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Brian, chooks hit the big screen

BY SUE NEWMAN

pleased by what he saw on screen, Glassey admits he was super happy with the comments of those at the premier.

“Quite a few people came up and said ‘we loved you’.’’

That doesn’t mean he’ll be chasing a movie career.

“Nah, I’ll be staying home now, that’s it. It’s time to get back to the real work,” he said.

When the credits finished rolling the cast and crew were wined and dined, but knowing they were to appear on breakfast television the next morning meant revelry had to be kept in check, Glassey said.

Yesterday, with the excitement of the premier behind him it was back to business in the poultry run.

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It’s official, Ashburton’s chook man, Brian Glassey, is a star.

On Tuesday night his secret life as a man who loves chooks was revealed on the big screen when the movie Pecking Order premiered in Christchurch.

Glassey along with several other members of the Christchurch Poultry Society have become accidental stars for doing what comes naturally to them – raising and showing good birds.

And no one is more surprised than Glassey that his hobby captured the imagination of Kiwi movie maker Slavko Martinov, but two years later, that hobby is now the stuff of movies. In an 80 minute documentary Pecking Order tells the tale of a power struggle for the top job in the Christchurch Poultry Club and the ongoing rivalries on the show bench.

At Tuesday’s premier, the red carpet was rolled out, the photographers were on hand and the show’s stars – sans birds – became part of the glitz and glamour of the event.

Along with his fellow stars, he was feted, his photo was taken countless times. The occasion didn’t warrant a new suit, but Glassey admits to buying a new pair of trousers and a tie with chooks on it.

Glassey took it all in his stride.

“I thought the whole thing was pretty good; it didn’t worry me, but finding the place wasn’t easy for a country bumpkin.

I was a bit nervous at the start as I didn’t know what to expect but as it got rolling, I thought, this is okay,” he said.

He’s still chuckling about the film’s opening – a pitch black theatre with just the sound of chooks clucking.

It made him feel right at home, he said.

Pecking Order movie stars, Ashburton’s Brian Glassey and one of his prize chooks.

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■ AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION SURVEY

Dairy cattle down locally; at odds with Canty total

By Michelle NelsoN

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Canterbury dairy cattle numbers increased by 1.4 per cent in 2016 to 1.27 million last year, according to Statistics NZ’s latest Agricultural Production Survey.

However, Mid Canterbury appears to be bucking the trend.

Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury dairy industry spokesperson Nathan Currie said dairy cattle numbers in Mid Canterbury have dropped considerably since the record 2013-2014 year when prices soared above $8.40 per kilogram of milksolids. The following season prices crashed to settle around the $4.40kg/ MS mark, forcing farmers to consolidate their operations, which included culling less productive cows.

Other factors influencing the heavier dairy cow cull included outlawing the option to induce calving. This meant late calvers missed the six-week window to get in-calf for the following season.

“The cull has been quite heavy – obviously there’s been a lot of pressure within the dairy sector since induction was taken off the table. A lot more cows have to be culled now.

“Instead of being able to keep them and carry them through, those sorts of things are starting to come into play now.”

Higher feed costs have also influenced dairy stocking rates.

“High input systems don’t hold up in the face of lower milksolids payouts,” Currie said.

Despite lower cow numbers, production rates have remained relatively stable.

Fonterra have reported a three per cent decline in production across the country and Currie thought the same figure would apply in Mid Canterbury.

Nationally dairy cattle numbers reached 6.6 million, however, this was not back to the 2014 level of 6.7 million.

The North Island dairy herd increased by almost 250,000 cows last year, led by a rise in Waikato. In contrast, the number of dairy cattle in the South Island fell more than 100,000 in the year to June 30, 2016, led by the Nelson district (-72.5 per cent) and Tasman district (-21.7 per cent).

The survey also revealed a continuing decline in sheep and deer numbers, but beef cattle numbers remained reasonably unchanged.

In the year ended December 2016, exports of dairy products were worth $12.8 billion – more than 26 per cent of all exports and a value of almost $2500 for every milking cow.

Even though there were four times as many sheep as dairy cattle in New Zealand, sheeprelated exports were valued at $3.6 billion, just over onequarter of dairy’s total.

John French with the 150-year-old Horse Power which will demonstrated at the Plains Museum this weekend.

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Horse power on show at the Plains be the only one of its type in New Zealand.

Winslow couple John Booth and Gaye Day have spent many hours training two horses from their Dayboo Clydesdale stud to operate the machine to power a chaff cutter with a history of its own.

The Reid and Gray chaff cutter was originally used on Camden Station in the Awatere Valley and its restoration has been a 10-year

A unique slice of Mid Canterbury’s history will be on show at the Plains Museum on Saturday.

The 1872 Bentall’s Patent Horse Works, known as a Horse Power, was imported from England and spent much of its working life on Rutherfords’ property at Staveley.

It was donated to the museum

by Richard Bruce and carefully restored by the late Allan Burrows about 100 years after it arrived in the country. It is understood to

project for Brian Smith.

As well as the vintage Horse Power and chaff cutter, a threshing machine will also be working at the museum during Saturday’s open day.

Two traction engines from Methven will also be on display.

Chaff and oat straw will be available for purchase.

The museum will open to the public from 1pm to 4pm. Entry is by gold coin donation.

Brian, chooks hit the big screen Prior to filming, Martinov said he had no idea poultry clubs and show birds existed.

“And that’s often a good place to start from. I did a lot of research and thought I could take this idea and turn it into something. This documentary was a real joy to make,” he said.

There were definitely challenges, not the least, capturing each bird’s moods and expressions and the interaction with its owner.

While he’s not playing favourites, Martinov admitted that Glassey was one of his stars.

From P1 For Pecking Order writer and director Slavko Martinov the warm reception his movie received at its premier was a huge vote of confidence on his decision to make stars out of show birds and their owners.

“I was very nervous. You’re always concerned for the cast, it’s a hell of a thing to have people come into your lives and film you, but it seems to have captured imaginations and that’s what you hope when you make a film,” he said.

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“We just love Brian, he’s the best character on screen.”

With Pecking Order premiered, Martinov moves on to new projects but says he’s taking with him a wealth of knowledge about poultry. He might not become a club member and he won’t be found on the show circuit, but those months of mixing without breeders and birds have convinced him there could have a few chooks in a future backyard.

Pecking Order will open in Ashburton on May 18 at the Regent Cinema.

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Spinning over new playground craze

By SuSan SandyS

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Mid Canterbury school kids are spinning with excitement over the new playground craze – fidget spinners.

The small plastic toy with three prongs and a ball bearing in the centre is held between the thumb and forefinger and spun around.

Children at Ashburton Intermediate School who are new converts said the toys were addictive. They were not only fun to use, but also calming, in that they stopped unproductive fidgeting-type behaviour such as nail biting.

“They go so fast, you can do like tricks and things with them,” said 12-year-old Anna Gray, adding she could even spin hers on her nose.

“It’s good when you are bored,” said 11-year-old Iraia Langi.

Fidget spinners, and the related fidget cubes, are the latest toy craze across the world and some

schools have banned them.

Principal Brent Gray said fidget spinners were beginning to invade the playground, but were not causing any disruption in the classroom. He saw it as just another school craze.

“When I first started teaching (in the early 1990s), it was chatter rings,” Gray said.

And going back to his days at school it would have been marbles.

He understood kids were ordering them online, through sites such as Trademe and Instagram.

“It’s one of those things, give it a few weeks, it will disappear again I imagine.”

But toy sellers are hoping the craze lasts longer than that.

The Warehouse general manager of general merchandise Jenny Epke said fidget spinners and cubes were originally developed to help maintain concentration, however it turned out that young and old loved playing with them.

Fidget spinners are popular with children at Ashburton Intermediate School, including (from left) Sam Milner, 12, Anna Gray, 12, Finn Bishop, 12, and Iraia Langi, 11.

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Both products would be arriving in stores next month.

“Toys is a category dominat-

ed by the next cool thing, and it would seem very likely that these products are the it toys this

winter. The last craze to have the same momentum was loom bands,” Epke said.

Nature in crisis – Forest and Bird

By SuSan SandyS

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New Zealanders are largely unaware nature is in crisis, however, they are finally starting to realise through the issue of fresh water.

So says Forest and Bird chief executive Kevin Hague, who was visiting Ashburton this week to talk to local branch members and address the group’s annual general meeting.

Hague said Canterbury was “ground zero” for water issues – the one environmental topic which was starting to break through to New Zealanders, he said.

Much news on wildlife focused on good stories, however, the fact was that New Zealand was the number one country in the world for having the greatest proportion

of its native species moving towards extinction.

Recent reports on the state of New Zealand waterways had raised awareness of issues such as over-extraction, and nutrient and contaminant overload.

“That’s really starting to cut through,” Hague said.

Hague commented further to say the government’s new Threatened Species Strategy was “underwhelming”.

Forest and Bird is calling for an overhaul of key government agencies and a doubling of the Department of Conservation’s budget.

“This plan is anything but ambitious,” Hague said, referring to the government’s threatened species conference theme of “crazy and ambitious”.

There was a lack of emphasis

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One of the locations Hague visited while here was the Ashburton River, the nesting site for many an endangered bird species, with president Edith Smith and committee member Peter Howden.

Right – Forest and Bird New Zealand chief executive Kevin Hague (centre) checks out the state of the Ashburton River with local branch president Edith Smith and committee member Peter Howden.

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Te Whariki update welcomed by early childhood centres

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Mid Canterbury early childhood representatives welcome changes to New Zealand’s worldleading early childhood curriculum Te Whariki, however some say the consultation process was rushed.

The updated curriculum has fewer learning outcomes – reduced from 118 to 20 – and has improved linking of early learning to the school curriculum.

Tiddlywinks owners Amanda Moore and Steph Hansen said the changes had made what was already a great document even better.

Moore and Hansen said Te Whariki had a holistic approach, viewing early childhood education within a range of dimensions including spiritual, cultural, emotional, physical and cognitive. As such it had been forward thinking when it was published in 1996, pre-empting a shift away from the philosophy of a tick-box approach in education.

“I think that’s why it’s been highly regarded world-wide, because it looks at the development of the whole child, not just the

Tiddlywinks owners Steph Hansen (left) and Amanda Moore focus on play-based learning with (from left) Hunter Morgan, two and a half, Hadley Colebrook, 4, Isaac Davison, 4, and Hunter Davison, 4.

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Tiddlywinks had hosted a teacher from Scotland undertak-

ing her early childhood training who had studied Te Whariki in her home country.

They said the updated document reinforced early childhood facilities as institutions of learn-

ing, as opposed to baby-sitting services, and made it easier for them to plan as pupils lead into school years, lessening the gap between early childhood and school.

Ashburton Montessori Preschool owner manager Tessa Skevington was also pleased the document had been updated however was not so happy with the review and consultation process, as it had been very rushed just before Christmas.

“It should have been a lot longer and a lot more research done, and drawing on curriculums from other countries as well, but it was just sort of pushed through as fast as possible,” she said.

Thomas Street Kindergarten head teacher Antoinette Kerr welcomed the modernisation of Te Whariki, but also had concerns about the consultation process.

She and other teachers at Thomas Street had made submissions on the draft, however it had been just lucky they had heard about one of the consultation meetings on the document being held in Ashburton at the time.

■ FARM EMPLOYEE REMUNERATION SURVEY

Modest lift in farm salaries – survey

By Michelle nelSon

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Farm employee salaries have lifted modestly over the last 12 months, according to the latest Federated Farmers-Rabobank Farm Employee Remuneration survey.

The mean salary for employees on grain farms has increased by 2.3 per cent since the 2016 survey, while the mean salary increased by 1.8 per cent and 0.3 per cent for employees on sheep and beef and dairy farms respectively.

The survey was completed earlier this year and collected information from 914 respondents.

Federated Farmers employment spokesperson Andrew Hoggard said it was positive to

see farming salaries creeping upwards given the tough economic conditions experienced by farmers in recent years.

“Many farming operations experienced a difficult 2016 and as a result we weren’t expecting to see much movement in salaries from last year’s report, especially given survey responses were collected in late 2016 and early 2017 at a time of low farm income, he said.

At the time survey responses were collected, the recovery in dairy prices was well underway, however farmers were yet to see the cash-flow benefit materialise.

“Sheep and beef farmers were also experiencing low returns over this period and this will have impacted farm employee salary

decisions,” Mr Hoggard said.

“While we have seen small decreases in the mean salary for some of the 15 roles surveyed, it’s pleasing to see the overall mean salary has risen for employees across all farming sectors.”

The survey found salary rises were more common for junior positions and there was also quite a big jump in salary for shepherds on sheep and beef properties, at a 4 per cent increase.

“Given other non-monetary benefits often make up a farm employees’ total package, such as food, accommodation and power, the total package provided to farm employees is still very competitive in comparison to other off-farm roles,” Hoggard said.

As well as remuneration, the survey also questioned respondents on a range of employment issues including the hours employees worked, the length of time employees had been in a role, training provided and the use of employment agreements.

The survey found the average number of hours worked per week by farm workers was still relatively high at close to 44 hours but it had fallen since the last survey for some roles.

“While there has been minimal movement in dairy farm worker salaries, it was positive to see that the average number of weekly hours being worked by entry level staff on dairy farms continues to drop,” Hoggard said.

“Farming requires hard work at certain times of the year and that’s unlikely to change, but generally staff should be working reasonable hours to enable a worklife balance.”

The survey also found the use of employment agreements had increased over the last year with 90 per cent compliance overall and 96 per cent in the dairy sector.

The survey also revealed a percentage of employers found it difficult recruiting farm staff.

“Recruitment, especially in the dairy and grain industry, is still proving difficult which is reflected in the fact that there is still relatively high reliance on migrant labour,” Hoggard said.

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■ ART EXHIBITIONS

Blue a recurring theme in works

By SuSan SandyS

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Two exhibitions opened at the Mount Hutt Memorial Hall and Heritage Centre art gallery at the weekend.

The Sea, The Sea by Kathleen Tonks, and Birds by Rowena Hart, will run together for seven weeks.

The exhibitions feature 45 works, and the colour blue is a recurring theme throughout despite the different genres represented by the artists.

Abstract artist Hart said the colour was ubiquitous in her works, and she had given up trying to hide it away.

The Ashburton artist had worked as a weaver for Ashfords in Japan for many years, and had been enamoured by the blue and white China there, as well as the indigo colour of natural clothing.

She had now been painting for about 10 years.

“I like to use symbols, birds and people in my painting, and blue seems to keep becoming the dominant colour,” Hart said.

Tonks paints in a realistic style and The Sea, The Sea depicts many a scene of wild coastal waters, as well as some mountain

landscapes and even portraits.

She said oils were her favourite medium, and for landscapes in particular they could give a softness, and enabled her to be able to paint them on thickly and blend them.

And she found herself regularly reaching for blues on her painting palette, as they gave such landscapes more life.

Tonks is a longtime painter from Ashburton who has recently moved to Christchurch.

Right – Artists Kathleen Tonks (left) and Rowena Hart have 45 works on display in a new exhibition at the Mount Hutt Memorial Hall and Heritage Centre.

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Right – Paintings by Rowena Hart (left) and Kathleen Tonks feature in the new exhibition.

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In brief Body found A body, believed to be that of missing woman Chelsea Brunton, has been found at a Palmerston North property yesterday. Police have called off the search for Brunton since the discovery of the body. Formal identification and a post-mortem is still to be completed. There are no suspicious circumstances and the death will be referred to the coroner. Police would like to thank everyone who assisted with the search. - NZME

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Sheldon Kneale took part in the Ashburton Car Club’s SprayMarks Motokhana on Sunday, finishing 15th in his Nissan 180SX. PHOTO JAIME PITT-MACKAY 070517-JP-107

■ ASHBURTON CAR CLUB

Club hosts five events for Wheels Week

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Ashburton Car Club president Shayne Adams is delighted after its Motokhana on Sunday was a success, and is looking forward to the biggest Autosparks Street Sprints yet.

“The day was absolutely perfect, we had a brilliant afternoon and it was one of our best entries ever,” he said.

“It was a good mix of entries, with a few popping up from

Timaru after competing on Saturday.”

Taking out first place in the event was Malcolm Lovett, behind the wheel of his Mitsubishi Mirage, with a total of 90.03.

Close behind was Alex Lambert in his Nissan Pulsar on 91.16, and Neil Gardner in his Lotus Replica on 91.96. Adams said it is the tenth year the club has held the motokhana as part of Wheels Week, and makes up one of five events the Car Club

hosts. One of the main drawcard events the club hosts is the Street Sprints, this year being the 28th year in a row the event has been held.

“This year we are expanding to 65 entries after 92 people expressed an interest in taking part,” Adams said.

“It will be our biggest field ever.”

Starting as a one-day event with a field of 42, Adams said the event has grown over time,

moving to 60 entries three years ago and now to 65.

“It is great for Ashburton as over half of the people taking part will be from out of town,” he said.

“It is a lot of work to put these events on, and it is very busy, but we all enjoy doing it and pitch in together to make it work.

“It also wouldn’t be possible without a lot of help from local businesses.”

■ HAWKE’S BAY

Vege prices soar Shoppers are paying up to $7 for a head of lettuce as postcyclone price hikes for fresh veges continue. Cauliflower were also pricey, selling for $7.99 at one New World and $6.49 at an Auckland Countdown – nearing the record high of $10 a head in April last year.

A wet and wild growing season has affected several growing areas in the North Island, with leafy greens particularly affected by flooding in early April. The following shortages for certain vegetables meant customers had been dealing with inflated prices for autumn produce for weeks.

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Monster stoat caught

Inquiry highlights failings Despite the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council failing on a number of counts in preventing the Havelock North water contamination, its chairman says the inquiry’s findings are a “resolution that we can all live with”.

At yesterday’s hearing into August’s water contamination, Inquiry chair Lyn Stevens QC said a higher standard of care and diligence should have been in place to protect the public’s health on the part of the authorities charged with delivering safe drinking water.

While both the Hastings District, and Hawke’s Bay Regional Councils had failings, the inquiry found that none of the faults, omissions, or breaches of standards directly caused the outbreak.

“However had all or any of these failings not occurred a different outcome may have resulted”.

Outside Hastings District Court yesterday regional coun-

A police chase near Oamaru has ended in a crash, with the car flipping, leaving the driver critically injured. The car rolled on Herbert-Hampden Road about 4.30pm, just outside the 70km zone, north of Palmerston. A police spokeswoman said one person was trapped but conscious and a helicopter was called from Dunedin. Police were called to the incident on State Highway 1 at 4.23pm. A police statement said the driver, who was driving at speed, failed to stop for police and a “short pursuit was initiated” on Herbert-Hampden Rd. “Approximately two minutes later the driver has crossed the centre line, crashed and rolled their vehicle off the road.”

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cil chair Rex Graham said while everyone had different views on the issue, he thought the inquiry had come to “a resolution that we can all live with”.

The regional council was found to have failed in not meeting its responsibilities under the Resource Management Act to protect the Te Mata aquifer, which was the first and most critical step in a multi-barrier approach to ensuring safe drinking water.

The council’s knowledge and awareness of the aquifer and the risks fell below the required standards, including the state of numerous uncapped or disused bores in the area.

Mr Stevens said the regional council also failed to monitor compliance with the conditions of permits granted to Hastings District Council to use the bores.

When asked if he agreed with the inquiry’s findings that the council failed to care for the public’s health, Mr Graham said

he would like to read the inquiry’s report further, but at this stage would “emphatically say that we have performed our duty to protect the public health”.

The inquiry found that it was highly likely the outbreak was caused by contaminated runoff from a sheep paddock after heavy rain on August 5 and 6 entered the Mangateretere pond near Brookvale Bore 1 and 2.

Water from the pond entered the aquifer and flowed across to Bore 1 where it was pumped into the reticulation.

When asked if he accepted this as the cause, Mr Graham said he would need to read the inquiry’s findings before commenting.

He did add the council “spent millions protecting the aquifer” and that he was “totally confident in the Heretaunga aquifer being safe for drinking.”

The “dysfunctional” relationship, and a critical lack of collaboration between the two councils was highlighted and

pinpointed as another failing.

While their relationship prior to the outbreak might not have directly contributed to the outbreak, “at the very least it resulted in a number of missed opportunities”.

“The uptake of such opportunities might well have prevented the outbreak,” he said.

Mr Graham said the relationship between the two councils was complicated due to his council’s statutory responsibility.

“From time to time we run into conflict with councils ... and in this instance the Hastings District Council around this water issue. Whether we handled that as well as we might politically or social, I think probably we didn’t.”

While his friendly relationship with Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule meant the two could “iron some of these issues out”, he said they had failed to do so on this occasion.

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Increasing numbers of stoats have been caught in a Wellington area ‘’mainland island’’, including one monster stoat 45cm long. Greater Wellington Regional Council has stepped up trapping efforts in the Wainuiomata Mainland Island, to try to combat pest problems.

What’s known as a ‘’mast year’’ has created extra food for rodents, with increased tree seeds and other food sources. Now those increased trapping efforts have caught what the council calls a “trophy size stoat”, weighing 450g and 45cm long. The average weight of a stoat is only 324g.

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Tyres slashed Vandals slashed the tyres of at least 30 vehicles in the Greymouth central business district on Tuesday night, and ripped up the turf at two sports fields. West Coast Rugby League officials were on the warpath after the damage caused to Hargreaves Park, at Karoro, and Jellyman Park, at Cobden. Outside the Greymouth Railway Station a single tyre was stabbed on seven rental vehicles belonging to Avis, Europe Car and Thrifty. Across town between six and 12 vehicles each at Grey Ford, Coast Toyota and the Greymouth Car Centre had a single tyre stabbed.

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■ UNITED STATES

Trump fires FBI head President Donald Trump abruptly fired FBI Director James Comey yesterday, dramatically ousting the nation’s top law enforcement official in the midst of an FBI investigation into whether Trump’s campaign had ties to Russia’s meddling in the election that sent him to the White House.

In a letter to Comey, Trump said the firing was necessary to restore “public trust and confidence” in the FBI. Comey has come under intense scrutiny in recent months for his public comments on an investigation into Democrat Hillary Clinton’s email practices, including a pair of letters he sent to Congress on the matter in the closing days of last year’s campaign.

Trump made no mention of Comey’s role in the Clinton investigation, which she has blamed in part for the election result. But in announcing the firing, the White House circulated a scathing memo, written by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, criticizing Comey’s handling of the Clinton probe, including the director’s decision to hold a news conference announcing its findings and releasing “derogatory information” about

Sheeran coming here Ed Sheeran will play two New Zealand shows next year - and this time he’s including the South Island in his tour plans. The British pop star and Grammy Award winner has confirmed he’ll perform at Auckland’s Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday, March 24, as well as Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium on Thursday, March 29, as part of his ÷ World Tour. A ticket pre-sale for Frontier Members begins on May 16, with general release starting on May 23 at 1pm for the Auckland show, and 2pm for Dunedin, through Ticketmaster.

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FBI Director James Comey testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Clinton. Since Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from the bureau’s Trump-Russia probe, Rosenstein has been in charge.

This is only the second firing of an FBI director in history. President Bill Clinton dismissed William Sessions amid

allegations of ethical lapses in 1993.

Comey, who was in Los Angeles to speak at an FBI recruiting event, boarded his plane and headed back to Washington instead.

Democrats slammed Trump’s action, comparing it

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to President Richard Nixon’s Saturday Night Massacre decision to fire the independent special prosecutor overseeing the Watergate investigation in 1973, which prompted the resignations of the Justice Department’s top two officials.

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Blasphemy case dropped

■ SOUTH KOREA

Newly elected president begins duties Hours after celebrating his election win with thousands of supporters in wet Seoul streets, new South Korean President Moon Jae-in was yesterday quickly thrown into the job of leading a nation deeply split over its future and faced with growing threats from North Korea and an uneasy alliance with the United States.

Moon, whose victory capped one of the most turbulent political stretches in the nation’s recent history and set up its first liberal rule in a decade, assumed presidential duties after the National Election Commission officially declared him as winner.

Taking up his role as the new commander in chief, Moon received a call from Army Gen. Lee Sun-jin, chairman of South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, who briefed him on

South Korea’s new President Moon Jae-in (centre), arrives at the National Cemetery in Seoul, South Korea. PHOTO AP the military’s preparedness against North Korea.

A short time later, Moon stepped out of his private home and received an emotional send-off from hundreds of residents, who shook his

hand, hanged flowers on his neck and asked him to pose with his children. He then left with his wife, Kim Jeong-sook, for a national cemetery in Seoul.

After bowing to honour the

former presidents, independence fighters and war heroes at the cemetery, Moon wrote “A country worth being proud of; a strong and reliable president!” in a visitor book.

He then visited the offices of opposition parties, seeking support in governing the country split along ideological lines and regional loyalties. His Democratic Party has only 120 seats in the 300-seat National Assembly, so he may need broader support while pushing his key policies.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping congratulated Moon on his election win, according to state media reports that provided no further details.

Relations with China have sunk to one of their lowest points since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1992.

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■ UNITED KINGDOM

Tainted blood killed 2000 sick Britons Victims of the United Kingdom’s tainted blood scandal could sue the Government after evidence emerged of a cover-up.

Documents suggest officials knew the blood products were harmful – yet continued to allow them to be given to pa-

tients. Thousands of sufferers of the blood-clotting disorder haemophilia were given infected products on the NHS in the 1970s and 1980s.

The supply was contaminated with HIV and hepatitis C, having been donated by prisoners, drug addicts and pros-

titutes seeking cash. More than 2000 patients died.

Documents uncovered by the son of one of the victims suggest that officials were aware the products were high-risk as early as 1983. Jason Evans has spent the past year trawling freedom of information

responses and official archives.

One of the most damning pieces of evidence is a memo of a meeting of senior officials at the Department of Health in July 1983. They agree there is a particularly high risk from products bought from New York and Los Angeles. - NZME

A blasphemy investigation into comments made by television star Stephen Fry has been dropped - because police could not find enough people offended. The writer and presenter branded God an “utter maniac” who is “mean-minded and stupid” during an interview with Irish broadcaster RTE two years ago.

But Gardai sources have reportedly revealed they did not proceed with the investigation because there was no injured party. Fry’s comments were reported to the Gardai by a man who claimed to be doing his “civic duty”, saying they breached the Defamation Act.

Actress ‘too old’ at 43 Jamie Denbo has gone on a Twitter rant to brand Hollywood ageist and sexist after being told at 43 she is too old to play the wife of a 57-year-old man. The Orange Is The New Black actress logged on to her social media account to express anger after she was told she was past the age limit for the role even though she is 14 years younger than the male lead.

Denbo sent a series of furious tweets about the role that she’d missed out on.

She continued: “The real wife of the 57 year-old actor is EASILY AT LEAST 50.”

She wouldn’t reveal the age of the male actor, but Denbo replied to several of her followers who pleaded for her to name and shame him, but she would only spill that he was an “American treasure”.

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Flock to the movies next week Megan Gnad

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shburton’s newest celebrity has made his debut on the silver screen with probably the first ever “flockumentary”.

The long-awaited movie Pecking Order premiered in Christchurch on Tuesday night and has already received fantastic reviews and praise for its star-struck stars.

Now it’s coming to a theatre near you, with an opening scheduled at the Ashburton Regent Cinema on May 18.

Written and directed by Slavko Martinov it features local man, Brian Glassey – who has been described as one of the best characters on the screen – and his menagerie of chooks.

The documentary follows members of the Christchurch Poultry, Bantam and Pigeon Club in the lead-up to the NZ national championships, as they “battle history and each other in a quest for glory and for the love of their birds”.

Its cast features Glassey, who according to promo material is ‘the loveable champion’, Doug Bain ‘the determined club president’, Rhys Lilley ‘the young upstart’, Sarah Bunton ‘the chicken whisperer’, and Ian Selby ‘the exacting judge’.

It was even given a sneakpeak review by Mel Homer on NZ Herald, who claimed it had everything you want in a movie: “intrigue, conspiracy, subterfuge, heroes and villains … and chickens, lots and lots of chickens”.

While an 80-minute documentary about New Zealanders and their prized chooks may seem fairly tame, it offers an entertaining glimpse into a slice of life few get to see.

It celebrates our quirks and uniqueness, while promising to deliver a slice of kiwiana, wry humour and pure escapism in this crazy and hectic world.

Make sure you head out and support our local star – and his feathered flock of celebs – in their starring cinematic debut.

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his week’s opinion discussion centres around New Zealand’s drinking culture and whether you’re noticing the same trends in Mid Canterbury.

In our weekly poll, we asked you if Mid Canterbury has a bingedrinking culture and a whopping 86.36 per cent of you agree we do.

A recent Massey University study has found women aged under 24 who buy RTDs, drink around 24 litres a year – more than the heaviest group of male drinkers.

However, early national newspaper stories failed to state that the amounts consumed are based on absolute alcohol.

Professor Sally Casswell says a popular RTD, such as Smirnoff Ice, comes usually in a 300ml bottle and has an alcoholic strength of 5 per cent. Therefore, it contains 15ml of alcohol.

Thus, to consume 24 litres of absolute alcohol in the form of a typical RTD requires drinking 1600 bottles a year or 30 bottles a week, resulting in very high levels of consumption.

Were you shocked by this figure and at the sheer volume women are drinking?

If there is a problem, what can we do as a community to help solve it?

Have your say by commenting on our Facebook page or voting in our poll at www.guardianonline.co.nz

After the Collegiate Rugby Club was hit by vandals twice last week, community support quickly rallied to get them back on track. DJ Gleeson, a local fencing contractor, offered his services to repair the damage to fences that had been torn out.

Here’s the best of your comments and messages of support on our Facebook page.

Duncan Top man! Dj Gleeson Contracting 10/10 for workmanship. definitely recommended.

Murray-Sharon It’s great to see how wonderful people are

Mathew The man!! Gud on ya Dj bro!!

Angel good work

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■ HOUSING REPORT

Renters better off than buyers

The plight of first-home buyers in Auckland has worsened, new government figures show. hold incomes, subtracts the cost of buying or renting and compares that to a 2013 benchmark to track affordability over time.

Cabinet asked for an official measure to be created in 2012 and the first data is from March 2003 to June, 2015, so is already

almost two years out of date.

The ministry said it gave a more accurate picture of how much New Zealanders spend on housing and tracks whether housing is becoming more or less affordable over time for renters and aspiring first home buyers.

Ministry deputy chief executive of building, resources and markets, Chris Bunny, said the measure was important to give more accurate information about housing.

“The measure provides a picture of shifts in affordability, bro-

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■ AUSTRALIAN BUDGET

Aussie banks hit by double whammy Shares in Australia’s big four banks – the parent companies of ANZ, Westpac, ASB and BNZ in New Zealand – have taken a hammering on markets following plans by Malcolm Turnbull’s coalition Government to impose a new tax.

Australian Treasurer Scott Morrison introduced the levy on Australia’s five biggest banks – Westpac, ANZ, Commonwealth, National Australia Bank and Macquarie Group – in Tuesday’s budget, saying it was a “fair contribution” that would help competition and budget repair.

After shedding some $A14 bil-

lion of value on Tuesday night on speculation about the move the sell-off continued yesterday with ANZ, Westpac, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and the National Bank of Australia all down between one and two per cent.

Patersons Securities economist Tony Farnham told AAP that the 0.06 per cent levy on major banks’ liabilities, had unnerved investors.

“It was leaked to market yesterday which caused a sell-off yesterday afternoon,” he said. “That has been added to this morning as people try to work out the rami-

fications of some of their profits going to tax.”

He said the banks may have to cut dividends or increase interest rates to maintain their current profit levels.

The Australian Financial Review quoted Deutsche Bank analyst Andrew Triggs saying the levy would hit bank profits by between 3 and 6 per cent.

ANZ would be hit hardest because it was less profitable and had a higher share of foreign deposits. It would have to pay $417 million or 5.9 per cent of its 2018 profits, Triggs said.

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he said. Tourism New Zealand gets about $115m a year from the Government and yesterday announced a marketing partnership worth up to $20m this year, to promote New Zealand in key offshore markets.

The focus would be on growing international visitation throughout New Zealand and during offpeak periods.

Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand will invest up to $10 million each over 12 months for joint activity in Australia, China, North and South America, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Europe.

This year’s partnership will continue to highlight the distinct experiences on offer and that they are accessible though Air New Zealand’s network of 21 domestic ports.

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about the unique New Zealand experience,’’ he said at the Trenz tourism trade event in Auckland yesterday.

It was aimed at promoting unique landscapes, wilderness and accessibility of the outdoors in addition to the cultural fusion.

Criticism of the campaign was not going to stop it being successful.

“When we survey people who come to New Zealand the natural environment exceeds their expectations 90 plus per cent of the time,’’ said England-Hall.

Every New Zealander and organisation had a responsibility to do more to improve the environment.

“From an ethics point of view absolutely living in a safer, cleaner, healthier country would always be a good thing for everybody,’’

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100% Pure message ‘still working’ The new head of Tourism New Zealand is enthusiastic about the 100% Pure marketing message to the world although as a Kiwi would like to see this country do more to clean up the environment.

Stephen England-Hall has been in the job for four weeks and says the 18-year-old campaign continues to work.

The campaign by the Government-funded agency has attracted flak from environmentalists in the wake of reports into polluted waterways and species becoming extinct.

England-Hall said the message was meant to cover the entire travel experience, not just the natural environment.

“When I lived overseas I always thought, and since I’ve worked here I’ve found the assumption to be true, that the 100% Pure was

ken down by local council and by ward in Auckland. This robust measurement of how much income households have left after their basic household costs have been paid will inform policies and decisions for Kiwis and their housing,” Bunny said.

Changes can be made to the new measure which was an “experimental statistical series, which means it will continue to be refined to ensure it remains fit-for-purpose and that results are robust and meaningful. We will work with Statistics New Zealand to refine the measure and get it adopted as part of the official statistics system.”

The measure would be used by the Government and others to make decisions about housing, he said.

Auckland’s biggest residential property management business, Barfoot & Thompson, this week released its quarterly data from January to March, showing rents overall rose 4.6 per cent, and rents on newly let properties rose 7 per cent.

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Renters are finding housing more affordable but the plight of firsthome buyers in Auckland has worsened, new government figures show.

Five years after it was commissioned, a quarterly housing affordability measure was revealed yesterday by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

“The findings of this first housing affordability measure show that housing is more affordable for renters than for first-home buyers. They also confirm that the Auckland market continues to be challenging for first-home buyers,” the ministry said.

The measure, compiled from a range of government and private sector data, gave results for renters and buyers in Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury and nationally.

The figures were flat or falling, except for Auckland house buyers.

But the measure’s rent chart fell in all areas, including Auckland.

The measure examines house-

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+0.61%

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p FTSE 100 index

7,342.2

+41.35

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p Nikkei 225 index

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www.guardianonline.co.nz Judges Brian Smith, Courtney Morton, Christy Chapman and Andrew Griffiths check out Bill Davey’s kale crop during the Ashburton A&P Association’s winterfeed competition judges.

Top yields Judges had their work cut out for them deciding the winners of this year’s Ashburton A&P Association winterfeed competition.

With 60 contenders lined up it took two full days to complete the judging process.

“It’s been a marvellous growing season, apart from a bit of a dry patch earlier on, we’ve seen some very high yielding crops,” convener David Bennett said.

Brian Smith, from the Mayfield A&P Association, Andrew Griffiths, from the Methven A&P Association along with Courtney Morton and Christy Chapman from Ravensdown had the unenviable task of selecting the winners.

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Results

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PGG Wrightson Seed Force Essential Nutrition

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Wholesale Seeds Roger Smith Contracting Agri Seeds Luisetti Seeds Farmlands

Chris Curd Warren Harris Todd Smyth Gerard Murphy Stewart Holland

OVERALL PLACINGS 3rd

Matt Paton

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CLASS 9 – Green feed cereal 1st Spark Bros 2nd K Jackson

Carrfields Seed Seed Lab

Mixture of any green feed 1st David Dunn

Strainrite Hydro Services Agra Forum ATS Smith’s Seeds Seales Winslow Seales Winslow

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Cates Seeds Seed Lab

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Carrfields Seed Agri Seeds

Overall winner (Ravensdown Challenge Trophy Runner up Ashburton A&P Winterfeed Cup Judges Choice

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■ BLACK AND COLOURED SHEEP ASSOCIATION

Coloured sheep breeders celebrate anniversary Black and coloured sheep breeders celebrated the 40th anniversary of their association at the annual conference in Oamaru recently.

The conference was organised and hosted by the South Canterbury/Waitaki branch of the national Black & Coloured Sheep Association and included meetings and competition displays of coloured fleeces, craft work, sheepskins and photography.

During the past 12 months the promotions committee and members prepared fleeces, spun yarn and knitted bed socks and fingerless mittens as a donation to the residents of the Northanjer Rest Home in Oamaru.

Owner/manager Jackie de Ruiter collected the 18 pairs of socks and seven sets of mittens. She was delighted with the different natural colours of the wool and the sets that had been overdyed.

Members of the public visited the displays of fleeces and craft work when an association member held a seminar for spinners and weavers covering the different breeds of sheep, the type of wool they produce and gave advice on which wool to spin and use for a craft project, such as babywear, shawls, outer garments, felting and weaving.

Visitors were also invited to purchase fleeces, craft items and sheepskins that were available for sale.

The event included a bus trip around the Oamaru area, with a visit to limestone sculptor Ian Anderson, the Riverstone Country Gift Shop and wine tasting at the Pasquale Kurow Winery. The next annual conference will be hosted by the Hawke’s Bay branch in April next year.

For more information about the Black & Coloured Sheep Breeders Association visit our website; www.colouredsheep.org.nz or see us on Facebook.

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Roast chicken with sundried tomato and herb stuffing 1 Tegel Fresh Whole Chicken, fresh or frozen (thawed) Stuffing: 1t butter 3 Tegel Manuka Smoked Chicken Rashers – Original 200g, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1t dried Italian herbs or mixed herbs 1/2 French bread stick, cut into small cubes (2C) 2T chopped sundried tomatoes 2T chopped parsley 1 egg, lightly beaten ■ Preheat the oven to 180°C. ■ Stuffing: Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the butter, Tegel Manuka Smoked Chicken Rashers – Original 200g and onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

■ Place the French bread cubes, herbs, sundried tomatoes, parsley and onion mixture into a bowl. Season with salt and pep-

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■ Place the stuffing loosely inside the cavity of the chicken and secure with bamboo skewers.

Roast following the instructions

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Baste occasionally.

■ Serve with roast vegetables and steamed greens.

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In brief

■ BASKETBALL

Vocal crowd spurs Ashcoll Ashburton College’s senior basketball teams kicked off their school competitions with a bang on Tuesday night, the girls thrashing Ellesmere College and the boys making a statement of intent by narrowly losing to a starstudded Christ’s College side.

It was a dominant performance by the Ashcoll senior girls at Oxford Street, where they won the first game of their Whelan Trophy competition 109-27.

Ellesmere struggled to contain the Ashcoll guards in transition, with point Sammy Arnold regularly finding wings Grace Adams and Liberty Ross wide open on the break, for a comfortable 58-16 lead at the half.

Ashcoll continued to control the game in the second half, with Ellesmere unable to contain the Ashcoll bigs, allowing Ashlee Strawbridge and Summer Anderson to knock in 20 points each.

Christ’s are seeded top of the boys’ McDonald’s Thompson Trophy competition for good reason with three players among the top 50 schoolboy basketballers in the country, including newly-arrived Max Darling, who was in the New Zealand junior Tall Blacks squad. They are coached by former Tall Black Mark Dickel.

Ashcoll coach Pip Johnston had his side primed for the encounter and a three-pointer by newbie Quinn Ritchie launched what was a good shooting first half, with Ashcoll ahead 1916 at the first quarter and up 34-33 at halftime.

An average third quarter allowed Christ’s to pull ahead 58-53 at three-quarter time, a buffer they extended by one to eventually win 79-73.

Johnston said the boys had played what was likely the top school side in the South Island.

“My standout player of the game was Tomo (Thomas O’Brien). I liked the way he carried himself and let his defence do the talking. If we continue to play like this, we will go a very long way and achieve the goals we have set.”

While O’Brien was busy on defence, four of his team-mates took up the shooting responsibilities. Josh Lowe top-scored with 17 points, while Fletcher Arnold finished on 15 points and Mitchel Prendergast and Gareth Hunt on 12 each.

“The boys played with a lot of pride and passion. It was important that I kept them calm and focused as when you play against good teams you can’t afford to let off one bit. I was impressed with the senior leadership group and how they handled the pressure.”

Johnston said a vocal bench helped spur a good-sized crowd.

“I loved that the crowd got into the game and behind us. It’s the best crowd I have seen down there in a long time and I hope it only grows during the season.”

Both Ashburton teams head to Cashmere next week for a double header there.

Patty Mills’ shot went cold in the final minutes of the San Antonio Spurs’ thrilling game-five playoff overtime victory against the Houston Rockets yesterday, but his coach Gregg Popovich didn’t mind.

Mills had already performed the job Popovich wanted when he elevated the Australian from the bench to be his starting point guard.

The Spurs won 110-107 in San Antonio to take a 3-2 lead in their NBA Western Conference semi-final series.

They are just one victory away from eliminating the Rockets to set up a Western Conference finals series against the Golden State Warriors.

Mills provided the early spark Popovich needed, scoring eight first quarter points, including two three-pointers, on the way

Imagine being pulled over by a mountain of a police officer, towering at 2.15 metres tall and weighing more than 135kg. If you’re visiting Atlanta, that could be a reality in a few years. With four NBA championships and a cult turn at portraying a genie on the silver screen under his belt, Shaquille O’Neal may be aiming his sights at elected office. “In 2020, I plan on running for sheriff,” he said yesterday.

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Oracle gets on the bike Is Team New Zealand onto a winning idea or are America’s Cup holders Oracle Team USA covering all their bases? According to reports Oracle have installed a bike grinding station on their AC50 during testing in Bermuda, just weeks out from the start of the America’s Cup. Up until now Emirates Team New Zealand are the only team using bikes to replace handles for grinding. In February it was revealed Team New Zealand replaced the traditional grinding pedestals in the boat with cycles, allowing the crew to use their more powerful leg muscles to power the sophisticated control systems in their wing-sail catamaran.

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Praise for Longmire Sydney coach John Longmire has hailed the character of defender Aliir Aliir despite dropping him for disciplinary reasons last week. Aliir was omitted from the Swans side to play Brisbane at the SCG last Sunday after turning up late for their eve-of-match run and is no certainty to face North Melbourne on Sunday, but Longmire’s faith in his character remains unshaken.

“Aliir is a fantastic character, he’s been wonderful for this footy club over the last couple of years and still very good, he just made a mistake,” Longmire said.

- AAP

Whitfield ready to go Greater Western Sydney midfielder Lachie Whitfield is physically ready to return to the AFL this weekend after his six-month ban, according to Giants vice- captain Stephen Coniglio. Former No.1 draft pick Whitfield missed the first seven rounds after serving a suspension for allegedly attempting to evade a drug test.

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Grace Adams in action for the Ashburton College basketball team.

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Popovich praises Mills for hot NBA start

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Shaq runs for sherriff

to equalling his playoff record 20 points.

“Patty did tonight what he has done for us the entire time he has been here,” Popovich, full of praise for Mills who joined the Spurs in 2012, told reporters.

“Given the circumstances we just wanted to start out better offensively and not get in a hole against these guys because if you get behind you have big problems.”

The Spurs lost their longtime starting point guard Tony Parker to a leg injury in game two and started rookie Dejounte Murray in games three and four of the best-of-seven series.

Mills played a marathon 43 minutes and in overtime only managed one shot, a miss.

With just eight seconds to go Mills made a key defensive play by knocking the ball out of Rockets’ forward Eric Gordon’s hands and then leaping on the loose ball to force a jump ball.

On the next play another Spurs veteran, Manu Ginobili, blocked Rockets star James Harden’s potential game tying shot to seal the victory.

The 39-year-old Ginobili and another experienced campaigner, Danny Green, came up big in overtime for the Spurs with their All-Star, Kawhi Leonard, left on the bench after suffering an ankle injury in the third quarter.

Popovich said after the game he was not sure how serious Leonard’s injury was.

Game six is in Houston on Friday.

“We played well enough to win but just didn’t finish the job,” Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni said.

Both teams struggled to score in overtime, with Houston’s James Harden scoring a triple double with 33 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for the game but failing to score a point in the extra period.

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Allenton Croquet Club Club President Jill Cribb welcomed a good attendance of members to the Annual Meeting.

The Presidents report showed that although the weather during the season was not great Club Championships had been completed.

Trophy winners were: Association Croquet Open Championship Barbara field, Junior Championship Ann Sunbeam, C. grade championship Maurice Sunbeam, Handicap singles (Caberfeidh Bowl) Barbara Field, runner up Maurice Sunbeam.

Junior Handicap singles Jill Walkham, Championship doubles Ann and Maurice Sunbeam, Handicap Doubles Ann Sunbeam and Jennifer Bateman. Golf Croquet Open Singles Jill Cribb, Open doubles Yvonne Lister and Audrey Pooke.

Election of Officers - President Ann Sunbeam, Vice president Georgina Black, Secretary Yvonne Lister, Treasurer Lois Alexander.

The Easter Raffle was a success. Remits to the South Canterbury Assn were discussed.

Lois Alexander was selected for the South Canterbury team to play in the South Island teams event in April.

Well done Lois.

Mid-Winter Luncheon will be on June 24 from 11.30am, bring finger food to share.

Next meeting August 4 at 9.30am.

Ashburton Combined Friendship Club May Report Meetings second Tuesday of month, Senior’s Centre 206 Cameron St, 9.30am.

Phone Robin 308 8069 At last Tuesday’s club meeting the members of the Ashburton Men’s Friendship Club made a unanimous decision to become a Combined Friendship Club open to both men and women.

President Robin Bruce said the Club had been considering the change for some time and had now decided the time was right. All the members were very positive about the change and a number of people had already expressed interest in joining a combined Friendship Club which are common in other centres.

Robin said that the club had formally changed its name to “Ashburton Combined Friendship Club” to fully reflect its new status.

Our main speaker was Peter Bain, mountaineer who recounted many anecdotes of his experiences.

When Peter started climbing, conditions and equipment were primitive compared to what is available today, there was no DOC and no way of communication to the outside world. As he gained skill and experience he became involved in overseas ventures including Antarctica during the

ton) John VanPetegem.

Bowl winners were Stephen Kyle (Ashburton) Audrey and Janet Hunt (Asc) Runners up were Jan Guilfors (Ashburton) Jim (Asc) Alice Maguigan (Papanui) This past weekend 8 of our players took part in the National mixed Doubles held for the first time and was played at Christchurch.

All performed extremely well against some of New Zealand’s top players.

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Finalists in the recent Firefighters Petanque Tournament. Jan Guilford (Ashburton) Trophy winner, Marion Harrison (Ashburton) runner-up, Art Vernon (Papanui) runner-up, Davis Teixeira (France) Trophy winner. This event is played in Christchurch as a memorial to the firefighters who lost their lives in the 9/11 disaster, and to those who lost their lives in Christchurch.

International Geophysical Year 1958/59, Cashmere in India, and Europe.

After he retired from teaching he became a mountain guide.

The vote of thanks was given by Bruce Ching.

Ashburton Friendship & Entertainment Club The biennial visit from the Waimate Savage Club was held on Sunday May 7, led by President Heather Sell.

There were 35 members in the traveling party which arrived at the M.S.A. for lunch, at 11.45am.

Our President John Davis, Secretary Kevin Crean along with several of our members, wives and partners, greeted them on arrival and joined them for lunch.

The Waimate Club provided the entertainment which was held in the Savage Club Hall, commencing at 1.45pm. It was pleasing to see the hall almost full, with a good attendance of our members and visitors to support the Waimate Club which can be relied on to provide a concert full of music, song and laughter and this was certainly the case on Sunday afternoon.

President Heather Sell joined our President John on the dias from where he welcomed the visiting club. Heather Cameron

and ninety five year old trumpeter Arthur Johnson provided the music for Waimate’s “March-In” & opening song.

Ninety two year old Betty Dawson provided the piano accompaniment for the vocal items.

Programme: (1) Three lovely songs from Heather Cameron accompanying herself on the piano. (2) John Meyer–3 songs unaccompanied. (3) Men’s Choir. (4) Humorous Sketch. (5) Sing-a-long, led by Ian Buckingham on piano. (6) Ladies Choir. (7) Cyril Marsh– Electronic keyboard. (8) Ruth & Bill Borlase-Vocal Duet. (9) Combined Choir. At the conclusion of the programme & singing of the New Zealand National Anthem, afternoon tea was served. The visiting party departed for home at 4.30pm.

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club Several of our members have been busy playing in different tournaments over the past month.

We hosted the Canterbury doubles and Triples on the first week-end of April and in the Triples Karen Stephen (Ashburton) Lindsay Hay (Alexandra) Keith Dixon (Christchurch) were 3rd= along with Richard Browne (Ashburton) Chris Taylor

(Christchurch) Sandra Hay (Alexandra).

In the Plate Jan Guilford, Peter Marriott Marion Harrison (All Ashburton) were 3rd= Doubles: Third were Richard Browne and Karen Steven. Plate runners up were Karen and Neville Bensdorp (Ashburton) We hosted a social day against Timaru the following week which was very successful and 2 of our players were top scorers, Betty King with 67 points and Bev Attewell with 66 points.

April 25 a few of us took part in the Firefighters Tournament in Christchurch and The Trophy was won by Jan Guilford (Ashburton) and Davis Teixeira (France). Runners up were Marion Harrison (Ashburton) and Art Vernon (Papanui). Consolation winner was Jonathan Crum (Ashburton) and John Targett (Christchurch) End of the month 11 of our members took part in the Autumn Drawn Triples at Ascot.

Ascot is one of our favourite places to play away at.

Championship winner was Christine Carr (Ashburton) Art Vernon (Papanui) Max Tomlijs (Asc) 3rd= were Betty King (Ashburton) Janet Wilkinson (Papanui) Jack Blyth (Asc) along with Marion Harrison (Ashburton) Tony Morrison (Papanui) Gladys (Asc). Plate runners up were Rewa Kyle (Ashburton) John MacKay (Ashbur-

President Julie welcomed members to the Annual General Meeting of the Ashburton Writers’ Group held recently.

The Financial Report and President’s Report were read and accepted.

The Election of Officers results – President Julie Fechney, Secretary/Treasurer Rae Magson.

The usual monthly meeting was then held.

The Assignment for the meeting was “I’d love to______but my_____ just_____! resulted in some interesting and descriptive stories.

They wrote of ambitions, sad events, cruise passport, end was nigh, non-smoking government, first date and invitation.

The instant exercise was to start with “the minute I entered my apartment”. Stories were told of furry dog, other man, untidy friend, heat and smoke, four stair flights, birds, and missing credit card.

The meeting concluded at 3pm with a punctuation exercise and the serving of afternoon tea. Members also gave ideas for assignments for the next year’s programme.

Visitors are welcome to the meetings, please contact Rae at 308-8927.

Coronation Target Shooting Club WOW – what a week!

I was present at the Trustpower Community Awards on Monday evening and was impressed with the standard and achievements of the groups involved. For our club to have gained an award was mind-blowing.

Then to round out the week on Friday there will be the Sports awards where “Plainsmen” NDC team are nominees.

Once again a crop of good scores but the big 100 was elusive again.

Sandy Bennett, Michaela Smith and Steve McArthur gave it a fright and Murray Cook also gave it a good old college try.

Individual scores were: Steve McArthur 99.5, Sandy Bennett 99.3, Lanelle McArthur 94.0, Nina McKenzie 98.5, Nick Stewart 96.5, Murray Cook 98.6, Brian Hawksby 96.2, Bryan Hunter 98.3, Bill Rankin 96.4, Megan Snowden 92.2, T.J. Stewart 98.4, Logan McArthur 94.3, Shaye Robb 93.1, Emma Smith 97.4, Michaela Smith 99.3, Morgan Smith 95.2, Coby Snowden 88.0, Heather Ross 90.0, Sam Smith 93.2, Keith Bonnington 91.2, Bronston Cudmore 76.0, Andrew McKenzie 95.4, Susan Peattie 83.0, Colin Taylor 95.3, Tyler Tuki 80.1.

Mid Canterbury Federation of Women’s Institutes Greetings to all: Women’s Institutes have been busy with their programmes following their Annual meetings with a change in some cases of office bearers.

Federation Executive has had a minor job shuffle in its ranks following its own AGM and is available for information exchange and help if need be. The mornings are somewhat frosty now but we are still treated to some sunny, warm days for late autumn.

We trust that members are enjoying good health and our thoughts go out to those who are unwell or are taking of family members who are unwell.

On Friday May 5 a meeting of Office bearers from each WI met at the Senior Centre for a get-together and a shared luncheon before proceeding with the business side of the meeting convened by President Jude Vaughan.

Office bearers were placed into buzz groups, to share creative ideas.

Each WI has a “Buddy” a member of the Executive to call on if they wish which will help in the exchange of information.

Other business included remits and points of discussion to be raised at the AGM of the National Executive on May 29-31.

A lot of hard work has been done by a team of “Canterbury Belles” for this event to ensure that all guests are warmly welcomed and go back home with happy

memories. The agenda and entertainment promises to be very enjoyable.

Day visitors are most welcome.

Gifts of goodies and pledges of biscuits for the people staying in motels etc. have been most generous. Our thanks to all WI’s for their help.

Rugby Cup Day, theme: “The Lion’s Roar”, recognising the visit of the Lions Rugby side to New Zealand, will be held on Friday June 23 with an interesting and stimulating programme, “junk to funk”, make and model, mime and many other activities.

Lunch will be provided at a cost of $7. The afternoon will be taken up with a Quizco, and entrants are encouraged to dress up – or down!

The Half Yearly meeting has been reshaped this year to provide more variety.

It will be held at the McNally Street Bowls stadium and will start at 10.30 with the play-off of indoor bowls between WI teams, after the mandatory cup of tea.

Those ladies who don’t want to play bowls are welcome to join in with card or board games or bring knitting, your support in any form is always appreciated.

BYO lunch, beverages will be available on site. Less time will be spent on meeting business, and executive is planning for demonstrations to be part of the afternoon programme.

We look forward to seeing you all at these events. With all good wishes from

Jude Vaughan, and the Executive committee of Mid Canterbury.

Hinds President Betty Wilson welcomed eleven members and two visitors with six apologies. The meeting opened with the singing of the Ode and the reciting of the Aspirations.

The thought for the day was: “Listen to those close to you. Sometimes they know you better than yourself.”

Our speaker for the afternoon was Knox Hampton on her trip to Malawi.

Knox greeted us in the Malawi greeting, Mwadzuka bwanji. She went there to visit with her daughter and family who went there sixteen years ago. Her daughter Dianne is a doctor and her son in law Jim is a Minister of Religion.

The capital city of Malawi is Lilongwe located on the Lilongwe River near the borders of Zambia and Mozambique.

One third of Malawi is a lake. Church House where the Youngs live is in a large compound with six feet fences around with a guard dog and a night watchman.

The villagers mainly live with dirt floors, chooks run around, and the women do the washing in a basin of water by hand. They village people walk everywhere because vehicles are scarce.

Knox had to have many injections over a two month period before she went to Ma-

lawi plus she had to continue taking malaria tablets while she was there.

In her luggage she was asked by her daughter to bring motorbike parts, nails and weighing scales as these items are hard to get in Malawi.

Children walk miles to school every day.

The average age that a woman lives to in Malawi is 36. Women’s dresses are called Chitenje which is a rectangular piece of material which is wrapped around the waist and tied as you would tie a towel or sarong. The material is very strong and is also very colourful.

The Young’s children did their schooling in Malawi but at the moment the older two are at University in New Zealand.

Dr Dianne goes out to visit clinics and the photos show queues of people waiting to see the doctor, men always in the front and women and children at the rear.

Knox went on two tourist’s adventures while there, one of them being a boat ride on the Shire River where she saw hippos and elephants. She also visited a fish market held on the banks of the river where everyone came to buy their fish.

The houses are made of mud bricks. There is no social welfare or sickness benefit; the people have to fend for themselves. Knox had lots of photos illustrating life in Malawi.

Valmai thanked Knox for her most enjoyable talk and presented her with a small gift.

A delicious afternoon tea was served by Christine and Betty.

Netherby President Pauline Palmer welcomed 27 members including another new member to our April meeting.

Patsy Huggins was formally nominated and presented with the treasurer’s badge Joan Henderson was thanked for co-ordinating the A.G.M luncheon as were those who provided food and helped on the day.

A highlight of that day for Netherby was when member Daphne Sheehan received her Good Service badge from Federation President Jude Vaughan.

A full report on the A.G.M was given by Rosie O’Brien as delegate.

Our speaker for April was Donna Collins from the St. Vincent de Paul shop. Donna gave us an eye-opening account of the work they do through the organisation. We were shown the contents of a typical food bag given to the needy. They also do educational work such as money handling and other basics. Following Donna’s talk, several members modelled clothes from the shop with several garments being sold later.

The Roll Call, a non-perishable item for St. Vinnies resulted in a good collection. Adrienne won the raffle in the competitions.

Valmai Mitchell won the Moylan Trophy with Nancy Christey taking out the Northchurch Trophy.

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Foran ready for Sydney

By Angelo Risso Kieran Foran insists his time at the Warriors has made him mentally stronger, more self-assured and ready to jump back into the “Sydney Bubble” after announcing his imminent move to Canterbury on Tuesday.

The 26-year-old Kiwis playmaker joined the Warriors on a one-year deal in September after well-publicised mental health issues and has gone on to make five appearances for the club, adding structure and direction to the side’s attack.

Yet despite becoming a fan favourite in south Auckland and getting his life back under control, Foran has confirmed his departure from the club, saying the lure of playing a greater role in his two Sydneysider children’s lives was too great to resist.

A three-year deal with Canterbury is all but confirmed, and Foran told reporters yesterday he’d be wearing blue and white in the 2018 NRL campaign.

Despite a tough 2016 in which he struggled under various pressures at Parramatta, left the club after just nine appearances, joined the Warriors and had his contract registered after severing ties with gambling identity Eddie Hayson and sorting out his mental health, Foran felt he was ready for the scrutiny of Sydney life once again.

“I’m a lot stronger person, a lot more comfortable person and I’ve got no doubt in my mind that when I return to Sydney next year, I’ll be fine,” Foran said.

Succession plan in place Kieran Foran’s replacement at the Warriors, could be revealed in the next couple of weeks. Foran’s departure leaves a void in the number six jersey, with rookies Ata Hingano and Mason Lino the only two on the roster. Warriors coach Stephen Kearney says the club have been keeping an eye on free agency whilst the process with Foran has been ongoing. “We do have a couple of options, we’re just working through that process now.

I’m sure those options will reveal themselves over the next few weeks.”

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Mansour on way back

Kieran Foran training with the Warriors, but not for much longer.

“It would’ve been nice to extend (the Warriors deal), but I feel like it’s time for me to go back and play a bigger role in my children’s lives.

“Things weren’t great for me back in Sydney.

“My life had taken a downward spiral, it was out of control, (so) being able to come back to New Zealand, my homeland, take myself out of that environment for this year, it’s changed my life forever.”

Having remained in Australia with his children after playing in the Kiwis’ 30-12 loss to the Kangaroos last Friday, Foran said he made a final decision on his future on Tuesday, after

discussions with both coach Stephen Kearney and club chief Jim Doyle.

He felt indebted to the club for reaching out to him when few other options were on the table, and said Doyle had done everything possible to make the absence of his children, aged three and one, more bearable – including fortnightly trips to Sydney during preseason and allowing him extra time off after away NRL matches.

But with the decision now made, Foran said he’d put all of his energy into making his sole season at the Warriors a special one, with a deep finals run.

He’d then prepare for life at the Bulldogs with former Manly

mentor Des Hasler, who gave Foran his NRL start and under whom Foran always felt at ease.

“I knew the time was coming where I’d have to make a final decision and it’s a big weight off the shoulders when I walked in this morning,” Foran said.

“It’s always hard when you’re weighing up where your future lies. It does weigh on your mind and can become a bit of a distraction, I’ve certainly noticed it’s been that way.

“Hopefully with the decision behind me, I can really step it up another level.

“In the end, the opportunity to go back and be closer to the kids was just too much.”

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NRL targeting wrong drug users, says Graham Forget illicit drug users, Canterbury enforcer James Graham wants the NRL and ASADA to weed out players taking performance-enhancing substances.

Graham stopped short of condoning recreational drug use in the game – which Billy Slater fears may be getting out of hand

In brief

– but the Bulldogs skipper sympathised for the likes of Kiwis Jesse Bromwich and Kevin Proctor.

“People are very quick to condemn and judge these people and sort of kangaroo court it ... these people have a right to be rehabilitated,” Graham said.

Graham would prefer authori-

ties to target players who deliberately try to gain an edge illegally.

“Honestly, the number of tests and the shift in the number of tests compared to the ASADAbased tests to the NRL in-house tests, it’s crazy,” he said.

“For me, as an opposition player coming up against these

guys that are allegedly involved in these instances, to be honest, I don’t really care what they’re up to on the weekend.

“I do care if they’re choosing to enhance their performance illegally.

“I’d like to see more emphasis on that.”

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Injured Penrith star Josh Mansour has taken a major step in his NRL comeback from a knee reconstruction after commencing contact work at training. Six months after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament on Kangaroos duty during the Four Nations, Mansour also recently rejoined his team-mates for field sessions last week. In good news for suffering Panthers fans, the incumbent NSW State of Origin winger is now understood to be two weeks away from being cleared to return to action. - AAP

Proctor punished Gold Coast forward Kevin Proctor has been given a four-match NRL ban by the club following last week’s cocaine scandal. Proctor and fellow New Zealand international Jesse Bromwich are accused of buying cocaine outside a Canberra nightclub in the early hours of Saturday morning following last week’s Anzac test. In addition to the ban, the club have imposed a $20,000 fine, 30 hours of community service and continued exclusion as the club’s co-captain until further notice.

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Thurston should be fit Queensland coach Kevin Walters says Johnathan Thurston won’t be required to play an NRL game to prove his fitness for this month’s State of Origin opener in Brisbane.

Walters says Michael Morgan, Anthony Milford, Corey Norman and Daly Cherry-Evans were options to replace Thurston who is battling a shoulder injury. But Walters said Thurston would be given until the final moment to prove his fitness.

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In brief Barrett not touring It’s official: Jordie Barrett will stay with the Hurricanes, meaning the New Zealand Under 20s will not have access to potentially their best player for the World Rugby Under 20 Championship in Georgia later this month. Barrett’s involvement was always doubtful once it became clear that Nehe MilnerSkudder’s return was taking longer than first hoped. Coach Craig Philpott said it was a difficult task to whittle the squad down to the 28. “All 32 players we took on the successful Oceania campaign put their hands up, and all merited the opportunity to wear the black jersey.

We had to make some tough calls, no doubt there will be some disappointed players.”

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Rebels welcome abroad Melbourne’s Welsh international Dom Day believes his Rebels teammates would be welcome in any European club if they weren’t wanted in Australian rugby. And those clubs might come calling if the Rebels are cut from a downsized Super Rugby competition at the end of this season, with the Australian Rugby Union soon to decide between them and the Western Force. The 31-year-old lock, with three Test caps and a member of Wales’ 2015 World Cup squad, is headed to Saracens after one season in Melbourne.

- AAP Ashburton College will be looking for another big game from Molly Stapleton when they take on United at the EA Networks Centre tonight.

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■ NETBALL

Southern up for big clash Two local derbies will be the feature of this week’s premier netball competition as all six local teams return home for the first time this season.

The new inter-centre competition featuring teams from Christchurch and North Canterbury has seen one or two teams travel each week, with Celtic still the only team to notch up a win against a non-local team.

They will feature in one of the local derbies this week, taking on Southern A, while the other will be between Ashburton College A and United A. Momentum is with the Ange Leadley coached Celtic, who are

coming off the back of two emphatic wins against Kaiapoi and then the high flying Lincoln University team last week.

They were also successful against Hampstead in their first outing, winning 47-21 in the first week of competition.

With some tough games for the first few weeks of competition, Southern will be looking to build on their combinations and halt the winning streak of last year’s runners-up.

Ashburton College will also be hoping their momentum continues, as they have gone from strength to strength since the beginning of the season.

They will be hoping to make it two from two in their local derby against United A, who remain winless after four weeks.

Methven A and Hampstead A will fly the local flag against Christchurch opponents, taking on St Nicholas and Halswell respectively.

Both teams will be searching for their first wins, particularly the defending champions Methven who last week lost to Ashburton College 44-35, despite a valiant effort to only be behind by two goals heading into the last quarter.

The College team gave St Nicholas a good run for their money

in week two of the competition, pushing them all the way in a 4639 defeat, and Methven will be hoping to produce a full 60 minute performance to also remain competitive.

Hampstead A suffered a tough loss last week against competition front-runners Kereru and it doesn’t get any easier for them this week as they take on Halswell, who have won convincingly against both Methven and Ashburton College in previous rounds.

All of the inter-centre games will take place at the EA Networks Centre starting tonight at 7.30pm.

■ Golf Mayfield Golf Club May 9, Ladies Division Woodlands Trophy 2nd Round; Gillian Lake/ Betty Wilson 1 up to Jan Clucas/Sue Graham Friday Night Competition Game; Juliet McLeod 54, Christine Ross 51, Alison Vessey 51.

Hastings McLeod Property Brokers Marilyn Cross 2nd Shot 2&11; 0-29 Judith Webb, 30+ Sue Graham.

Sim’s Bakery Nearest Pin 5 & 14; Judy Fielder.

Tinwald Golf Club May 9, Women’s Division Medal - Silver: Elizabeth Collins 96-19-77, Bronze 1: Di Bell 96-22-74, Bronze 2: Sue Gutsell 112-33-79.

Murray Young Property Broker #Pat Bell, Sims Bakery #6 Barb Cochrane, Mac & Maggie #12 Colleen Linney, Outdoor Adventure #16 Barb Harris.

2’s: Colleen Linney, Pat Bell, Betty O’Neill.

9 Hole Competition Stableford Shirley Young 14, Joyce Gray 12

DRAWS ■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club

■ RUGBY

Warning, Cheika could be right on the money It’s tempting to scoff at Michael Cheika’s claims that despite the catastrophic effort of Australia’s teams in Super Rugby, the Wallabies will be in reasonable shape come August.

There will be plenty on both sides of the Tasman who will want to tell him he’s dreaming.

But he’s right, for all the mediocrity on show in Super Rugby and for all the dominance New Zealand teams have enjoyed over the Australians this year and last,

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it will take a fair bit of huffing and puffing to blow the Wallabies’ house down.

Lest anyone should forget, the All Blacks were lucky to beat them for a third time last year.

The test at Eden Park was the one where the All Blacks were going for their world record 18th consecutive victory. Gripped by a touch of nervousness and sense of the occasion, the home side were a little tight and edgy and the Wallabies had control of the

game for long periods.

They would have put themselves in a commanding position with 15 minutes had referee Nigel Owens not chalked off a try

by Henry Speight on the grounds that Julian Savea had been obstructed in the build up.

It was a tough call, so despite the 3-0 clean sweep last year, the gap between the Wallabies and All Blacks didn’t look so big by October and that will be filling Cheika with confidence.

He also knows that the collective form of the five Australian teams is to some extent irrelevant. While the general standard of skill execution has been worryingly low, amid that there have been a handful of players who have shown a bit of something.

Cheika also knows that the likes of Israel Folau, Michael Hooper, Bernard Foley and Tevita Kuridrani are all excellent players even if they aren’t showing it week to week at the moment.

- AAP

May 13, Weekend Ladies Round 3 Templer Trophy, Rnd 1 Bermaline Cup: Report 8.30. Convenor Sheryl Reid 0274383739 May 16, Mid-Week Ladies Rnd 1 Bermaline Cup: Report 9.00am. Starters L Small 0276319080, P Bell 0276065194 May 18, Nine Hole Men & Women Ecletic Rnd 1, stroke Convenor Joy Nicols 308-3790 Club Captain Leigh Wackrow 308-3790

Tinwald Golf Club May 16 Women’s Division Alice Baker Trophy (Grandmothers) Celebration Rosebowl (Non Grandmothers) Meeting and clubhouse draw.

Report 9.00am 9 Holes Pauline Boon Trophy (Grandmothers) Starters B. Harris M. Bennett, Cards D. Bell V. Prendergast, Tea duty J. Vander Heide, Draw steward J. Bruhns.

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In brief Stablemates impress Jimmy Rea and Melody Belle are making good progress toward their Queensland debuts at Eagle Farm on Saturday week. They were both in action at the Deagon trials on Tuesday with Jimmy Rea finishing fourth in his 1050m heat and Melody Belle finishing second in her heat over the same distance.

“I was very pleased with both of them,” said Jamie Richards, who trains in partnership with Stephen Autridge. “Jimmy Rae will take good improvement and should really start to thrive in the next couple of weeks with the sun on his back. The trial will bring Melody Belle on nicely too.”

- NZME

Trainers confirm bid

Locals take the spoils

Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young will give Anaheim his chance at Group One level in Saturday’s South Australian Derby. A solid gallop at Cranbourne has convinced his trainers that the colt deserves an opportunity, despite a moderate last-start sixth at Caulfield. “Natalie galloped him and she was pleased with him so we’re going to press on and have a crack at it,” Busuttin said. He has singled out as the horse to beat the New Zealandbred Odeon, a son of Zacinto from the stable of Mathew Ellerton who won the Caulfield event that Anaheim was beaten in.

- NZME

By Matt MarkhaM

Prominent owner dies

Kylie Williams and Who Dares Wins get home over the top of their rivals to win at yesterday’s Ashburton Racing Club meeting.

PHOTO MATT MARKHAM 100517-MM-001

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The locals ruled the roost and emerged through the fog on top of proceedings at yesterday’s Ashburton Racing Club’s meeting.

On a murky day, which threatened to be derailed with jockeys stuck at airports due to the lowlying cloud hanging about the Canterbury plains for most of yesterday morning and into the afternoon, things went swimmingly for some of those who call Ashburton their home base.

Former All Black Bevan Wil-

son got the ball rolling when his charge Zawhip emerged from the pack to run down her rivals and win with relative ease under the guiding of leading jockey Chris Johnson.

Second up from a spell, Zawhip had burnt punters hard when placed fourth fresh-up, but repaid the faithful yesterday with her strong win.

Another Wilson was in the action later in the programme when Emily Wilson produced Ruby Row to win.

The four-year-old mare by Battle Paint had produced two duck

eggs in her two previous starts but got it all together on her home track yesterday, winning by a head at double figure odds for Terry Moseley.

Despite her recent form, Ruby Row is fashioning a decent record for Wilson and has now won three of her 13 career starts.

The third local win of the day came in the next race when Madame Libre led throughout to win for Daniel Champion and Keiza Murphy.

With the talented Sam Wynne in the saddle, the four-year-old mare relished in the tricky condi-

tions and ran her rivals into the dirt, quite literally, to win impressively.

Kylie Williams was the punters’ friend when she got the shortest priced favourite of the day, Who Dares Wins, home early in the day.

On board the Tony and Lyn Prendergast-trained runner, Williams played a patient role in the saddle and did little more than angle the horse into the clear at the top of the Ashburton straight before he burst away to win untouched in very impressive fashion.

Results from yesterday’s Ashburton races The weather is fine and the track dead6 for the Ashburton Races yesterday.

RACE 1 - WWW.HARNESSJEWELS. CO.NZ MAIDEN, $10,000, 1400m 3-4 Prediction (3) C Johnson 1 2-1 Diorissimo (7) C Spittles 2 7-7 Al Be Civics (2) L Callaway 3 All Started.

Also (in finishing order): 4-2 Fire Lily, 6-6 Jane Avril, 12-13 Croyde, 1-3 High Play, 5-5 Bobtail, 11-10 Kerrytown Princess, 9-11 Adoreme, 8-8 Mavrick, 10-9 High Finance, 13-12 Bad Jelly.

Hd, Sht nk, 1-1/2L. Time: 1:27.49. Win: $6.20. Places: $2.30, $2.00, $3.90. Quinella: $17.00. Trifecta: $565.20 (3,7,2). First4: $1128.20 (3,7,2,9).

Trainer: Mickle Weastell, Riccarton. Breeding: 4 g Coats Choice (AUS)-Situation.

RACE 2 - ALAN MCINTOSH MEMORIAL HANDICAP, $10,000, 2100m 9-9 Lady Em (10) S Collett 1 8-8 Miss Mia (12) S Wynne 2 5-3 Opihi Jade (3) K Mudhoo 3 All Started.

Also (in finishing order): 11-11 She’s Payback, 10-10 Bobby Al, 7-6 First Of A Kind, 2-2 Satin Guru, 13-12 Mio Kiwi, 6-7 Sweet Indulgence, 1-1 Darci Inn, 3-4 Show Lover, 12-13 Irish Dude, 4-5 Lindis Pass.

Nse, 1L, Nk. Time: 2:15.55. Win: $18.80.

Places: $4.50, $4.20, $2.40. Quinella: $151.90. Trifecta: $1518.60 (10,12,3). First4: $5308.10 (10,12,3,13).

Trainer: Brett Inglis, Timaru. Breeding: 6 m Sir Percy (GB)-Embargo.

RACE 3 - FASTTRACK INSURANCE MAIDEN, $10,000, 2100m 1-1 Who Dares Wins (1) K Williams 1 3-3 Pahau (3) A Collett 2

2-2 Moby (2) C Johnson 3 Scratched: Hell Bound.

Also (in finishing order): 8-8 Southern Aurora, 4-4 Nancy, 6-6 Mighty Mak, 5-5 Black Eyed Susan, 7-7 Shockette.

1/2L, 3/4L, 1-1/4L. Time: 2:19.01. Win: $2.10.

Places: $1.40, $1.50, $1.50. Quinella: $4.70.

Trifecta: $19.80 (1,3,2). First4: $465.20 (1,3,2,5). Double: $38.20 (10/1+), $28.40 (10/3). Treble: $377.70 (3/10/1+).

Trainer: T & L Prendergast, West Melton.

Breeding: 4 g Iffraaj (GB)-Wee Tipple.

RACE 4 - ASHBURTON RC LIFE MEMBERS MAIDEN, $10,000, 1200m 2-2 Zawhip (11) C Johnson 1 3-3 Director (1) T Comignaghi 2 1-1 Zakynthos (2) S Wynne 3 Scratched: Dream Big, Three Shots, Shemuloc, Croyde.

Also (in finishing order): 10-9 Flavouring, 4-4 Olympia, 5-5 Stitch, 9-11 Standrews Masonic, 11-10 Hand Of Aces, 13-13 Sienamosa, 7-8 The Rosy Glow, 6-7 Zante, 8-6 Onthesauce, 12-12 Rosie Jane.

3/4L, 2-1/4L, Nk. Time: 1:13.93. Win: $4.00.

Places: $1.70, $2.10, $1.20. Quinella: $8.40.

Trifecta: $46.20 (11,1,2). First4: $554.00 (11,1,2,3).

Trainer: Bevan Wilson, Ashburton. Breeding: 3 f Zacinto (GB)-The Persuader.

RACE 5 - THE HANLEY FORMULA AUTUMN SPRINT CHAMPION, $10,000, 1200m 5-5 Dressedtokill (8) C Barnes 1 4-4 Elusive Boxers (7) K Williams 2 10-10 Mal D’Mour (2) K Mudhoo 3 All Started.

Also (in finishing order): 7-6 Maui Miss, 9-9 Do Uno Whoiam, 8-8 Opihi Ranger, 2-2 Celtic Cross, 1-1 Enzedjewel, 6-7 Fly-

time, 3-3 Mia Mamma.

1-1/4L, Hd, Hd. Time: 1:13.60. Win: $10.10.

Places: $3.00, $2.80, $7.40. Q: $54.00.

Tri: $1553.20 (8,7,2). First4: $4368.80 (8,7,2,10). Quaddie: $4392.00 (10/1+/11/8).

Double: $63.00 (11/8), $18.30 (11/7).

Trainer: Pam Robson, Riccarton. Breeding: 4 m Battle Paint (USA)-Jabot.

RACE 6 - ASHBURTON TRUST MAIDEN, $10,000, 1400m 4-4 I’m Horace (1) S Collett 1 7-7 Louvres (2) R Firdhaus 2 3-2 Tenfold (3) K Mudhoo 3 All Started.

Also (in finishing order): 13-13 Spellbello, 2-3 Satin Flag, 12-11 National Asset, 9-9 Court Later, 11-10 Duffy, 5-6 Ataahuadreamsrfree, 1-1 Vicar’s Daughter, 8-8 Lady Byron, 6-5 Khorabella, 10-12 Leven.

2-1/4L, Lg nk, 1L. Time: 1:28.15. Win: $10.60.

Places: $2.80, $4.20, $2.10. Q: $67.20. Trifecta: $1111.40 (1,2,3). First4: $21038.60 (1,2,3,8). Treble: $497.50 (11/8/1).

Trainer: Peter Rudkin, Riccarton. Breeding: 3 g Fully Fledged-Vera Duckworth.

RACE 7 - SPEIGHT’S MID STRENGTH HANDICAP, $10,000, 1400m 4-6 Ruby Row (11) T Moseley 1 3-3 Onemorewhiskey (4) A Collett 2 6-7 You Are Amazing (14) R Firdhaus 3 Scratched: Prince Ransom, Wesley Hall, Fergie, Kearney, Whackomaco.

Also (in finishing order): 9-10 Rosaeflora, 8-8 Mystify Me, 1-1 Pippi Rea, 2-2 Still Waters, 5-4 Deebee Black, 12-9 Taxihome, 13-13 Prize Lord, 14-14 Redesdale, 11-11 Daifuku, 10-12 Clem, 7-5 Sacred Wind.

Hd, 3/4L, 1-1/4L. Time: 1:28.47. Win: $13.40.

Places: $4.00, $2.30, $4.00. Quinella: $34.50. Trifecta: $1085.50 (11,4,14). First4:

$11283.40 (11,4,14,8). Double: $81.60 (1/11), $11.20 (1/4).

Tr: Emily Wilson, Ashburton. Breeding: 4 m Battle Paint (USA)-Furbish (USA).

RACE 8 - NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE, $12,000, 1600m 2-2 Madame Libre (3) S Wynne 1 3-3 Jumeirah (2) S Collett 2 4-4 Ahyum (6) C Johnson 3 All Started.

Also (in finishing order): 1-1 Los Cabos, 5-5 Papina, 6-6 Porotene Rippa, 8-7 Sammi Lou, 10-11 Hell Bound, 7-8 Nicolee, 12-12 Lone Survivor, 11-10 Black Mariah, 9-9 Find Your Level, 13-13 Hou La La. 1-1/2L, 3-1/2L, 1-1/2L. Time: 1:40.78. Win: $4.30. Places: $1.80, $1.90, $2.10. Quinella: $10.70. Trifecta: $115.80 (3,2,6). First4: $139.50 (3,2,6,1).

Trainer: Champion/Murphy, Ashburton.

Breeding: 4 m Librettist (USA)-Bouquet.

RACE 9 - RACING HERE AGAIN 7TH JULY HANDICAP, $10,000, 1600m 2-2 Disturbance (9) S Collett 1 4-4 Spider Lily (8) T Comignaghi 2 5-5 Waylay (6) S Muniandy 3 Also (in finishing order): 8-7 Bridget Town, 1-1 Mystic Power, 7-8 Whackomaco, 12-11 Kirina Belle, 6-6 Blue Print, 10-10 Zanotti, 3-3 Clara Jane, 9-9 Tantella, 13-13 Red King, 11-12 Skeen.

1L, 3/4L, 3-1/2L. Time: 1:40.94. Win: $5.50.

Places: $2.10, $2.70, $3.00. Q: $22.90. Tri: $253.70 (9,8,6). First4: $2259.00 (9,8,6,10).

Quaddie: $3152.30 (1/11/3/9). Place6: $257.00 (1,2+,11/2,7,8/1,2,3/4,11,14/2,3,6/6, 8,9). Double: $23.30 (3/9), $10.30 (3/8).

Treble: $481.20 (11/3/9).

Tr: Kennedy/Furlong, Riccarton. Breeding: 3 g Thewayyouare (USA)-Zafonique.

Successful Southland owner Bill Hazlett died peacefully on Sunday.

Hazlett enjoyed numerous successes, none more so than with jumper Kidunot, whose nine wins from Ellis Winsloe’s Gore stable included the Great Northern Hurdles at Ellerslie.

He also raced the well-performed flat galloper Relampago, a twotime Listed Invercargill Cup winner.

Hazlett was at the Riverton races four days before his death to watch Tai Ho compete in the Hazlett Contracting Steeplechase. - NZME

Hurdling put on hold A change of direction for Pappa Ragazzo will remain on hold for as long as he continues to perform on the flat. The son of Patapan has given two excellent accounts of himself since returning from Hong Kong and he again looks to be a major player in the Adama NZ Ltd 1200 at today’s Hawke’s Bay meeting. Pappa Ragazzo was third behind Wooden Edge when resuming at Tauranga. “We got him delivered for free as a jumper, but he’s doing everything right on the flat and he could possibly have finished a little closer each time after getting held up in the running,” trainer Bob Autridge said.

- NZME

Shocking Luck happy A trip away is playing a significant role in the development of Shocking Luck, who promises a strong performance in Saturday’s Gr.3 Rough Habit Plate at Doomben.

“He’s always been quite an immature horse, more so mentally, but he’s done a bit of travelling now coming up here from Sydney and that’s helped him grow up more,” said Jamie Richards, who trains with Stephen Autridge, from Brisbane. “He’s in really good form and I’ve been very pleased with him. He’s able to run on the pace and keep rolling along and 2000 metres will suit him on Saturday.”

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Forbury Park harness Today at Forbury Park Raceway

Forbury Park Trotting Club Inc Venue: Forbury Park Meeting Date: 11 May 2017 NZ Meeting number: 7 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 5.07pm JUST ESSENCE CATERING TROT $6000, non-winners 2yo+ trot, stand, 2700m 1 x8257 Ed Wood (1) fr ..................... D D McCormick 2 Taieri Miss (2) fr ...................... N Williamson 3 000 Katiki Lad (3) fr..............................B Orange 4 68068 Cuddly Trouble (4) fr .....................M Heenan 5 3D475 King Cassidy (5) fr ...................B Williamson 6 3D5D6 Pegasus Hanover (6) fr .........R McIlwrick (J) 7 26753 Kiwi Crusher (7) fr ............................ D Dunn 8 70887 Special Pat (U1) fr ......................C Ferguson 9 506 Dream Of Pat (U2) fr ...................A Suddaby 10 24506 Imperial Whiz (U3) fr ........................ A Clark 11 08x90 November Guy (U4) fr ............. M Williamson 2 5.32 THE PARK FUNCTION & EVENT CENTRE F&M MOBILE PACE $6000, non-winners 3yo+ f&m mob. pace, mobile, 1700m 1 00506 Nicky Anew (1) fr .................... J Morrison (J) 2 Courageous Becqui (2) fr ................. D Dunn 3 P67x8 Sheez Good (3) fr ...................... T Quate (J) 4 080x0 Betty Boo (4) fr .......................... C McDowell 5 9P Millwood Stefanie (5) fr ........... N Williamson 6 04 One For Granny fr ........................ Scratched

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6 00 Days Of Change (6) fr .................A Suddaby 7 6x405 Hannah Extreme (6) fr ...................M House 7 67769 Blazer S (7) fr ........................R McIlwrick (J) 8 20000 Ideal Denario (7) fr ....................M Parker (J) 8 0 Spoilsport (8) fr ....................... M Williamson 9 5x4 Dance N Jewel (21) fr ..............N Purdon (J) 10 09089 Finger In The Till (22) fr ...............A Suddaby 5 6.47pm $40K PICK 6 STARTS NOW TROT $6250, up 11 0 My Gal Mac (23) fr .....................C Ferguson to & including r48 trot, stand, 2700m 12 20746 Ashi Jetsun (24) fr ...........................J W Cox 1 24626 Belmont Invasion (1) fr ..........R McIlwrick (J) 13 527x Azalea (25) fr ................................B Orange 2 34508 Majestic De Fence (2) fr ......... J Morrison (J) 3 5.57 TRAINOR ELECTRICAL MOBILE PACE $6000, 3 x6405 Hengroen (3) fr................................. D Dunn non-winners 3yo+ mr48 to mr50 mobile, 2200m 4 90067 Cheeky Pat (4) fr ...........................B Orange 1 70x48 Essence Of Easton (1) fr.......R McIlwrick (J) 5 595x0 Sheza Trendy Monarch (5) fr....B Williamson 2 0250 Kamwood Kid (2) fr ..................N Purdon (J) 6 84287 Armori (6) fr.................................... G McLay 3 Jilaire’s Mac (3) fr ...........................K Larsen 7 1P000 Bourbon And Dry (U1) fr ......... M Williamson 4 74740 Motu Tinkerbell (4) fr ..................... K Butt (J) 8 00960 I’ldoitmyway (U2) fr .........................J W Cox 5 Whata Razzle Dazzle (5) fr ..... N Williamson 9 0648x Belmont’s Greatest (U3) fr .. D D McCormick 6 63363 Flyingmasterwilliams (6) fr ............B Orange 10 50530 Scarlett Lane (U4) fr...................C Ferguson 7 0 Gear Change (7) fr ...................B Williamson 8 236x7 Hold On Arizona (8) fr ..........S Tomlinson (J) 6 7.13pm KIDZ KARTZ MOBILE PACE $6750, 2yo+ 9 Ace High (21) fr ................................ D Dunn r58 to r64 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 40394 Motu Speedy Star (1) fr........S Tomlinson (J) 10 07904 Cooky (U1) fr...................................J W Cox 4 6.22pm RYAN COURT MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE 2 17217 Idealistic Lass (2) fr ................. M Williamson 3 77310 Balius (3) fr................................M Parker (J) $6000, up to mr48 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 4 26x59 Gangnam Style (4) fr............... N Williamson 1 24430 Go Getta (1) fr .................................. D Dunn 5 63670 Mighty Flying Deal (5) fr ................ B Barclay 2 700 Rev Me Up (2) fr........................M Hurrell (J) 6 31841 Pat’s Delight (6) fr............................. D Dunn 3 6997x Despicable Me (3) fr ......................B Orange 7 61437 Lanikai (7) fr ....................................J W Cox 4 02P22 Highview Justice (4) fr .....................J W Cox 8 8x607 Franco Exeter (8) fr .......................B Orange 5 0 Hans Ideal (5) fr .........................C Ferguson

7 7.38pm ADHESION SEALING PACE $6250, 3yo+ up to & including r52 pace, stand, 2200m 1 01859 Smooth Mara (1) fr ....................M Hurrell (J) 2 46100 Top Brass (2) fr ...................... J Morrison (J) 3 40451 Okains Bay (3) fr ........................C Ferguson 4 55030 Martin McGuinness (4) fr ..............B Orange 5 00087 Caesar Rocks (5) fr ...............R McIlwrick (J) 6 15584 Silver Dale (6) fr ...................... M Williamson 7 33958 Audi Hare (7) fr................................. D Dunn 8 50361 Rainy River (8) fr ....................... C McDowell 9 P6080 Akris (9) fr ...................................A Suddaby 10 10080 Hestia Franco (10) fr ............S Tomlinson (J) 11 90100 Celebrity Easton (11) fr .............. T Quate (J) 12 02845 Glenstone (12) fr .............................J W Cox 13 90808 Tubby Jim (U1) fr ........................... B Barclay 8 8.04 FORBURY PARK SPORTS BAR HANDICAP TROT $6750, r52 to r86 discrhcp trot, stand, 2700m 1 73451 Dream Big (1) fr ...................... M Williamson 2 34236 Pretorius (2) fr .................................. D Dunn 3 23210 Moniburns (3) fr...........................A Suddaby 4 46745 Sugar Cane (U1) fr.............. D D McCormick 5 8381P Mr Majestic (1) 10 ......................... B Barclay 6 87400 Och Aye The Noo (U1) 10 .....R McIlwrick (J) 7 14062 Sundons Flyer (U1) 20 ..................B Orange 8 11Px7 Lindsay Castleton (U1) 30........B Williamson 9 85637 Kowhai Whiz (1) 40 ..........................S Ottley

10 383x1 Poppymalda (U1) 40 ............... N Williamson

9 8.29 ALBURNS GLASS MOBILE PACE $6750, 3yo+ up to & including r49 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 6785x Atom Hanover (1) fr....................C Ferguson 2 66604 Alexy (2) fr .................................D O’Connell 3 32438 First Son (3) fr .................................J W Cox 4 43580 Onedin’s Delight (4) fr ...................... D Dunn 5 60996 Newmans Jet (5) fr ....................M Hurrell (J) 6 95566 Sauchiehall (6) fr .................... J Morrison (J) 7 20003 Eja Patron (7) fr ....................... M Williamson 8 08878 Annie Fitz (8) fr ....................S Tomlinson (J) 9 48967 Mustang GT (21) fr........................B Orange 10 69006 Rahuri Badlands (22) fr ............B Williamson 11 80045 Booming Jet (23) fr .....................A Suddaby 10 8.54 MYERS MARKETING CO LTD MOBILE PACE $6750, 2yo+ r50 to r57 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 24165 Playboy Prince (1) fr...................C Ferguson 2 48x51 The High Achiever (2) fr ................ B Barclay 3 01868 JJ’s Delight (3) fr ..................... N Williamson 4 60115 Glenisthebettor (4) fr ..................... K Butt (J) 5 209x7 Jules Manzoni (5) fr.......................B Orange 6 33492 Pat Campbell (6) fr ..........................J W Cox 7 2135 Sweet Mary (7) fr .................... M Williamson 8 0P214 Ask Me Art (8) fr............................... D Dunn 9 39190 Melina Lowe (21) fr ........................K Larsen 10 43343 Clifton Tactic (22) fr ...............R McIlwrick (J)

Hawkes Bay gallops Today at Hastings Raceway

Hawkes Bay RI Venue: Hastings Meeting Date: 11 May 3 12.50pm VALAGRO PACIFIC LTD 2100 $10,000, 2017 NZ Meeting number: 4 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 MAIDEN, 2100m and 7; 8 and 9 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9 1 06462 Handyman (3) 68.5 .......... A McDonald (am) 1 11.40am WELCOME FRUITFED HURDLE $10,000, 2 333x8 Havataste (4) 68.5............... H Cushing (am) 3 79264 Suffice To Say (2) 68.5 ......B Rogerson (am) MAIDEN HURDLE, 2500m 4 x2477 Asylum Seeker (1) 68.5 ..... B Kennedy (am) 1 022x3 Rocky th (2) 68.................................. A Kuru 5 00884 Epee (9) 68.5 .......................L Wheeler (am) 2 78x25 Ours b (9) 68 .................................. S Fannin 6 76385 Hillbilly (7) 68.5 ...................E Glasgow (am) 3 70x70 Bitethebullet (4) 68 ...................... C Price (3) 7 05 Mangatutu (5) 68.5..................C Myers (am) 4 7x07x Jigsaw (3) 68................................... I Lupton 8 77. Game Percy (10) 68.5 ..Scotty MacNab (am) 5 0x682 No Change tmh (7) 68 .........W Gordon (1.5) 9 Mexican (6) 68.5 6 0x70x Ocean Bound (1) 68.............. C Kennedy (3) 10 02 Montpelier (8) 66.5 7 01071 Star Of Greenbeel (10) 68 8 32600 Zed Leppelin th (5) 68 ..............H McNeill (3) 4 1.25pm FRUITFED CUSTOMER SERVICES STEE9 PBx05 Our Debutante m (8) 66 ...... C Studd PLECHASE $20,000, RST OPN STP SWP, 4000m 10 x0986 Casey Marie (11) 66 ..................... E Farr (a) 1 2Fx00 Mr Mor tdm (5) 72.5 .......................... A Kuru 11 70x60 Cullister m (6) 66.............................G Walsh 2 1Fx96 The Big Opal tdm (3) 71................. S Fannin 2 12.15pm PGG WRIGHTSON HURDLE $20,000, RST 3 5P44x The Fox dm (4) 66.5.................... C Price (3) 4 F6x Darva (1) 65 .......................... C Kennedy (3) OPEN HURDLE, 2500m 5 6P6x6 Highly Likely m (2) 65...................... I Lupton 1 Lx874 Sea King tdm (2) 71 ............ S Fannin 6 5x110 Just Ishi (6) 65 ................................G Walsh 2 110x6 Justa Charlie tm (6) 66.................... I Lupton 3 5Px32 Ooee tmh (4) 65 ................................ A Kuru 5 2.00 BALLANCE 2100 $10,000, R65 Benchmark*, 2100m 4 411x3 Red Mafia tm (5) 65 ...................... E Farr (a) 1 36338 Kairanga Lad (11) 59 ........................L Innes 5 66888 Wiggle m (3) 65........................H McNeill (3) 2 5751 Kirkenes t (2) 59..............................J Riddell 6 3Px00 That’s How It Goes m (7) 65 ........R Cole (3) 3 41567 O’Ceirins Whisper db (7) 59 ........ D Johnson 7 589x2 Yipson (1) 65......................... C Kennedy (3) 4 29431 Canny Magic (5) 58.5.....................H Tinsley

5 72421 Eskimo Kiss dm (4) 58 ....................A Collett 6 03264 Hunta Pence th (1) 58 ................. C Johnson 7 40373 Zcastle td (16) 58 .................. H Andrew (a2) 8 71000 Lookherepal (8) 57 ...................... R Hannam 9 15395 Irish Chat d (3) 56.5 ........................D Turner 10 04297 Tiffany’s td (17) 56.5...................M Cameron 11 71846 Contessa Belle (10) 56 .................D Bradley 12 99x60 Star Emerald tdm (6) 56....................L Hemi 13 x05x3 Cyclone Tracy t (12) 55.5 14 66009 Strolling Vagabond (13) 55.5...........S Collett 15 33308 Fastnet Fire t (15) 55 16 62207 Tatters (18) 55 17 61300 Gardenier (9) 55 18 74200 How Perfect 54 ............................. Scratched 19 x0450 Amperage d (14) 55.5 6 2.35 ADAMA 1200 $10,000, R75 Benchmark, 1200m 1 51x34 Pappa Ragazzo d (1) 61.5 .....J Fawcett (a4) 2 14449 Thien Ly td (10) 60.5 ..................M Cameron 3 82354 Lord Ernesto dm (3) 58 .....................L Innes 4 23211 Ruby Bloom td (2) 57 .......S Weatherley (a2) 5 x270x Rocksun (6) 56..............................M McNab 6 47137 Hundyamonth dm (4) 55 ....... H Andrew (a2) 7 054x5 Malacanto dm (7) 54.5 ................ R Hannam 8 118x5 Missy Moo d (8) 54 ..................... D Johnson 9 14769 Pakapunch tdh (9) 54 ......................S Collett

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Waikato dogs

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10 0x690 Thistigerdidit (5) 54 .......Sarah MacNab (a3)

10 x4399 Foxy Porotene (1) 56.5.......................M Hills 11 8x9x9 Heavenly Gold (7) 56.5 .....R Goldsbury (a2) Moscow Mistress h (9) 56.5 ........ C Johnson 1 5x44 Tuscan Whistler (6) 58.5 ............. D Johnson 12 2 Going Pro (9) 58.5 ...........S Weatherley (a2) 9 4.19pm FRUITFED SUPPLIES 1400 $10,000, Rating 3 Toms (1) 58.5 ..................................A Collett 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 4 6890x Leicacutcat (8) 58.5 .................... R Hannam 1 4723x Ascomanni m (17) 59.5 ............... E Farr (a2) 5 Sky Twenty One (2) 58.5 ...................L Innes 2 4022x Bishop Rock b (13) 59.5 6 525x2 Briar Rose (13) 56.5...................M Cameron 3 00x47 Ringmaster td (3) 59 .......................J Riddell 7 35626 Hollypop (5) 56.5................................M Hills 4 10x32 Esprit De Corps dm (5) 58.5 8 26959 Petite Midas (12) 56.5 .......................L Hemi 5 656x7 Golden Bay td (19) 58.5 ....................L Hemi 9 74 Do Ya (7) 56.5 ....................... H Andrew (a2) 6 000x0 Flying Fletch d (15) 58 .......................M Hills 10 47637 Suo Lin Nang (11) 56.5 ............M Singh (a3) 7 x5568 Deedee Panache d (14) 57.5 ..........A Collett 11 66 Our Showgirl (4) 56.5 ......................S Collett 8 14843 O’Ceirins Choice d (1) 57.5... H Andrew (a2) 12 Aperol h (10) 56.5 ....................... C Johnson 9 0917 Belle Amore d (6) 56.5 .....S Weatherley (a2) 13 8 Rita Christina h (3) 56.5 ................M McNab 10 5137x Don’stopgirl (2) 56.5 .................... R Hannam 8 3.47 SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION 1400 $10,000 11 x2314 Libretti t (11) 56.5 ........................ D Johnson 1 083 Sangreal (2) 58.5 .............S Weatherley (a2) 12 30581 Panella d (7) 56.5 ............................ A Jones 2 99x28 Savatag (6) 58.5..............................D Turner 13 7x102 Royal Ruby (18) 56.5 3 O’He Can (5) 58.5 ....................... D Johnson 14 1929. Twenty One Times t (9) 56.5 .............L Innes 4 0x5 Tipical (8) 58.5 ..................................L Innes 15 12605 Shrimp Cocktail (16) 56 ....R Goldsbury (a2) 5 Normandy (3) 58.5 ......................C Lammas 16 25330 Smoke House Bay d (4) 56 .........C Lammas Richmond h (10) 58.5 ....................H Tinsley 17 x66x9 Worldclass h (10) 55.5 ....................S Collett 6 7 323x Crafty Jess (4) 56.5....................M Cameron 18 5200x Soul Sista d (8) 55.5 8 82355 Temptress (11) 56.5 .................... R Hannam 19 70468 Foreigner d (12) 57 .......................M McNab 9 88x37 Ily Lily 56.5 ................................... Scratched 20 10x06 Marissa 55 ................................... Scratched

7 3.12 DOW AGRO-SCIENCES NZ LTD 1400 $10,000

Today at Cambridge Raceway

Waikato Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Cambridge Race- 1 788 Hossiffa nwtd P & .......................... J Cleaver 3 11217 Bigtime Flyer nwtd .............................L Cole 6 13873 Call My Name nwtd ...........................B Craik way Meeting Date: 11 May 2017 NZ Meeting number: 3 2 Barwon River nwtd .....................D Schofield 4 12114 Beautiful Boy 25.51 ...........................B Craik 7 78874 Opawa Libby 21.33 W &..................T Steele Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11 3 66 Wairoa Bonnie nwtd ..................... H Mullane 5 87283 Moochi 26.28 ............................ A Lawrence 8 34763 One Cool Chap 21.44 W &..............T Steele Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7; 9, 10 and 11 4 83563 Bigtime Tomac nwtd ...............G Fredrickson 6 71741 Winsome Dash 26.03 W & ..............T Steele 9 37878 Allegro Power nwtd ................G Fredrickson 1 12.06pm YGOT BONUS SCHEME SPRINT C0, 375m 5 37877 Howlin’ Ace nwtd .............................S Codlin 7 75775 Bold Sassy 26.16 .......................D Schofield 10 86846 Opawa Merc 21.46 ............................C Hore 6 36437 Pretty and Pink nwtd .................... H Mullane 8 46225 Augello 25.89 ............................ A Lawrence 8 2.09 COUPLANDS DOG BISCUITS SPRINT C1, 375m 1 23 San Tan Samson nwtd .................... T Green 7 3 Thrilling Eddie nwtd......................... K Walsh 9 61144 Multicam Ranger 25.95 ..............D Schofield 1 56854 Idol Butcher 21.40 W & ...................T Steele 2 338 Wairoa Angel nwtd ....................... H Mullane 8 7 Kuri Pai nwtd ................................

H Mullane 10 14547 Trendy Mind nwtd ...................G Fredrickson 2 23x22 Thrilling Zap 21.41 .......................... K Walsh 3 72 Barwon Storm nwtd....................D Schofield 9 87788 Jet Pack nwtd U & .............................Cottam 6 1.34pm FOND FOODS LTD SPRINT C1, 375m 3 81857 Cawbourne Eden 21.61 ...............R McPhee 4 76486 Twelve Gauge nwtd ..........................M Black 4 17858 Tiger Jim 22.01 .......................... W Toomath 5 67 Wairoa Wolf nwtd ......................... H Mullane 4 12.59 SUPERIOR CHUNKY DOG ROLLS SPRINT 1 81887 Was Just Saying nwtd R & ..................L Udy 2 22212 My Friend Mike 21.32................. W Toomath 5 35275 Stranger Things 21.65.......................B Craik 6 67656 One Anna Half nwtd ........................T Patton C2, 375m 1 52442 Electric Dee Eye 21.36 ...................P Green 3 12513 Chapel Hill 21.27........................D Schofield 6 88868 Crying In Vegas 21.05 ...................... S Clark 7 83 Atomic Missile nwtd ......................... S Clark 2 37325 Jinja Luca 21.24 W & ......................T Steele 4 24582 Mega Munchies nwtd U & .................Cottam 7 68321 Breeze Attack 22.00 .........................S Lozell 8 23677 Lover Boy nwtd .......................... W Toomath 3 74321 Agistri 21.41 ................................... G Farrell 5 24658 On Fleek nwtd ...................................B Craik 8 44152 Blame The Clown 21.40 ..................T Patton 9 87788 Jet Pack nwtd U & .............................Cottam 4 12131 Bigtime Jane nwtd..............................L Cole 6 37444 Pat Not Plait 21.76 .........................P Henley Emergencies: 2 12.24pm DOGZONE SPRINT C4, 375m 5 18762 Hey Khali nwtd U & ...........................Cottam 7 6758x Bobanuska nwtd ............................. L Martin 9 64545 Allegro Cody nwtd ............................. D Hunt 1 14488 Kaputski 21.16 .......................G Fredrickson 6 2F867 Bigtime Spirit nwtd .............................L Cole 8 15668 Just About Ready 21.40...................M Black 10 25667 Dipsy Lala 21.31 U & ........................Cottam 2 11765 Hallo Star 21.11 R & ...........................L Udy 7 12223 Irinka Darcy nwtd ............................S Codlin 9 68F65 Sovereign Jody 21.64 .......................S Ross 9 2.26pm CONCRETE CONCEPTS SPRINT C5, 375m 3 78132 Fantastic Lucy 21.29 ..................D Schofield 8 58122 Go Andwyn 21.31 ............................ S Clark 10 87757 Golden Ivy nwtd W &.......................T Steele 1 14441 Raging Demon 21.26 R & ...................L Udy 4 71375 Good Job 21.05 ..............................P Green 9 2588x Coruba Cate 21.34......................... G Farrell 7 1.51 GARRARDS HORSE HOUND SPRINT C2/3, 375m 2 11211 Map My Run 21.09.............................L Cole 5 87571 Sonic Attack 21.04 .....................M Mathews 1 13415 Blackjack Man 21.56 ..................B Goldsack 3 65182 Fantastic Ava 21.24....................D Schofield 6 54378 Unileven 21.19 ...........................D Schofield 10 13546 Diva Pose 21.44 M & ....................... J Smith 4 x3712 Nangar Star 20.86......................D Schofield 7 77877 Just As Gentle 21.49..................M Mathews 5 1.16pm MIKE STENT DECORATORS LTD STAKES 2 62254 Tumbalaioo 21.32 G H & ......... PC Ferguson 3 12141 Bronster nwtd .....................................L Cole 5 147x3 Kevin In Bangkok 20.99 ....................C Hore 8 75163 Imperial Court 21.16 .......................P Green C2, 457m 1 22136 Uncomplicated nwtd......................... S Clark 4 46172 Our Heisenberg 21.19.......................B Craik 6 F1368 Jump Up 21.21............................. H Mullane 9 857x6 Mini Bike 21.12 ............................ H Mullane 2 14586 Estee 26.02 ...............................

A Lawrence 5 41745 Fair Parade 21.33 .........................

H Mullane 7 16525 Jugatui nwtd .......................................L Cole 3 12.41 PALAMOUNTAINS NUTRITION SPRINT C0, 375m

8 13185 Sketchy Chief 20.86 G H & ..... PC Ferguson 9 24314 Ekali 21.28 ..................................... G Farrell 10 11526 Iolaus 21.14 ......................................S Ross 10 2.46 AFFORDABLE PET ACCESSORIES STAKES C4/5, 457m 1 18232 Olivia 25.61 ............................... A Lawrence 2 61387 Rubeus Hagrid 25.85 ....................... S Clark 3 61235 Simple And Plain 25.60.....................B Craik 4 31221 Timmy Trumpet 25.31 ..................... K Walsh 5 52166 Takamori 25.51 ..........................B Goldsack 6 34185 Blazing Spirit 25.60 ....................D Schofield 7 61423 Jinja Roman 25.88 W & ..................T Steele 8 27245 Global Conquest 25.78 W &............T Steele 9 72367 Oscar Tron 25.47........................D Schofield 10 45865 Jazzboy Jack 25.35 ................... A Lawrence 11 3.02pm THE CLUBHOUSE SPORTS BAR STAKES C1, 457m 1 63343 Zipping Kasey nwtd....................D Schofield 2 27468 Bigtime Taylor nwtd ................G Fredrickson 3 25644 Cawbourne Wales nwtd ...............R McPhee 4 47456 Zipping Ringo nwtd ........................... D Hunt 5 51665 Fushidara nwtd ............................... L Martin 6 32634 King Shaq nwtd ............................... T Green 7 86362 Girl Queenie nwtd ...........................T Patton 8 65782 Zanato 25.80 ............................. A Lawrence

Today at Addington raceway

Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Addington Race- 3 16878 Joey Baxter 17.41 ..................J T McInerney way Meeting Date: 11 May 2017 NZ Meeting number: 9 4 61516 Lucas Scott 17.43 ........................ L Waretini Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 5 34432 Trixie Lee 17.20............................... M Grant 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 6 12613 Jinja Cream Fizz 17.27 ....................A Joyce 7 24471 Royal Bash 17.32 ............................. B Dann 1 4.04pm THE FITZ SPORTS BAR DASH C3, 295m 8 41882 Runnin’ Cloggs 17.60 ......................J Tanner 1 68563 Homebush Banker 17.41 .......J T McInerney 9 12888 Troublesome Brit 17.39 ................C Roberts 2 36763 Super Bad 17.20 ..........................M Roberts 10 87875 Rand 17.19 M & ................................Jopson 3 46237 Know Contest 17.30.......................G Cleeve 4 11112 Cut The Ribbons 17.44 ...................J Tanner 4 4.59pm STEVE ANNGOW DRAPES & BLINDS PH 5 15475 Roadworks 17.16 ............................ M Grant 0272719588 SPRINT C4, 295m 6 53634 Whose He 17.44 ..............................A Joyce 1 65564 Hard Questions 17.23 ....................G Cleeve 7 25117 Time Slayer 17.26 M &........................ Smith 2 74537 Jinja Brian 17.15 ..........................A Waretini 8 32241 Seeking Baxter 17.28.............J T McInerney 3 24787 Know Scrutiny 17.29 ......................G Cleeve 9 12888 Troublesome Brit 17.39 ................C Roberts 4 1151x Seriously Grand nwtd.........................C Weir 10 87875 Rand 17.19 M & ................................Jopson 5 83251 Birdie Tee 17.34 ............................R Adcock 6 76571 Rick’s Treasure 17.24 C & .................. Fagan 2 4.26 HAPPY BIRTHDAY MALCOLM GRANT DASH 7 68435 Smash That 17.21 ........................... M Grant C4, 295m 8 64621 Another Cruise 17.39 M &.................Jopson 1 54664 Know Knowing 17.26 .....................G Cleeve 9 828x5 Homebush Zippy 17.13 ..........J T McInerney 2 1F327 Southern Mist nwtd .....................R Hamilton 3 x8482 Miss Fanning 17.11 .......................... B Dann 10 77548 Homebush Scribe 17.36 ........J T McInerney 4 62225 Amino Trouble 17.48 ................. A Bradshaw 5 5.17 THURSDAY PLACE PICKS STAKES C3, 520m 5 41436 Super Stevie 17.36.......................C Roberts 1 14134 Helski Bale 30.38 .........................C Roberts 6 15573 Goldstar Scooter 17.56 S & ............B Evans 2 51111 Express Gunn nwtd.......................R Adcock 7 22141 Settle Grettel 17.60 .........................J Tanner 3 12135 Fair Pippa 30.09 J &........................D Fahey 8 72411 Cabarita 17.25 ................................ M Grant 4 26211 Opawa Timo 30.21 J & ....................D Fahey 9 828x5 Homebush Zippy 17.13 ..........J T McInerney 5 52411 Jon Snow Lives 30.40 ..................C Roberts 10 67562 Homebush Sloan 17.53 .........J T McInerney 6 71523 Nozzno Fear 30.37.................... A Bradshaw 7 25222 Botany Alan 30.46..................J T McInerney 3 4.43pm BARRON’S SUPPLIES SPRINT C3, 295m 8 24212 Justin Ryan 30.32 S &.....................B Evans 1 26617 Cawbourne Patty 17.54................C Roberts 9 27153 Albie Punter 30.05 J & ....................D Fahey 2 16173 My Bro Michael 17.54 ............... M Robinson

6 18114 NippaOfSambucca 17.40 .......J T McInerney 7 51152 Backchat Harry 17.05 ............... A Bradshaw 8 75818 Botany Cold 17.32 .................J T McInerney C3, 295m 9 54522 Technic 17.21 H & ...............................Taylor 1 83626 Sozin’s Blue 17.49 .................J T McInerney 2 5x478 Norman Jewel 17.13 .......... N C W Wanhalla 10 x8482 Miss Fanning 17.11 .......................... B Dann 3 14521 Go Tommo 17.10.............................J Tanner 9 7.01 NINA’S GIRL DISTANCE FEATURE C2d, 645m 4 55753 Mischief Managed 17.31 ........... A Bradshaw 1 55183 Translator 38.24 J & ........................D Fahey 5 368x7 Cathy Maree 17.17.......................... M Grant 2 31323 Ride Ain’t Over nwtd ....................C Roberts 6 14527 Opawa Blinky 17.49 L & ..................... Wales 3 34312 Opawa Plum nwtd J & .....................D Fahey 7 24423 Saraya Jayde 17.25 ..................... L Waretini 4 65653 Goldstar Dallas 39.00 S &...............B Evans 8 63787 Homebush Justine 17.54 .......J T McInerney 5 86127 Can’t Catch Tim 38.04 ..................R Adcock 9 12888 Troublesome Brit 17.39 ................C Roberts 6 47215 Goldstar Coco 38.60 S & ................B Evans 10 17877 Sahara Sam 17.40 H & .......................Taylor 7 21774 Know Value 38.67 ..........................G Cleeve 7 6.11pm MAC DEVELOPMENTS STAKES C2, 520m 8 32313 Southern Lights nwtd ..................R Hamilton 9 44445 Know Jinx nwtd ..............................G Cleeve 1 75827 Flaming Sambuca 30.65 ........J T McInerney 2 31364 Waimac 30.57 ........................J T McInerney 10 7.26 BILL’S BAR AND BISTRO SPRINT C5, 295m 3 32543 Opawa Cheviot 30.20 S & ...............B Evans 1 73232 Opawa Waihemo 17.33 L & ............... Wales 4 43211 Spring Sam 30.74 ..................J T McInerney 2 66111 Cawbourne Dotty 17.25 ...............C Roberts 5 33757 Trendy Blake nwtd ..................J T McInerney 3 37243 Fliberty Jiberty 17.25 ....................... B Dann 6 67786 Tamara May 30.26 .......................... M Grant 4 15166 Speedy Return 17.14 H & ...................Taylor 7 71634 Fab Action 30.62 S & ......................B Evans 5 63311 Serious Torque 17.15 ...................... M Grant 8 26273 Smash Rebel nwtd .......................... M Grant 6 31313 Hilton Open 17.22 ..................... A Bradshaw 9 28366 Another Message 30.42 M & ............Jopson 7 31254 Wow Madonna 17.19 M & ...............P Binnie 10 57377 Long Stockings 30.59 ............... A Bradshaw 8 11474 Maudie’s Babe 17.18 C & .................. Fagan 8 6.34 NZ RACING SERIES SPRINT FINAL NZRSf, 295m 9 x8175 Firemans Galaxy 16.96 ..................G Cleeve 1 26622 Puma Pants 17.02..................J T McInerney 10 68247 Another Belle 17.25 M & ...................Jopson 2 12111 Speedy Blueblood 17.39 ........J T McInerney 11 7.54 CHRISTCHURCH CASINO STAKES C4/5, 520m 3 47411 Rosa Tee 17.16 .............................R Adcock 1 46235 Boston Billy 30.40 H & ........................Taylor 4 23122 Ohoka Billy 17.08 ......................... L Waretini 2 11111 Tom Tee 29.96...............................R Adcock 5 38321 Sopoaga 17.32.......................... A Bradshaw 3 65314 Mandy Junior 30.09 J & ..................D Fahey 10 14553 Chippa Lata 29.92.....................R Blackburn

6 5.42 HAPPY BIRTHDAY GAIL MCINERNEY SPRINT

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44664 Breaking Mad 30.57 ........................ M Grant 84422 Epic Dream 30.00 .........................R Adcock 1566x Ebert Bale 30.09 ..........................C Roberts 25612 Opawa Kevin 30.16 J & ...................D Fahey 83126 Eagle Tee 30.22 ............................R Adcock 15788 Majestic Action 30.00 S & ...............B Evans 17767 With Pride 30.15 .............................. B Dann 12 8.13pm PROTEXIN DASH C4, 295m 1 26888 Zircon 17.28 M &...............................Jopson 2 64115 Know Respect 17.28 ......................G Cleeve 3 62736 Sweet Abby Lee 17.43 ..............R Blackburn 4 46214 Smash Lilly 17.44............................ M Grant 5 88666 Homebush Kelso 17.04 ..........J T McInerney 6 17556 Replay 17.26 ...................................J Tanner 7 54522 Technic 17.21 H & ...............................Taylor 8 343x6 Sarcasm 17.39 ...............................G Cleeve 9 828x5 Homebush Zippy 17.13 ..........J T McInerney 10 638x8 Starburst Emma 17.30 .................... M Grant SELECTIONS

Race 1: Seeking Baxter, Homebush Banker, Super Bad Race 2: Know Knowing, Miss Fanning, Amino Trouble Race 3: Trixie Lee, Jinja Cream Fizz, My Bro Michael Race 4: Birdie Tee, Hard Questions, Jinja Brian, Smash That Race 5: Fair Pippa, Justin Ryan, Helski Bale, Albie Punter Race 6: Sozin’s Blue, Saraya Jayde, Opawa Blinky, Norman Jewel Race 7: Opawa Cheviot, Waimac, Spring Sam, Flaming Sambuca Race 8: Rosa Tee, Puma Pants, Speedy Blueblood, Sopoaga Race 9: Translator, Opawa Plum, Southern Lights, Ride Ain’t Over Race 10: Opawa Waihemo, Serious Torque, Wow Madonna Race 11: Tom Tee, Opawa Kevin, Epic Dream, Mandy Junior Race 12: Know Respect, Sarcasm, Sweet Abby Lee, Replay

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Thursday, May 11, 2017

■ FOOTBALL

Easier path to World Cup Oceania will have a direct spot to the FIFA World Cup from 2026, FIFA has confirmed.

The FIFA council voted yesterday that Europe will have 16 slots at the 48-team World Cup from 2026 onwards, up from 13, and the five other confederations of the ruling body FIFA will also see increases.

FIFA said the council ratified a proposal from a few weeks ago after an earlier decision to raise the number of participating teams from 32 to 48.

FIFA also confirmed that the final two berths will be determined in a six-team intercontinental mini tournament in late 2025 in the World Cup host nation.

Europe leads the way with 16 slots, while Africa had the biggest gain, from five to nine slots.

Asia will have eight, North, central America and the Caribbean six just as South America, and Oceania one.

“This has been signposted for a while but it’s the right decision,” Football New Zealand CEO Andy Martin said.

“Having all the federations represented at the World Cup is absolutely the right place to be.”

“It potentially makes the route to the World Cup less onerous.

“We know this year we could be shooting out against someone like Argentina, so this way gives us a more fighting chance.

“We’ve just got to make sure we do our own thing, we’re in the best place possible, the best shape and competitive when these things come around,” Martin added. - NZME

Juventus in final Juventus advanced to the Champions League final yesterday with a 2-1 victory over Monaco, keeping alive their hopes of ending a 21-year title drought in the elite event in Cardiff next month.

Mario Mandzukic and Dani Alves scored first-half goals on the night for a 4-1 aggregate triumph, after the Italian champions won last week’s first leg game in the principality 2-0 with Gonzalo Higuain’s brace.

Teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe struck for Monaco in the 69th, the first goal conceded by Juve and their veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon in the knockout stages and only the third overall in the competition.

Juve’s opponents in the June 3 decider in Cardiff will be either Atletico Madrid or holders and record 11-time winners Real Madrid, who take a 3-0 lead into today’s return leg.

“We have reached the final but the title is our aim,” club icon and goalkeeper Buffon told Sky Italia, hoping to finally lift the trophy at age 39.

“It became reality but it was very tough despite the first-leg victory. We had the right attitude and got through some difficult situations.”

The visitors’ fate was sealed for good shortly before half-time as Alves volleyed home from just outside the area.

- DPA

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Electronics, security, gold, gate opener, and lots more .

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If you do not make contact urgently, the High Court may issue judgment against you without further notice.

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A play written by Roger Hall

JUNE

Parental guidance for under 13.

IT IS Wheels Week, so take some time to admire this wee classic. Smooth sleek body, perky headlights and a smoking rear. Please phone Annalise 021 0288 5241.

WARM, sunny three bedroom house, west side. Fenced back yard. Log burner. Pets negotiable. Phone 027 551 3924.

Wed, 7.30pm / Open Hat Night

20 to 27

Four Flat Whites in Italy is the tale of Alison and Adrian, both retired librarians whose frugal life has earned them the right to a dreamed of holiday in Italy with close friends.

However complications arise with this arrangement.

Fri, 7pm / A Reserve* – Adult $75, Student/Senior/Group 10+ $60 B Reserve* – Adult $60, Student/Senior/Group 10+ $50

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Toru combine dazzling string artistry with guitars, bouzouki, fiddle and percussion with stunning vocal arrangements paying tribute to their varied heritage and other New Zealand musical heroes.

Toru will appeal to all ages and lovers of acoustic music.

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Toru – Crossing Borders (Arts On Tour NZ)

Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents. Filled with quirky characters and catchy music this hilarious comedy is one not to be missed.

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Daily Events Thursday 9.30am ASHBURTON AGE CONCERN. Ladies low impact exercise classes held weekly. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

9.30am - 11am BALMORAL HALL LINE DANCERS. Join fun exercise with friendly group during term time.

Balmoral Hall, Cameron Street.

9.30am - 11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Daytime session, new players most welcome. E A Network Stadium, River Terrace.

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

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

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Thursday and Saturday.

Methodist Church hall, Baring Square East.

9.30am - 1.30pm

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

9.30am - 11.30am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH.

May 11 & 12, 2017

ASHBURTON BAPTIST OP SHOP. Good clean Second Time Around clothing for sale.

Ashburton Baptist Church, Cnr Cass and Havelock Streets.

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

10am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit kidz for preschoolers and caregivers. 48 Allens Rd, Allenton.

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

10.45am M.S.A.TAI CHI. Stretching exercises for all abilities. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street.

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM.

A great selection of may aircraft from past to the future.

Ashburton airport, Seafield Rd. 1pm - 4pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mah Jong Social at the Waireka Croquet Club rooms, Philip St. 1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GUILD. Stitch and chat, Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

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

1.30pm ASHBURTON SENIOR NET. Vodafone and Vodafone Apps demonstration, how to install and use on your phone, cost $2.

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

Pre-loved clothing sale, bargains and cuppa at the Church hall, corner Thomson and Jane Sts 10am 50+ An interesting speaker. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

1pm - 4pm

ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research. Heritage Centre, West Street.

5pm - 7 pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Kidz Club in the hall, 48 Allens Rd.

Puzzles

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

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Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

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Insert the missing letter to complete an eight-letter word reading clockwise or anti-clockwise.

How many words of three or more letters, including plurals, can you make from the five letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginning with a capital are allowed. There is at least one fiveletter word.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): You keep stepping forward, sometimes slowly, sometimes quickly, but ever forward. As long as you don’t stop, you’ll eventually get there. Persistence will win out.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): If home is where the heart is, yours isn’t so much an actual place these days. Rather, it’s a circle of people you give your love to. Your affection is abundant, your efforts selfless, your attention addictive.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): What you need to learn now can’t be studied; it must be observed. As you watch those who have the quality you want to attain (quietly, without judgment) you’ll pick it up, as if by osmosis.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You’ve loved and lost, but worse, you’ve loved and not had that love returned. These are the rites of passage all great lovers experience. Be proud of the scars on your heart. They’ve made you extraordinary.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): When a baby cries in public, any mother within earshot is activated to care and act. This is how a soul’s cry is to you, except the soul’s cry is heard with your heart, and your heart reaches to respond.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Success is pretty simple. Not easy, but simple. Essentially, break the big goals down to small chunks and get to work.

Also, a mentor will significantly help your chances.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You’re a true friend and a stellar partner. If you feel pressured to prove this too often, consider the relationship may be unbalanced, and think about how you might restore equipoise.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Your charms are working today, perhaps even better than the other kinds of intelligence you were born with.

If you’re not giving the perfectly correct answers, you’re giving entertaining ones.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): With creativity you will solve the problems that can’t be solved with money or might. The trick to getting into a creative mindset is in freeing your mind from the perception of boundaries.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): The outcome you desire will be achieved through persuasion – but not if your subject feels manipulated.

Effective persuasion hinges on attraction, which you should build first and foremost.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Plan your day well. There’s a distraction monkey on your shoulder ready to bail on any task that doesn’t promise instant gratification. To achieve, he must be ignored.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): One small gesture will be the start of something consequential. The initiation move will have the kind of domino effect people make videos about, the collapsing pieces spiralling in an intricate design.

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Cloudy periods with a few coastal showers, then becoming fine. Southerlies dying out.

Right now, the reality is there are thousands of families like Rata’s who are living in poverty, and need your urgent help.

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6am Breakfast The Breakfast team presents news, interviews, weather, and information.

9am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 30 10am The Chase 0 11am Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover Noon 1 News At Midday 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR 0 1pm MasterChef Australia 3 0 2:25 Gino’s Italian Escape 2:55 Tipping Point 3:55 Te Karere 2 4:25 Four In A Bed In Paignton, on the English Riviera, Mike and Denise Mitchell have opened the doors to their B&B, Beaches, only a few weeks ago.

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

6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Sesame Street 3 0 6:55 Peppa Pig 0 7am SpongeBob SquarePants 3 0 7:25 Beyblade Burst 3 7:50 The 7D 0 8:15 Sofia The First 3 0 8:35 Doc McStuffins 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am Home And Away 3 0 11:30 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 Noon The Ellen DeGeneres Show 0 1pm Jeremy Kyle 2pm Judge Rinder PGR 3 3pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 3:30 The Adam And Eve Show 0 4pm N Bunk’d 0 4:30 Friends 3 0 5pm The Simpsons 3 0 5:30 Home And Away Hunter goes behind Zac’s back; Patrick gives Ash an ultimatum; Justin has an unexpected visitor. 0 6pm The Big Bang Theory 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

6am The AM Show 9am The Café 10am Infomercials 11:25 Family Feud 3 0 Noon Dr Phil AO 1pm M Today’s Special PGR 2009 Comedy. A young Manhattan chef rediscovers his heritage and his passion for life through the art of cooking Indian food. Kevin Corrigan, Dean Winters, Jess Weixler.

2:55 Entertainment Tonight 3:20 Sticky TV 4pm NewsHub Live At 4pm 4:25 The Blocktagon Lack of engagement with the shared builders is causing headaches, but the migraine is reserved for a controversial design change.

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

7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces Specials George Clarke looks back at some of his favourite building projects by the sea, including a multifunctional beach hut in Bournemouth built for less than $800. 0 8:30 Code Black AO 0 9:30 Coronation Street 0 10:30 1 News Tonight 0 11:30 Uncle When Sam ropes Andy into chaperoning Errol’s Halloween school dance, the family swears a joint oath to stay out of trouble. 0 12:05 F The John Bishop Show AO 3 0 1:05 Te Karere 3 2 1:30 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2

7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 Police Ten 7 0 8pm Motorway Patrol 0 8:30 N Gutsful Freedom camping reaches epidemic proportions in Taranaki. 0 9pm Booze Patrol PGR 0 9:30 F The Lie Detective 0 10:30 Two And A Half Men PGR 3 0 10:55 Police Ten 7 3 0

7pm The Project 7:30 Jono And Ben PGR Comedy show presented by Jono Pryor and Ben Boyce, with Guy Williams and Laura Daniel.

8:30 M Robin Hood AO 3 2010 Action. A remake of the popular legend.

Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett. 0

11:25 Hell’s Kitchen 0 12:20 Stitchers 1:05 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 1:30 Infomercials 2:35 Scandal AO 3 3:25 The Real 3 4:15 Selfie PGR 3 0 4:40 The Adam And Eve Show 3 0 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

11:10 NewsHub Late Mix of news, entertainment and pop culture.

11:40 Golf World Series looking at the world’s golfing destinations and golfing personalities.

12:05 SVU AO 3 1am The Project 1:30 Infomercials

MOVIES PREMIERE 6am Ant-Man PGVL 2015 Action. Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly. 7:55 Beyond The Reach MV 2014 Thriller. Michael Douglas, Jeremy Irvine. 9:25 Nothing But Trailers M 9:55 Joe Dirt 2 – Beautiful Loser MLS Gutsful Robin Hood 2015 Comedy. David Spade, 8:30pm on TVNZ 2 8:30pm on Three Brittany Daniel. 11:40 AntMan PGVL 2015 Action.

BRAVO THE BOX Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly.

6am CSI MV 6:50 Criminal 10am Teen Mom 3 1:40 Everybody Wants Intent MV 7:40 Storage 10:50 Catfish 3 Some!! 16VLSC 2016 Comedy.

11:40 The Real Housewives Wars PG 8:05 Storage Wars Blake Jenner, Tyler Hoechlin, PG 8:30 Storage Wars Of New York City Ryan Guzman. 3:35 Beyond PG 8:55 The Simpsons PG 12:35 Real Housewives Of The Reach MV 2014 Thriller.

9:20 Law And Order – UK Michael Douglas, Jeremy Irvine.

NYC – How They Got Here MV 10:10 NCIS – New 5:05 Poker Night 16VLSC 1pm Southern Charm PGR Orleans MV 11:05 SVU 2014 Thriller. Beau Mirchoff, 1:55 Intervention 3 – Special Victims Unit Ron Perlman. 6:50 The Night 2:50 The Real Housewives MV Noon Border Security Before 16LSC 2015 Comedy.

Of Dallas 3 PG 12:30 Criminal Intent Colin Egglesfield, Drew Fuller.

3:45 Hoarders 3 MV 1:20 CSI – Miami MV 8:30 Now You See Me – The 4:40 Dance Moms 3 2:10 CSI MV 3:05 Pawn Second Act MV 2016 Action 5:35 Teen Mom Stars PG 3:35 The Simpsons Comedy. The four horsemen 6:30 Catfish PG 4pm Storage Wars re-emerge with more trickery, 7:30 Snapped PGR 3 PG 4:30 Storage Wars but their comeback is tainted 8:30 My Crazy Ex AO PG 5pm Storage Wars by an immoral technology A woman falls for a man with PG 5:30 Criminal Intent prodigy. Jesse Eisenberg, a frightening obsession; a MV 6:30 Border Security PG Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson. barista’s new girlfriend changes 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 CSI 10:40 Spotlight MLC him; a woman falls for a family – Miami MV 8:30 Hell On 2015 Drama. Mark Ruffalo, man, in the truest sense of the Wheels 16VLS 9:30 Banshee Michael Keaton, word.

18VLS 10:30 Law And Order Rachel McAdams.

9:25 Intervention – UK MV 11:25 CSI – Miami FRIDAY 12:45 The Final Alicia’s future looked bright, MV FRIDAY 12:15 Pawn Girls MVLS 2015 Comedy. but reconnecting with her Stars PG 12:40 Storage Taissa Farmiga, Malin Akerman. biological father led to pain Wars PG 1:05 Storage Wars 2:15 Poker Night 16VLSC and self-destruction that have PG 1:30 Storage Wars PG 2014 Thriller. Beau Mirchoff, resulted in addiction to heroin 1:55 Law And Order – UK Ron Perlman. 4am The Night and Xanax.

MV 2:45 CSI MV 3:30 The Before 16LSC 2015 Comedy.

10:25 Intervention Simpsons PG 3:55 Hell On 5:40 Now You See Me – The 11:20 Snapped PGR 3 Wheels 16VLS 4:45 Banshee Second Act MV 2016 Action 18VLS 5:35 Border Security PG Comedy.

12:10 Infomercials 3

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6am Kung Fu Dino Posse 6:25 Sanjay And Craig 3 6:50 Hank Zipzer, The World’s Greatest Underachiever 3 7:15 The Fairly Odd Parents 3 7:40 Kid v Kat 8:05 Bella And The Bulldogs 3 8:30 League Of Super Evil 8:55 Million Dollar Minute 3 9:25 Wheel Of Fortune 3 9:50 Jeopardy 3 10:20 The Doctors PGR 11:15 Hot Bench 11:40 Reign AO 3 12:35 Elementary PGR 3 1:30 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR 3 2:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 3pm Escape To The Country 3 4pm Antiques Roadshow 3 5pm Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Prime News 6pm Wheel Of Fortune 6:30 Jeopardy 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 MacGyver PGR Bozer’s first overseas mission goes awry when the team is blamed for a terrorist bombing, and the Phoenix Foundation must disavow them. 0 8:30 Bull AO 0 9:30 Madam Secretary AO 0 10:30 NCIS – New Orleans PGR 3 0

6:30 Pukoro 2 7am Miharo 2 7:30 Dora Matatoa 2 8am Autaia 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Kawe Korero – Reporters 9:30 Morena 10am Korero Mai 3 2 11am Toku Reo 3 2 Noon Korero Mai 2 1pm Toku Reo 3 2 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 3pm Pukoro 2 3:30 Miharo 2 4pm Dora Matatoa 2 4:30 Swagger 5pm Patapatai 5:30 Te Matatini 3 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 6:30 Te Kaea 2 7pm Kawe Korero – Reporters 7:30 Tradition On A Plate 8pm The Laughing Samoans 8:30 Sidewalk Karaoke 9pm N Find Me A Maori Bride PGR 9:30 My Party Song 10pm Te Matatini 3 10:30 Te Kaea 3 2

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

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

1am Closedown

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

11:30 Closedown

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7:50 Original Sin 16VS 2001 Thriller. Antonio Banderas, Angelina Jolie. 9:45 Big Daddy PGL 1999 Comedy.

Adam Sandler, Leslie Mann.

11:20 The King’s Speech ML 2010 Biography.

Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter.

1:15 Leap Year PGV 2009 Romantic Comedy.

Amy Adams, Matthew Goode.

2:55 The Runaways 16LSC 2010 Drama. Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning.

4:40 The World’s Fastest Indian PGL 2006 Drama.

Anthony Hopkins.

6:45 The Sapphires PGVLS 2012 Biographical Comedy. Jessica Mauboy, Deborah Mailman, Chris O’Dowd.

8:30 Gladiator MV 2000 Action. When a Roman general is betrayed and his family murdered by a corrupt prince, he comes to Rome as a gladiator to seek revenge. Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen.

11:05 The Bounty Hunter MVLS 2010 Comedy.

Gerard Butler, Jennifer Aniston.

6am The Crowd Goes Wild 6:30 Netball – ANZ Premiership Magic v Mystics. 7am Back Page 8am Netball – ANZ Premiership Pulse v Stars. 8:30 Netball – ANZ Premiership Magic v Mystics. 10am Netball Zone 10:30 Motorsport – TCR Asia Series Zhuhai – Round Three.

11am Motorsport – TCR Asia Series Zhuhai – Round Four. 11:30 Motorsport – TCR International Series Spa Francorchamps. Noon Fox Sports News 12:30 Sky Sports News UK 1pm Fight Night 3pm Ultimate Fighter 25 4pm UFC 211 Countdown 5pm Cricket – IPL Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians. 5:30 Cricket – IPL Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders. 6pm Cricket – IPL Gujarat Lions v Delhi Daredevils. 6:30 Super Rugby Kick And Chase 7:30 Grassroots Rugby 8:30 Sky Rugby – Team Talk 9pm Sailing – World Cup Of Sailing Series 10pm Rugby – First XV Rugby Revision 10:30 Grassroots Rugby 11:30 Sky Rugby – Team Talk FRIDAY FRIDAY 12:55 The Lincoln Midnight Back Page Lawyer MVLS 2011 Thriller.

1am Inside Supercars Matthew McConaughey, 2am Motorsport – MotoGP Marisa Tomei. 2:50 The 2:30 Super Rugby Kick And Runaways 16LSC 2010 Chase 3:30 Sky Rugby – Drama. Kristen Stewart, Team Talk 4am Rugby Dakota Fanning. 4:35 The League – NRL 4:30 The World’s Fastest Indian PGL Late Show With Matty Johns 2006 Drama. Anthony Hopkins. 5:30 Queenslander Only

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

6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Speed With Guy Martin 7:30 Wild Britain With Ray Mears 8am Shark Man 8:30 Auction Hunters 9am American Restoration 9:30 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure 10:30 The French Collection 11:30 The Cook And The Chef Noon Speed With Guy Martin 1pm Survival With Ray Mears 2pm Special Forces – Ultimate Hell Week 3pm Poh’s Kitchen 3:30 Africa’s Trees Of Life 4:30 Shane Delia’s Moorish Spice Journey 5pm Food Safari – Fire 5:30 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 6:30 Real Deal

7pm Baggage Battles 7:30 Gok’s Fill Your House For Free 8:30 Saving Africa’s Elephants – Hugh And The Ivory War PGR 9:30 Doctor In The House PGR 10:30 Real Deal

11pm Baggage Battles 11:30 Shane Delia’s Moorish Spice Journey Midnight Food Safari – Fire 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Speed With Guy Martin 2am Donna Hay – Fast, Fresh, Simple 2:30 Getaway 3am Lands Of The Monsoon 4am Doctor In The House PGR 5am Saving Africa’s Elephants – Hugh And The Ivory War PGR

SKY SPORT 2 6am Motorsport – TCR International Series (HLS) Spa Francorchamps.

6:30 #SkySpeed 7am Inside Supercars 8am Super Rugby Kick And Chase 9am Football – A-League (HLS) Grand Final – Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory.

9:30 Football – UEFA Champions League (RPL) Second Leg – Semi-final Two. 11:30 Cricket – IPL (HLS) Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders.

Noon Cricket – IPL (RPL) Gujarat Lions v Delhi Daredevils.

3:30 Golf – Players’ Championship Preview 5:30 Inside The PGA Tour 6pm Live From The Players’ Championships (RPL) 7:30 Arnold Palmer Network Special Documentary about Arnold Palmer and his profound impact on both the PGA Tour and the world of sports.

8:30 NRL 360 9:50 L Rugby League – NRL Canterbury Bulldogs v North Queensland Cowboys.

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Midnight The Late Show With Matty Johns 1am League Life 1:50 Cricket – IPL (HLS) Gujarat Lions v Delhi Daredevils.

2:20 L Cricket – IPL Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab.

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DISCOVERY 6:35 Deadliest Catch PG 7:30 How It’s Made PG 7:55 How It’s Made PG 8:20 MythBusters PG More Myths Reopened. 9:10 Alaska – The Last Frontier M Range Riding. 10am Alaska – The Last Frontier Special M Blood is Thicker Than Winter. 10:50 The Last Alaskans PG Legacy in Danger. 11:40 Shadow Of Doubt M Single Mom Missing.

12:30 Evil Kin M Sideshow Murders. 1:20 Evil Lives Here M The Prophet. 2:10 How It’s Made PG 2:35 How It’s Made PG 3pm How Do They Do It? PG 3:25 Auction Hunters PG Ton’s Hot Commodity.

3:50 Deadliest Catch PG 4:45 Alaskan Bush People Special M Harsh Wilderness.

5:40 MythBusters PG Voice Flame Extinguisher. 6:35 Gold Rush PG Excavator Down.

7:30 Railroad Australia PG 8:30 Gold Rush PG Double Trouble.

9:25 Cooper’s Treasure M 10:15 Alaska – The Last Frontier Special M Blood is Thicker Than Winter.

11:05 Evil Lives Here M The Prophet. 11:55 Evil Kin M Sideshow Murders. FRIDAY 12:45 Deadliest Catch PG 1:35 How Do They Do It? PG 2am Auction Hunters PG 2:25 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:05 Treehouse Masters PG 4:55 Bering Sea Gold PG 5:45 Deadliest Catch PG

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Sport

Day targets Johnson On the eve of his Players Championship title defence, Jason Day has set himself the considerable task of reeling in runaway world No.1 Dustin Johnson in 2017. Physically-gifted, long-hitting Johnson has cleared out at the top of the world rankings since capitalising on Day’s mediocre season start, which has yielded a best finish of fifth place at Pebble Beach. The 32-year-old American’s past four starts include three consecutive victories, including two World Golf Championships, before a runnerup finish at last week’s Wells Fargo Championship.

Gilmore takes charge

The BEKO Netball League will arrive in Ashburton on Sunday when the Mainland side take on Central at the EA Networks Centre.

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High class netball on show

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High level netball will make an appearance in Ashburton this weekend with the BEKO Netball League coming to town.

In a top of the table clash, the Mainland side will take on the top of the table Central side at the EA Networks Centre on Sunday afternoon, giving locals a chance to witness some of the rising stars of the New Zealand netball ranks from a courtside perspective.

Netball Mainland’s Events and Business Relationship Manager, Sally Hayes, said getting out into the provinces was a key part of the BEKO league.

“Having the ability to be able to take the games out to some of the smaller parts of our zone is a great way to showcase the talent,” she said.

Into its second year, the BEKO Netball League is used to strengthen New Zealand’s netball performance pathway along with the development

of talent and competitiveness of Netball New Zealand’s elite teams.

The Mainland side’s match with the Wellington based, Central side on Sunday promises to be an intriguing encounter.

Unbeaten in the competition thus far, Central are pace-setters in the competition with Mainland nipping at their heels.

Mid Canterbury Netball’s Aimee Cosgrove said they were excited to be hosting the match on the weekend.

“For us it’s just fantastic, we are really looking forward to it,” she said.

Cosgrove said Mid Canterbury Netball’s involvement in the match was minimal, but they did get the opportunity to provide ball girls and scorers, which was an awesome opportunity for some Mid Canterbury netballers to be involved in the action.

Centre pass is at 1pm with entry for adults $5 and children under 16 free.

Clubs chasing Warriors’ rookie halfback The Warriors have lost Kieran Foran and now face a fight to keep rookie five-eighth Ata Hingano with three rival NRL clubs chasing his signature.

With Foran’s end of year trans-

fer to the Canterbury Bulldogs confirmed, the Warriors are weighing up whether to invest in homegrown talent or go to the market and recruit a more experienced playmaker to slot

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into the halves alongside Shaun Johnson.

Melbourne Storm, the North Queensland Cowboys and the Brisbane Broncos are all interested in luring Hingano across

the Tasman if the Warriors deem him surplus to requirements.

Hingano has impressed in five NRL matches since debuting against the Cowboys late last season.

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Current points leader Stephanie Gilmore has advanced to the third round of the Rio Pro in Brazil with a win over surfing young guns Taina Hinckel and fellow Australian Keely Andrew. Gilmore, who has kept the yellow jersey since winning the season-opener on the Gold Coast, advanced from her opener with ease in messy, changing conditions. “It felt good to get on a bigger board and there is so much power out there.”

Pogba deal investigated Manchester United have refused to shed any light on reports FIFA is investigating Paul Pogba’s world-record transfer from Juventus. Football’s world governing body has reportedly asked United for clarification on all aspects of Pogba’s 89 million pound ($NZ157 million) move to United last summer. It is believed to be linked to newspaper claims that agent Mino Raiola pocketed 41 million pounds from the deal that took the France international to Old Trafford.

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