we want to make sure it continues to be a place that everyone can feel proud of.

“As a public space that’s targeted at our young people, it’s fitting that the new artwork will feature their ideas about what the district means to them.

“It’s something they’ll be able to a feel part of and take pride in.”

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The Ashburton skatepark is having a facelift this week thanks to Christchurch street artist Wongi Wilson.

PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN free, family-friendly event.

Cheapskates Skates Skool will have skate gear available for people to use, and instructors will be roaming the park offering tips and advice. The Skate Skool skaters will be showing off their tricks from noon-3pm.

The Ashburton Youth Council will be on-site offering a sausage

sizzle for a gold coin donation, with all proceeds going towards production costs for their recently revamped Weird and Wonderful Ways to Waste Time map.

The map will be available to pick up from the Skate Jam. People will also be able to meet Wilson, whose artworks are

featured on a number of buildings in central Christchurch.

Wilson also worked on the previous facelift of the skatepark 10 years ago.

The Ashburton Skate Jam will be happening from noon-4pm on Saturday at the Ashburton skatepark, on the corner of West and Moore Streets.

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Anzac Day to be held as per usual

From P1 There will be a dawn service at 6.30am at the cenotaph, with Ashburton District Mayor Donna Favel as guest speaker. Labour MP Jo Luxton will speak at the Ashburton cemetery at 9am and Rangitata MP Andrew Falloon will speak at the civic service at the cenotaph at 11am.

Ashburton College head students will also speak at the civic service.

There will also be events at the RSA throughout the day, including a chance for people to have a cuppa between services. Brenton is expecting a full house at the establishment later in the day.

Viv Barrett has organised Methven’s Anzac Day service for years and said it would continue as usual on April 25.

About 600 people were expected to march in the town’s parade and they would gather at the memorial archway at 9.15am and march to the centennial hall for a 10am service.

While there were no longer any surviving World War One veterans, Methven did have a World War Two veteran, he said.

In Auckland, police have asked organisers of Anzac Day commemorations to consider consolidating the number of events in the interests of safety.

The RSA’s national administration has said it is up to communities to decide.

RSA’s chief executive, Jack Steer, said police concerns were from a security perspective for people but there was no direct threat to any specific service.

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■■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COURT

Driver refused breath, blood tests A man stopped in the drop-off zone at EA Networks Centre after public concerns about his driving refused to be tested for alcohol, the Ashburton District Court was told yesterday.

Annanias Mushonga, 48, had to be pepper-sprayed when he wouldn’t get out of the vehicle.

Mushonga yesterday admitted charges of refusing to accompany and refusing to permit a blood specimen arising from the incident on May 31 last year.

Police withdrew a third charge of resisting police. He had pleaded not guilty, but changed his pleas before a scheduled hearing this week.

Judge Kevin Phillips fined him $800 and disqualified him from driving for nine months.

He must also pay court costs of $130.

Police prosecutor Grant Neal said police were alerted about the labourer’s bad driving on River Terrace by a member of the public about 8.15pm.

He was located in the sport centre’s drop-off zone where he failed to take a breath screening test as instructed by officers.

“He refused to get out of the vehicle and was arrested. He struggled against police when an attempt was made to remove him,” the sergeant said.

Mushonga was pepper sprayed and removed. He refused to give an evidential breath test and refused to allow a sample of his blood to be taken for alcohol analysis.

He claimed he had done everything police had asked him to do.

Judge Phillips disagreed and said the summary of facts suggested Mushonga had been unco-operative from the outset.

He had been reported for bad driving, then refused to get out

and did not comply with directions to take the breath screening test, the judge said.

Mushonga’s lawyer Douglas Brown said his client had only consumed two beers before driving that night but Judge Phillips said he drew inferences from the facts about his alcohol level.

“I consider the attitude you displayed, following your bad driving – enough to have a member of the public report it – means that your level at the time was a high one and I don’t accept

you had two alcoholic drinks. I believe it would be above a moderate level.”

needed to be deterred, he said.

He also placed Hurst under supervision for nine months.

Others to appear in the Ashburton District Court this week included: Joshua William Hurst, 20, a labourer, was sentenced to three months community detention and 100 hours community work on charges of burglary, careless use and making a false statement to police.

He had gone with an associate to a farm, where the pair intended to steal petrol for their vehicle – they intended to drive to Fairlie for drugs.

When they realised the farm bowser contained diesel, they stole a truck and trailer and drove off. Hurst got out at the farm gate and drove their own vehicle behind the stolen truck.

Both vehicles ended up in a water race.

The pair asked a local farmer for help and he ran them home, where Hurst then reported his vehicle stolen.

Judge Kevin Phillips said Hurst and his associate were no doubt affected by drugs when they committed the crime but it appeared he had cleaned up his life. Hurst still needed to be accountable for the burglary though and others

Royce Cole Tyler Morgans, 20, a labourer, was sentenced to four months’ community detention on several charges, including threatening to kill his father and theft.

He was also sentenced to 12 months’ intensive supervision and ordered to make reparation of $1500.

The charges arose after a family argument, in which Morgans threatened to “cave” his father’s head in with a garden spade.

Luke Joshua Roulston admitted charges of intentionally damaging a window, using threatening language and unlawful possession of ammunition.

The charges arose from an incident last October when he was asked to leave the victim’s home.

He responded by becoming aggressive and hitting a table with a mop.

He later broke a bedroom window and while the victim was trying to administer first aid, Roulston said he had come back to shoot her.

He was remanded to June 17 for sentence.

Falloon disappointed by negative comments on social media

By Susan Sandys

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Rangitata MP Andrew Falloon admits to being disappointed at negative comments on social media regarding the upcoming open day at the Ashburton Masjid.

He is wanting to drum up as much support for the open day as possible, saying learning about the Muslim culture will help ensure events such as the Christchurch terror attack never happen again.

The Ashburton Muslim com-

munity is reaching out to Mid Cantabrians to show their appreciation of the support they have received following the attack, so are holding the open day this coming Sunday.

Falloon has helped members organise the event and has raised funds for a garden planting to be undertaken on the day.

On his Andrew Falloon MP for Rangitata Facebook page, Falloon posted a flyer on April 4 about the event.

The post has since received 156 comments, and 154 reactions.

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The vast majority of reactions are likes and love-hearts, but 15 are angry faces.

And as is the case with many Facebook posts, negative commenters sparked up debate.

One woman wrote “How about we emphasise native culture in NZ … now we are drowning in all other cultures around the world”.

One or two did not welcome women being advised to cover their hair and shoulders.

Supporters fired back, comparing the dress code to being asked to remove shoes when walking

onto a wharenui on a marae, or being asked to take a hat off in church.

Falloon said while the small amount of negative reaction was disappointing, he was keen to ensure it did not detract from what would be “a really positive event”.

“I support freedom of speech but don’t condone hate speech.

I moderate my page balancing that and delete a small number of comments,” Falloon said.

“Different religions and cultures have different customs.

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He was pleased with support for the garden planting at the open day. Without asking for financial contributions, about $1500 had been offered, and Lushington’s in Tinwald offered some additional financial support.

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Hearing NZ conference for Ashburton The biennial conference of Hearing New Zealand will next month be hosted here in Ashburton.

The event, which will see members from around the country travelling into the district is to be held from Thursday, May 9 through to and including Saturday, May 11 and runs in two parts.

Throughout Thursday and until mid-afternoon frontline personnel – those who deal directly with those with hearing impairment will meet and take the opportunity to network and upskill with guidance from a motivational coach.

The second part of the conference which will be attended by delegates from around the country will commence on Friday afternoon with an official opening and a keynote presentation

by Gael Hannan; a Canadian actress, blogger and author on hearing loss and hearing issues.

Hannan comes with an international reputation not just for her message but the ways in which she illuminates it.

The Ashburton Hearing Association is putting the call out and inviting members of the public to attend the opening ceremony at the Seniors Centre and listen to Hannan’s address.

Later that evening those attending the conference will meet for a conference dinner, entertainment and awards presentations.

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In brief BCI open day A story in yesterday’s Guardian incorrectly stated the date for this week’s open day at the new Akarana Storage Pond. Barrhill Chertsey Irrigation (BCI) are hosting the event on Friday, not Saturday as previously stated.

Those wishing to attend are invited to come out to the pond at Barkers Road where they will be shuttled to the viewing point. The Guardian wishes to apologise for the error.

Waste workshops Popular waste minimisation speaker, Kate Meads is returning to Mid Canterbury. Following on the from the success of her previous visits, Meads will be returning to both Methven and Ashburton in June. She will host workshops on Wednesday, June 5 at the Resource Recovery Park on Range Street in Ashburton and also Thursday, June 6 at the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall in Methven.

More information on tickets can be found at www.katemeads.co.nz

New measles cases Gael Hannan is the guest speaker at next month’s Hearing New Zealand conference which is being held in Ashburton.

PHOTO SUPPLIED Following a new initiative Hearing New Zealand has appointed Kate McIntosh as their Youth Ambassador.

In her address Getting the Hearing Message to Youth Kate will recount how a class friend’s disability led her to invent a device enabling the deaf to ‘hear’ the referee’s whistle, and on a personal voyage of understand-

ing of and empathy with the hard of hearing community.

During the day other speakers will include branding guru Derek Underwood who will look into branding and What we will look like in the 2020s.

Professor Peter Thorne will speak about the link between dementia and untreated hearing loss.

Inspirational former All Black Graham Mourie completes the line-up of speakers.

The conference will conclude with the AGM of Hearing New Zealand.

The Ashburton Hearing Association is delighted the conference which has attracted such high calibre speakers is being held locally.

Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) has been notified of three new measles cases, taking the number of confirmed cases in Auckland for this year to 15. Medical Officer of Health Dr William Rainger says the new cases are in isolation and ARPHS is following up with contacts in family, household, education, healthcare and social settings to prevent spread of the disease.

“At this stage, we believe the new cases are linked to other preexisting cases.”

Charges dropped after hearing Charges of theft, disorderly behaviour and threatening to injure against Simon David McKenzie were dropped after an unusual hearing in the Ashburton District Court yesterday.

McKenzie, 38, had pleaded not guilty and police brought two local bar owners to court as witnesses to his behaviour.

Since charges were laid after events in June last year, McKenzie has consistently told the court

that he is God and cannot be prosecuted.

Kelly’s Bar owner Belinda Fine said McKenzie walked off with one of their pint glasses after becoming aggressive at the bar when they were closing up.

Arcadia nightclub owner Paul Millichamp said McKenzie came drunk to his bar, threatened to kill him and set fire to the building.

McKenzie said he believed he

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had left Kelly’s with a glass he had brought there and denied making the threats at Acadia. He said he had asked police to provide CCTV footage of the incident.

Police constable Jamie Townsend said it was likely footage of the incident had been written over by the time he was told to inquire about it.

Judge Kevin Phillips noted McKenzie had mentioned access to the footage at two previous ap-

pearances though there was no court order for police to produce it. The investigation process had not been good enough in that regard, he said.

He also said that for the theft of a pint glass to be proven, McKenzie had to have guilty knowledge he was walking away with it – he did not and said he believed it was a glass he brought to the pub.

McKenzie said he had been out that night celebrating the dis-

missal of other criminal charges.

Giving evidence yesterday, he said those charges had been thrown out on the grounds that he was God. He had gone to the Ashburton bar with his own glass and a Bible.

He left there for the nightclub where he denied the altercation and allegations he was throwing punches before being pinned to the ground by a security guard.

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Visitors check out tankers at Fonterra’s open day at its Darfield site on Saturday. Tankers that collect milk for the plant have travelled more than six million kilometres this season.

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Open day draws hundreds Around 550 members of the public from areas including Ashburton, Christchurch, Kirwee and Hororata came along to Fonterra’s Darfield site open day on Saturday.

People were queuing at the gates early, eager to get the rare chance to look behind the

scenes of the world’s joint-largest milk dryer, a distribution centre the size of seven rugby fields and the new cream cheese plant.

GM operations Darfield and Upper South Island Harriet Van Genne-Knape said it was great to see such a turn out.

“It was a little wet and cold but that didn’t seem to deter anyone. From the very young, to the group from an Ashburton retirement home, there was something of interest to everyone.

“The kids loved getting into the tankers and I hear our auto-

mated forklifts and freshly made cream cheese were also a hit.”

The site open gates event was one of three held around the country on Saturday, with the co-operative’s Te Rapa and Edendale sites also hosting visitors and lifting the lid on dairy production.

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A man was seriously injured following an alleged attack at Paremoremo Prison on Monday afternoon.

Emergency services were called to the Auckland prison just after 3pm yesterday after a male, aged in his 20’s, had been stabbed.

Prison director Andy Langley confirmed a prisoner was taken to hospital after an alleged assault.

“The area in which the assault took place is secured as a crime scene and police have been informed,” he said.

“Corrections will also carry out a full investigation into the incident, and will ensure all evidence is provided to police.”

Langley said they have a zero tolerance for violence policy.

“Any violence or assaults against other prisoners or staff is not tolerated. Any prisoner using such behaviour will be held to account for their actions, including facing criminal charges.”

He said staff are constantly working to ensure the prison provides the safest environment possible for staff and prisoners.

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■■MOSQUES MASSACRE

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Thirteen in hospital

Boy denies distributing objectionable material

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By Kurt Bayer

Thirteen victims of the Christchurch terror attack remain in hospital, with one person still fighting for their life in intensive care.

It’s been 26 days since a heavily armed gunman stormed into the Al Noor and Linwood mosques in Christchurch during Friday prayer and killed 50 Muslim worshippers.

Canterbury District Health Board confirmed yesterday that 13 people are still in hospital.

All are in a stable condition except for one person who is in Christchurch Hospital’s ICU in a critical condition.

A 5-year-old girl who was transported to Starship Children’s Hospital in Auckland is in a stable condition, as is her wounded father, who is nearby at Auckland City Hospital.

The alleged gunman, a 28-year-old Australian man, faces 50 murder charges and 39 attempted murder charges.

Police have said other charges are still under consideration.

On Friday at the High Court in Christchurch, Justice Cameron Mander ordered mental health

A Christchurch schoolboy yesterday denied distributing objectionable material from the mosque terror attacks.

The teenager, who for legal reasons cannot be named, entered the denial plea in the Youth Court in Christchurch yesterday.

He was refused electronically monitored bail last week by Judge Stephen O’Driscoll.

The boy’s lawyer, Moana Cole, has appealed the decision and the case will be heard at the High Court in Christchurch today.

Yesterday, the teen was remanded in the custody of Oranga Tamariki to come back to Youth Court on May 21 for a status hearing.

The Herald understands police were alerted after concerns about his behaviour.

The boy’s school cannot be named and his principal declined to comment, referring inquiries to police.

Police also refused to comment.

There have been other unrelated cases before the courts since the Christchurch terror attacks.

Christchurch businessman Philip Neville Arps, 44, appeared in court last month on charges of

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reports to explore whether the man, who had been living in Dunedin, is mentally fit to enter pleas to the charges.

The judge stressed that the move was “normal procedure” and an “entirely ordinary and regular step” to be taken at this stage of the judicial process.

The Crown also sought an interim suppression order for the victims relating to the 39 attempted murder charges.

Justice Mander granted the

order – which was not opposed by the accused’s new defence lawyers Shane Tait and Jonathan Hudson – on the grounds of undue hardship.

Charging documents lodged with the court only refer to the 39 attempted murder victims by alphabetical-numerical numbers, starting with “W001” and ending with “W039”.

The accused has been remanded in custody and is due to reappear in court on June 14.

distributing footage of one of the mosque shootings.

Arps, who runs an insulation business, faces two charges of distributing the livestream “of the multiple murder victims at the Deans Ave mosque”.

The alleged offending occurred on March 16, the day after the shootings at two Christchurch mosques, in which 50 people died and dozens were injured.

The Chief Censor’s office has classified the shooter’s livestream and so-called manifesto as objectionable under the Films, Video and Publications Classifications Act. The charges have a maximum penalty of 14 years in prison and apply from the moment the material was released, not the point it was banned by the Chief Censor.

Arps was declined bail and remanded in custody until his next appearance on April 15.

An 18-year-old Christchurch student, who has interim name suppression, has also been charged with distributing a livestream and of showing a photograph of the Deans Ave mosque where 42 Muslims were shot dead with the message “target acquired” and further online messaging allegedly inciting extreme violence.

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OUR VIEW

Have your say, but do it with dignity A

s someone who uses social media, in particular Facebook, quite frequently, it never ceases to amaze me when it comes to the behaviour of some individuals.

There is a certain sense of self-righteousness that some people tend to take when it comes to commenting on matters of public opinion and it’s often that theirs is the most important and there’s no chance of anyone being able to engage in a good healthy debate.

I’ll admit to feeling a little sorry for our MP Andrew Falloon this week, and am certain he would have been surprised at the reaction to what many viewed as a positive post about the Ashburton Masjid opening its doors to

the public this weekend.

Thankfully, most people saw the post for what it was – an information sharing service in which the invitation was being extended to those within the community to go and spend some time at the mosque and learn more about the beliefs and rituals followed by those who worship and pray there.

Instead, Andrew had to deal with some vitriol from some

corners who suggested he was ignoring other parts of society, and that some reacted to the post with anger would suggest that, despite some of the massive inroads made toward a little more equality in our society in the wake of the Christchurch shootings, there is still some way to go.

Andrew’s experiences earlier in the week are not isolated and there are countless examples around poor use of social media that you can witness any day of the week.

Spend some time reading comments on any news article shared on social media and you’ll quickly grasp that some people’s way of interacting is a path of allout attack and bitterness towards anyone who might not quite see

things the way they do.

Our own Facebook page here at the Guardian is heavily monitored because of some of the subjects we often have to deal with and some of the comments that remain unseen by the public are enough to make you wonder exactly what goes through some people’s minds at times.

It’s not really something you can eliminate either.

Yes, there is the block button, but there is also the element of allowing someone to have their opinion that you have to consider.

If we were to refrain from allowing everyone who had something a little bit different to say all the time, then there wouldn’t be much engagement.

So, we take the approach of, if we feel something is insensitive, rude or well off the mark, then we will moderate it – and it happens a lot more than you’d think.

Social media has a lot of benefits – it’s immediacy and ability to share far and wide information of importance is fantastic. But there is a dark side which sees keyboard warriors wading into matters of public conversation passing inappropriate comments without any real retribution.

Time will eventually catch up with those people and slowly but surely their opinions will become less and less read, but as quick as some go, others arrive.

And it’s something society could do well to try to remove all together.

to end 30 years of bitter rivalries and bloody attacks.

In 2010, Polish President Lech Kaczynski, 60, was killed in a plane crash in western Russia that also claimed the lives of his wife and top Polish political, military and church officials.

Ten years ago: Police in Tracy, California, arrested Sunday school teacher Melissa Huckaby in connection with the death of 8-year-old Sandra Cantu, whose body had been found in a suitcase. French Navy commandos stormed a sailboat held by pirates off the Somali coast, freeing four hostages; however, one hostage was killed in the operation.

Five years ago: A bus carrying 44 students from Southern California for a free tour of Humboldt

State University on the state’s far north coast collided with a FedEx tractor-trailer near Orland; five students and three adult chaperones died, along with the drivers.

One year ago: During five hours of questioning from a US Senate panel, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg batted away accusations that he had failed to protect the personal information of millions of Americans from Russians intent on upsetting the US election, though he conceded that Facebook needed to work harder to make sure the tools it creates are used in “good and healthy” ways. The international chemical weapons watchdog said it was sending a factfinding mission to a Syrian town where a suspected chemical gas

attack had taken place over the weekend.

Today’s birthdays: Actor Max von Sydow is 90. Actress Liz Sheridan is 90. Reggae artist Bunny Wailer is 72. Actor Steven Seagal is 67. Folk-pop singer Terre Roche is 66. Actor Peter MacNicol is 65. Actress Olivia Brown is 62. Rock musician Steven Gustafson is 62. Singer-producer Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds is 61. Rock singer-musician Brian Setzer is 60. Rock singer Katrina Leskanich is 59. Actor Jeb Adams is 58. Rock musician Tim “Herb” Alexander is 54. R-and-B singer Kenny Lattimore is 52. Actorcomedian Orlando Jones is 51.

Rock musician Mike Mushok is 50. Rapper Q-Tip is 49. Former Actor David Harbour is 44. Blues singer Shemekia Copeland is

40. Actress Laura Bell Bundy is 38. Actor Harry Hadden-Paton is 38. Actress Chyler Leigh is 37.

Pop musician Andrew Dost is 36. Actor Ryan Merriman is 36.

Singer Mandy Moore is 35. Actor Barkhad Abdi is 34. Actress Shay Mitchell is 32. Actor Haley Joel Osment is 31. Actress Molly Bernard is 31. Country singer Maren Morris is 29. Actor Alex Pettyfer is 29. Actress-singer AJ Michalka is 28. Actress Daisy Ridley is 27. Singer-actress Sofia Carson is 26. Actress Audrey Whitby is 23. Actress Ruby Jerins is 21.

Thought for today: “Work is something you can count on, a trusted, lifelong friend who never deserts you.” — Margaret BourkeWhite, American photojournalist (1904-1971).

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, April 10, the 100th day of 2019. There are 265 days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On April 10, 1865, Confederate Gen Robert E Lee, a day after surrendering the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox Court House, said farewell to his men, praising them for their “unsurpassed courage and fortitude”.

On this date: In 1866, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was incorporated.

In 1912, the British liner RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton, England, on its ill-fated maiden voyage.

In 1916, the Professional Golfers’ Association of America was founded in New York.

In 1919, a special liquor referendum initially gave prohibition a majority of 13,000 over continuance (the status quo), however, special votes of nearly 40,000 troops still overseas, aboard ships, or in camps or hospitals in New Zealand were still to be counted. When all votes were counted, continuance won by 264,189 votes to 253,827.

In 1932, German President Paul Von Hindenburg was re-elected in a runoff, with Adolf Hitler coming in second.

In 1962, Stuart Sutcliffe, the Beatles’ original bass player, died in Hamburg, West Germany, at age 21.

In 1968, the ferry Wahine was wrecked in Wellington Harbour, New Zealand’s worst modern maritime disaster. Fifty-one people lost their lives.

In 1973, the New Zealand Labour government cancelled the Springbok rugby tour.

In 1981, imprisoned IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands was declared the winner of a by-election to the British Parliament.

In 1998, the Northern Ireland peace talks concluded as negotiators reached a landmark settlement

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On March 15, a deranged but sinisterly-committed-to-murder, Australian, domiciled unobtrusively in Dunedin, for some months two years ago, shot dead 50 Muslims at prayer in two mosques in Christchurch.

To this atrocity the Muslim community has displayed astonishing powers of forgiveness and love while also showing signs of seeking retaliatory revenge.

Now much-quoted, Farid Ahmed, said at the gathering on National Remembrance Day in Christchurch on March 29, “I don’t want to have a heart that is boiling like a volcano. A volcano has anger, fury and rage; it doesn’t have peace, it has hatred.

I don’t want to have a heart like that and I believe no one does ... that is why I have chosen peace, I have chosen love and I have forgiven”.

A stunned silence followed as the crowds digested the depth and compassion of Ahmed’s words before, as one, they launched into a standing ovation.

It was, indeed, a moment to remember.

Not long after the initial horror, PM Jacinda Ardern was on the move, impressing all with her safe hands and ability to bring kindness and understanding to the families of those killed, as well as the injured, so quickly transferred to

that but, even so, given only a parliamentary day’s discussion our MPs are unlikely to remove so-far undetected fish hooks and other, under the radar, blemishes, which may bring much angst in the days ahead.

However, despite the reservations, Jacinda can hardly be accused of fiddling while Rome burned.

Meanwhile, and predictably, less-principled parliamentarians are making political capital out of the slaughter of the Ides of March, namely, the two Greens, Golriz Ghahraman and Marama Davidson, in particular.

The former accuses some of her fellow, but unnamed, colleagues in the House, of endemic hate speech, while the latter, at a vigil – yes, a vigil – for the victims of the mosque massacres, embarked on an uninhibited rant to the effect: “this land we are standing on is land we were violently removed from to uphold the same agenda that killed the people in the mosques yesterday”.

Even the illustrious Dame Anne Salmond has had her ten cents worth: “White Supremacy is part of us”, she opined.

Which brings me, finally, to hate and free, speech.

They are becoming indistinguishable, the one from the other.

One man’s (and, of course, woman’s) hate is another’s free.

To risk saying anything that

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Christchurch Hospital.

So far so good but ... when the PM told us firmly that, “there is one thing I can assure you, the gun laws of this country will be changed” at that moment the situation changed down a gear, though we may not have realised it at the time.

The trouble was what Jacinda’s said amounted to a hasty utterance, and, at once, it introduced a political element into the proceedings, one that was bound to lead to controversy and cries of knee-jerk reaction, something history has proved to be a dangerous thing.

The fact is that, even for all the right reasons, as the public may perceive them to be, in the face of such carnage, law on the hoof and in a hurry often turns out to be bad law which fails to achieve the noble ideals for which it was originally introduced.

Only a day was to be put aside for debate in Parliament when the norm for such proposed and complex legislation would be more like six months.

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Some unoriginal examples: “I was misquoted”, “l was taken out of context”, “my words have been systematically distorted”, “I was hacked by the KGB”.

Above all, when you have tested the waters and found them rough and inhospitable, bail out as soon as you can and settle for discussing the weather prospects for the next three days.

To revert to that old wartime exhortation – be like dad and keep mum, (at least until the self-righteous tumult dies down).

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■■ISRAEL

Israelis head to ballot box aap

Israelis are set to vote in an election that could hand conservative Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a record fifth term or see him dethroned by an ex-general who has pledged clean government and social cohesion.

Dubbed “King Bibi” by both Time and Economist magazines, Netanyahu has rallied a rightist camp hardened against Palestinians and played up Israeli foreign policy boons that are the fruit of his Trump administration ties.

But the 69-year-old Likud party leader’s hope of overtaking Israel’s founding father, David Ben-Gurion, as longest-serving premier in July has been dented by a looming graft indictment. He denies any wrongdoing.

Critics warn of “Bibi fatigue” and argue that the parliamentary election should bring fresh faces to high office.

Stalking Netanyahu in the opinion polls has been Benny Gantz, a former chief of the armed forces and centrist political novice. Buttressed by two other former generals at the top of his Blue and White party, Gantz has sought to push back against Netanyahu’s self-styled image as Israeli protector.

With little policy daylight separating the two candidates on Iran and the Palestinians, or on Israel’s humming economy, much of the voting will by guided by the question of their character.

Whoopi hospitalised again

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (centre), escorted by bodyguards, speaks during a pre-election meeting.

PHOTO AP In vitriolic campaigns waged largely over social media rather than in town squares or street corners, they have exchanged escalating allegations of corruption, demagoguery and conspiring with Israel’s adversaries.

Netanyahu casts himself as the victim of media bias and judicial overreach. Gantz casts himself as a salve for Israel’s religiously and ethnically riven society and its relations with liberal Jews abroad.

“This election is about one thing — whether or not Netanyahu should remain in office. It’s the only thing that really de-

fines 12 out of the 13 parties which will be in the next Knesset,” said Anshel Pfeffer, author of the biography “Bibi: The Turbulent Life and Times of Benjamin Netanyahu”.

No party has ever won an outright majority in the 120-seat parliament, meaning days or even weeks of coalition negotiations will lie ahead.

Israel’s president, Reuven Rivlin, will consult with the leaders of every party represented in the Knesset and choose whoever he believes has the best chance of forming a government.

■■UNITED KINGDOM

UK law forces May to consult on EU aap

Britain’s parliament has approved legislation giving lawmakers the power to scrutinise and even change Prime Minister Theresa May’s request the European Union agree to delay Brexit until June 30.

The bill, which has received its final rubber stamp approval from Queen Elizabeth, gives MPs the chance to make legally binding changes to May’s requested departure date during a debate scheduled for today.

Britain’s House of Lords had earlier approved the legislation.

May has already asked Brussels to extend Britain’s EU membership until June 30 to allow talks with the Labour Party in

search of a different exit plan.

It is a last-ditch attempt to keep control after parliament rejected May’s own Brexit deal three times. But MPs want additional legal guarantees against a “no-deal” exit happening on April 12 – the current exit day.

“Both houses of parliament have strongly made clear their view that a no deal would be deeply damaging to jobs, manufacturing and security of our country,” Labour MP Yvette Cooper, who helped propose the legislation, said.

The bill passed through the Commons by a single vote last week and was then approved with minor changes in the House of Lords, an unelected body whose role is to refine and scrutinise legislation.

The passage of the bill represents a significant blow to May’s authority, overturning the long-standing convention the government has sole control of the agenda in parliament, allowing it to control what laws are passed.

May is due to travel to Paris and Berlin on today to press her request for a short delay, before it is formally discussed by EU leaders on later this week.

The decision can be vetoed by any of the other 27 member states.

If Britain’s exit is delayed beyond May 22, the EU has said it will have to take part in European Parliament elections. The British government on Monday took the legal steps necessary to take part in that vote.

Whoopi Goldberg was back in the hospital last week after coming down with an illness. The hospitalisation came not long after Whoopi nearly died from pneumonia and sepsis. “I am here. I’m much better. I’m much, much better,” she said on an episode of The View. Whoopi’s health has been of grave concern as of late. The comedy legend was away from the morning show she helms for over a month while she battled illness. On March 14, she surprised her fellow co-hosts in returning during the middle of the show.

Whoopi detailed how her health issues were very dire at one point.

Married at First Sight The behaviour exhibited on this year’s season of Married at First Sight Australia was so shocking that a Channel 9 boss has declared changes will be made to the show. According to news.com.au, Channel 9‘s head of content, production and development, Adrian Swift, was stunned by what he saw on the show. Last month, the show’s executive producer John Walsh said he wanted “less cheating and drama” for the show’s return in 2020. This year’s season has featured affairs, fights, and one husband calling his wife the c-word. Over 25,000 people have signed a petition asking for the show to be taken off air.

■■AUSTRALIA

Eggboy avoids criminal conviction aap

A teenager who cracked an egg on Senator Fraser Anning’s head last month has avoided criminal charges over the incident.

Police yesterday confirmed 17-year-old Will Connolly had received an official caution.

Senator Anning, 69, has also avoided charges for subsequently striking the boy.

“On assessment of all the circumstances, the 69-year-old’s actions were treated as self-defence and there was no reasonable prospect of conviction," police said in a statement.

The incident followed remarks from the senator blaming Muslim migrants for

Will Connolly the New Zealand terror attack in which a white supremacist killed 50 worshippers at mosques.

Speaking in his only media interview, Connolly told Ten’s The Project he was

disgusted by the senator’s comments but admitted his actions weren’t the right response.

“I understand what I did was not the right thing to do. I can understand why some people would react the way they did," he said.

“There is no reason to physically attack anyone."

Senator Anning was censured by parliament for his divisive comments last week, his commentary described as pathetic by Labor’s Senate leader Penny Wong.

Detectives are still hoping to identify a young man seen kicking Connolly while he was being held to the ground by others during the Moorabbin scuffle on March 16.

Emilia Clarke ‘wanted to die’ Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke says she “wanted to die” when she was hospitalised due to two brain aneurysms.

Clarke, who plays Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO series, shared images from the ordeal during an interview on the US chat show Sunday Morning. The 32-yearold actress suffered the aneurysms in 2011 at the age of 24, the same year Game of Thrones began. Clarke told Smith that in the second aneurysm, a part of her brain “died”. Clarke says at her lowest moments, she was ready to let go. “In my worst moments, I wanted to pull the plug. I asked the medical staff to let me die.” The actress says she feared she would never act again, which is her “reason for living”.

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Rocket Lab offers new satellite service

Photon is a highly-advanced evolution of the Electron launch vehicle’s Kick Stage, which has been successfully deployed on four orbital Electron missions.

Powered by the company’s trademarked Curie engine, Photon can support missions with an orbital life span of up to five years.

Beck said most satellite operators wouldn’t want equipment in orbit for any longer.

“It’s atypical (for a satellite) to live longer than that – most don’t want to last for more than five years because obsolescence becomes a real issue.’’

PaySauce doubles revenue in March quarter

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Payroll software provider PaySauce says its recurring revenue more than doubled in the March quarter and its customer numbers jumped 86 per cent from a year earlier.

“By migrating our entire customer base to Inland Revenue’s new Payday Filing system in the fourth quarter of 2018, well ahead of the April deadline, we were free to focus on product and partnerships,” co-founder and chief executive Asantha Wijeyeratne said.

The company kicked off its strategic partnership in earnest with key industry body Dairy Women’s Network with a series of educational workshops delivered in col-

laboration with DairyNZ. “We hosted 11 events spanning from Gore in the deep south to Taipa in the far north attended by hundreds of our target customers.

These were held in the lead-up to major payroll compliance changes under Payday Filing, giving us an opportunity to address real and pressing concerns for attendees,” Wijeyeratne said.

PaySauce, which targets small to medium-sized businesses, says total recurring revenue rose to $240,000 from $117,000 in the same quarter last year. Customer numbers rose to 1384 from 746 and the number of employees covered climbed to 7237 from 3729.

PaySauce listed on NZX on December 21 via a backdoor listing

through the shell of Energy Mad, which then had a market capitalisation of $128.6 million, based on the last trade in Energy Mad shares at 2.2 cents.

PaySauce shares last traded yesterday at 1.1 cents, valuing the company at $64.3 million.

PaySauce provides cloud-based software-as-a-service. It has specialised in services to farming and other primary industries and formed a partnership in December with the 10,000-member Dairy Women’s Network to deliver payroll and compliance services.

Among its services, it provides payday advances that cost employers nothing but allow workers to bypass payday lenders by drawing down their own salary.

‘Drop Google tax plan’ – accounting body NZME New Zealand should drop its plan to try and tax borderless digital economy firms and focus instead on a “very damaging threat” from global proposals to change how exporters’ income is taxed internationally.

John Cuthbertson, of Chartered Accountants of Australia New Zealand, says the country needs to be careful that the “tokenism” of the proposed unilateral digital economy levy doesn’t end up costing a lot more than it will ever bring in.

In February, Revenue and Finance Ministers Stuart Nash and Grant Robertson announced their intention to impose a digital services tax that could collect between $30 million and $70m a year, depending on its design.

But Cuthbertson, the New Zealand tax and financial services leader for peak accounting body,

said Ireland and Germany were now backing off earlier proposals to impose such a tax because of wider changes emerging in the OECD work.

A January policy note from the OECD’s tax avoidance project, known as BEPS, says the proposals it is now assessing “may reach into fundamental aspects of the current international tax architecture” by changing the presumption that profits earned by a company should, generally, be taxed in their home country.

The proposed digital services tax could turn out to be “a Trojan horse for countries like New Zealand”, Cuthbertson said, exposing the local tax base to claims from other countries that tax should be paid there rather than in New Zealand; “Under the US proposal, currently favoured at the OECD, part of the tax revenue paid by exporters, such

as Fonterra and Zespri, is at risk of migrating offshore,” he said.

While the BEPS process had been glacial it had “morphed” quickly into a bigger global conversation about the impact of digitisation on all economic activity across borders, not just tech company activity.

The January OECD note says the proposals “go beyond the limitations on taxing rights determined by reference to a physical presence generally accepted as another cornerstone of the current rules”.

Concepts such as “significant economic presence” in a market were being examined to replace the long-standing rules requiring tax to be paid where a firm was judged to have a “permanent establishment” in a country.

A discussion document is due on the New Zealand digital tax proposal next month.

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tors away from their core purpose, and delay their path to orbit and revenue.

“We’re already taking orders and working with customers on it,’’ Beck told media.

“Electron was a pretty disruptive solution in the industry; this is as big if not bigger as a disruptor. We’re talking a huge amount of time-saving.’’

Manufactured at Rocket Lab’s Huntington Beach, California headquarters, a Photon spacecraft can be launched on Electron in as little as four months from order to orbit.

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Rocket Lab has taken its next leap announcing yesterday it will offer an in-house satellite platform that can be launched from its Electron vehicle.

The Photon space ship could treble the New Zealand-founded company’s revenue and take it closer to a stock market listing.

Morgan Stanley has picked Rocket Lab, which it says is cashflow positive, as a winner in the small-rocket race to space.

Rocket Lab founder Peter Beck said the satellite platform, known as a “bus’’ could be an even bigger disruptor to the space industry than the Electron, a small, comparatively inexpensive way of getting equipment into low-Earth orbit.

The Photon was designed to be an integrated part of Rocket Lab missions from the start of the Electron programme.

“Small satellite operators want to focus on providing data or services from space, but building satellite hardware is a significant barrier to achieving this,’’ he said.

The time, resources and expertise required to build hardware could draw small satellite opera-

by Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas as making up for the lack of high profile billionaire backers with its history of successful launches and outlook for profitability.

Rocket Lab was among “the best positioned to take advantage of the smaller private satellite launch market,” Jonas said, citing the convenience and low cost of high-frequency launches.

Beck said interest in Rocket Lab was growing as people realised other paper rocket companies weren’t going to fly.

“We’re starting to see some consolidation in the rocket industry – people are realising this game is not an easy one.’’

Asked whether there were plans to go public Beck said he wanted to make sure the company was on the right trajectory first.

We have no timeline on any of that. There are certain things we want to achieve and Photon as part of that allows us to triple the size of the business. We’ll do that and who knows where it goes from there.

He said the company was already cashflow positive.

“We’ve ended up doing very well.”

Rocket Lab would launch a trial Photon craft in the last quarter of this year.

“We’ll demonstrate a high-end version of Photon that you can get your laptop to dial in and get to it to take photos.’’

Customer missions on Photon are planned for next year and Beck said there had already been inquiries about it.

The firm will in the meantime continue with its traditional launches where a customer provides the entire satellite.

The next launch at Mahia Peninsula scheduled for later this month will be for the US Air Force of a 180kg load including a cubesat to test out miniaturised avionics, another to help evaluate efforts to track space junk.

The last launch was for a Pentagon research agency, Darpa (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency).

Asked whether Rocket Lab had stepped up security in line with the country’s heightened threat level, Beck said there hadn’t been any change.

“We’ve always run extremely high-security levels – it’s the nature of the technology.’’

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School holiday baking The school holidays are looming and what better time to tackle some home baking, especially if you have keen young cooks around the house.

Fortunately cake and biscuit making is not a difficult skill to learn. The key is to follow the recipe, ensure your measurements are accurate and leave nothing to guess work.

If the recipe says do it – do it.

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200g butter, softened 1/2 caster sugar 1t vanilla essence 1 1/4 C plain flour 1/4 C cocoa 1 1/2 C cornflakes, lightly crushed Icing: 1 1/2 C icing sugar 1T cocoa 1T butter (softened) 1-2T boiling water

Oat and chocolate biscuits 250g butter 3T condensed milk 3/4 C raw sugar 1 1/2 C flour 1 1/2 C rolled oats 1t baking powder 200g dark chocolate, roughly chopped ■■ Beat butter, condensed milk and sugar together until light and creamy.

■■ Add flour, rolled oats, baking powder and chocolate chunks.

■■ Flatten spoonfuls onto a well greased oven tray.

■■ Cook for 15 - 20 minutes in a medium oven, 160°C, until golden brown.

■■ Cool on a wire rack and store in an airtight container.

Banana bread 125g butter 1/2 C soft brown sugar 1/2 C caster sugar 2 eggs 2C flour 1t baking powder 1t ground cinnamon 1t baking soda 1C milk 2 bananas (ripe), mashed 1/4 C walnuts, chopped ■■ Preheat oven to 180°C. ■■ Grease and line a 25cm loaf pan.

■■ Beat butter and sugars until pale and creamy.

■■ Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

■■ Sift flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.

■■ Dissolve baking soda in milk.

Add to creamed butter mixture with bananas and walnuts. Mix together.

■■ Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, and bake for 1 hour or until a skewer comes out clean.

■■ Preheat oven to 180°C. ■■ Grease or line a baking tray with baking paper.

■■ In a large bowl beat butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.

■■ Sift in flour and cocoa, stir thoroughly with the butter mixture until combined before stirring in the cornflakes.

■■ Place heaped teaspoonfuls onto baking tray.

■■ Squeeze mixture together gently if necessary then press lightly with a fork.

■■ Bake for 15-20 minutes.

■■ Cool on a wire rack before icing.

Icing: ■■ Mix icing sugar, cocoa, butter and 1T boiling water at a time until combined, adding more hot water, if necessary, until icing is a spreadable consistency.

■■ Ice biscuits and top with half a walnut.

2C dried fruit, roughly chopped 1t vanilla paste 500ml water 1 1/2 C wholemeal flour 1t ground ginger 1C brown sugar 170g butter, chilled and diced 1 egg, cold 1/2 C rolled oats ■■ Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced).

■■ Line a 20x30cm lamington tin with baking paper.

■■ Place the dried fruit and vanilla in a small saucepan and cover with 2 cups of water.

■■ Place over a gentle heat and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the fruit has softened completely into a jammy compote.

■■ Set aside to cool.

■■ Place the remaining ingredients in the bowl of a food processor.

■■ Blitz just until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

■■ Place in the fridge until ready to bake.

■■ Press half of the mixture into the tin.

■■ Cover with the fruit compote and then top with remaining mixture.

■■ Bake for 25 minutes or until golden on top.

■■ Let cool, then slice into squares.

Apple sauce cake 125g butter 180g sugar 2 eggs 2C plain flour 1t cinnamon 1t baking powder 375g apple sauce Topping: 2t butter, melted 1 1/2 t caster sugar 1/2 t cinnamon ■■ Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced).

■■ Grease a ring tin and line the base with baking paper.

■■ Beat butter and sugar until pale and creamy.

■■ Add eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition.

■■ Fold through flour, cinnamon and baking powder.

■■ Finally, fold through the apple sauce.

■■ Pour into prepared tin and bake for 30-35 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

■■ Once cooked, remove cake from tin and place right side up on a cooling rack.

Topping: ■■ Brush the cake with melted butter.

■■ Combine sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the top.

Hint: Having an electric beater will make many recipes much easier.

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Garlic aioli ■■ To make the aioli, place egg yolks, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and mustard into a food processor and puree on a high speed.

■■ Add oil slowly in a fine stream until a mayonnaise type consistency has been reached.

■■ Season to taste.

Fry the squid ■■ In a large shallow dish, sift together the flours, salt and pepper. Dip the strips of squid into milk, then into the seasoned flour, tossing to coat well. Dust off excess flour.

■■ Place enough oil into a frying pan to shallow fry. Shallow fry the squid strips for a couple of minutes or until golden brown and the edges are beginning to curl.

■■ Cut limes in half and dip in sugar. Place a frying pan on medium heat. Add lime halves cut-side down to the frying pan and cook quickly until caramelised and golden.

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In brief A new offload king Anton Lienert-Brown is New Zealand rugby’s new offload king, according to the stats. Sonny Bill Williams may have impressed with yet another trademark offload for the Blues two weeks ago – setting up Otere Black to score with an elegant flick of the wrist in the Blues’ win over the Stormers – but his crown may have been claimed

by All Black team-mate LienertBrown. Stats guru Steven Prescott says the Chiefs centre is the most efficient offloader in Super Rugby, while almost doubling Williams’ offloads this season.

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Big payout for Noves Former France coach Guy Noves is entitled to one million euros in compensation for wrongful dismissal by the national rugby federation, a French court says.

The FFR alleged Noves was guilty of serious misconduct, but a Toulouse labour tribunal decided otherwise. Noves was asking for 2.88 million euros. Both parties have the right to appeal, although initial reactions suggested that they had accepted the outcome.

“I am satisfied with this decision.

The FFR said there was serious misconduct and the tribunal said there was none,” Noves, the first France rugby union coach to be sacked, told reporters.

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Tall timber getting it right in the lineout A Collegiate player just gets a hand to a lineout ball during his side’s 29-14 win over Methven in round two of Mid Canterbury Rugby’s senior B competition on Saturday. The win was Collegiate’s second from two outings in this season’s Michael Duff Memorial Trophy competition so far, while Rakaia and Allenton both also picked up their second wins on Saturday. Rakaia downed Southern 26-10 and Allenton beat Hampstead 36-22, while in the other game of the round Celtic beat Mt Somers 12-7.

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First hints of Japan squad Blues loose forward Akira Ioane has been included in an All Blacks foundation day squad as preparations for the international season get underway.

Forty-one players have been named to attend a one day camp in Wellington next week.

A second foundation day for North Island-based players will take place in Auckland next month and one for South Island-based players in Christchurch in June.

Ioane is the only uncapped player. But there’s no spot for his veteran Blues team-mate Ma’a Nonu.

Injured All Blacks Sam Cane and Waisake Naholo have also been included in the foundation day squad.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen will select a 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup later in the year following the Rugby Championship.

New Zealand Rugby Head of High Performance Mike Anthony said the timing of the foundation days had been agreed at last year’s meeting between Super Rugby coaches and All Blacks management.

“Given the All Blacks have an incredibly short lead-in time to the

upcoming international season, culminating in the Rugby World Cup, and with there being no camps during the Investec Super Rugby season, the foundation days will provide an opportunity for All Blacks management and our leading players to start building towards what is a huge year ahead,” he said.

The players attending the foundation days are: Forwards: Dane Coles, Liam Coltman, Nathan Harris, Codie Taylor, Owen Franks, Nepo Laulala, Tyrel Lomax, Joe Moody, Angus Ta’avao, Karl Tu’inukuafe, Ofa Tuungafasi, Scott Barrett, Jackson Hemopo, Brodie Retallick, Patrick Tuipulotu, Samuel Whitelock, Sam Cane, Vaea Fifita, Shannon Frizell, Akira Ioane, Kieran Read, Ardie Savea, Liam Squire, Matt Todd and Luke Whitelock.

Backs: TJ Perenara, Aaron Smith, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie, Richie Mo’unga, Ryan Crotty, Jack Goodhue, Ngani Laumape, Anton Lienert-Brown, Sonny Bill Williams, Jordie Barrett, George Bridge, Rieko Ioane, Waisake Brodie Retallick is probably the first name Steve Hansen writes Naholo and Ben Smith.

- NZME down when considering any All Blacks squad.

New comp options Rugby Australia is working on other options if the mooted world league doesn’t go ahead, with a more meaningful Rugby Championship on the SANZAAR agenda. The exact format for the mooted 12-team Nations Championship tournament, which would be played in all non-World Cup years, is still to be thrashed out. Players have expressed concerns about workload and question marks remain over promotion and relegation and which nations would initially contest the competition.

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Savea not moving Former All Blacks winger Julian Savea has shut down reports that he will be moving to struggling South African rugby outfit the Kings. South African newspaper Rapport claimed Savea is top of the wishlist of the Kings’ new high-performance director Robbie Kempson as he seeks improvement in the European Pro14 competition.

Savea, who scored 46 tries in 54 tests for the All Blacks before joining Toulon last year, has fallen out of favour at the French club and has been publicly criticised by owner Mourad Boudjellal.

Savea went on social media and denied the report.

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25,000 sign petition A petition opposing calls for the Crusaders to change its name following the Christchurch terrorist attacks that targeted the city’s Muslim worshippers is nearing 25,000 supporters. The Crusaders announced last week they would be considering a change to their name and branding following the attacks. However opinion has been heavily divided among fans, and avid Crusaders’ supporter Shane Cannons started an online petition calling on the franchise to keep its name.

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Intensity high on futsal finals night Battling for possession during the finals of Mid Canterbury Football’s futsal competition for term one are Alistair Kilgour and Tyler Maher. The final games of the term were fought out at Ashburton’s EA Networks Centre on Sunday, with the junior section being won by Methven Messi and the youth section by Rangers. Shits and Giggles took out the senior social grade with their social team, and the premiership with their premier team. They played Methven Methletics – a team that had come up from social – in their final game and were given a run for their money, with the scores tied at 6-all with three minutes remaining. But S&G pulled away and finished with a 10-6 win. The futsal competition – which caters from Year 1 to senior – had good numbers this term, and it is hoped numbers will continue to climb in the future.

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Hazard still a star for Blues With Real Madrid reportedly lining up a huge offer to tempt Eden Hazard to the Bernabeu next season, Chelsea’s fans may wonder how many more times they will be able to savour watching the Belgian maestro at his dazzling best.

An inspired Hazard, whose contract expires at the end of next season, scored both goals in the 2-0 Premier League victory over West Ham United, the first a dazzling solo effort that brought back memories of Diego Maradona in his pomp.

His second, in the 90th minute, capped a mesmerising display that sealed Chelsea’s third consecutive league win.

The 28-year-old has scored 19 goals in all competitions for Chelsea this season to equal his best haul.

Manager Maurizio Sarri said having Hazard in such unstoppable form made winning “easy” but appeared almost resigned to losing him.

Asked about a fee of Stg100 million ($NZ183m) Real Madrid are reported to be willing to pay for Hazard, Sarri replied: “It is too cheap in this market.

“We have seen in the last few windows every price I think. So it is very hard to get another player like him.”

Hazard, who joined the club in 2012, offered a pinch of comfort after the match but the fear remains, for Chelsea fans and anyone who enjoys watching a master craftsman at work, that his days in London might be numbered.

“They are wrong,” he said.

“For now I am just focusing on Chelsea until the end of the season.

“We are in good momentum. We have won three in a row.

“For the mentality, it is good to keep going.

“Top four and the Europa League is our target so we need to do well in both.”

Victory lifted Chelsea into third place in the Premier League, above London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham who both have played a game less.

Sarri said he “can do nothing” to keep Hazard at the club if he wants “another experience”.

“We are trying to become one of the best teams in Europe but I have to respect his decision,” the Italian said.

“Hazard played a wonderful match ... We are very lucky because it is very easy to win the match when he is able to make that kind of difference.” - AP

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In brief SCG ‘unsuitable’ Sydney FC have moved their topof-the-table A-League clash with Perth Glory from the SCG after Saturday night’s farcical match with Melbourne Victory. The round 26 match, scheduled for Thursday April 18, has been moved to Netstrata Jubilee Stadium to avoid concerns over the test cricket venue’s surface. Victory coach Kevin Muscat labelled the playing surface “dangerous” but A-League boss Greg O’Rourke steered away from using similar language after meeting with SCG chiefs on Monday and agreeing to move Sydney FC’s last remaining fixture there this season.

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Stadium boosts Spurs Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min hopes Manchester City’s players have underestimated the beneficial effect the club’s new stadium will have on his teammates in the European Champions League quarter-final, first leg. The long-delayed new 62,000-seater arena finally hosted a Premier League game last week when Tottenham beat Crystal Palace 2-0 on an historic night for the club. South Korean Son expects the noise-levels to be cranked up a notch when Pep Guardiola’s quadruple-chasing side arrive for the first of three clashes in 10 days between the teams. - PA

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Liverpool are confident Virgil van Dijk and Georginio Wijnaldum can shake off minor knocks in time to face Porto in their European Champions League quarter-final first leg at Anfield, manager Juergen Klopp says. The Dutch international duo were among a number of players with problems following Friday’s 3-1 Premier League victory at Southampton that left the titlechasing Merseyside club top of the standings with five matches remaining.

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Slow start costs Barbarians

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A slow start ended up costing the Ashburton Barbarians in Saturday’s opening round of the Canterbury Rugby League division one competition.

The Barbarians headed to Burnham to play the defending champion Burnham Chevaliers and came away with a 30-14 loss, which wasn’t the start to the season they were after, Barbarians coach Steve Gamble said.

“In saying that, I was impressed with the way the boys played.

“I think the first game jitters and all that, the boys just weren’t completing sets and getting a bit too excited, but they did settle down in the second half,” Gamble said.

The Barbarians simply gave up too much ball and territory in the first half and by the time the second half rolled around, while they played better, they were tired from all of the extra tackling they’d had to do in the first half.

Gamble said the Chevaliers were a side against which no team could afford to make mistakes, because if they did, the Burnham side would punish them.

But Gamble said his side never gave up and he was impressed with the heart they showed.

“It might not have been the result that we wanted, or the score, but I think the boys are looking really good,” Gamble said.

This week the team was looking to build on their week one performance and hopefully pick up their first win, but at this stage they didn’t know who that would be against.

The Barbarians only found out last Monday that their season would be getting under way on Saturday – they thought they had another week or two until the competition started.

Gamble said the Barbarians will be playing the Woolston Rams at Robilliard Park on Saturday, with a 1pm kickoff.

The Burnham Chevaliers beat the Ashburton Barbarians 30-14 at Burnham on Saturday.

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Sharks skipper Paul Gallen

A moment in the Manly Sea Eagles and South Sydney Rabbitohs match has seen Cronulla Sharks skipper Paul Gallen reveal a tactic “every team does”.

The HIA has aimed to test concussions in a bid to lessen the long-term effects of head and brain injuries on players.

However, Marty Taupau, who went off with what looked like a sore shoulder, was given the HIA test, which gave his side a free interchange.

“I’ve had an issue with the HIA forever and a day,” Gallen said on Channel 9’s Sunday Footy Show.

“In my opinion this isn’t a HIA and if it is a HIA, he shouldn’t be allowed back in the game because he stays down for an extended period of time.

“He has a neck problem here in my opinion.

“I’m not a doctor but I’m pretty sure it’s a burner.

“He goes through a HIA, which is a free interchange, and gets to come back on the field which is another free interchange.

“We talk about this game becoming a war of attrition and limited interchange and referees aren’t giving as many penalties

these days, which I think is great, but if you’re going to give away free interchanges through HIA it defeats that purpose.”

NSW State of Origin coach Brad Fittler said it was becoming less common as the rule continues to evolve but Gallen said it’s a widespread tactic across the league.

“I’m not picking on Manly because we all do it,” Gallen said.

“All clubs do it and if you have an opportunity where there’s a 50-50 call, the trainer makes them stand on one leg, they wobble a bit and they come off and get a free interchange.”

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Warriors probably right, says Johnson Shaun Johnson has admitted the Warriors were probably right to force him out of the club.

The Auckland-raised Johnson’s messy and premature departure from his hometown club caused a huge controversy last year.

The way it unfolded left the Warriors without a recognised halves partner for Blake Green, but it did raise the prospect of Johnson reaching new heights with the tough Cronulla outfit.

Johnson is expected to return from injury against the champion Roosters at Shark Park on Saturday night, when he and Chad Townsend will face the star pairing of Cooper Cronk and Luke Keary.

Johnson has had a promising start to the season, but was

absent with a quadricep injury when the Sharks were beaten by Parramatta in the latest round.

Asked by former State of Origin playmaker Jamie Soward whether he needed re-energising, Johnson told NRLTV: “I probably did to be fair, now looking back on it”.

“When you are in the moment, you probably don’t think you do.

Obviously the Warriors saw me becoming a bit stale and maybe they were right.

“I took that on board and came over here.”

Johnson had a brilliant debut year for the Warriors when they reached the 2011 grand final, but that was followed by six years out of the playoffs.

Despite an often exciting year

Sean Johnson saw six coaches in his time at the Warriors club.

for player and club in 2018, he bombed in the playoff loss to the Panthers.

“Making the grand final in the first year, you are thinking ‘How good is this? Then the next six

years you don’t make the finals – it can take it out of you.

“I came here and asked myself how do I get to the next level,” he said. “I was more excited for change and a new challenge.”

The at-times brilliant Johnson quit the Warriors in late 2018, with a year left on his contract, when it became clear the club was ambivalent about signing him again.

He was still loved by many fans and a high-profile panel this year ranked him the fifth best Warrior of all time. But there was also a lot of frustration over his erratic form.

“I’ve been there eight years and had six coaches. The sixth coach didn’t like me,” Johnson later said about Steve Kearney. - NZME

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In brief Doggies can still bite Canterbury’s forwards insist their pack will still have plenty of bite about them without injured prop Dylan Napa, as they face six weeks without the Queensland star. The Bulldogs will go into Sunday’s clash with St George Illawarra without a top-tier representative player in their middle for just the fourth time since mid-2015 – with Napa’s absence through an ankle injury.

Once a pack boasting the likes of James Graham, David Klemmer or Aaron Woods at prop and lock, the Bulldogs will have a new look in the middle with Aiden Tolman their only regular starter from recent years still available.

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Holmes joins the Jets Valentine Holmes has been invited to join the NFL’s New York Jets.

The former NRL star, who walked away from a $A5 million contract with Cronulla, will share a locker room with star running back Le’Veon Bell and quarterback Sam Darnold at the New Jersey-based Jets. Holmes will also continue a strong Australian tradition at the team. The Jets’ punter is Mornington Peninsula-raised Lachlan Edwards. Meanwhile British rugby union speedster Christian Wade will join the Buffalo Bills.

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Inglis out with injury South Sydney skipper Greg Inglis will miss another week because of a shoulder injury and illness.

Inglis will sit out Saturday’s clash with the Warriors on the Sunshine Coast after already missing the last two NRL rounds. The Queensland and Australian champion has been given the week off because of a virus.

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In brief

My Warriors must do better

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n recent weeks I have refrained from writing an opinion piece on my favourite topic, my beloved Warriors.

There were two reasons – one being not wanting to get too far ahead of myself, and the other being not wanting to jinx them.

But now we’re four weeks into the competition, so I feel the time is right to put forward my thoughts on the NRL team that has got to be – let’s be honest – a contender for the hardest team ever to support.

We’re four weeks in and after watching the Warriors blow the Bulldogs off the park in round one I thought we’d be four wins from four outings at this point.

But instead we’ve got a 50 per cent strike rate, having won two from four to be ninth on the table.

It was hard to know what this season had in store for us Warriors fans.

Last year we made the top eight for the first time in donkey’s years and that was great, even though we didn’t make it past week one of the play-offs.

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contenders in 2019, but this was the Warriors and it was highly possible they could go in the complete other direction.

A big talking point ahead of the 2019 season was the departure of play-maker Shaun Johnson to the Sharks.

To many, Johnson was the Warriors – he was the magic spark who popped up at just the right time to produce that something special we needed.

How much would his absence be felt?

In week one, it wasn’t felt a lot in all honesty.

This new guy I’d never heard of before called Adam Keighran ran onto the park and slotted in pretty darn well, and the Warriors produced a not-too-bad a performance to put the Bulldogs away.

In week two and three though, we were left wondering whether maybe week one was more of a case of the Bulldogs being pretty bad, than the Warriors being pretty good.

Week three in particular – that awful loss to Manly in Christchurch – was the hardest to watch.

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and even dragged my husband and kids along with me, and we ended up doing something I never do – we left early.

It was only 10 minutes before the end, the score had blown out way too far for one of those awesome Warriors comebacks to even be a hint of a possibility, the kids were cold and bored, so we left.

That performance in Christchurch was not a performance worthy of a top eight contender, and fortunately last weekend against early wooden spoon contenders the Titans, the Warriors improved and managed to get back in the winner’s circle.

But, four games in and having only won two games was not the position us Warriors fans were hoping to be in.

Winning 50 per cent of our games this season would not be

enough for a top eight finish.

Last year’s NRL was the tightest ever.

The Warriors just made the top eight, finishing in eight spot with 15 wins from 24 outings.

The top qualifiers and minor premiers, the Roosters, only won 16 of their 24, with only two competition points separating the top eight.

The Warriors won five on the trot to start the season in 2018 and that set them up for the season ahead, and while two from four wasn’t a bad start – we’re one of six teams sitting on four points after two rounds – we must do better.

Last season was tremendous.

The Warriors were like a new team and only the odd glimpse of the Warriors of old sneaking in, but this season already there’s been too much of the Warriors of old – the Warriors that had us fans spending much more time than we’d have liked with our heads in our hands.

This season I’d really like to have my hands in the air in celebration a lot more than using them to hold my head in despair, and only time will tell which way the cookie will crumble.

Brennan joins Tigers Richmond have made their first big AFLW move, signing star forward Katie Brennan away from the Western Bulldogs. The Tigers, who will enter the competition in 2020, announced Brennan will join the club on a two-year deal yesterday.

One of the competition’s original marquees for the debut season in 2017, Brennan captained the Western Bulldogs in their first two seasons and was co-captain this year with Ellie Blackburn.

She wasn’t a part of the Dogs’ premiership team in 2018 after she was controversially suspended from the grand final in a case that was headed to the Human Rights Commission before a deal was struck with the AFL. - AAP

Wilson in career switch Australian basketball representative Tom Wilson has quit the Sydney Kings and the NBL to chase an AFL career. Six weeks after making his debut for the Boomers, the 21-year-old guard officially cut ties with the Kings yesterday to make the transition to Australian rules football.

Collingwood, Geelong and Gold Coast have been linked as suitors for Wilson, who is expected to sign a multi-year deal as a Category B rookie this off-season. Category B contracts fall outside the salary cap, with Collingwood’s Mason Cox and Geelong’s Mark Blicavs both successfully transitioning to senior lists in recent years.

- AAP

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F1 set to celebrate contentious milestone race Formula One will celebrate its 1000th world championship race this weekend at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, one of the sport’s newer tracks, but the milestone requires careful wording.

The sport has often had a problem with anniversaries and this one is no exception.

The fact is that some of the 999 championship races have been questionable grands prix and several past race winners didn’t drive an F1 car.

From 1950 to 1960, 11 editions of the Indianapolis 500 were included as part of the championship even if very few F1 drivers crossed the Atlantic to compete as homegrown racers took all the points and raced to their own rules.

Bill Vukovich finished seventh in the 1953 F1 championship, and sixth in 1954, after winning the Indy 500 in those years but racing in no other rounds. His death in the 1955 Indy technically made him the first driver to be killed while competing in an F1 championship race.

Yet Vukovich never drove an F1 car.

In 1952 and 1953 the world championship was run to Formula Two rules because there were not enough F1 cars to fill the grid after Alfa Romeo pulled out. That means that 26 races included in the championship tally since the first at Silverstone in 1950 did not actually feature F1 cars.

Hungarian Ferenc Szisz is generally regarded as the first winner of a grand prix, at Le Mans in 1906, while the Monaco GP, glamour race of the current calendar, dates back to 1929.

Calling China the 1000th F1 race would be similarly inaccurate since there have been numerous non-championship F1 races staged down the decades.

The last was at Brands Hatch in 1983 when reigning world champion Keke Rosberg stood on top of a podium that featured American Danny Sullivan and Australia’s 1980 F1 champion Alan Jones.

While it is often stated that only two women have raced in the F1 world championship, Desire Wilson won a round of the British F1 championship in a Wolf at Brands Hatch in 1980.

So the Chinese GP will be the 1000th race to count towards the official FIA drivers’ world championship standings?

More accurate perhaps, if not exactly catchy.

- PA Lewis Hamilton roars across the finish line in the Bahrain Grand Prix earlier this month.

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019

■■ATHLETICS

In brief

Choices for speed sensation The greatest sprinter in New Zealand history is set to have some input into whether his national record is broken.

Gus Nketia holds the New Zealand 100 metre record, with a time of 10.11 seconds, but his record is rapidly being chased down by his son, Edward Osei-Nketia, who ran a stunning 10.19 at the Australian championships over the weekend.

However, as Osei-Nketia closes in on his father’s time, the question has become whether his son will go past the mark in New Zealand colours, or whether he will be representing Australia.

Athletics New Zealand have admitted that Australia, with the vast resources and the relay programme they possess, is an attractive option for Osei-Nketia, and Australian officials have approached the 17-year-old about running in the green and gold.

Nketia says the choice is likely to be made before his son’s 18th birthday, in early May. While he will give advice and be a sounding board in the decision-making process, the call will ultimately be his son’s to make, though Nketia did note what the main factors may be in the eventual decision.

“We need to make a decision on which country he wants to represent, because there is the [Oceania Championships] coming up.

“It comes down to Edward, whichever way he wants to go.

“We want a country that will be behind him to help him achieve what he wants to get, and not to represent just for the sake of the sport,” he told Radio Sport.

However, there could be another complicating factor.

Osei-Nketia has desires to be an All Black, and is on a scholarship at Scots College in Wellington. Nketia says at the moment, rugby is still a major option in his son’s sporting future.

“Right now, it’s all about rugby to him.

“He loves rugby, New Zealand, the All Blacks, all these things.

“Back in Canberra, he was in the first XV, pretty good on the field, but obviously Canberra rugby is very different to New Zealand schoolboy rugby, so we have to see what impact he’s going to have in New Zealand – the standard is quite high compared to here.

“So if I can look at that side of

Warner’s 70 in vain David Warner’s good IPL form has continued, but it proved to be in vain as his Sunrisers Hyderabad side fell to a six-wicket loss to Kings XI Punjab in a final-over thriller.

Warner wasn’t at his fluent best, however, his unbeaten 70 from 62 balls underpinned a competitive total of 4-150 in Chandigarh. The hosts looked to be cruising despite the loss of Chris Gayle for 16, but they were pegged back by some magnificent tight bowling. - AAP

Premiership hots up The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic have provided a big twist in the ANZ Premiership playoff race, claiming a critical 53-42 victory over the Northern Stars. Shocked by their 10-goal loss to the Mystics the week before, the Magic came out dominant at both ends of the court, to claim their third win of the season.

- NZME

RESULTS ■■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club April 6 and 9 Coronation Medal Bev Turton 67 (on c/b), Daphne Hinton 67, Madeleine Stoddart 68 (on c/b), Hilary Ward 68 Nearest the Pins: No 4 Gabites Ellenor Sullivan, No 8 House of Travel Joyce VanderHeide, No 12 Lynn’s small Salon Ellenor Sullivan, No 14 Todds of Ashburton Vicki Moore, No 4 Somerset Grocer 2nd shot Judy Sheppard, No 18 2nd Shot to Green Madeleine Stoddart April 4 Nine Hole - Stroke Round: Val Ferrier, Sue Lamb, Tong King all 32

Mayfield Golf Club April 4, 9 Hole Best Nett: 1st Bernie Morrison 54-22-32, 2nd John Greenslade 57-18-39 Greg Sim Building & Excavating No 2: Bernie Morrison, Mayfield Transport No 5: Lynley MacKenzie.

■■ Shooting Target Shooting

Edward Osei-Nketia has the sporting world on a plate. it, he’s leaning towards New Zealand, but with the track, I have no idea.

“We’ll decide as a family what will be best for him.”

If he opts for New Zealand, Osei-Nketia could soon be a national record holder, with even his father surprised at how quickly his record has come under threat.

“Watching the race on Saturday night was very exciting, and I’m very proud of him. I knew he would run well, but to that extent

– that was a surprise to me.

“Before the race, I was expecting a 10.28 or a 10.3, but then he comes up with this time – it’s incredible, he’s amazing.”

Nketia is now accepting that he will soon be the second fastest member of the family, noting it’s “just a matter of time” until his record is surpassed.

“The way he’s going, he just needs a good race condition and I’m sure he will get it.

“He still needs to learn the sport, there’s a lot he hasn’t done.

“If he goes seriously, he’s going to go under the 10 second mark.”

That would be unprecedented territory for a New Zealand sprinter, but with so many options on Osei-Nketia’s plate, his father will be immensely proud regardless of what his son chooses.

“Whatever he decides to go for, I just want him to succeed.

“If it’s athletics or rugby, either way we’re happy with him, and we’re going to be behind him all the way.”

- NZME

April 1 Mt Somers Rifle Club Jess Heaven 82, 78, Nic Ewart 83.1, Emily Heaven 59, 63, Lachie Rooney 89.3, 87.1, Archie Rooney 87.1, 84, Bree Greer 83.1, Caleb Greer 74, Mark Smith 88, Kevin Fews 91.2, Dave Millichamp 98.5, Stephen Millichamp 93.2, 97.6, Eddie Millichamp 95.3, 89.1, Andy Oram 96.2.

April 8 Emily Heaven 69, 72, Jess Heaven 96.2, 97.5, Archie Rooney 89.1, 88.1, Tim Greer 87.2, Bree Greer 85.1, Caleb Greer 68, Eddie Millichamp 93.3, 92.3, Steve Millichamp 95.1, Andy Oram 96.3, Dave Millichamp 96.4, Wayne Tubb 94.4.

April 8 Mayfield Rifle Club Robert Spencer 92.1, 89, Sarah Gould 78.2, Melissa Zacarias 70, Ella McDowell 72, Daniel Gould 86.1, Cullen Gordon Wilson 62, 59, Hamish Kirk 89.2, Zac Fletcher 79.2, 73, Ben Nordqvist 97.4, John Fleming 100.7, Carl Nordqvist 94.3, Martin Fleming 98.5.

■■GOLF

Rose lining up a green jacket at the 83rd Masters World No.1 Justin Rose is the man to beat at this week’s Masters, where recent history suggests golf’s biggest names will populate the leaderboard by Sunday at a major championship that is more predictable than any other.

Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy is the second favourite from a formidable European contingent,

while Dustin Johnson and Justin Thomas are the best American bets, even if Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will loom larger in the public imagination.

Others capable of victory include Europeans Francesco Molinari, Jon Rahm, Paul Casey and Tommy Fleetwood, and Americans Brooks Koepka, Rickie Fowl-

er and Bubba Watson.

There has been no long-shot winner at Augusta National since 69th-ranked Angel Cabrera collected the Green Jacket in 2009, though even the Argentine’s victory was far from a huge shock given his pedigree as a US Open champion two years earlier.

An Augusta winner must be

able to draw his driver, fade his irons from hanging lies and have the artistry to hit great recovery shots. He must also be on form and mentally resilient.

Englishman Rose ticks all these boxes.

It is almost as if Augusta National was designed with him in mind.

He has finished top-15 each of the past five years, including a pair of runner-up finishes, most notably a play-off loss to Sergio Garcia in 2017.

Rose has been a machine from tee to green at Augusta, and if the putter co-operates it will take a mighty performance from someone else to beat him.

- PA

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Busy week for the gallopers

Ashburton Guardian 19

In brief Easter handicap target Matamata trainer Peter McKay will be keeping a close eye on the weather forecast ahead of the Gr.2 Manco Easter Handicap (1600m) at Ellerslie later this month. McKay is setting Group Two performer The Mitigator for the feature mile after his pleasing win at Te Aroha on Saturday. “Shaun (McKay) said he was travelling through the bridle the whole way. He had a good turn of foot on the corner which was good to see,” McKay said. - NZME

First win a special one

Augustace and Krishna Mudhoo have the better of Feelin The Love and Tanya Jonker at yesterday’s Ashburton Racing Club trials at the Ashburton Racecourse. Augustace, who is trained by Sharon Robertson, led from the barrier and never looked back, winning by a comfortable margin from the second horse who ran home well from back in the pack. Fifty-five horses went around at the trials and were spread out over 12 heats kicking off a busy week of racing in the South Island with meetings at both Wingatui and Riccarton later in the week.

PHOTO MATT MARKHAM

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His first training winner was memorable on more than one level for Robbie Close at Rangiora on Sunday. The diminutive horseman, noted as an accomplished freelance driver, recorded win number one as a trainer when Majestic Mannequin streeted her opponents. And while chalking up what will no doubt be the first of many was satisfying, the presence of those closest to him made it all that more notable.

“My parents were on course, as was my girlfriend. We all own the horse together so that made it a bit more special for me.” - NZHN

Otaki Maori gallops Today at Otaki Raceway

Otaki Maori RC Venue: Otaki Meeting Date: 10 Apr 2019 NZ Meeting number: 4 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 1 12.34 RIVERSTONE CAFE MAIDEN $10,000, MDN 2YO&UP, 1400m 1 8720x He No Opilio b (10) 58.5................L Allpress 2 70757 Speed Call (8) 58.5...............S O’Malley (a3) 3 00686 Rigel h (7) 58.5............................ C Johnson 4 7433 Te Akau Dragon (5) 58...................O Bosson 5 0x9 Painless 58................................... Scratched 6 4234x Cast In Bronze b (1) 56.5............. R Hannam 7 8 Juniper Jewel (4) 56.5........................L Hemi 8 599 St Theresa (11) 56.5.................M Singh (a2) 9 03x Nod (2) 56....................................... J Parkes 10 7 Shebringsmerubies (6) 56 11 660 Uniquebotique (3) 56............. H Andrew (a2) 12 5x52 Springsteen h (9) 55........................S Collett 2 1.09 CAVALLO FARM & CHRIS RUTTEN BLOODSTOCK MAIDEN $10,000, MDN 3YO, 1400m 1 7433 Te Akau Dragon (5) 57.5 2 372 Welcome Back (6) 57.5..................L Allpress 3 38775 Greystone (7) 57.5....................... C Johnson 4 Lincoln Green (10) 57.5............... R Hannam 5 Jackaroo (4) 57.5................... H Andrew (a2)

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Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Raceway Meeting Date: 10 Apr 2019 NZ Meeting number: 3 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 1 12.07pm ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C0 C0, 305m 1 687 Choice Sister nwtd...........................C Morris 2 48 Rattle The Jug nwtd....................B Goldsack 3 83882 Ahuroa Whizz nwtd.........................R Murray 4 53476 Rockoneva nwtd...........................B Hodgson 5 Lochinvar Flash nwtd..........................L Cole 6 53566 Bigtime Ava nwtd................................L Cole 7 56642 Goldstar Wilson nwtd........................S Stone 8 45758 Two Percenta nwtd J &.........................D Bell 9 588 Cawbourne Rhys nwtd J &...................D Bell 10 68886 Hurricane Ayla nwtd....................... D Donlon 2 12.25pm WHANGANUI CHRONICLE C0 FINAL C0f, 305m 1 83373 Bigtime Leo nwtd................................L Cole 2 35441 Bigtime Mila 17.90..............................L Cole 3 43864 Final Straw nwtd................................. N Udy 4 54664 Skeldale nwtd J &................................D Bell 5 772 Ball Chants nwtd................................M Flipp 6 87681 Bigtime Otis 18.16...............................L Cole 7 67522 Yee Coo Coo nwtd.....................J McInerney

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Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Raceway Meeting Date: 10 Apr 2019 NZ Meeting number: 9 Doubles: 1 and 2; 4 and 5 Trebles: 3, 4 and 5 1 3.03pm (NZT) ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS C1 C1, 305m 1 66546 Bigtime Winnie 18.10 A &................Williams 2 47551 Arthur’s Crown 18.17........................R Waite 3 54443 Zoe Jean 17.83..................................M Flipp 4 15653 Fifi 17.38......................................J McArthur 5 18 Shrewdy 18.14....................... L E Dunkerton 6 87876 Homebush Demi 18.02..............J McInerney 7 85768 Sedgebrook Pride 17.95......................F Kite 8 21545 Bigtime Elvis 17.99.............................L Cole Emergencies:

6 7x Lincoln Lane (9) 57.5...................... J Parkes 7 0x9 Painless (3) 57.5..............................S Collett 8 7 Shebringsmerubies (2) 55.5..........O Bosson 9 Truly Amazing h (1) 55.5................. S McKay 10 660 Uniquebotique (8) 55.5......................L Hemi 3 1.44 EL CHEAPO CARS $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1 2x1 Red Jakkal (3) 59...........................O Bosson 2 12223 Lodi th (2) 58.5...............................L Allpress 3 36456 Satin Belt t (9) 57................... H Andrew (a2) 4 x00xL Tuscan Whistler (4) 57....... R Hannam 5 00x0x Myrtle d (1) 56.5.............................. J Parkes 6 33075 Leighs Mate (5) 56.5.................M Singh (a2) 7 17730 Colorado Miss td (8) 56................ C Johnson 8 61576 My Calendar Girl (7) 56....................S Collett 9 706x0 Thatz Louie tm (6) 56............. H Durrant (a4) 4 2.19 SUNRANS SPA MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 1200m 1 8360x War Hero h (9) 58.5..................... R Hannam 2 Cardinal O’Ceirin (1) 58............... C Johnson 3 44922 Tennessee Rose (4) 56.5...............L Allpress 4 6x474 Rekohu Diva (6) 56.5...................... J Parkes 5 45 Starweka (8) 56.5................... H Andrew (a2) 6 2097x Super Girl (7) 56.5...........................D Turner 7 45242 Enduring Love (2) 56.....................O Bosson

8 696x Booty Lara (5) 56............................ S McKay 9 Ball Gown (3) 56..............................S Collett 5 2.54pm VETS ON RIVERBANK MAIDEN $10,000, MDN 2YO, 1000m 1 3x Boutonniere (6) 57.5......................O Bosson 2 Light Up (4) 57.5............................. J Parkes 3 3x Alto Potenza h (3) 55.5..................L Allpress 4 4 Bella Sorella (7) 55.5.......................D Turner 5 4x Platinum Bordeaux (8) 55.5......... C Johnson 6 Hydroexpress (5) 55.5................. R Hannam 7 Magic Monkey (1) 55.5....................S Collett 8 Power ‘n’ Passion (2) 55.5........... Z Moki (a2) 9 Star Of Bombay 55.5.................... Scratched 6 3.29 FLETCHER CONSTRUCTION MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 1600m 1 3 Almo Costa (7) 58.5........................ J Parkes 2 x400x Zeduzzi (8) 58.5.................... S MacNab (a2) 3 6 Resolution (2) 58.5.........................L Allpress 4 Password (1) 58.5.................S O’Malley (a3) 5 0x832 Torque Time (5) 58.......................... S McKay 6 5 Man Oh Man (6) 58........................O Bosson 7 6x72 Bae Corp (13) 56.5..................... Z Moki (a2) 8 83536 Naderca (14) 56.5........................ C Johnson 9 34404 Blue Rata Anna (10) 56.5..................L Hemi

10 300x Tintintinnie h (3) 56.5........... C O’Beirne (a3) 11 0x6 Gold Flake (16) 56.5.................... R Hannam 12 5433 Lady Verawood (15) 56.......... H Andrew (a2) 13 50552 Very Appealing (12) 56....................S Collett 14 60755 Maipe (9) 56.....................................D Turner 15 07 Houbouchoux (4) 56 16 08x0 Caleche (11) 56.5 7 4.04pm AQUASHIELD ROOFING $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2200m 1 4217x Nom du Beel t (5) 59..........................L Hemi 2 33233 Katiem Marie (3) 58.5 3 30x60 Lovetokeephim 58.5...................... Scratched 4 1730 The Seagull (8) 58.5.............S O’Malley (a3) 5 250x7 Zed Leppelin (6) 58.5............. H Durrant (a4) 6 26967 All In Stitches (2) 58..................M Singh (a2) 7 31544 Hypatia (4) 57..................................S Collett 8 21540 Veneto t (7) 56.5.......................... R Hannam 9 09x56 Galway Lil (9) 55.5............... C O’Beirne (a3) 10 98648 Cead Mile Failte h (1) 55..................D Turner 8 4.38 KAPITI SIGNS MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 2200m 1 09532 Master Courtsman (6) 58.5............. J Parkes 2 68 El Pablo (9) 58.5................... S MacNab (a2) 3 0 Mataro (8) 58.5.....................S O’Malley (a3) 4 33 Vincenzo Lorenzo (11) 58............... S McKay

5 73224 Bella Nero b (2) 56.5........................S Collett 6 55662 Red Red Robin (7) 56.5............M Singh (a2) 7 30x95 Weare Rocking (4) 56.5...................D Turner 8 8985 Le Cailloux (10) 56.5.................... C Johnson 9 08x0 Caleche (3) 56.5......................... Z Moki (a2) 10 94622 Heirloom b (12) 56................. H Andrew (a2) 11 06465 Viva La Platinum (1) 56................ R Hannam 12 07 Houbouchoux (5) 56..........................L Hemi Blinkers on: Boutonniere (R5), Naderca, Gold Flake, Very Appealing (R6), Le Cailloux (R8) Blinkers off: Super Girl (R4), Torque Time (R6) SELECTIONS

10 47888 Judge Me Jackie 17.91................... L Pearce 7 1.53pm WANGANUI TOYOTA C1 C1, 305m 1 67357 Cassia 18.03............................. S Gommans 2 37787 Bigtime Bev 17.70.....................E Duganzich 3 47476 Funky Facts nwtd G &............. S Fredrickson 4 74486 Captain Kate 18.28..........................C Morris 5 34562 Bigtime Hunter 17.58..........................L Cole 6 54434 Just Like Harry 18.02.......................... N Udy 7 774F2 Queen Kong nwtd......................J McInerney 8 73567 Kaytee Gibbs 17.79...........................M Flipp Emergencies: 9 87768 El Hefe 17.68 A &............................Williams 10 58686 Naharis 17.73.....................................D Edlin 8 2.09pm LIQUORLAND WANGANUI C1 C1, 305m 1 77864 Ngakawau 17.82........................J McInerney 2 5425F Bigtime Luna 18.03.............................L Cole 3 44476 Raining Sixes 18.32....................B Goldsack 4 76536 Scoobasi 17.68..................................M Flipp 5 x3757 Dee Bee Gee 18.07.................... G Hodgson 6 17F45 Uno Eleven 17.75................................ N Udy 7 58847 Homebush Clint nwtd................ S Gommans 8 53288 Sly Cath nwtd A &............................Williams 9 87768 El Hefe 17.68 A &............................Williams 10 58686 Naharis 17.73.....................................D Edlin

9 2.27pm FIRST SECURITY C1 C1, 305m

4 3.55pm BOOK YOUR FUNCTION@HATRICK C2, 305m

1 44513 Tiger Uppercut 17.89........................... L Bell 2 78558 Macey Baxter 17.88...................J McInerney 3 87412 Sly John 17.99 J &...............................D Bell 4 27174 Cawbourne Cruz 17.56.................M Roberts 5 83375 Epic Spark 18.00................................ B Hunt 6 75471 Jay Wendy 18.04................................. N Udy 7 64174 Cawbourne Chezzy 17.74................... N Udy 8 62378 Stormy Jay nwtd.................................W Kite 9 88557 Replica Rango nwtd............................ N Udy 10 48886 Jericho Warrior 17.83........................R Waite

Race 1: Springsteen, Cast In Bronze, Nod, Juniper Jewel Race 2: Lincoln Green, Welcome Back, Painless, Jackaroo Race 3: Red Jakkal, Lodi, Colorado Miss, Satin Belt, Myrtle Race 4: Enduring Love, Starweka, Rekohu Diva, Ball Gown Race 5: Boutonniere, Light Up, Magic Monkey, Power ‘n’ Passion Race 6: Man Oh Man, Bae Corp, Naderca, Lady Verawood Race 7: Katiem Marie, Hypatia, The Seagull, Galway Lil Race 8: Heirloom, Bella Nero, Master Courtsman, Red Red Robin

LEGEND: Runner Form b - Beaten favourite at last start c Won at this distance on this course d - Won at this distance on another course h - Home track m - Won in heavy going t - Won at track X - Spell of three months

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

8 62423 Bigtime Stella nwtd.............................L Cole 9 88755 It’s Timmy nwtd..........................J McInerney 10 53566 Bigtime Ava nwtd................................L Cole 3 12.43pm AON CPF C0 C0, 305m 1 46537 Jamboree nwtd................................C Morris 2 74747 Bigtime Silver nwtd.............................L Cole 3 x6758 Piruleta nwtd......................................M Flipp 4 88755 It’s Timmy nwtd..........................J McInerney 5 7 Bigtime Coco nwtd..............................L Cole 6 54478 Sefton Brew nwtd................................ N Udy 7 6538 Ariana Sunset nwtd.....................B Goldsack 8 48476 Bigtime Claws nwtd A &...................Williams 9 588 Cawbourne Rhys nwtd J &...................D Bell 10 68886 Hurricane Ayla nwtd....................... D Donlon 4 1.00pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C1 C1, 305m 1 25241 Doosh 17.59...............................J McInerney 2 36858 Shadow Girl 17.75...........................C Morris 3 24174 Blitzem Gem 18.03................... S Gommans 4 45643 Breed Apart 17.75............................M Olden 5 85488 Alamein Panda 17.90 K &..................Phillips 6 7348F Spot On Hearty 17.85...............E Duganzich 7 84578 Smalltime Johnny nwtd A &.............Williams 8 23858 Mini Mansion 17.86............................M Flipp

9 87768 El Hefe 17.68 A &............................Williams 10 46868 Go Slick nwtd...................................... N Udy 5 1.19pm RIVER CITY GAS C1 C1, 520m 1 54264 Take Action 30.84.........................M Goodier 2 36626 Mainline Lil 31.21.........................B Hodgson 3 86634 Bionic Boy nwtd............................M Goodier 4 35734 Bigtime Paige 30.63............................L Cole 5 72254 Jax Jewel nwtd..............................M Roberts 6 57453 Idol Alan 30.89...................................M Flipp 7 65326 Flying Huey 30.75..................... K Gommans 8 7x852 Bigtime Fred 30.29..............................L Cole Emergencies: 9 81587 Lizzy O’Shea 30.87......................B Hodgson 10 48436 Bigtime Ronnie 30.65 G &...... S Fredrickson 6 1.35pm J P PRINT PETONE C1 C1, 305m 1 44845 Lightning Lu 17.83 S &...............C Blackburn 2 56485 Hurricane Al 17.85...........................C Morris 3 26562 Sozin’s Treasure nwtd................J McInerney 4 45484 Ahuroa Flyer 18.13.........................R Murray 5 63552 Empty Pocket 18.08............................ N Udy 6 46782 Sahara Penny nwtd............................M Flipp 7 28527 Night Howler 18.25...................E Duganzich 8 54485 Spark ‘Em Up nwtd................... S Gommans 9 87768 El Hefe 17.68 A &............................Williams

1 75825 Go Ash 17.61.....................................M Flipp 2 32243 Little Tornado 18.16..........................R Waite 3 63445 Banjo Hope 18.36 A &.....................Williams 4 48875 Sozin’s Roar 17.95.....................J McInerney 5 43742 Hotdog Shannon 17.98....................C Morris 6 36216 Blue Whizz 18.16........................B Goldsack 7 14667 Sedgebrook Saint 17.96......................F Kite 8 35764 Let’s Go Sprite 17.65 G &....... S Fredrickson 9 87768 El Hefe 17.68 A &............................Williams 10 38888 Alamein Tiger 17.80.................. K Gommans 10 2.44pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C1 C1, 305m 1 83565 Secret Indy 18.11...............................M Flipp 2 67857 Crackle 17.94..................................... B Hunt 3 78765 Sozin’s Angel nwtd.....................J McInerney 4 73366 Rising Hawke 17.99.........................C Morris 5 36665 Opehu Express 18.03.......................R Waite 6 75243 Mister Booze 18.09......................J McArthur 7 28422 Viking Ash 18.16................................. N Udy 8 34752 Guru’s Choice 17.76 A &.................Williams 9 87768 El Hefe 17.68 A &............................Williams 10 38768 Niamh’s Way 17.81.......................P Blanche LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

9 87768 El Hefe 17.68 A &...........................Williams 10 46868 Go Slick nwtd...................................... N Udy 2 3.20pm HATRICK DASH C1 1-WIN C1, 305m 1 6443F Gotcha Aussie nwtd...................J McInerney 2 64167 Punch On Ruby 18.11................J McInerney 3 23313 Zara Jinx nwtd..................................... N Udy 4 36227 Light Cruiser 18.07.........................G Atwood 5 4564x Miss Wiggle 18.39 K &.......................Phillips 6 64541 Race Me Home nwtd...................B Hodgson 7 13253 Articulator 17.90...........................B Hodgson 8 2173 Ahuroa Prince 18.11.......................R Murray 9 46782 Sahara Penny nwtd............................M Flipp

10 47476 Funky Facts nwtd G &............. S Fredrickson 3 3.38pm LASER PLUMBING C2 C2, 305m 1 86164 Kinetic Shadow 17.84.......................... L Bell 2 24221 Eye Far 17.70.....................................M Flipp 3 52528 Mr. Postman 17.85.............................. N Udy 4 31125 Dino The Fox 17.75.......................M Roberts 5 62888 Princess Pea 17.94................... K Gommans 6 14338 Bigtime Champ 17.66 A &................Williams 7 26871 Watch My Back 17.91.................B Goldsack 8 87642 Bigtime Charlote 17.87.......................L Cole 9 88557 Replica Rango nwtd............................ N Udy 10 48685 Cawbourne Symsy 17.78 J &...............D Bell

1 87276 De Blonde 17.78................................ B Hunt 2 71577 Bigtime Gal 17.99...............................L Cole 3 52671 Uno Again 17.71.................................. L Bell 4 478F6 Cool Wolf 17.86.............................. D Donlon 5 24186 Zara Daiken 17.98.............................. N Udy 6 84551 Idol Jan 17.80....................................M Flipp 7 x6727 Spirit Of Nathan 17.92.....................C Morris 8 23656 Cawbourne Moss 17.66................M Roberts 9 88557 Replica Rango nwtd............................ N Udy 10 45887 Bigtime Roll 17.65....................... D P Symes

5 4.13pm PRESIDENTS DASH C2 C2, 305m

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

Classifieds 20 Ashburton Guardian

SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

Chef Wanted

PRACTICE NURSE VACANCY Rakaia Medical Centre has an opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our professional, enthusiastic and friendly team. The position is for 30 hours per week over 4 days.

We are looking for someone with a strong emphasis on good teamwork and flexibility.

We are a well-established and forward-looking medical centre with 2400 patients.

The ideal candidate should have previous practice nurse experience in cytology, immunisations and vaccinations as well as general duties. As a rural practice we are contracted to provide a PRIME service to our locality and it is expected that the successful candidate, if not already PRIME trained will move towards this qualification as well as any other training requirement to fulfil our ideal job specification.

Salary is dependent on experience.

If you are interested in applying for this position please forward your CV with covering letter to: Christine Milton, Practice Manager, Rakaia Medical Centre, 30 Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia, 7710 or via email to: christine@rakaiamedical.co.nz If you would like any further information please call the medical centre on: 03 303 5002 and ask to speak to Christine.

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Busy Thai restaurant looking for Thai Chef.

The successful candidate must have: • Thai national skills standard test for Thai Chef level 1 • Experience of 5 years or more cooking in a Thai restaurant.

Send CV to tonsthai@hotmail. com or call 03 308 5885.

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SUN CONTROL WINDOW TINTING - Vehicles-homesoffices. Phone Craig Rogers 307 6347 - 027 258 0884 or 0800 TINTER. Member of Master Tinters NZ. Follow us on facebook w w w. w i n d o w t i n t e r. c o . n z

MUSICAL

Beckley Coachlines Programme ◊ ANZAC DAY VARIETY CONCERT April 25, 2.00pm, Christchurch Town Hall Features – Woolston Brass NZ Army Band, Christchurch City Choir, and more. ◊ SOLO MIO May 28. Change venue to The Christchurch Town Hall.

For bookings phone 308 7646

MOTORING WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308 6737.

LIVESTOCK, PETS BUYER of unwanted animals.

Cattle, bobby calves, horses and all farm animals. We also sell pet food. Call Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 621, A/H 03 348 9439.

HIRE GENERAL hire. Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more. All your DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire. 588 East Street. Open Monday-Friday 7am - 6pm; Saturday 7.30am - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am 12.30pm. Phone 308 8061. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

GARDENING MUSHROOM Compost at Westside Hire, 171 Alford Forest Road. $22 per scoop.

Call now on 308 0006, premix and chip too. Pickup and delivery options, You can even hire a trailer!

FOR SALE CONTAINERS for sale or hire, ex shipping: general and insulated. Sidelifter available for delivery. Wilson Bulk Transport. Phone 308 7772.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ASIAN ladies, size 10, Sasa and Kiki, sexy body, 34DD, busty.

Chinese prostate massage, in/out calls. Phone 021 046 4314.

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Ashburton Mosque Open Day APRIL 14 12PM TO 4PM

There's a table for two waiting for mom and you!

Prayer held at 12:30, people are welcome

Families welcome Women should cover their hair and shoulders (head cover provided if needed) We'll have light snacks and drinks Street parking only

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

8.30am ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB. Kakahu Bush, new members welcome.

Phone Jenny 308 6862. Meet Ashburton Courthouse, Baring Square West.

9.30am AGE CONCERN STEADY AS YOU GO. Supportive fall prevention group, all abilities welcome. Phone Age Concern 308 6817. St David’s Church, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Steady as you go exercise group, 48 Allens Road.

9.30am - 4pm

THURSDAY 9.30am AGE CONCERN EXERCISE CLASS. Weekly classes. Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street.

9.30am - 11am BALMORAL HALL LINE DANCERS. Join our friendly group for fun exercise.

Balmoral Hall, Cameron Street.

9.30am - 11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB DAY TIME SECTION. New members very welcome, rackets available. EA Networks Stadium, River Terrace.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY.

April 10 & 11, 2019 ASHBURTON MENZSHED. Come and join fellow sheddies for some fun and fellowship make/fix something in our new workshops. 8 William Street.

9.45am MID CANTERBURY LADIES FRIENDSHIP CLUB. Annual meeting at RSA Cox Street, followed by 30th Birthday luncheon at Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road.

10am MT HUTT MEMORIAL HALL. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and hall of memories. 160 Main Street, Methven.

10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion. Park Street.

10am - 3pm 206 CLUB AGE CONCERN. Join us for a fun day filled with activities for the over 60 years. For more information ring Age Concern 308 6817.

Seniors Centre, Cameron Street.

10am - 4pm HOSPICE MID CANTERBURY OP SHOP. Quality clothing and homewares.

Donations welcome. 71 Tancred Street.

10.30am AGE CONCERN STEADY AS YOU GO. Supportive fall prevention group, all abilities welcome, Phone Age Concern 308-6817. Buffalo Lodge rooms, Cox Street.

10.30am - 12pm ASHBURTON OPEN COFFEE MORNINGS. Every Wednesday, come for a coffee and chat, child friendly location, all welcome. Phone Adi 027 220 8791 or Sue-ann 021 679 348.

10.45am MSA TAI CHI. Seated exercises suitable for people

with limited mobility. MSA Social Hall, Havelock Street (Not School holidays).

1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, visitors welcome.

Ashburton Heritage Centre, West Street. Closed most public holidays.

1.30pm AGE CONCERN STEADY AS YOU GO. Supportive fall prevention group, all abilities welcome. Phone Age Concern 308 6817. Buffalo Lodge rooms, Cox St. 5.30pm (sharp) RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON. Wednesday walks, 5km town circuit for all walking abilities and fitness levels.

Meet Philip Street beside Croquet lawn.

6pm (sharp) RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON. Wednesday walks, 5km town circuit for all walking abilities and fitness levels.

Meet Philip Street beside Croquet lawn.

7pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Sequence dancing, all welcome. Pipe Band Hall, Corner Queens Drive and Creek Road.

7.30pm ASHBURTON SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB. Weekly fitness, fun and friendship.

Contact Elizabeth 308 5437. Buffalo Hall, 20 Cox Street.

7.30pm ALLENTON INDOOR BOWLS. All welcome to come and play indoor bowls at the Indoor Bowls Stadium, McNally Street, in the Riverside industrial area.

7.30pm ASHBURTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. Black and white with tutor. Seniors Centre, Cameron Street.

Open Thursday and Saturday mornings for toy hire. Victoria Street, The Triangle.

9.30am - 4pm ASHBURTON MENZSHED. Come and join fellow sheddies for some fun and fellowship make/fix something in our new workshops. 8 William Street.

10.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit Kidz, 48 Allens Road.

10am MT HUTT MEMORIAL HALL. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and hall of memories. 160 Main Street, Methven.

10am - 4pm HOSPICE MID CANTERBURY OP

SHOP. Quality clothing and homewares.

Donations welcome. 71 Tancred Street.

10.15am MSA TAI CHI. Beginners refresher and learning of Tai Chi for arthritis. MSA Social Hall, Havelock Street. (not school holidays).

10.45am MSA TAI CHI. Stretching exercises for all abilities. MSA Social Hall, Havelock Street (not school holidays).

11am AGE CONCERN STEADY AS YOU GO. Supportive fall prevention group, all abilities welcome. Phone Age Concern

308 6817. Holy Spirit Church. Thomson Street, Tinwald.

1pm AGE CONCERN STEADY AS YOU GO. Supportive fall prevention group, all abilities welcome. Phone Age Concern 308 6817. St Peters Church, Allenton.

1pm AGE CONCERN STEADY AS YOU GO. Supportive fall prevention group, all abilities welcome, Phone Age Concern 308-6817. Buffalo Lodge rooms, Cox Street.

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of many aircraft from

past to the future. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

1.30pm ASHBURTON MSA PETANQUE CLUB. Social play, newcomers welcome. 115 Racecourse Road.

1.30pm ASHBURTON SENIORNET. You Tube video downloading and split screen. Bring your devices and have a go. $2. Reading Room, MSA Havelock Street.

7.30pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Old time/sequence dancing. Learn to dance. everyone welcome. Allenton Scout Den, Melrose Road.

Puzzles www.guardianonline.co.nz Puzzles and horoscopes

Cryptic crossword

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Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

Your Stars

ACROSS 1. Becomes ill, which is neck’s misplacement (7) 5. Make false notes in the smithy (5) 8. Half dilate on an Austen novel, being in a quandary (7) 9. Dean was upset about the king having no clothes (5) 10. Often, in CD, it’s needed for showing self-assurance (9) 12. Do wrong letter for the Hebrew alphabet (3) 13. One drunk on tea, thrice wrong? That’s not right! (5) 17. A rustic surface to cook on (3) 19. One’s disgust at ruin love’s brought about (9) 21. Before end of ensemble, solo version is relaxed (5) 22. Household refuse initially binned in the part meant for car (7) 24. Try to persuade team to drop a personal trainer (5) 25. Resistance wire of fire, say, to the ancients (7) DOWN 1. Will lead one astray if deuce’s upset (6) 2. Officer Noel could have left short (7) 3. Some anthelmintics used treating Dutch disease? (3) 4. What one puts on that takes sorting out (5) 5. Excessively enthusiastic about a final act perhaps (9) 6. Does some gardening with the dissolute people (5) 7. The conclusion is that repairing it hasn’t been started (6) 11. One’s burial in the mine Trent brought about (9) 14. A ranker who is likely to keep himself to himself (7) 15. Romany fellow, and French dwelling in Switzerland (6) 16. How to besiege the City or put money into it (6) 18. Leopold would blossom, according to Joyce (5) 20. It’s the fashion to decapitate a rascal after five (5) 23. Wish it hadn’t happened to stand for repentance (3)

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): A good day, like a good life, must include uncomfortable situations. It’s a sign that you’re living adventurously and courageously. Each new pickle will teach you a helpful skill.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You’ll soon be in a position to state your terms, haggle a price or negotiate a salary. Start thinking about the value you give. It’s going to take some time to settle on the right amount.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Put your feelers out because your work is too much for one person to handle alone. Find one good person to help you with your project and soon you’ll be surrounded by good people, as like attracts like.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Some types of education seem pointless, but your commitment to learning is anything but. Even if you’ve consciously forgotten what you learned, it’s still in there, and you’re building on it every day.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): In the weeks to come you will open your heart to many people, some of them very different from you. The more diverse your group is, the stronger it will be.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Your problems aren’t bigger than those of others. It seems like it because everything seems bigger up close. Change the channel. Go somewhere new. Meet people. Come back. Perspective restored!

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): A wave of ambition will wash over you, thanks to your exposure to a certain inspiring person. What you’re starting to dream about for yourself is a lot, but it’s possible. You can do this!

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Negotiations ensue. You long ago learned that holding out for everything usually precipitates walking away with nothing, which is not always bad. It depends on what’s on the table. Trust yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Of course there’s no such thing as a perfect relationship, but certainly, there are more and less compatible people. Events today will show you who fits into which category.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Two sorts of people can be hard to tolerate: those different from you, and those too much like you. Love those who challenge you because it will broaden your capacity to love everyone, including yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): It could very well be that there’s an ideal in your head that’s blocking the reality in front of your nose. It’s one of those days when you have to try a little harder to find something to love.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): At this point, you’re not sure if your aim is within the realm of reason. But some things are worth trying to do even if you’re pretty sure they’re impossible. Some things are worth doing because you’re pretty sure they’re impossible.

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Fine at first, cloud increasing. Rain spreading from the south during the evening as strong northerlies change strong southerly.

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Rain easing to a few showers from the south in the morning, then gradually clearing. Brisk southerlies easing in the evening.

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Napier

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FZL: Lowering to 2600m by evening

FZL: Lowering to 2000m

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Areas of morning cloud, then fine. Light winds.

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Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 3:00 pm, yesterday

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Sth Ashburton at 2:05 pm, yesterday

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Rangitata Klondyke at 3:05 pm, yesterday

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Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 19.0 20.3 Max to 4pm 4.8 Minimum 0.4 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.2 16hr to 4pm April to date 47.0 Avg Apr to date 16 2019 to date 175.4 184 Avg year to date Wind km/h NE 19 At 4pm Strongest gust NE 30 Time of gust 9:25am

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Wind at 1000m: NW 65 km/h, gusting 100 km/h in exposed places; S 40 km/h from the south during the evening and overnight.

Wind at 2000m: NW rising to 100 km/h, easing to gale 70 km/h late evening.

Rain turning to showers in morning, easing in the evening. Wind at 1000m: S 30 km/h, dying out. Wind at 2000m: NW 60 km/h, changing SW 30 km/h in the afternoon.

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Another ridge builds over the South Island on Friday.

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12:30 Dr Phil AO 1:30 Married At First Sight Australia PGR 3 0 2:35 Wipeout 3:30 DailyMailTV PGR 0 4pm NewsHub Live At 4pm 4:30 Entertainment Tonight 5pm Family Feud Australia 3 5:30 Modern Family 3 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm

7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 Location, Location, Location 0 8:30 F Bad Mothers AO Sarah and the Bad Mothers get a clue that leads to an unlikely suspect, but can they find proof that this is the killer? 0 9:30 Coronation Street PGR 0 10:30 1 News Tonight 0

7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 Young Sheldon 0 8pm The Big Bang Theory 0 8:30 Whiskey Cavalier AO 0 9:25 Heartbreak Island AO 0 10:05 Two And A Half Men PGR 3 0 10:30 2 Broke Girls AO 3 0 10:55 Gotham AO 0

7pm The Project 7:30 Married At First Sight Australia PGR 0 9:05 Talking Married AO For Married At First Sight Australia fans, exclusive interviews, gossip, and previously-unseen footage. 0 10:05 NewsHub Late 10:35 SVU AO (Starting Today) 3 (Part 1) 0

11pm Major Crimes AO 3 While investigating two seemingly connected murders, the division discovers a series of sexual assaults against servers from Tackles. 0 12:50 Te Karere 3 News and current affairs from a Maori perspective. 2 1:15 Infomercials 3 5:35 Te Karere 3 2

11:45 Love Island Australia AO 0 12:40 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 1:05 Infomercials 3 2:15 Blackish 3 2:35 Desperate Housewives AO 3 0 3:25 Jeremy Kyle PGR 3 4:15 Judge Rinder 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials 3

11:35 Entertainment Tonight News stories on celebrities, film, television, music, fashion, award shows and special events.

11:55 Infomercials

Bad Mothers

8:30pm on TVNZ 1

BRAVO 10am Beverly Hills Pawn 3 10:28 The Dish PGR 3 10:30 Love It Or List It – Vancouver 3 11:30 Snapped PGR 3 12:28 The Dish PGR 3 12:30 The Real Housewives Of Cheshire AO 1:30 Britain’s Next Top Model PGR 3 2:28 The Dish PGR 3 2:30 Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry 3 3:30 Four Weddings UK 3 4:30 Catfish 3 5:30 Top Chef 3 6:30 Love It Or List It – Vancouver 3 7:30 Below Deck PGR Adrian’s plan for a centrepiece filled with living sea creatures is thwarted by Kate; Rhylee feels awkward around Tyler; Laura and Ashton make plans for the future; Kate forgets the primary’s birthday.

8:30 Four Weddings UK AO 3 9:30 The Real Housewives Of New York City AO 10:33 The Dish PGR 3 10:35 Snapped PGR 3 11:30 Intervention AO 3 12:20 Infomercials 3

Whiskey Cavalier 8:30pm on TVNZ 2

SKY 5 6am Jeopardy! PG 6:25 Wheel Of Fortune PG 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away PG 8:05 The Force MC 8:30 Haunted Collector M 9:15 Parking Wars PGL 9:40 NCIS LA MV 10:25 CSI – Miami MV 11:10 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away PG Noon SmackDown Live MVC 2:05 Wheel Of Fortune PG 2:25 NCIS LA MV 3:10 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away MVL 4pm The Simpsons PG 4:30 Jeopardy! PG 5pm Wheel Of Fortune PG 5:30 Parking Wars PGL 6pm Haunted Collector M 7pm The Force MC 7:30 NCIS – LA MV 8:30 The Force MC 9pm Surveillance Oz PGV 9:30 How Not To DIY PG 10:30 CSI – Miami MV 11:20 Haunted Collector M

Thursday

12:05 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away PG 12:55 Wheel Of Fortune PG 1:20 Jeopardy!

PG 1:40 The Force MC 2:05 Haunted Collector M 2:50 Surveillance Oz PGV 3:15 The Force MC 3:40 CSI – Miami MV 4:25 Parking Wars PGL 4:50 NCIS – LA MV 5:35 The Simpsons PG

MOVIES PREMIERE

MOVIES GREATS 6:05 30 Days Of Night 16VL 2007 Horror.

Josh Hartnett, Melissa George, Ben Foster. 7:55 Johnny English Reborn PGVL 2011 Comedy. Rowan Atkinson.

9:35 Serena MVS 2014 Drama. Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper. 11:25 Anna Karenina MS 2012 Drama.

Keira Knightley, Jude Law, Emily Watson. 1:30 X-Men – First Class MVL 2011 Action. James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence.

3:40 Anger Management MLS 2003 Comedy.

Adam Sandler, Jack Nicholson.

5:25 The Insider ML 1999 Drama. Russell Crowe, Al Pacino, Diane Venora, Christopher Plummer.

8pm The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou ML 2004 Comedy. With a plan to exact revenge on a mythical shark that killed his partner, an oceanographer rallies a crew, including his estranged wife, a journalist, and a man who may or may not be his son.

Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett, Owen Wilson.

10:05 The Help MC 2011 Drama. Emma Stone, Viola Davis.

Thursday

Thursday

CHOICE

6am Nella The Princess 6:30 Waiata Mai 3 6:40 Team Umizoomi 3 7:10 Kainga Knight 3 0 6:25 Krypto The Superdog 0 6:50 The Powerpuff Whakapaipai 7:20 Potae Pai 3 7:30 Pipi Ma 3 7:40 Cube 3 Girls 3 0 7:15 The Loud House 7:50 Kids’ Kai Kart 3 7:40 Teenage Mutant Ninja 8am Pukana 3 2 8:50 Kete Turtles 8:05 Max Steel 3 0 Korero 3 9am Te Ao 3 9:30 Best 8:30 The Thundermans 3 0 Of Kai Time On The Road 3 8:55 Tiki Tour 3 0 9:20 Million 10am Kai Ora 3 10:30 Sisters 3 Dollar Minute 3 9:50 The Crowd 11am Neighbourhood 3 11:30 Te Iti Kahurangi 3 Goes Wild PGR 3 10:20 The Noon F Hoiho 3 12:30 Find Doctors PGR 11:15 Hot Me A Maori Bride 3 1pm Finding Bench 11:40 Antiques Road Aroha PGR 3 2pm Opaki 3 Trip 3 12:40 Seal Team PGR 3 2:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga 1:35 Married With Children PGR O Te Motu 3 3pm Waiata 2:05 The Late Show With Stephen Mai 3 3:10 Team Umizoomi 3 Colbert PGR 3 3pm Wheel 3:40 Kainga Whakapaipai 3 Of Fortune 0 3:30 Jeopardy 3:50 Potae Pai 3 4pm Pipi Ma 3 4pm The Chase Australia 3 0 4:10 Cube 3 4:20 Kids’ Kai Kart 3 4:30 Pukana 2 5pm Swagger 5pm Frasier 0 5:30 Nga Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua 3 5:30 Prime News 6pm Tangaroa With Pio 3 6pm Million Dollar Minute 6:30 Te Ao – Maori News 6:30 Storage Wars 3 7pm Whanau Living 3 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 0 7:30 Cam’s Kai 3 7:30 Hook Me Up! PGR 8pm Ride Or Die Fishermen Liam and Luke 8:30 Haka Life PGR challenge Matt to a fishing 9pm Ahikaroa AO 3 competition with a boat and 10pm Ahikaroa After Dark AO 3 gear swap. 0 10:30 Te Ao – Maori News 3 8:30 Demolition NZ AO 0 9pm Call The Cleaners PGR 0 9:30 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away AO 0 10:30 F Game Of Thrones AO 3 0 11pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Midnight The Late Show With Te Motu 3 Stephen Colbert PGR The best of Stephen Colbert’s satire and comedy, Nga Whetu o Te Kohu.

11:30 Closedown discussing politics, entertainment, business, and more.

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

1:30 Closedown

6:45 Pitch Perfect 3 MLSC 2017 Comedy. Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson. 8:20 Wish You Were Dead 16VC 2017 Thriller. Emily Rose, Brian Krause. 9:55 The Monster 16VLS 2016 Horror.

Zoe Kazan, Ella Ballentine.

11:25 Kodachrome MLS 2017 Drama. Jason Sudeikis, Ed Harris. 1:10 Insidious – The Last Key MVLS 2018 Horror. Lin Shaye, Leigh Whannell. 2:50 Pitch Perfect 3 MLSC 2017 Comedy.

Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson.

4:25 Heartbeats PG 2017 Musical. Krystal Ellsworth, Amitash Pradhan.

6:10 The Mountain Between Us MLS 2017 Drama.

Kate Winslet, Idris Elba.

8pm Black Panther MV 2018 Action. After his father’s death, T’Challa returns home to take his rightful place as King, but his claim is challenged when a mortal enemy resurfaces. Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong’o.

10:15 Please Stand By ML 2017 Drama. Dakota Fanning, Toni Collette.

11:45 A Mother’s Sacrifice MLC 2017 Thriller.

1:15 Heartbeats PG 2017 Musical. Krystal Ellsworth, Amitash Pradhan. 3am The Mountain Between Us MLS 2017 Drama. Kate Winslet, Idris Elba. 4:50 Black Panther MV 2018 Action.

Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong’o.

MAORI

12:30 Enemy Of The State MVL 1998 Action Thriller.

2:40 The Insider ML 1999 Drama. 5:15 Nothing But Trailers 5:30 Anger Management MLS 2003 Comedy.

SKY SPORT 1 6am The Fan 6:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (HLS) Round Eight.

6:50 L Football – UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal – Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City.

9am Football – UEFA Champions League (RPL) Quarter-final – Liverpool v Porto.

11am Live From The Masters 2pm Rugby – Pro14 (HLS) 4pm Rugby – World Sevens (HLS) Hong Kong – Day Three.

5:30 The Breakdown 6:30 The 1014 Rugby Show 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 L Netball – ANZ Premiership Steel v Pulse.

From More FM Arena, Dunedin.

9:15 Netball Zone 10pm The Golf Show 10:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (HLS) Highlanders v Hurricanes.

From Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin.

11pm Rugby – Super Rugby (HLS) Rebels v Sunwolves.

From Melbourne.

11:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (HLS) Bulls v Jaguares.

From Pretoria.

Thursday

Midnight Rugby – World Sevens (HLS) Hong Kong – Day Three.

1:30 Netball – ANZ Premiership (HLS) Steel v Pulse.

2am Netball Zone 2:30 Rugby – Pro14 (HLS) 4:30 The Breakdown 5:30 The 1014 Rugby Show

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 Caribbean Pirate Treasure 6:30 Shed And Buried 7am Sold! 7:30 Tiny House Nation 8:30 Jamie’s 30-Minute Meals 9am Food Safari – Earth 9:30 Lone Star Restoration 10:30 Trust Me I’m A Doctor 11:30 My Dream Home 12:30 Mysteries At The Monument PGR 1:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 2:30 Building The Dream 3:30 Bondi Vet 4:30 Heston’s Fantastical Food Heston tackles the meal our mum?s told us never to miss ? breakfast.

With Briton?s topping a poll of breakfast dodgers (at least once a week for most) the meal has definitely lost its magic.

5:30 Found 6:30 Flipping Bangers 7:30 Guy Martin’s WW1 Tank 8:30 Alone PGR 10pm James May’s Cars Of The People James explores micro cars, discovering how austerity and fears of congestion led to European tragicomic motoring disasters.

11pm Royal Marines Commando School AO Midnight Flipping Bangers 1am Collectaholics 2am Primal Survivor AO 3am Junk Gypsies 3:30 Celebrity Motor Homes 4am My France With Manu – Rhone Valley 5am Baby Animals – In Our World

SKY SPORT 2 6am Football – A-League (HLS) Adelaide United v Phoenix.

6:50 L Football – UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal – Liverpool v Porto.

From Anfield.

9am Football – UEFA Champions League (RPL) Quarter-final – Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City.

11am A-League Hour Noon Football Shootout 1pm Motorsport – Indycar (HLS) Grand Prix of Alabama.

1:30 Motorsport – Nascar Xfinity (HLS) Alsco 300.

2:30 Motorsport – Nascar (HLS) Food City 500.

3:30 Motorsport – Supercars (HLS) Tasmania SuperSprint – Races Seven and Eight.

4:30 Motorsport – Indycar (HLS) 5pm NRL Try Time 6pm Super League Fulltime 6:30 NRL 360 7:30 The Kiwi Football Show 8pm Queenslanders Only 8:30 NRL 360 9:30 League Life 10pm The Greatest 10:30 Fight Night

Thursday

12:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 1am Rugby – Super Rugby (HLS) 1:20 L Cycling – Scheldeprijs 4am Golf – PGA Tour (HLS) Texas Open.

5am Golf – LPGA Tour (HLS) Ana Inspiration Championship – First Round. 5:30 Golf – Augusta Women’s Amateur (HLS) 10Apr19

DISCOVERY 6:35 How It’s Made PG 7:05 How It’s Made PG 7:30 Deadliest Catch M Lost at Sea. 8:20 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG Cool Customline.

9:10 Expedition Unknown PG The Sultan’s Heart.

10am What On Earth? PG 10:50 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 11:40 Swamp Murders M Deadliest Catch. 12:30 Blood Relatives M Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang. 1:20 Killer Instinct With Chris Hansen M A Kid to Kill For. 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 Gold Rush PG 4:45 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG Caddy Rust Bucket; Bel-Air Beauty 1/2.

5:40 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 6:35 Alaskan Bush People M 7:30 Alaskan Bush People M 8:30 Homestead Rescue PG Poisoned.

9:25 The Last Alaskans PG Two Kills.

10:15 Moonshiners M Wrong Side of the Law. 11:05 Naked And Afraid M 11:55 Killer Instinct With Chris Hansen M A Kid to Kill For.

Thursday

12:45 Deadliest Catch PG 1:35 How Do They Do It? PG 2am How Do They Do It? PG 2:25 Treehouse Masters PG 3:15 Deadliest Catch M 4:05 Gold Rush PG 4:55 How It’s Made PG 5:20 How Do They Do It? PG 5:45 Insane Pools – Off The Deep End PG

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Methven A’s Hayley Duthie looks to get a pass away during her side’s game against Craighead A on Sunday.

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Inter-centre netball returns

By Erin Tasker

erin.t@theguardian.co.nz

Some of Canterbury’s top club netballers were in action in Ashburton on Sunday, and this weekend they’re set to come back for more.

Ashburton’s EA Networks Centre is hosting the annual inter-centre netball competition which sees clubs from Christchurch, Selwyn, North Canterbury, Mid Canterbury and South Canterbury face off against each other in what is an important part of the pre-season buildup for all teams.

Day one played out in Ashburton on Sunday with each team playing two games, and the teams will return again this Sunday for two more games to wrap the

competition up.

Mid Canterbury has four teams – Celtic, Methven A, Hampstead A and Ashburton College A – playing in the competition’s premier one grade, and two – United A and Southern A – playing in the premier two grade.

Last year’s Mid Canterbury champions Celtic A are playing with a squad which is a combination of both their A and B sides – both teams finished last season in the Mid Canterbury Netball premier one grade.

They picked up a 41-38 win over Old Boys A from Timaru in their second game, after starting the competition with a 56-34 loss to Kia Toa, a side which came to Ashburton with a couple of familiar faces in their squad, former

Ashburton players Chelsea Corbett and Sophie Beveridge, who both featured in the shooting circle on day one.

Christchurch’s Kia Toa proved to be one of the toughest teams to face on court on day one, as they followed up their win over Celtic with a 67-31 win over another Mid Canterbury side – Hampstead A – in their second game.

That was Hampstead A’s second loss of the day, with their first coming at the hands of another Mid Canterbury side, Ashburton College.

The young school side took that one out 49-38.

It was a good day for Ashburton College A, taking on Timaru’s Harlequins in the final game of the day and winning 43-31, to

be the only local side to take two wins from two outings.

Harlequins was another side with some familiar faces on court, with Ashburton women Kayla Frew and Makayla Cromie taking to the court for them, and they went down to Craighead A in their other game, 46-41.

Methven A were Craighead A’s other opposition on day one and that game ended in a 39-all draw.

Earlier, Methven A’s day got off to a not-so-good start, going down 67-33 to Selwyn’s Broadfield A. It was a good day for Broadfield A, beating Rangiora High School 70-43 in their other game, while the Rangiora school side’s other game was also a loss, going down to Old Boys A 47-40.

In the premier two grade, the day didn’t start so well for Mid Canterbury’s United A, going down to Technical B 60-36, and they had the bye in the second round so played a friendly game instead, to ensure they didn’t miss out on valuable time on court.

Southern A had a better start, beating Rolleston 42-34, but in game two they were beaten by UC A 67-46.

In other premier two games, UC A made it two-from-two with a 58-48 win over Marist Albion, while Technical B also beat Marist Albion 60-57.

Villa Maria were also in action in premier two, and they beat Rolleston 67-20 in their one game on Sunday.

Formula One celebrating a contentious milestone

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