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Mid Cantabrians are being advised to batten down the hatches as a weather “bomb low” is forecast to hit the central South Island today.

The MetService has issued a severe weather warning for the Ashburton area, forecasting heavy rain for the Canterbury headwaters and severe northwest gales.

The bomb low will leave plummeting temperatures in its wake, rapidly raise

river levels and could see a dusting of snow on the mountains.

For Wairarapa, Wellington, Marlborough and Canterbury north of Ashburton, severe north-west gales gusting to 150 or 160km/hour are expected in exposed places from late this afternoon until dawn tomorrow.

Winds of this strength can bring down trees and powerlines, damage unsecured structures, lift roofs and make travel hazardous, the MetService said.

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Murray said Ashburton had been chosen as the general dividing line for where the strong winds were expected to occur, and as such the town was included in the severe weather warning.

South of the town was also expected to receive strong wind gusts, in the 100km/h range.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

NCEA results online

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

Mid Canterbury high school students joined nearly 160,000 other students from around the country when they logged on to find out their NCEA Exam results yesterday At 7am yesterday the electronic floodgates opened as students around the country accessed the NZQA website to view the results of the previous year’s hard work.

For Year 13 Ashburton College student Vlad Barbu, this was his third year discovering his exams results but this did not ease his nerves. The night before was a restless one. “I didn’t sleep

much because I was really nervous and worried,” he said He checked his results early in the morning while getting ready for work and hadn’t set a special alarm to be an early bird to view his results.

Barbu said he was looking for the all-important 50 excellence credits that would give him level three excellence endorsed and a scholarship towards university.

Studying a Bachelor of Science and double-majoring in Statistics and Finance awaits Barbu at university so merit endorsements in German, Calculus, Chemistry, Economics and an Excellence endorsement in Statistics is something he is very

proud of, and hopes will help him at university.

The nationwide error that was made in the level three statistics exam was certainly something that played on Barbu’s mind in the period between the exam and the results being released.

“I was scared about how they would mark it and whether it would affect if I got excellence on the paper which was something I really needed,” said Barbu Barbu will not have to endure another period waiting for scholarship exam results, unlike other Year 13 students who will be waiting until next month to discover their fate.

Ashburton Museum intern, Libby Neumann, inspects some of the many historical items hidden in the department’s collection.

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Batten down the hatches for wind From page 1 A bomb low is a low pressure system which undergoes cyclogenesis, meaning it deepens in pressure by at least 24hPa in 24 hours, with a small correction for latitude.

Murray said a bomb low was not the same thing as a weather bomb, the latter being an often loosely applied media term for various types of suddenly devel-

oping bad weather.

Bomb lows were reasonably rare, with one or two in New Zealand each winter, and just the odd one in summer.

“They are not unheard of in summer, but they need a good contrast of hot and cold air. This one is pulling up really cold air from the south, it has quite a cool blast behind it,” Murray said.

On Thursday night, Ashburton

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temperatures are forecast to fall to five degrees, a big contrast to yesterday’s high of 29 in the town.

Mt Hutt Ski Area management are among those preparing for the weather.

“Mt Hutt looks wet and wild with a hint of snow on Thursday night,” manager James McKenzie said.

“Could be the first snows of 2017.”

By megan gnad

megan.g@theguardian.co.nz

After completing her study at the University of Otago, Libby Neumann has returned to her hometown to spend her summer holidays immersed in the Ashburton Museum archives.

The 22-year-old former Ashburton College student completed her Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons)) in Classics last year, and prior to that, a double major in Classics and Theatre Studies.

When it came time to return home and apply for jobs, she noticed an advertisement for volunteers needed at the museum.

“I thought I’d come home for a holiday and reassess what I wanted to do,” she said.

“I was not expecting as many opportunities, but they have been really, really good to me.”

Prior to Christmas, Neumann trawled through the archives to

■ CHRISTCHURCH

Police investigate Chch burglary/arson Police are investigating a burglary and arson that happened in a Christchurch bar on Monday.

A man broke into several areas of the St Albans Shirley Club and took an unknown amount of money, a police spokesman said.

The burglary happened be-

tween 8am and 10.30am.

“Before leaving, the offender poured an accelerant on the floor of the lounge area and set it on fire,” the spokesman said.

“Only minor damage was caused because luckily a member of the public noticed the

blaze and a builder on site used a hose to extinguish the fire.”

The man was last seen running from the building heading north towards the entrance on Hills Road.

Police would like help to identify him.

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put together a festive-based installation.

“It’s quite interesting to see what we have in our community,” she said.

“A lot has been donated, so it’s a little bit of everyone’s history.”

She has also worked on the ‘exquisite display’, updated the peep holes and is currently co-ordinating an up-coming collection of 20th century cameras.

The internship is expected to last the duration of the summer, and she is already looking at job opportunities in Auckland art galleries and museums.

She was grateful to museum staff, in particular director Tanya Robinson, who has been helping tailor her experience gained at the museum to benefit her CV and future career opportunities.

Neumann completed her dissertation on Children in Roman Art and Archaeology at the University of Otago.

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■ ASHBURTON ART GALLERY

Art wall nears completion

By Megan gnad

for an artist talk.

Ideas began to flow and he put together a proposal to gallery staff, starting the project on January 7.

“Artists don’t get holidays, it’s 24/7,” he said.

“When I saw the wall, I wanted to put a proposal through for it, because it’s a unique scale and dimension, and because it’s slightly freestanding, it makes it seem like a canvas.”

Braunias’ work is held in public, corporate and private collections in New Zealand and overseas, and is represented

by Jonathan Smart Gallery in Christchurch, Peter McLeavey Gallery in Wellington and Bath Street Gallery in Auckland.

In 2010 Braunias was awarded a Fulbright/Wallace scholarship to take up a Residency at the Headlands Center for the Arts in San Francisco.

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The wall of art adorning the Ashburton Art Gallery foyer is now complete.

Kawhia-based contemporary artist, Mark Braunias has been working away on the 6m x 4m project over the past 10 days.

On Monday, he added the final touches to the work he titled Assemble, Disassemble, Reassemble.

Like the majority of his wall installations, the art will remain on display for six months, at which time it will be painted over.

“It’s kind of like a biological fantasy map with comic book influence,” says Braunias. “Like crossing Charles Darwin with Walt Disney.”

He was first attracted to the light, bright space at the art gallery when he visited in 2015

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Learning theatre skills at summer school Seven-year-old Arnica Copland and eight-year-old Isabel Wang are among about 60 students at the summer school this week. The children and young teenagers are learning how to integrate dialogue, song and character in the field of musical theatre this week. They are attending Big Little Theatre Company’s annual one-week summer school, at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. Aged from six to 15, the youngsters are looking forward to showing what they have learned when they put on a performance on Friday night. They are fine-tuning their abilities under the direction of tutors Bryan Aitken of the Court Theatre, and Christchurch drama teacher Laurence Wiseman.

Hector’s dolphin washes up on Dorie Beach

By SuSan SandyS

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It is a mystery what caused the death of a Hector’s dolphin which was observed washed up on Dorie Beach over the weekend.

A group of people who visited on Sunday reported seeing a pod of four or five similar dolphins swimming nearby.

They believed the carcass had been there for a few days and was beginning A dead dolphin washed up on Dorie Beach has to decay.

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responded to reports of the dead dolphin from several members of the public, and visited on Monday.

However, by the time they arrived it had washed out to sea on the high tide, so they were unable to suggest how the creature died.

Spokesperson Fiona Oliphant said it was DOC standard procedure to remove or bury dead dolphins in areas of high public use.“Also DoC was interested to know why the animal had died,” she said.

“Information on Hector’s dolphin

deaths is routinely collected to add to our understanding about this species.”

Without further information on the pod of dolphins swimming nearby, it was not possible to identify what type they were.

Hector’s are only found in New Zealand waters and are the smallest and rarest marine dolphins in the world.

They have a distinctive round dorsal fin, and include the Maui subspecies.

Nine different species of dolphin altogether reside in New Zealand waters.

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School students join camp’s war on weeds Armed with saws and secateurs, Mt Somers Springburn School students were out in force at Staveley Camp for a pre-Christmas weeding bee.

The students were the first to take part in a new weedbusting programme devised by Staveley Camp to help look after the 10 hectare forest remnant which surrounds the camp.

This remnant is the last easternmost patch of mountain beech left in the Ashburton District, and a rare reminder of what forests in the area once looked like.

Year 6 and 7 students spent two days tackling weeds in the forest remnant before school broke up for the year, under the watchful eye of camp committee member, Barry Marett.

“So many kids from Canterbury haven’t even seen bush before,” Marett said.

“We wanted to devise a programme of activities that would get students into the bush, engaged with nature, and learning about threats to our biodiversity.”

Weeds are one of those threats, and this was the first weeding bee targeting seedling sycamore trees which are spreading throughout the bush remnant.

Funding for tools, herbicide gels and gloves came from a $2000 grant from the QEII Community

Left – Mt Somers Springburn School students with Staveley camp committee member Barry Marret have been on a weeding mission. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Weedbusting Project which was organised by local QEII rep, Alice Shanks.

“I really liked what the Staveley Camp committee wanted to

achieve and wanted to support their initiative,” Shanks said.

“This funding is not just about weed control, it’s an investment in a community initiative that

will engage our next generation of caretakers and show them how to help look after these special places.”

Local Subway staff also chipped

in with a free lunch for students to reward their efforts.

Weedbusters national co-ordinator Carolyn Lewis says the Staveley Camp project fitted perfectly with the criteria for funding support from the project.

“Future weeding bees are in the pipeline, and include clearing young sycamore seedlings for up to five years to deplete the seed bank.”

Ash, rowan, grey willow, cotoneaster, spindleberry, Darwin’s barberry, and ivy are other weeds that will need to be tackled in future to give seedlings from trees such as wineberry/makomako, putaputaweta, broadleaf/kapuka, kotukutuku/fuchsia and horeka/ lancewood the chance to renew the forest.

The Staveley Camp committee will be approaching other Mid Canterbury schools inviting them to join the programme. If you are interested in getting involved, contact can be made through the Staveley Camp website www. staveleycamp.co.nz or by calling Barry Marett on 027 208 8482.

Trampers inundate Mt Somers track

By Sue NewmaN

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The full house signs have been up on several occasions this summer at Mt Somers’ Woolshed Creek hut.

Upwards of 20 trampers have packed into the hut most nights and often there have been others pitching tents in the area, said Department of Conservation supervisor of recreation and historic assets Chris Dyson.

However, while peak numbers of trampers have been causing headaches on many of the country’s tramping tracks, the

numbers using the Mt Somers Walkway are still well within manageable levels, he said.

There are claims that tourist numbers on some of New Zealand’s most popular tracks have reached tipping point with trampers saying the big numbers are ruining the unique back country experience.

Figures show that many people are now avoiding DOC’s nine great walks and are choosing secondary tracks, pumping up user numbers well above optimum levels.

While numbers on the Mt Som-

The Woolshed Creek Hut. ers Track are high, they are still well within acceptable levels, Dyson said.

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ter and toilet facilities were able to accommodate those numbers.

Pinnacles Hut, sited towards the Staveley end of the track has also been at capacity many nights.

Woolshed Creek Hut has 26 bunk beds while Pinnacles Hut has 19.

“People know it gets busy in there so they take tents. It’s very easy access and that makes it very popular.”

The track is expected to be busy until late April, he said.

“They’re brilliant huts and the track is great for first time trampers and families; we’ve had a lot of families in there this summer and that’s great to see.”

A hut warden is employed to care for both Woolshed Creek and Pinnacles huts.

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Christmas elderly wishes 2016

T

he Christmas spirit is definitely alive in the Ashburton District.

When the Guardian put out a call for people to lend a helping hand to the elderly this festive season, the community responded in large numbers Dozens of people asked for help and dozens of people were keen to give some of their time to make the festive season a little easier for a stranger. While it is impossible to thank every person individually, our reporters have been out and about taking photos as some of those requests for help were granted.

Guardian reporter Jaime Pitt-MacKay talked to the people who were helped and those who did the helping.

Steve Stratford making the most of a sunny day to help out Wendy Marr with some window washing.

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Happy Coldstream Villa residents, after receiving some shortbread over Christmas time, from Pauline Woolley and her granddaughters.

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Making this wish come true For Wendy Marr 2016 had been a tough year and circumstances had meant some tasks around the home hadn’t been completed.

Suffering a loss in her family, times had been tough and tasks such as washing the windows and spraying the driveway were tasks that fell by the wayside.

This meant that receiving a phone call out of the blue that she would be receiving some help with these tasks after being referred to the Guardian was fantastic.

Lending some of his time to help out was Steve Stratford. He helped with a variety of tasks such as window washing and trellis painting so this was perfect for him.

The windows were washed inside and out and weeds sprayed off the driveway.

Wendy said she was very grateful for the work that Steve did and to show her appreciation dropped round some shortbread as a thank you.

Granting wishes becomes a family affair residents at the villas could receive just a little Christmas gift as their wish.

Pauline was more than happy to oblige, whipping up some shortbread for the residents.

Giving doesn’t appear to fall far from the tree, with Pauline’s son, Simon, granting Margaret Halkett’s wish for a bit of help restringing

The Woolleys did their bit this past Christmas to help people out with their wishes.

Pauline, along with her two granddaughters, helped to deliver homemade shortbread to some grateful residents at the Coldstream Villas.

A resident, Diana Bruce thought that it would be fantastic if the

her washing line. The line was suffering from some wear and tear and needed some attention.

After nipping down to the shops to get some new line it was strung up in a flash, much to the delight of Margaret, completing her Christmas wish and hopefully making her Christmas just that little bit better.

■ MARLBOROUGH

Judge lectures pregnant girl Nail throwing deplored

A teen mum-to-be has received a stern lecture from a judge after she was caught drink-driving midway through her pregnancy.

Jahmayla Santana Stewart, 18, appeared before the Dunedin District Court after she was pulled over by police on January 13.

The breath-alcohol driving limit for anyone under 20 is zero -

Stewart blew a reading of 250.

Her lawyer Chris Lynch said the unemployed teen was pressured into driving because she was the least intoxicated of her group of friends.

When she told the court Stewart was due to give birth in May, Judge Kevin Phillips immediately reacted.

“She’s out boozing and she’s pregnant?” he said.

“Do you know the impact it could have on the foetus you’re carrying? You’re prepared to take the risk. Well, you’ve got to take the penalty,” the judge said.

He fined the teenager $250 and disqualified her from driving for three months.

-NZME

Marlborough Police are calling for a “stupid” nail thrower to stop before someone gets seriously injured.

Someone has twice thrown nails onto State Highway 1 north of Blenheim this summer.

Sergeant Barrie Greenall says at least 20 tyres were punctured on

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A large police presence in Whakatane where shots were fired following a Mongrel Mob funeral procession.

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Gang tension rocks Whakatane Multiple arrests have been made after shots were fired at a Mongrel Mob funeral procession in Whakatane.

The body of Mongrel Mob member Tahu Kingi was being transported in a motorcade of about 100 vehicles carrying other Kawerau-based members of the gang from the town to the Whakatane Crematorium yesterday afternoon.

Whakatane’s resident gang, Black Power, was allegedly trying to prevent the Mongrel Mob from entering. The drama follows a road-rage incident on Friday when Kingi’s coffin ended up on the road.

“We’re gonna save the town from them,” one of the Black Power members said at the Landing Road Bridge entrance to the town, where they and Crips members had congregated to block the road.

They then abandoned their position and moved to the bottom of the Gorge Rd roundabout, the main route to the crematorium.

The confrontation was apparently sparked by an altercation outside a funeral home in Whakatane on Friday, where Kingi’s body was before it was taken back to Kawerau for the tangi.

Mongrel Mob members allegedly attacked and ran over a Black Power member who passed by.

A man, who did not want his identity revealed, said yesterday afternoon senior Black Power members had told him the younger gang member’s patch was stolen in the incident.

Also at the time, the coffin containing Kingi is said to have fallen on to the road during a collision with another vehicle.

While Friday’s confrontation was not widely observed, yesterday’s spectacle has been very real to the public of Whakatane.

The motorcade was being escorted by 15 police officers, as well as Armed Offenders Squad members from Tauranga and Rotorua.

At about 4.15pm shots were fired near the corner of Valley and Arawa roads, police said.

Police have arrested several people and said inquiries are continuing.

Residents reported hearing multiple gunshots and a number of vehicles have been damaged.

Local shops closed their doors and people peeped out to the street watching what was happening.

A local woman said she saw youth crying out of fear.

“Black Power are extremely agitated.

“Our gangs haven’t played up for a long time.

“All of Whakatane knows what’s going on.

It’s mad.”

She said gang members were starting to flood in to Whakatane from all over the country.

Police were preventing people other than mourners from entering the Hillcrest Crematorium.

Whakatane Beacon reporter Karla Akuhata said it was “incredibly tense” when the procession passed through the town.

Black Power members were “mouthing off” at their opponents and Mob members responded.

“On a few occasions Mongrel Mob members tried to get out of their cars to engage but police were quick to step in and prevent them,” she said.

Police said it looks like the gangs are now leaving the cemetery. Police will continue to monitor the “fluid situation” and are hoping the procession back to Kawerau goes smoothly.

There were about 10 armed offender squad members and more than 20 police officers at the roundabout.

Other police officers were stationed in other strategic locations.

Traffic was stopped to give priority to the funeral cortège.

Police drafted out cars containing members of the public not associated with the funeral further up the road to speed up the cortège’s progress through the roundabout at the bottom of Gorge Rd where the main confrontation took place.

There were “hundreds of spectators” at the roundabout to watch the action, Akuhata said.

A police spokesman said police had received an assault complaint after Friday’s incident on State Highway 1.

“The victim, a Waikato man, called police from his home to report that he had been attacked by the driver of a car following a traffic altercation.”

The man told police he had been dragged from the car and “punched several times” by a patched Mongrel Mob member.

Fairfax Media reported the victim’s wife said her husband was spat at, dragged from the car and punched in the face several times. “It was done in front of my son. He’s 10. He was dragged from the car while my son was yelling for him to stop,” she said.

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Kiwi trapped in Mexico shooting A Kiwi trapped in a nightclub shooting was forced to dive for cover as a gunman opened fire on revellers and security staff at a nightclub in Mexico.

Paraparaumu man Tyler Klee has described chaotic scenes as people fled for their lives at a packed music festival in Playa Del Carmen.

At least five people were killed and 15 injured in the rampage believed to be over a drug-related matter.

Klee told New Zealand Herald Focus he was just 20m away when the shooting started.

“Everyone thought it was just fireworks going off and then everyone started to panic and go into a mad rush.

“It was chaos. There was a lots of gunshots around and we didn’t know exactly where they were coming from but we knew we had to get home.”

He said people began fleeing the nightclub to escape the carnage.

“Everyone was just pouring out.

We heard more gunshots and we ran into a nearby restaurant. Everyone was terrified.”

He said when the gunfire died down he made a break for it and ran for his life.

“Inside it was carnage. One was was crushed to death and people were climbing over each other and everyone was horrified,” he said.

People were in tears on the streets outside and nobody knew what was going on.

He understood the attack started at the door when the gunman was confronted by security guards at the club’s entrance.

Meanwhile, his mother Susan Klee was stunned to learn her 28-year-old son Tyler was near the packed club when the night out ended in a bloodbath.

She said her shaken son phoned to reassure his family he had survived and was unharmed but incredibly rattled by the shooting, which killed five people.

Tyler, who was in Mexico on a summer break travelling South America, was trapped outside the front of the venue with his friends and had nowhere to go.

“He heard the gunshots and thought at first it was fireworks.

“They were right at the front and couldn’t get out.

“They ducked down against the wall once they realised what was happening.”

She said her son described scenes of pandemonium inside the club. One woman was trampled to death.

He was now recovering back at his hostel.

He had spent a sleepless night knowing he and his friends had had a close shave with death.

Tyler told reporters he immediately ran away from the nightclub.

“I was thinking it was the same thing that happened in Paris, some guy just walking in and shooting people at a restaurant, bang bang bang, a terrorist attack,” said Klee.

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Police apologise to man left in court cells Police have apologised to a man after he was locked in court cells from Saturday until Monday when he was discovered by police and court staff.

The man had appeared in Masterton District Court on Saturday morning. He had breached a bail charge and was granted bail by the sitting Justice of the Peace.

He was discovered in the cells by police and court staff on Monday morning.

Police have begun an internal investigation.

“The priority is to determine how this happened and to continue to support the man and his family,” Wairarapa Area

Commander Inspector Donna Howard said.

“Police have apologised to the man and his family for the distress caused. We are working with the Ministry of Justice and police have also referred the matter to the Independent Police Conduct Authority.”

A Ministry of Justice spokesman said the man was in the custody of police.

But, as the owner of the building, the ministry would work with police to investigate the circumstances.

The man was seen by a doctor and then returned home to his family after being released from the cells.

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Exhausted doctors mean Third World care Sue Newman

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ometimes when no matter how much you complain you’re ignored, you just have to take drastic action.

And that’s exactly what New Zealand’s junior doctors have done. For the second time in just a few months, they’ve downed tools and gone on strike, unprecedented action for people whose working world is based on saving lives.

But what option did they have?

Who would train for years, amass mountains of debt to work the horrendous hours they’re forced to work? Yes, somewhere down the track they’ll earn seriously decent money – if they survive the intervening years, but that doesn’t make what has almost become the way junior doctors are treated, right.

Perhaps its hierarchical; their seniors did it and can’t see a reason why the next generation shouldn’t too, but it’s wrong. It’s unsafe for the doctors and it’s unsafe for patients.

We’re not a Third World country, we expect the best of medical care, but if people are working long, long hours then the best of care is not what we’ll be getting. Instead we’re getting burned out doctors and at-risk patients.

What New Zealand expects its young doctors to do is inhumane.

In no other field would workers be encouraged or allowed to work those hours. Drivers have log books but with junior doctors it seems the rules around managing shift work, breaks and workplace fatigue have gone out the window.

No one in their right mind would put their hand up to work rotations that include an 11-day stint with seven consecutive night shifts and a 12-day stretch with two 15-hour weekend shifts. Add high patient loading, particularly at night, and no wonder medical misadventure occurs.

The union is wanting a maximum of four consecutive nights and 10 days work in a row. Not unreasonable.

Unlike most strikes, this is not about money and that makes it so much more worthy of public support.

Young doctors want to have a life outside work themselves and they want to ensure they’re in the right physical and mental shape to look after patients’ lives too. None of that’s unreasonable.

This strike may have inconvenienced hundreds of people whose surgery has been rescheduled, but ultimately we’re doing ourselves and our health system a favour by supporting our junior doctors.

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Let’s celebrate New Zealand’s healthy food

By Mark ross

W

hat was the last thing you ate? Do you know where it came from or the journey it took to get to your plate?

When consuming a meal, or creating one, we often think of how the flavours and textures work together, or how our family and friends will enjoy the experience of a meal lovingly created, or dutifully thrown together last minute at the end of a busy day.

We might consider the cut of meat, breed of animal, how it was fed or how much it cost.

Many indulge in watching the sweat and tears of contestants beating the clock to produce a plate that would make Al Brown salivate.

But we don’t often consider the farmers and plant scientists who work diligently each day to maintain our food supply and make nutritious food available.

Even before the first seed is sown, or animal is conceived, a plethora of science-based innovation and safeguards are in place to ensure that what ends up on the dinner plate is safe and good to eat.

Some people imagine that food is simple to grow, not considering the multitude of factors that got it through the supply chain and on to the plate. The threats that crops and animals face – from pests to diseases to harsh weather – can ruin a crop harvest or threaten the health of livestock.

Farmers may be more fixated on meteorological forecasts, the prospect of a drought or water quality, rather than the veterinary medicines and agrichemicals – such as antimicrobials and herbicides – needed to ensure an abundant and reliable product to sell. But these tools are critical to farm production, to effectively manage pests and diseases, and grow our primary sector.

In developing a new product, thousands of newly synthesised chemicals need to be analysed, one by one, for their effects on plants, animals and pests. Those with promising properties are subjected to further, more detailed research and testing, until only a few remain.

In fact every crop protection product that reaches the market costs $US286 million and takes 11 years of research and develop-

We don’t often consider the farmers and plant scientists who work diligently each day to make nutritious food available. ment to ensure the highest safety and efficacy standards – according to a study by Phillips McDougal, commissioned by Crop Life International earlier in 2016. The crop protection industry spent a total of $US2.6 billion on new innovations in 2014, according to this study.

The cost of bringing a new product to market has increased by 55 per cent since the turn of the century, the study reports.

Much of the increase can be attributed to a rise in the volume and complexity of environmental safety and toxicology data required by regulatory bodies to ensure products are safe.

The time commitment to bring a product to market from eight years in 1995, to more than 11 years now, reflects the rigorous

research and development phase, as well as delays in regulatory decisions.

In New Zealand and overseas, the crop protection and animal medicine industries continue to invest heavily in cutting-edge innovations to help farmers around the world protect their crops and livestock from pests.

Given the growing cost, the report demonstrates why we need predictable and risk-based regulations alongside robust intellectual property rights to give companies the confidence to continue to invest.

Agrichemical and animal medicine products have never been more thoroughly tested and screened to ensure product safety.

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must get the approval of our two regulators, the Ministry for Primary Industries and the Environmental Protection Authority, prior to it being available to the farmer.

This ensures that the product is safe for people, the environment and has a high level of efficacy.

So as you relax over the holiday break, consider a reality of food shortages and price increases for basic food.

Imagine your summer barbecue without wine, beer or lamb chops. It’s a dismal prospect.

Enjoying a cool beer and grilling a good quality steak in the sun is at the heart of many Kiwi festivities at this time of year.

In the Land of the Long White Cloud, we are fortunate that all products in our food chain have been thoroughly tested and are

safe – something not always guaranteed in other parts of the world.

So enjoy your bottle, steak or chop of choice this holiday season and reflect on the science and technology that enabled it to be in your hand.

Mark Ross is chief executive of Agcarm, the industry association for companies which manufacture and distribute crop protection and animal health products.

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Club shooter captured A gunman suspected of killing 39 people during a New Year’s attack on an Istanbul nightclub has been caught in a police operation, Turkish media reports.

The suspect was captured in a special operations police raid on a house in Istanbul’s Esenyurt district, private NTV television reported.

The broadcaster said he had been staying in the house belonging to a friend from Kyrgyzstan.

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the nightclub massacre, saying the attack in the first hours of January 1 was in reprisal for Turkish military operations in northern Syria. The man identified as the suspect had been on the run since the attack.

Hurriyet newspaper and other media have identified the gunman as Abdulkadir Masharipov, an Uzbekistan national. The suspect was to undergo medical checks before being taken to police headquarters for questioning, the paper said in its online

The Reina club attacker identified as Abdulkadir Masharipov after being caught by Turkish police in Istanbul, yesterday.

PHOTO AP edition. Dogan news agency published what it said was the first image of the attacker.

It showed a bruised, blackhaired man in a grey, bloodied shirt being held by his

neck. Private NTV television said the gunman had resisted arrest.

NTV reported that the alleged gunman’s Kyrgyz friend and three other people also were detained. His 4-year-old child, who was with him at the home, was taken into protective custody.

Police established his whereabouts four or five days ago, but delayed the raid so they could monitor his movements and contacts, NTV reported.

The television channel also broadcast footage showing plain-clothed police taking away a man in a white top and sweat pants, forcing his head down.

The station said the images showed the gunman’s Kyrgyz friend being taken to a police vehicle.

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu posted a Twitter message thanking the interior minister, Suleyman Soylu, police and intelligence organisations “who caught the Reina attacker in the name of the people”. - AP

Was Kidman drunk?

Nicole Kidman displayed “bizarre” and “loose” behaviour at the Golden Globes, interrupting interviews and “shooing away” a cocktail waitress, according to a new report. Woman’s Day magazine claims the Australian actress left “some observers wondering whether she’d had a few too many pre-show wines.”

The January 8 event began with the Lion actress interrupting British actor Tom Hiddleston’s red carpet interview to say she was having fun. “Sorry to crash. I’m so happy to be here and I’m determined to have fun. That’s why I came here and did that,” she laughed.

■ MEXICO

Shooter kills 5, panics music festival-goers Gunfire broke out in a crowded beachfront nightclub throbbing with electronic music before dawn yesterday, causing five deaths and setting off a bloody stampede by screaming concert-goers at an

international festival in the Caribbean resort.

At least one person died in the crush to escape and some of the 15 people wounded or injured were hurt in the rush out, authorities said.

Quintana Roo state Attorney General Miguel Angel Pech ruled out any terror attack, and the state’s governor said it involved a personal dispute.

Pech said the shooting erupted when security per-

sonnel tried to stop a man from entering the Blue Parrot club with a gun.

Three of those killed were part of the security detail at the electronic music festival, Pech said.

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■ KYRGYZSTAN

Cargo plane crash kills 37, destroys village

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A Turkish cargo plane crashed yesterday in a residential area just outside the main airport in Kyrgyzstan, destroying half of a village and killing at least 37 people in the plane and on the ground, the Emergency Situations Ministry said.

The Boeing 747 crashed at 7.40am while approaching Manas airport, south of the capital, Bishkek, in this Central Asian nation.

Footage from the scene showed the plane’s nose stuck inside a brick house and large chunks of debris scattered around. A dozen body bags were laid out in the yard of one home. A car parked nearby was mangled in the crash, and a refrigerator lay open.

The bodies of 15 victims, including five children, all of them Kyrgyz citizens, had been identified, the Kyrgyz government said on its website.

Another 15 people, including six children, were hospitalised in the disaster, according to the health ministry.

Kyrgyz Emergency Situations Minister Kubatbek Boronov said 23 out of the 43 houses in the village had been destroyed. Several dozen homes were

Surprise appearance New Zealand’s favourite puppet returned to TV this week. In a surprise appearance during the cricket over the weekend, 90s icon Thingee crashed the stage in order to take viewers on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Sky studios. Introducing viewers to various members of the team, Thingee didn’t hold back while giving his unique take on the production. “James is the director, he talks all the time and sometimes people listen to him.”

Apparently serving as the new public relations officer for the satellite network, Thingee visited various departments that work to put the cricket together on, lavishing each person with praise.

Fake tan a failure Kyrgyz Emergency Ministry officials work among remains of a crashed Turkish Boeing 747 cargo plane at a residential area outside Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

PHOTO AP near the fence surrounding the runway.

The plane, which had departed from Hong Kong, belonged to the Istanbul-based cargo company ACT Airlines, which said the dead included the plane’s four Turkish crew members: two pilots, a freight expert and a flight technician.

The cause of the crash was not immediately clear.

- AP

A former UK Big Brother star has suffered a tremendous fake tan fail during an appearance on Ireland’s Dancing With The Stars. Appearing as a contestant on the dancing show, Hughie Maughan’s heavily bronzed face caused fans to do a double take of their television screens.

“Heavily bronzed” doesn’t even begin to describe how severe this fake tan was.

It’s as if Maughan applied several coats and then didn’t follow the instructions to wash off the excess tan after four hours as recommended. His darker hue became even more accentuated when he stood next to his fellow contestants. And no.

This is not just his everyday look.

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Firms upbeat on building boom, rural recovery

Samsung Electronics vice-chairman Lee Jae-yong. abilities were unproven.

His only solo venture outside of Samsung, an online business started in 2000 at the height of the dotcom boom, failed.

“We don’t really know what he can do,” Chang Sea Jin, chairman in business policy at the National University of Singapore, told Bloomberg in 2014.

“Everyone has always known that he would be the next emperor, so he’s never had to prove anything.”

But Lee was credited with forging a closer relationship with Apple founder Steve Jobs – leading negotiations that saw Samsung manufacture hardware for use in Apple devices, and led to the development of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays now used in Samsung Galaxy devices.

Samsung allegedly donated

funds to various entities controlled by Choi Soon-sil, the jailed secretive confidante of the president, including two non-profit foundations and a winter sports centre run by Choi’s niece.

Other charges alleged by prosecutors include embezzlement and lying under oath during a parliamentary hearing into the influence peddling scandal last month. A Seoul court will review the prosecutors’ request today, and a decision on whether to approve the arrest warrant could take two to three days, the Associated Press reported.

News that prosecutors were pursuing Lee, who symbolises the future of Korea’s most important chaebol, shocked the conservative Asian country. Such leaders tend to be treated as vital for the national economy.

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He’s the billionaire “prince” and de facto heir of one of the world’s largest companies - and very soon he could facing the possibility of a jail term.

Lee Jae-yong, the 48-year-old vice-chairman of Samsung Electronics, is facing an arrest warrant from Korean prosecutors investigating a massive corruption scandal which has already claimed the country’s president.

Lee, Korea’s third-richest person with a net worth of more than $10 billion, has been the de facto leader of Samsung since his father, Lee Kun-hee – Korea’s richest person – suffered a crippling heart attack in 2014.

Samsung was founded by Lee’s grandfather, Lee Byung-chul, in 1938, and today its revenue is equal to nearly one fifth of Korea’s GDP. Often referred to by local media as the “Crown Prince of Samsung”, Lee’s succession as the head of the country’s most important “chaebol”, or family-controlled conglomerate, has been thrown into disarray.

Ironically, Lee faces allegations of offering a $48 million bribe to an associate of now impeached President Park Geun-hye in exchange for government support during a complicated reorganisation of the company intended to solidify his control.

Before becoming vice-chairman in 2014, the famously private Lee had served in various roles since joining the company fulltime in 1991.

During his rise through the company, the younger Lee never even gave a formal interview on the record, out of deference for his father. Following the elder Lee’s heart attack, many analysts worried that his son’s management

compared to 16.8 per cent in September.

Investment intentions improved, with a net 11 per cent intending to invest in buildings compared to 9 per cent, while a net 16 per cent intend to invest in plant and machinery compared to 17 per cent.

The November earthquake in Kaikoura, which disrupted businesses in the upper South Island and lower North Island, didn’t have a noticeable impact on business confidence, which remained high in the capital city of Wellington.

Manufacturers were more upbeat in the quarter and experienced more production with a net 31 per cent increasing output compared to 16 per cent in September as a weaker New Zealand dollar stoked demand for Kiwi exports. Experienced exports jumped to a net 20 per cent from 6 per cent in September.

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pared to a net 1 per cent decline in September.

NZIER expects the Reserve Bank will keep the official cash rate unchanged until mid-2018, though Leung said the risk is for an earlier hike than later. A net 55 per cent of firms surveyed see interest rates rising over the coming year, turning around from a net 37 per cent seeing a fall in September.

Businesses took on more staff in the quarter, with a net 14 per cent increasing headcount compared to 4 per cent in September, though that’s set to slow with a net 17 per cent intending to hire new workers, down from 27 per cent. Skilled labour got easier to find, at -36 per cent, compared to -41 per cent in September, while unskilled labour got harder, with a net -19 per cent compared to -14 per cent.

Capacity utilisation increased to 92.7 per cent from 92.5 per cent, and a net 20.4 per cent of firms reported capacity as a constraint

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planks in robust growth last year.

Leung said the momentum in the economy continues to point to annual gross domestic product growth this year of more than 3 per cent, and that there was an increase in inflation pressures emerging with firms “able to follow through with pricing intentions” in the December quarter.

A net 20 per cent of businesses increased prices in the December period, turning around from a net 4 per cent having to cut prices in the prior period. That matched expectations in the September quarter and a net 22 per cent expect to raise prices. Cost pressures remained, with a net 20 per cent experiencing higher costs and a net 18 per cent expecting higher costs to come.

Profitability expectations were scaled back, with a net 10 per cent expecting higher profit, down from 20 per cent in September.

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New Zealand businesses stayed relatively upbeat about the state of the economy in the final three months of 2016, as the nation’s building boom continued to soak up resources and the recovery in global dairy prices lifted optimism in rural areas.

A seasonally adjusted net 26 per cent of firms surveyed in the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research’s quarterly survey of business opinion expect general business conditions to improve in the coming 12 months, down from 28 per cent in the September period. A net 21 per cent experienced stronger trading in the final three months of 2016 and 25 per cent see more expansion in the coming quarter, down from 26 per cent and 32 per cent respectively.

Business confidence remained strongest in the building sector, with the house building pro-

gramme in Auckland and Canterbury’s reconstruction continuing to underpin activity. While the survey of 906 firms doesn’t specifically cover agriculture, firms in rural areas perked up with the dairy price recovery through the second half of last year, with a net 32 per cent of South Island firms and a net 30 per cent of lower North Island companies upbeat about the economic outlook, compared with 25 per cent and 19 per cent respectively in September.

“Business confidence remains highest in the building sector, reflecting very strong construction demand,” NZIER principal economist Christina Leung said in her report. “Confidence in rural regions is bouncing back as global dairy prices continue to recover.”

ASB Bank economists expect New Zealand’s economy will grow 3.5 per cent this year on the strength of the building sector and tourism boom, which were key

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Add a burst of sunshine to your meals

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f you’re fortunate enough to have an apricot tree in your backyard you’ll be reaping the benefits of fresh, fragrant fruit that can be turned into jams, sauces, chutneys or a host of sweet or savoury dishes.

Like most stone fruits, apricots are incredibly versatile and add a burst of sunshine to whatever meal they’re part of.

Apricot relish for steak 500g fresh apricots, pitted, quartered 3/4 C red onion, chopped 2T rice vinegar 2T sugar 1/2 t five-spice powder ■ Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.

■ Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for five minutes, stirring constantly.

■ Serve with steak.

Apricot chicken kebabs 4 chicken breast halves, boned and skinned 16 fresh small/medium firm apricots, cut into halves (32 halves) 1 large red or green pepper 1/2 medium red onion 1/4 t salt

■ Repeat; finish with 1 pepper and 1 onion.

■ Grill for 8 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, turning every 2 to 3 minutes.

Apricot cake

Marinade: 1C white wine 1/4 C lemon juice 3T olive oil 2T white wine vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 t thyme leaves 1 1/2 t rosemary leaves 1/2 t grated lemon peel ■ Combine marinade ingredients.

■ Cut each chicken breast, lengthwise, into 4 strips.

■ Place the chicken into a medium bowl with approximately 3/4 of the marinade.

■ Place the apricots into a medium bowl with remainder.

■ Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours, turning occasionally.

■ Drain chicken and apricots; discard marinade.

■ Sprinkle salt on chicken.

■ Cut pepper and onion into 1-inch squares.

■ Thread each skewer pepper, onion, chicken strip, loosely wrapped “s” fashion around 2 apricot halves.

200g butter, softened 1C white sugar 3 eggs 150g apricot yoghurt 3C finely chopped unpeeled fresh apricots Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon 2C flour 3t baking powder 1t ground cinnamon ■ Preheat oven to 180°C. ■ Spray a 20cm round cake tin with with non-stick baking spray and line the base with non-stick baking paper.

■ Mix the butter and sugar in a food processor or large bowl until creamy.

■ Add the eggs and mix well.

■ Mix in the yoghurt, fruit, lemon rind and juice, flour, baking powder and cinnamon.

■ Don’t over mix – just stir until loosely combined.

■ Pour into the prepared tin and bake for 55-60 minutes.

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■ Cover and cook until apricots are completely tender, about 4 minutes.

■ Transfer apricot mixture, chilli and lemon juice to a food processor.

■ Pulse until sauce is blended but still slightly chunky.

■ Taste and add more sugar if you like.

■ Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve warm or chilled.

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1T olive oil 2T honey 4 fresh apricots, pitted and cut into wedges 3 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste 1t fresh parsley, chopped ■ Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels then sprinkle both sides with salt and black pepper.

■ Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.

■ Brown the pork well on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.

■ Stir in honey, apricots and garlic.

■ Cover then simmer until the pork is tender and juices run clear, about 8 minutes.

■ Sprinkle with parsley then serve chops topped with the apricots and sauce.

Apricot chicken 500g apricots, roughly chopped 1/4 C sugar 2T cider vinegar 1kg skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 to 2-inch pieces Salt 1T butter 3T olive oil 1 chopped onion 2C chicken stock 1T chopped fresh rosemary

1t cinnamon 1 finely chopped chilli Black pepper ■ Place the chopped apricots in a large bowl.

■ Stir in the sugar and the vinegar.

■ In a large sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over mediumhigh heat.

■ Brown chicken on each side and sprinkle with salt. Remove chicken.

■ Add the remaining oil to the pan and sauté the onion until it begins to brown.

■ Add the chicken stock and lower the heat to medium.

■ Put about 2/3 of the apricots, along with any juice they have given up, into a blender and blend into a purée. Pour the purée into the pan with the chicken stock and onions.

■ Add the cinnamon, rosemary and chilli and a little more salt to taste.

■ Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat and gently simmer for 1020 minutes.

■ Put chicken and remaining apricots back into pan. Simmer 10 mins.

■ Serve hot with rice.

■ NZ FOOD SCENE

Wellington food gets big tick for foodies Wellington has made National Geographic’s list of Six Unexpected Cities for the Food Lover.

The article claims “often overshadowed

by Auckland, New Zealand’s capital holds its own as a food destination’’.

It lists Wellington alongside the likes of Budapest, Detroit and Santiago.

Cuba Street has been singled out as the Best Neighbourhood for a Food Frenzy, its Logan Brown and Laundry eateries getting special mentions.

Matterhorn also gets a mention, a self-described “scene of assembly for Wellington’s creative cognoscenti’’.

Lyall Bay is listed as the Best Neighbourhood for Beach Eats and Harbourside Market on the Waterfront is the best place for people wanting to DIY. – NZME

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Stunning sky in Rakaia

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In brief

Picked with Games in mind The incoming Bowls New Zealand selection panel have named their first Blackjacks squad with recalls and a debut being the talking points.

Sharon Sims and Peter Belliss, who took over from long-time selector Dave Edwards after the recent Bowls World Championships, have named a 15-strong national squad that will remain intact through to the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

All of the squad members that represented New Zealand at the World Championships remain in the team but are joined by five additional players.

North Harbour’s Tony Grantham and Dunedin’s Paul Girdler come into the men’s squad along with world champion singles player Shannon McIlroy, Ali Forsyth, Mike Nagy, Mike Kernaghan and Blake Signal.

Mandy Boyd, who missed the World Champs due to personal reasons, returns as does recently crowned national champion singles player Selina Goddard while promising youngster Tayla Bruce has been named in the Blackjacks for the first time.

They join existing Blackjacks, Angela Boyd, Kirsten Edwards, Jo Edwards, Val Smith and Kate-

Back row (from left): Mike Kernaghan, Ali Forsyth, Mike Nagy, Blake Signal and Shannon McIlroy (bottom right) have all been named in the Black Jacks squad. They are pictured with former national coach, Dave Edwards (bottom left).

PHOTO NZME lyn Inch. “While this is our current squad for the upcoming camps and events the door is far from shut,” Sims said in a statement.

“We saw some performances at the recent Heartland Bank Open in New Plymouth that shows there are several players knocking at that door and if

their form continues to demand selection then changes will be made.

“As a team, we had a great World Championships but there is still room for improvement.

“Beating the Australians on their own greens will be tough.

We did it here so we know it can be done, now with some slight

changes and improvements we can do it there too.”

Blackjacks squad: Jo Edwards, Val Smith, Kirsten Edwards, Katelyn Inch, Angela Boyd, Mandy Boyd, Tayla Bruce, Selina Goddard, Shannon McIlroy, Mike Kernaghan, Mike Nagy, Ali Forsyth, Blake Signal, Paul Girdler, Tony Grantham.

- NZME

Boos erupt after ugly on-court incident

Stan Wawrinka was booed after a wayward shot. by the Melbourne crowd after he smacked a forehand smash straight into his opponent’s groin at point blank range.

In a tense fifth set, Klizan lobbed a gentle half volley straight to Wawrinka for an easy mid-court put-away and walked

aimlessly towards the net without even trying to put himself in a position to return Wawrinka’s shot.

Instead, the No. 4 seed cracked his shot straight at Klizan, sparking brief boos from the crowd as the world No. 34 hunched over from the impact of the ball hitting him in his groin.

Wawrinka immediately jumped the net to check on his opponent’s condition.

“Goodness me,” a Channel 7 commentator said of Wawrinka’s hit.

“It’s one of those things, Wawrinka would expect Klizan to go left or right and decided to go up the middle not recognising that Klizan had given the point away.

He was standing motionless. He’s given up on the point and doesn’t expect the ball to come his way.

That would have hurt.” - NZME

■ RUGBY, RUGBY LEAGUE

All Blacks, Storm bridge cross-code divide All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith is comfortable sharing information with rugby league club Melbourne Storm saying both codes have plenty to learn from one another.

During a recent visit to Storm headquarters to observe the NRL team’s pre-season preparations under coach Craig Bella-

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has admitted to defrauding Spanish tax authorities of $NZ1.47 million during his tenure with Barcelona. Giving evidence via video link from London, Sanchez “recognised a tax error which he has settled with the Spanish Treasury,” a judicial source said, according to AFP. The 28-yearold Chilean’s confession may see him serve a non-custodial prison sentence along with fines.

Sanchez admitted that his tax declarations for 2012 and 2013 had not included profits from his image rights, which transited through a company based in Malta. - NZME

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■ TENNIS

Stan Wawrinka was expected to cruise past Martin Klizan yesterday, but the No. 4 seed found his assignment much tougher than he hoped.

He was up two-sets-to-one but the Slovakian hit back by taking the fourth to force the match into a decider.

The fifth set was a close affair, but Wawrinka – a three-time grand slam winner – was ultimately too good, closing it out 4-6 6-4 7-5 4-6 6-4.

However, his match was marred by an incident late in the final set.

The former Australian Open champion was booed by the crowd on Rod Laver Arena over a nasty incident that left his opponent Klizan keeled over.

In the thrilling and see-sawing five-setter, Wawrinka was jeered

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my, Smith spoke candidly in an interview on the club’s website about the mutual respect between the two cross-code organisations and the benefit of sharing relevant playing and training theories and ideologies.

“The All Blacks have a pretty close relationship with Melbourne Storm,” Smith told

Storm TV. “There’s a lot of synergy ... there is a lot of cross code stuff that can be shared without worrying too much about competition.

“It’s a safe environment, it’s a good place to share ideas and I think it benefits both of us.”

The Storm and All Blacks first connected at an Auckland train-

ing camp in 2010 and have maintained an association ever since.

Smith was a guest of the Storm at last NRL Auckland Nines at Eden Park, while Bellamy and Storm Football Director Frank Ponissi spent a week with the All Blacks in Chicago last November ahead of their historic defeat to Ireland.

- NZME

Knights veteran Jarrod Mullen has been provisionally suspended by the NRL after testing positive to an anabolic steroid. Mullen returned a positive A-sample for the banned substance Drostanolone on November 29th and his rugby league career is now in the balance. A series of hamstring injuries already had Mullen’s career on the brink and he now faces the possibility of a lengthy ban that could end his NRL career. Mullen now has the option of accepting the results or having his B-sample retested. “The club is obviously extremely disappointed,” Knights CEO Matt Gidley said.

- AAP

Proctor injures knee Gold Coast will monitor the knee of key recruit Kevin Proctor after an injury during training. Proctor was hobbling around the Titans’ club headquarters yesterday in a knee brace, however coach Neil Henry was confident there were no serious concerns. “He got clipped at training yesterday,” Henry said.

“It’s not a serious injury, it’s not anything like an ACL that requires any surgery but he’s got some kind of strain or tear.” Proctor only arrived at the Titans last week after returning late last year from New Zealand’s Four Nations campaign.

- NZME

Stosur out in 1st round The most miserable summer of Samantha Stosur’s 15-year career is over following another forgettable first-round Australian Open loss in Melbourne. Britain’s Heather Watson sent the Australian No.1 packing yesterday with a rollercoaster 6-2 3-6 6-0 victory, the win also consigning Stosur to her ninth-successive defeat since the US Open five months ago.

Stosur’s latest flop followed first-round exits in Brisbane and Sydney and left the one-time grand slam champion winless over an Australian summer for the first time since her Melbourne Park debut in 2002 as a teenager. - AAP

Nadal advances Fourteen-time major champion Rafael Nadal has handed German journeyman Florian Mayer a straight-sets defeat in the opening round of the Australian Open. The ninth-seeded Spaniard won 6-3 6-4 6-4 in a match lasting just over two hours. Nadal ended his 2016 campaign in mid-October due to a painful left wrist injury. Now fully recovered, he returned to action at the Brisbane International earlier this month where he bowed out in the quarters to Milos Raonic. - AAP

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■ MOTOR RACING

France confirm ABs’ rematch

Bottas replaces Rosberg at Mercedes

France will host the All Blacks for the second straight year after announcing their home tests schedule for the end of the year.

France will open the end of year tests against the All Blacks on November 11, a rematch of New Zealand’s 24-19 in Paris late last season. It will be the third straight year the All Blacks and France have clashed including their quarter-final meeting at the 2015 World Cup. The All Blacks haven’t lost in France since 2000.

The All Blacks will face Scotland on November 18 followed by a clash with Wales in Cardiff on November 25.

After facing the All Blacks, France will then play South Africa the following weekend before hosting Japan for the first time in 44 years on November 25.

The French rugby federation says it will be Japan’s first test in France since a 30-18 loss to the Tricolors in 1973 in the southwestern city of Bordeaux.

Federation vice president Serge Simon says France is “very pleased to welcome Japan, world

All Blacks 1st-five Beauden Barrett in action against France during the test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and France.

PHOTO NZME rugby’s breakthrough (team) over the past seasons.”

Japan, which stands 11th in

the world rankings, caused one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history when it stunned

South Africa 34-32 during the 2015 tournament.

- NZME

■ CRICKET

Bangladesh captain released from hospital Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim was released from hospital after being admitted for precautionary tests when he was for struck on the head by a bouncer on the final day of the first cricket test against New Zealand on Monday.

A team spokesman said he was suffering mild concussion.

Mushfiqur was taken to hospital shortly before lunch after he was struck on the back of the

helmet as he tried to duck under a low bouncer from New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee.

He knelt, then collapsed to the ground near the pitch and lay motionless for almost 20 minutes as he received treatment from paramedics and team medical staff.

There were fears Mushfiqur had suffered a more serious injury but after arriving at Wellington Hospital, only about 100 metres

from the Basin Reserve where the match was being played, he was able to get word to his teammates that he was feeling better.

He asked that his family in Bangladesh be informed that he was well.

Mushfiqur was able to rejoin his team after precautionary tests and in time for the end of the match, which New Zealand won by chasing down its winning target of 217 runs, thanks to an un-

beaten century by captain Kane Williamson.

“I’m feeling much better.

Things could have been worse,” Mushfiqur said. “Luckily I escaped. There is a bit of pain there but hopefully I’ll get through.”

Mushfiqur was 13 not out and had batted 80 minutes with a broken finger before he was struck

by Southee. He is in doubt for the second Test which starts at Hagley Oval on Friday. - NZME

■ OPINION

Basking in the glory of basin beauty H as there been a better advertisement for test cricket than what transpired at Wellington’s Basin Reserve over the past week?

The purest form of cricket doesn’t often get much positive comment. In fact it’s very rare to find a glowing endorsement of a match that can last five days and still be determined a draw come the end of it.

But New Zealand’s incredible victory against Bangladesh gave hope to the format.

Because it had a little bit of everything. Right from run-scoring feasts through to an ambulance being parked in the middle of the wicket to cart a player off to hospital.

As the hotbed of excitement that is short-formed cricket, and in particular T20, continues to prosper, the Wellington test is just what the doctor ordered and the amount of people who filed into the Basin Reserve on the

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final day to watch New Zealand snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, albeit on a free-ride after the gates were opened up to the public, was simply perfect.

Who would have thought after a rain-ravaged first day and a first innings total of 595 by Bangladesh that this match was going for anything other than a tedious draw, or by some small miracle – a victory to Bangladesh.

The records and milestones fell at regular intervals. Things that have never happened before, happened.

Bangladesh’s first innings

total was the most runs scored in the first innings by a losing side. That’s in the history of test cricket. Not just in New Zealand.

Shakib Al Hasan’s 217 was the highest individual score for Bangladesh and his partnership of 359 with Mushfiqur Rahim was the highest fifth wicket partnership for the visiting country – and was also the highest fifth wicket ever in New Zealand.

The total number of runs scored for the match, 1511, is a test record at the Basin Reserve and Tom Latham’s 177 is the second highest score by an opener on that ground too.

New Zealand’s second innings chase of 217 was the first time since 2008 that they have chased down more than 200 runs to win a test match – their previous being also against Bangladesh when they chased 317 to win in Chittagong.

Captain courageous, Kane Williamson, scored the fastest

of his 15 test match centuries in the match and his partnership with Ross Taylor of 163 was the fastest fourth innings partnership in test cricket with their run splurge coming in 25.2 overs.

So, there was plenty to get excited about and plenty to keep one on the edge one’s seat.

And now we head to Christchurch. To a ground that is renowned for runs so the promise is for more of the same.

But let’s hope there is a little more there for the bowlers too.

Because while watching Williamson craft one of his majestic innings is a pleasure to watch, there’s also something special about watching a fast-bowler tear apart a top order.

And that can be done without the use of a barrage of short bowling.

But that might be a discussion for another day as we let test cricket bask in the glory of the basin beauty.

Valtteri Bottas has replaced retired Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg at Mercedes, with Brazilian veteran Felipe Massa coming out of retirement to take the Finn’s seat at Williams.

Appearing at the factory with team boss Toto Wolff, Bottas promised to push new team-mate and triple world champion Lewis Hamilton as hard as possible.

“I’m sure we are going to be close and both pushing each other forward,” said the 27-year-old, who has yet to win a Grand Prix in four years at Williams, but has appeared on the podium nine times.

Wolff, who helped guide the Finn’s early career and also has close ties with Mercedes-powered Williams as a former shareholder, said Bottas would fit in well.

“He’s very fast as a driver and he shows our values,” added the Austrian, who has had an unexpectedly busy winter, following Rosberg’s shock decision to quit 45 days ago, less than a week after winning his first championship.

“He’s modest, humble and hard-working.”

Williams had earlier announced that Massa, who left at the end of last season at the age of 35, had agreed a one-year contract to end the shortest of retirements.

Mercedes have been dominant for the past three years, winning both the drivers and constructors titles, and will start as favourites again, despite major aerodynamic rule changes.

While Hamilton (32) can expect to be the team’s main man, with many tipping the Briton to romp to a fourth title, after winning 10 races in a rollercoaster 2016, Bottas can be a genuine contender.

“Now it’s time for the next level, to see how he can step up to challenge for race wins and for championships,” Wolff said.

“We know that we are already behind the curve in terms of preparations for the new season, so we’ve got a busy programme to get him integrated into the team.

One thing is for sure - as I know Valtteri, he will give it everything.”

Massa, a former race winner with Ferrari and 2008 world championship runner-up, will partner 18-year-old Canadian rookie Lance Stroll at Williams.

“I always intended to race somewhere in 2017, but Williams is a team close to my heart and I have respect for everything it is trying to achieve,” said the Brazilian, who made a tearful farewell to his home crowd last November.

“I certainly have not lost any of my enthusiasm for racing and I’m extremely motivated to be coming back to drive the FW40.”

Sauber earlier set the day’s merry-go-round in motion, by announcing that German driver Pascal Wehrlein, who was the Mercedes reserve and Bottas’s main rival to replace Rosberg, would race for them this year. - AP

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In brief Star turn for McEvoy Kerrin McEvoy will be reunited with the champion New Zealand sprinter-miler Turn Me Loose in the Gr.2 Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley on January 27.

“He won the Emirates on him last year so he knows him well,” said Murray Baker, who prepares the Iffraaj five-year-old with Andrew Forsman. “It’s only 1200 metres and it will be too short for him, he always needs a race to get him going. The main aims are the Orr Stakes and the Futurity Stakes, which he won last year. “I’ve got to say that we are thrilled with the way the horse is going.” Turn Me Loose will be flown to Melbourne on this evening.

Chocante back in work

Gerard O’Reilly and Man of Change have his daughter, Sarah and Leo’s Gift well covered in the opening heat of yesterday’s trials at the Ashburton Raceway.

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Warrior ride for Bosson

Father, daughter quinella

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Gerard O’Reilly held the bragging rights over his daughter Sarah over the dinner table last night after they produced a father/daughter quinella at the Ashburton trials yesterday.

The Rakaia based duo filled the first two placings in the opening heat of the day with Gerard driving Man of Change to a big victory and Sarah running home strongly into second on Leo’s Gift.

Both horses were engaged in the qualifying heat to enable them to be able to start at official races and both ran under the required time and were on their best behaviour

Exciting staying prospect Chocante has returned to Stephen Marsh’s Cambridge stable. The four-yearold son of Shocking has been on the easy list since he overcame a three wide passage without cover to win the Gr.3 Counties Cup at Pukekohe in November. “He had a couple of minor leg problems and we didn’t want to rush him back,” Marsh said. Chocante’s Counties Cup success was his fourth and came at just his 10th appearance.

to get their qualifying ticket to race. Man Of Change’s circumstances are interesting as he has already won a race, but as a pacer.

Prior to Christmas O’Reilly decided to try him in the trotting gait and found him to be quite capable – thus rejuvenating his racing career.

Man Of Change is owned

by O’Reilly, his wife Jane and Mark and Sally Lemon.

Leo’s Gift is a little more traditional being by noted trotting stallion, Monkey Bones, from former handy trotting mare, Merry Poppins, who was raced by the late Leo May. He is owned by Tony and Mandy Hurst.

Man Of Change won the

heat by three-and-a-half lengths in a time of 3.13 for the 2400-metre stand.

O’Reilly will be back in action today at Phar Lap Raceway in Timaru where he has a handy book of drives.

The locally-trained Handsome Hero, who won at Ashburton on Boxing Day, looks one his best drives based on a good second last time out when having his first start in the tough C1 grade.

O’Reilly will also team up his brother, Patrick, to drive Carbonado who is knocking on the door of a victory while his other drives, Stellar Success, Sundon’s Flyer and Stoney Eyre, all have each-way prospects.

Matt Markham’s Timaru Selections Race 1: One Over Da Stars, Sunny CJ, Saxon Rose, Ruthless Kayla Race 2: Woosh Factor, Best Defence, Absolutely Delighted, Sweet Loress Race 3: Turkish Trousers, Tahlia Franco, Jemima Franco, Classie Margaret Race 4: Trouble Giero, Arannalea, Needle, Idle Boys Race 5: Novak, Carbonado, Locked Out Of Heaven, Speedy Mach Race 6: Debaneyre, Madam Spur, Bobbins, Sundon’s Flyer Race 7: Canderdel, All About Henry, Kayteeoh Denario, Wobbegong Race 8: Righteous Hanover, Handsome Hero, Daimond Life, Ice Crusher Race 9: Benicio, Christopher Banner, Ultimate Fella, Stunin Dude Race 10: Let’s Rocknroll, Dying To See You, Tuscany Miss, Smooth Mara Race 11: Dana Duke, Givematasteofkiwi, Marat Saf Finn, Sans Le Sou Best Bet: Dana Duke (Race 11) Value: Canderdel (Race 7)

Zambezi Warrior will be ridden

by Opie Bosson in Saturday’s Gr.3 Wallaceville Estate Wellington Cup. A close last-start seventh in the Gr.3 City of Auckland Cup, the Pentire gelding is one of two runners for Stephen Autridge and Jamie Richards with the lighter-weighted Echezeaux to be partnered by Danielle Johnson.

‘I can win own race’ The jockey whose boyfriend steered his horse into the path of two rivals set to beat her in a bid to protect her lead during a weekend race has told friends, “I can win my own race.”

Norwegian-born Anna Jordsjo, 21, is “not in a great place” after Josh Cartwright’s unprecedented move on the Morphettville track on Saturday, which could see him facing a lengthy ban. Cartwright’s move, crashing into two other horses, helped Ms Jordsjo’s mount Murti, win the race. The 22-yearold Victorian jockey, will face a steward’s inquiry this week.

Wellington a favourite haunt for Riccarton trainer Pitman Michael Pitman always looks forward to his visits to the capital.

The Riccarton trainer’s sole Group One win came at Trentham, his first Group Two victory came on the track and he has also enjoyed regular success at the Wellington Cup meeting.

Pitman, who trains in partnership with his son Matthew, won the opening race at the 2017 carnival last weekend and has genuine hopes in the two remaining Group One races at the meeting.

His talented sprinter First Serve (right) is fourth favourite for Saturday’s J. R. & N. Berkett Telegraph and stablemate Son Of Maher is fourth favourite for the Harcourts Thorndon Mile on January 28.

First Serve did not make her debut until last March, when she comfortably won a maiden on her home track. Two starts later she beat all bar Xtravagant in the Gr.3 Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes at Te Rapa.

“Since then she has won another five races and kept going ahead,” Pitman said.

At her last appearance, First Serve accounted for five rivals at Waikouaiti on January 1.

“She didn’t beat much, but carried 62.5kg and won easily,” Pitman said. “She’s not the biggest mare and to win well with that weight was very encouraging.

“One of her strengths is that she can settle on the pace, but not use up much energy and still quicken. She can take bad luck out of the equation and I don’t think I’ve had a horse with better racing manners.”

Sam Wynne has ridden First Serve in all her races and there will be no change for a Group One assignment.

“Sam rides a lot of work for us, she is a very talented rider and has a first class attitude,” Pitman said.

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Timaru harness Today at Phar Lap raceway

Timaru Harness Racing Club Venue: Phar Lap Raceway Meeting Date: 18 January 2017 NZ Meeting number: 8 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7; 9, 10 and 11 1 2.22pm (NZT) BTL PASSING LANE TROT $7000, 3yo+ c0 trot, stand, 2600m 1 0x873 Abbys Delight (1) fr ...................... P Wakelin 2 344 Troy Castleton (2) fr.......................S Golding 3 06092 Ruthless Kayla (3) fr......................... D Dunn 4 Moment Of Kaos (4) fr 5 99x43 Saxon Rose (5) fr ...................... M Edmonds 6 87 Imran Khan (6) fr ................................ C Butt 7 8 Hot N Fast (7) fr ............................L O’Reilly 8 76060 Tehoro Nova (8) fr ................. J Markham (J) 9 63x45 Castleton Tui (U1) fr ................... J Patterson 10 0009 Flying Dan (U2) fr.............................G Laing 11 054 One Over Da Stars (U3) fr ........... S McNally 12 05579 Princess Harbour (U4) fr ................ K James 13 030 Sunny CJ (U5) fr ..............................D White 14 Px000 Roaming (U6) fr ............................. G Shand 2 2.57pm BISHOPDALE & BUSH INN TAB’S MOBILE PACE $6000, 4yo+ c1 to c2 mob. pace, mobile, 2000m 1 57394 Bettor Backim (1) fr ...........................P Cook 2 50098 Gerald (2) fr.................................M Stratford 3 2228P Absolutely Delighted (3) fr.......... M Maynard 4 5x000 Jackalack Sue (4) fr ..........................A Edge 5 67606 Alexy fr ......................................... Scratched 6 69918 Best Defence (5) fr ................... T Woodward 7 44001 Whoosh Factor (6) fr ........................A White 8 63354 Elusive Flight (7) fr ..........................N Munro 9 92786 Franco Caliph (8) fr .......................T Sissons 10 19452 Em Ay (21) fr .................................. C Negus 11 59431 Sweet Loress (22) fr...................P Anderson 12 78823 Tufflittlerooster (23) fr ..................... M Hallett 13 20577 As Kiwi As (24) fr ......................... R Sissons 14 86001 Redmaro (25) fr................................ G Cook 3 3.32pm CHANGEOVER FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE $7000, 3yo+ f&m c0 mob. pace, mobile, 2000m 1 934x Classie Margaret (1) fr .................. K Cox (J) 2 054 My Blue Heaven (2) fr ......................... J Hay 3 Cullens Joy (3) fr ..............................S Ottley 4 9 Bicton (4) fr ........................................ R May

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Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Raceway Meeting Date: 18 January 2017 NZ Meeting number: 3 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11; 12 and 13; 14 and 15 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12; 13, 14 and 15 1 12.11pm (NZT) ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C0 C0, 305m 1 28x Scissor Clip nwtd............................ A Turnwald 2 43666 Homebush Gracie nwtd............. J T McInerney 3 77555 Cala D’Or nwtd ..................................... M Flipp 4 45285 Ebony Haze nwtd ................................ S Stone 5 64334 King Cormack nwtd L & .........................Morris 6 766x Billie Tee nwtd S &........................ C Blackburn 7 47667 Cawbourne Jeff nwtd ...................... M Roberts 8 52275 Barn Door Billy nwtd .................K A Gommans 9 7x587 Tomorrow Star nwtd ...............................N Udy 10 85778 Pickering nwtd ........................................J Hunt 2 12.29pm WANGANUI CHRONICLE C0 FINAL C0f, 520m 1 2x613 Geordie Who 31.30 ............................. L Ahern 2 2544 Bigtime Monty nwtd ............................. L Ahern 3 72 Cawbourne Angus nwtd .................. M Roberts 4 62275 Last Man Alive nwtd ........................... M Olden 5 75547 Piko Piko nwtd.....................................C Brider 6 42483 Making It Up nwtd L & ............................Morris 7 226 See Eye Aye nwtd ............................... L Ahern 8 3x336 Classy Delta nwtd L & ............................Morris 9 76788 Watch Your Back nwtd ........................... W Kite 10 57887 Bigtime Player nwtd ............................ L Ahern 3 12.46pm LIQUORLAND WANGANUI C0 C0, 305m 1 22623 Cawbourne Buckle nwtd ................. M Roberts 2 55643 Camila Baxter nwtd ................... J T McInerney 3 88887 Homebush Gisele nwtd .............K A Gommans 4 6 Alamein Kinetic nwtd K & ......................Phillips 5 77726 Crooked Hillary nwtd ................. J T McInerney 6 Bigtime Ellie nwtd ................................ L Ahern

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Ashburton Guardian 17

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

5 593 Corena Lea (5) fr...........................R Holmes 6 775x4 Jemima Franco (6) fr .......................J W Cox 7 050 Clockwork Orange (7) fr ................S Golding 8 Macy Surprise (8) fr .........................P Court 9 5880 Jakira (9) fr ....................................... D Dunn 10 P3 Fortune Tiller (21) fr .........................J Young 11 7P628 Paleface Sioux (22) fr.......................P Davis 12 42 Turkish Trousers (23) fr .................B Orange 13 0070 Christian Who (24) fr 14 75x22 Tahlia Franco (25) fr ..................... S McNally 15 960 Pembrook Express (26) fr 16 0038 January Jones (U1) fr ............. M Williamson Emergencies: Christian Who, Pembrook Express 4 4.10pm EQUINE VETERINARY SERVICES TROT $7000, 3yo+ c1 trot, stand, 2600m 1 9x010 Magnafique (1) fr...........................R Holmes 2 22124 Trouble Giero (2) fr ....................... S McNally 3 Px047 The Best Beg (3) fr........................ K Butt (J) 4 81000 Massive Metro (4) fr ........................... R May 5 54021 Red Hot Poker (5) fr ......................... D Dunn 6 7x108 Anna Kate (6) fr......................... M Edmonds 7 07657 Precious Pet (7) fr 8 30959 Sheza Trendy Monarch (8) fr... M Williamson 9 678x1 Arannalea (9) fr ...............................M Jones 10 17 Beg For Chevron (10) fr ..................... D Butt 11 22102 Time For Diamonds (11) fr ................. J Ford 12 70005 Shpeedy (12) fr .............................S Golding 13 82100 Idle Boys (13) fr .............................B Orange 14 3x431 Needle (14) fr ..............................C DeFilippi 15 44642 Stellar Success (15) fr.................. G O’Reilly 16 73486 Sarah Palin (16) fr ............................P Davis 17 04473 Gorilla Playboy (17) fr ..............B Williamson Emergencies: Precious Pet, Shpeedy 5 4.38pm PORT FM MOBILE PACE $7000, 2yo+ c0 mob. pace, mobile, 2000m 1 454 Carbonado (1) fr........................... G O’Reilly 2 22 Garry’s Legacy (2) fr ............... C D Thornley 3 45807 Junior (3) fr....................................L O’Reilly 4 24x22 Speedy Mach (4) fr ................. M Williamson 5 Parting Gesture (5) fr 6 70 Mynanasgotnoteeth (6) fr .................J Young 7 5692 Locked Out Of Heaven (7) fr ......... K Butt (J)

8 6x445 Novak (8) fr ........................................ R May 9 John The Plumber (9) fr ..............C DeFilippi 10 0 Just One Good One (21) fr .......... S McNally 11 5 Matrika (22) fr...................................S Ottley 12 00P Tinted Boyz (23) fr 13 99779 Macador (24) fr ................................... J Hay 14 53036 Zimfandel (25) fr ............................B Orange 15 0x220 Highview Justice (26) fr .................... D Dunn 16 5x736 Master Jordy (U1) fr .................B Williamson Emergencies: Parting Gesture, Tinted Boyz 6 5.18pm LION BEVERAGES HANDICAP TROT $7000, 4yo+ c2 & faster discrhcp trot, stand, 2600m 1 09834 Agatha Tyron (1) fr ........................P O’Reilly 2 00x08 Madam Spur (2) fr ................... M Williamson 3 x1190 Medusa (3) fr.............................. K Cameron 4 00P14 Dragon Sun (4) fr ..........................R Holmes 5 637P8 Playboy’s Brother (5) fr..................... D Dunn 6 00199 Bear’s Rest (6) fr .......................... S McNally 7 01205 Sundons Flyer (U1) fr ................... G O’Reilly 8 16062 Debaneyre (U2) fr .........................B Orange 9 P7P90 Craddock (U3) fr................................. C Butt 10 94723 Bobbins (U4) fr .........................B Williamson 11 x7920 Holdon Toyaspurs (1) 10 .......M Prendergast 7 5.43pm MORRISON’S SADDLERY & FEED MOBILE PACE $6500, 4yo+ c1 mob. pace jun.d, mobile, 2000m 1 52799 Chief Kapai (1) fr ........................... K Cox (J) 2 22346 Buckeye (2) fr ............................. D Keast (J) 3 09760 Canndew (3) fr 4 P4306 Pat Campbell (4) fr ........................ K Butt (J) 5 77x25 The Valiant (5) fr.............................. I Lee (J) 6 8x773 Wobbegong (6) fr 7 83173 Quite Ideal (7) fr ...................S Tomlinson (J) 8 41x86 Recipe For Dreaming fr ................ Scratched 9 50784 Rah De Rah (8) fr....................... L Lester (J) 10 36508 Richard Le Fort (21) fr............. T Lethaby (J) 11 12538 Kayteeoh Denario (22) fr......M Anderson (J) 12 82122 All About Henry (23) fr ........ J Harrington (J) 13 65442 Highland Reign (24) fr ............... L McKay (J) 14 67606 Alexy fr ......................................... Scratched 15 3200x Canderdel (25) fr .................... J Morrison (J) 16 08260 Hard Days Night (26) fr .............M Hurrell (J) Emergencies: Canndew, Alexy

8 6.09pm BROSNAN TRANSPORT PACE $7000, 3yo+

c1 pace, stand, 2000m 1 62600 Hestia Franco (1) fr ................ J Morrison (J) 2 23321 Ellmers Image (2) fr ....................C DeFilippi 3 68252 Ice Crusher (3) fr ..............................S Ottley 4 34170 Likely Jereme (4) fr ......................... I Lee (J) 5 90070 Live To Tell fr................................. Scratched 6 83815 Stompem (5) fr ....................................B Butt 7 61453 Hidden Desire (6) fr....................... K Cox (J) 8 77312 Handsome Hero (7) fr .................. G O’Reilly 9 1 Two Right (8) fr.................................R Close 10 4x084 Our Quinn (9) fr ............................ S Lethaby 11 51900 Shark Attack (10) fr 12 33182 Righteous Brother (11) fr ..............B Orange 13 20060 Hotdiggettycullen (12) fr 14 8x000 Fastroundtown (13) fr 15 10356 Extreme Spark (14) fr...................M Heenan 16 24363 Culley Backy (15) fr ...................... S McNally 17 1 Diamond Life (16) fr ........................... R May 18 06728 Buzkil (17) fr ..................................J Geddes 19 x9424 Distinctive Del (18) fr ............... C D Thornley 20 33231 Nearis Green (20) fr ............................ J Hay Emergencies: Hestia Franco, Live To Tell, Shark Attack, Hotdiggettycullen, Fastroundtown 9 6.38pm TEMUKA BOWLING CLUB MOBILE PACE $7500, 4yo+ c3 to c5 mob. pace, mobile, 2000m 1 P4174 Benicio (1) fr....................................J W Cox 2 50313 Christopher Banner (2) fr ................... R May 3 82701 Extreme Guest (3) fr ............A Fitzgerald (J) 4 72941 Boomer Bailey (4) fr ................ M Williamson 5 11861 Rocki Warrior (5) fr ...........................S Ottley 6 67551 Donegal Rundlescreek (6) fr ............ D Dunn 7 69x00 Highview Freddy (7) fr .......................J Dunn 8 37814 Ultimate Fella (8) fr....................... S McNally 9 25808 Stunin Dude (9) fr..........................B Orange 10 53447 Black Regal Princess (21) fr ....N Purdon (J) 10 7.08pm FAREWELL & THANKS JOHN DUXBURY PACE $7000, 3yo+ c0 pace, stand, 2600m 1 8x434 Lets Rock N Roll (1) fr ......................... J Hay 2 96057 Oliver Queen (2) fr ........................... G Ward 3 56809 Zulu Courage (3) fr...........................J Young 4 465 Smooth Mara (4) fr ........................... D Dunn

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4 Dying To See You (5) fr............ M Williamson Glengarry Rose (6) fr .............. C D Thornley 09006 Limoso (7) fr ..................................... G Telfer 70x9L Benz Buy (8) fr .........................B Williamson 70 Piece Of Cake (9) fr ........................ G Smith 49934 Rozzano (10) fr .............................R Holmes 50680 Magic Blaze (11) fr ........................ K Cox (J) 960 Pembrook Express (12) fr 745 Tuscany Miss (13) fr ........................... R May 98097 Opawa Mach (U1) fr ................... K Cameron 8x90 Special Change (U2) fr ..................T Chmiel 11 7.34pm PROPERTY BROKERS MOBILE PACE $7000, 4yo+ c2, c3 with cond. mob. pace, mobile, 2600m 1 90033 Givematasteofkiwi (1) fr ................R Holmes 2 65383 Sans Le Sou (2) fr ............................R Alfeld 3 68x09 Big Is Good (3) fr......................B Williamson 4 71585 Spirit Of Chronos (4) fr .................... I Lee (J) 5 33806 Dana Duke (5) fr .............................. D Dunn 6 97052 Jack Hammer (6) fr ............................ R May 7 71334 Marat Saf Finn (7) fr .........................J Young 8 44640 Stoney Eyre (8) fr ......................... G O’Reilly 9 60165 Eja Patron (9) fr ....................... M Williamson Pacifiers on : Sheza Trendy Monarch, Shpeedy (R4) Pacifiers off: Locked Out Of Heaven (R5), Big Is Good (R11) SELECTIONS: Race 1: Saxon Rose, One Over Da Stars, Ruthless Kayla, Troy Castleton Race 2: Absolutely Delighted, Whoosh Factor, Elusive Flight, Bettor Backim Race 3: My Blue Heaven, Tahlia Franco, Turkish Trousers, Corena Lea Race 4: Arannalea, Needle, Red Hot Poker, Trouble Giero Race 5: Speedy Mach, Locked Out Of Heaven, Carbonado, Matrika Race 6: Bobbins, Debaneyre, Sundons Flyer, Agatha Tyron Race 7: All About Henry, The Valiant, Buckeye, Kayteeoh Denario Race 8: Hidden Desire, Two Right, Diamond Life, Nearis Green Race 9: Benicio, Donegal Rundlescreek, Ultimate Fella, Christopher Banner

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

7 72472 Miss Muffet nwtd ............................ J McArthur 8 22433 Pride Of Sarah nwtd...............................N Udy 9 66888 Homebush Evie nwtd ................K A Gommans 10 87687 Brooke’s Got Me nwtd ......................... S Stone 4 1.04pm ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS WANGANUI C1 C1, 520m 1 62724 Opawa Gumisie 31.04 J & ..................... D Bell 2 58735 Milly Rivers 31.26 ........................... B Hodgson 3 36778 Rosco Action 31.00 ......................... M Goodier 4 35543 Cawbourne Muzza 30.78 ................ M Roberts 5 14222 Bigtime Dazzler nwtd .......................... L Ahern 6 68587 King Hit Mike 31.21 ......................S Gommans 7 74628 Black Roadstar 30.70 ....................... B Mitchell 8 56631 Meteor Vege 30.82 .......................E Duganzich 9 77567 Lick It Up 30.62 ......................... J T McInerney 10 55885 Cawbourne Gable 30.80 J & .................. D Bell 5 1.21pm DOPEY DOG LASER ENGRAVING C1 C1, 520m 1 22364 Golden Pixel 30.59 ......................... B Hodgson 2 27432 Chip Off Block nwtd........................ J McArthur 3 32421 Cawbourne Ruby nwtd .................... M Roberts 4 83677 Cawbourne Jazzy 30.19.................. M Roberts 5 48826 Scodelario nwtd ..................................L Doody 6 74366 Opawa Shiloh 30.41 ............................B Marsh 7 11161 Bigtime OnFire 30.67 .......................... L Ahern 8 8x548 Loo Loo Blue 30.40 ...............................I Howe 9 66x88 Dom Daisy nwtd .................................. L Ahern 10 76786 Cawbourne Ohio 30.46 .......................L Doody 6 1.39pm METEOR OPD WANGANUI C0 C0, 305m 1 58655 Dilly’s To Much nwtd ............................ S Stone 2 87848 Ziggy Attack nwtd ..................................B Hunt 3 5378F Trip To Florida nwtd ................... J T McInerney 4 44241 Stole Me Car nwtd.....................K A Gommans 5 6643 On Da Quest nwtd..........................L M Pearce 6 47 Cawbourne Mack nwtd.................... M Roberts

7 24222 Rosie nwtd ..................................... J McArthur 8 244x8 Wong All Along nwtd ...................... A Turnwald 9 35678 Victoria Pace nwtd .................... J T McInerney 10 78766 Homebush Myra nwtd ............... J T McInerney 7 1.56pm AON CPF C1 C1, 520m 1 67843 Ivanhov 30.39 K & .................................Phillips 2 45654 Cawbourne Miami 30.44 .....................L Doody 3 47588 Cawbourne Clay 30.83 J & .................... D Bell 4 12151 Cawbourne Trixy 30.33 ................... M Roberts 5 56556 Secret Agenda 30.81 ..................... B Hodgson 6 24735 Opawa Gail nwtd .................................. M Flipp 7 3F366 Opawa Gavin 30.40 G & .....................J Clarke 8 84374 Magic Latte 30.46 ............................... L Ahern 9 38863 Bigtime Coffee 30.45........................... L Ahern 10 77478 Citrus A Peel nwtd G & .......................J Clarke 8 2.14pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C1 HT1 C1q, 305m 1 56632 Another Key 17.72 J & ........................... D Bell 2 85864 Orangey Yellow 17.80...................A Duganzich 3 27467 Todd Blue Blood nwtd ............... J T McInerney 4 8x368 Lily Ma’s Smoking nwtd...................... S Maher 5 548F5 Buzzy As 17.81 ......................................J Hunt 6 75235 Cawbourne Jacko 17.75 ................. M Roberts 7 84864 Adrenalin Kick nwtd................... J T McInerney 8 57455 Gully Yappa 18.09 G & ........................J Clarke 9 45567 Lissadell Babe 18.16.........................D Donlon 10 6x558 Witch Misty 17.81 ................................. P Clark 9 2.31pm J P PRINT PETONE C1 HT2 C1q, 305m 1 53666 Trick Me Vara 18.34 G & .....................J Clarke 2 5x343 Thrilling Mia 17.61 J & ........................... D Bell 3 F7763 Baduzzi 18.20 ........................... J T McInerney 4 55355 Kiwi Baxter nwtd........................ J T McInerney 5 53766 Ranger’s Waltz 18.13 ......................... S Maher 6 32573 Snow Ball Chance 17.72 ..............A Duganzich 7 68573 Midnight Action nwtd ........................... S Stone

8 3851 Cawbourne Diego 18.39 ................. M Roberts 9 16476 Cawbourne Lick 17.90 .................... M Roberts 10 83778 Scotta Pie 17.87.............................L M Pearce 10 2.49pm FIRST SECURITY CI HT3 C1q, 305m 1 35314 Wetchester 18.07 ....................................L Bell 2 12558 Celestial Action nwtd J &........................ D Bell 3 25772 Homebush Paige 17.91 ............. J T McInerney 4 88x66 Madstone nwtd.............................S Gommans 5 37772 Cawbourne Stick 17.54 ................... M Roberts 6 55746 Buzzy Gem 18.32...................................J Hunt 7 48454 Boyish Charms nwtd ................. J T McInerney 8 4755x Serve Ya Purpose 17.78.........................N Udy 9 87457 Consumate Ease 17.94..................B Goldsack 10 77728 Malakai Magic 17.76 ........................P Denbee 11 3.06pm WANGANUI TOYOTA C1 HT4 C1q, 305m 1 55567 Lure Me In 18.02 ..........................S Gommans 2 41564 Nero 17.58 ..................................... B Hodgson 3 36354 Crystal McBell 17.77 ................. J T McInerney 4 27754 Billy Marlow 17.99 ................................ M Flipp 5 77471 Chaos Theory 17.83........................... M Olden 6 11 Hypocritical 18.09 ........................... M Roberts 7 74334 Uno Again 17.74 ....................................N Udy 8 32687 Chair Up 17.86 J & ................................. D Bell 9 56846 Lip It Up 18.04........................... J T McInerney 10 56688 Maligned 18.16 ................................P Blanche 12 3.24pm BOOK YOUR FUNCTION @ HATRICK C1 HT 5 C1q, 305m 1 82377 Double Ice 17.76 .................................. M Flipp 2 x4135 Brighteye’s Soul 17.98 ...........................N Udy 3 68662 Culvie Den 18.02 J & ............................. D Bell 4 66863 Homebush Freda 18.12............. J T McInerney 5 67648 Stenson nwtd ...............................S Gommans 6 82335 Allegro Power 17.81 ............................ L Ahern 7 66826 Sedgebrook Asset 17.90.........................F Kite 8 16753 Cawbourne Lyns 17.72 ................... M Roberts

9 27666 Venga Guapa 17.80 ........................... M Olden 10 57377 Mark Be Good nwtd L & .........................Morris

13 3.42pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C1 HT6 C1q, 305m 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

x1453 Hanover State 18.00 ..............................N Udy 66511 Butterball 18.15 .................................M Gowan 26466 Idol Mark 18.02 .................................... M Flipp 36122 Cawbourne Crowie 17.62................ M Roberts 88745 Lil Diva nwtd .............................. J T McInerney 84711 Bigtime Fever nwtd.............................. L Ahern 84327 Allegro Senor 17.81 .............................. W Kite 23262 Cyndi Action 18.06 J & ........................... D Bell 65576 Struggle Is Real nwtd J &....................... D Bell 44667 So Unbelievable 18.43 ....................... M Olden 14 4.03pm MAX REFRIDGERATION C1 HT7 C1q, 305m 1 35762 Lissadell Marcus 17.89 .....................D Donlon 2 32545 Working Jewel 17.75 ...........................L Doody 3 23238 Opawa Top 18.02 J & ............................. D Bell 4 53818 Drifting Along 18.32 ....................... J McArthur 5 13634 Pattykate Gem 17.74 .......................... L Ahern 6 56384 Mattie Blueblood nwtd ............... J T McInerney 7 43F42 Brilliant Ashlee 17.47 L & .......................Morris 8 66674 Jobs Rite 17.72 ..............................B Goldsack 9 67478 Gully Crusher 17.77 G & .....................J Clarke 10 38863 Bigtime Coffee nwtd ............................ L Ahern 15 4.19pm LASER PLUMBING C1 HT8 C1q, 305m 1 42423 Yankee Foxtrot 17.84 ........................R Maisey 2 41656 Totes 17.80................................ J T McInerney 3 7x8x6 Madam Ice 18.05 ........................... J McArthur 4 17752 Manu Rama 17.65...............................L Doody 5 87566 Terra Trip 18.05 ............................S Gommans 6 12247 Grace Slick 17.94 L & ............................Morris 7 4778x Swirling Eddie 18.07 ............................ M Flipp 8 63444 Cawbourne Merl nwtd J & ...................... D Bell 9 58463 Bigtime Spirit nwtd .............................. L Ahern 10 788x8 Princess Novak nwtd.........................D Donlon

Rotorua gallops Today at Rotorua raceway

Racing Rotorua Venue: Rotorua Meeting Date: 18 January 2017 NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9 1 12.55pm (NZT) JAKKALBERRY 1400 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1 x0683 Wawrinka (9) 59 .........................R Elliot (a2) 2 80x95 Starstripe d (8) 58 .....................S McKay (a) 3 58x1 Break My Stride (6) 58 ..................J Waddell 4 55424 Deluxe Edition dm (5) 57.5....... D Danis (a4) 5 210x0 Let Them Talk d (7) 56.5 .................S Collett 6 1408x Mongolian Wolf m (2) 56 ............M Cameron 7 46608 Miss Elegante (4) 55.5 .................... S Spratt 8 6x740 Honkietonk Tiger (3) 55.5...........V Gatu (a1) 9 33633 She’s Prismatic b (1) 54 ...S Weatherley (a2) 2 1.30pm BURTON CONSTRUCTION 1215 $7000, MDN, 1215m 1 049x5 Red Sheeran (13) 58.5 ............... E Farr (a2) 2 0 Our Brockster (6) 58.5 ............... L Satherley 3 Savapak (5) 57 ............................ D Johnson 4 7 I’m Murphy (4) 57 .......................M Cameron 5 532x2 Felice’s Dream (7) 56.5 .............S McKay (a) 6 00x8 Liz’s Gift (12) 56.5 ...............................C Dell 7 0x Miss El Dorado h (9) 56.5 S Weatherley (a2) 8 2. Elettra (11) 55 ................................. C Grylls 9 3 Stand Firm (1) 55 ........................T Thornton 10 45x30 Ready To Romance b (8) 55 ........... S Spratt 11 46x7 Pour It On (2) 55 .............................A Collett 12 0x6. Icing On The Cake (3) 55 ........ R Jones 13 76x90 Nikita (10) 55...................................S Collett 3 2.05pm CAMPBELLS INFRASTRUCTURE 1950 $7000, MDN, 1950m 1 55332 Darci Deniro b (10) 58.5........... K McCulloch 2 86x54 Duke Of Sussex (11) 58.5 .......... L Satherley

3 000x0 Ben Ferrarri h (4) 58.5...................M Tanaka 4 0 Flash As (7) 58.5.............................S Collett 5 79x00 Pro Fumo (12) 58.5 ........... I Musiolkova (a4) 6 09 Shackeltons Edge (2) 57 .................J Riddell 7 02226 Marshal b (13) 56.5 ................... M D Plessis 8 005 Boydy (5) 56.5 .............................T Thornton 9 x8077 Champagne Tilly (6) 56.5 ................A Collett 10 866x7 Contessa Belle (8) 56.5 ................M McNab 11 0 Earth Sky (3) 56.5 ....................... D Johnson 12 0x097 Princess Dillon (14) 56.5 ...........S McKay (a) 13 9678 Queenstown (1) 56.5 .......S Weatherley (a2) 14 Svila Dama (9) 56.5 ........................ S Spratt 4 2.40pm MACMILLAN ACCOUNTANTS 1950 $7000, MDN, 1950m 1 x9324 Markwood (4) 58.5 ..........................A Collett 2 45x83 Cool Runnings (9) 58.5 ....S Weatherley (a2) 3 28x80 Motuman (8) 58.5...............................J Jago 4 760x0 Chateau Roc (10) 58.5....................J Riddell 5 0x60 Empire Star (5) 58.5................... L Satherley 6 x0900 Makfactor (2) 58.5 .....................S McKay (a) 7 0x8 Suffice To Say (13) 58.5 .............R Elliot (a2) 8 x9x0x Without Question (1) 58.5 ...............S Collett 9 7x507 Longford (12) 57.............................. C Grylls 10 75x66 Goodiegoody (11) 56.5 ............ K McCulloch 11 9007x Entreat (7) 56.5 .............................M Tanaka 12 34680 Sosecret (6) 56.5 .......................M Cameron 13 993 Miss Ellan Vannin (3) 55 ............. D Johnson 5 3.15pm ARAWA PARK FOR YOUR FUNCTION 1215 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1215m 1 019x8 Eprouvez (4) 60................S Weatherley (a2) 2 1582x Lady Pimpernel t (1) 57.5................ S Spratt 3 28044 Why Me (6) 57............................. E Farr (a2) 4 9x779 Conquering Kenny tm (2) 56.5 .... D Johnson 5 13 Princess Kereru (9) 55.5 ........... M D Plessis

6 09656 I’m Bronson tm (5) 55.5 .............. R Hannam 7 x5219 Maui Miss (3) 55 ........................M Coleman 8 0109. Stylish Achiever t (8) 55 .............R Elliot (a2) 9 8x90x Dualis (10) 54............................T Wenn (a3) 10 8x3 Endean Express h (7) 54 ........B Hutton (a1) 6 3.53pm POMARE ELECTRICAL 1400 $7000, MDN, 1400m 1 49x20 Nakuru b (6) 58.5 ........................ D Johnson 2 330x6 Bronny’s Lad (2) 58.5 ..............B Hutton (a1) 3 9 Straight Jacket (16) 58.5 ...............M Tanaka 4 02 Trudeau 57 ................................... Scratched 5 64 Cut To The Chase b (3) 57 ..............A Collett 6 040 Dudewithattitude 57 ..................... Scratched 7 x725x Gardenier b (5) 56.5......................O Bosson 8 80296 Kittykittybangbang (14) 56.5 9 9x37 Unusual Achiever (8) 56.5........... E Farr (a2) 10 86x4 Victoria’s Secret (17) 56.5 ...............S Collett 11 9 La Varra (10) 56.5 .......................T Thornton 12 0 Hoopla (9) 56.5 ...............................M Vance 13 79x06 Choux Lace (12) 55 .................A Jones (a1) 14 70 Unfazed (1) 55 ..............................M McNab 15 07006 Brat Pack (7) 58.5 ......................R Elliot (a2) 16 9077 Henley Road (15) 55 .................S McKay (a) 17 870x8 Mr Davinci (4) 58.5 18 58700 Classique Dance 55 ..................... Scratched 19 75700 Secret Liaison h (11) 56.5 20 x007x Rose Sauvage (13) 56.5 Emergencies: Brat Pack, Henley Road, Mr Davinci, Classique Dance, Secret Liaison, Rose Sauvage 7 4.27pm SYNCROFLEX 1400 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1400m 1 23627 Shot In The Dark (2) 59..............M Cameron 2 86350 Torba d (4) 58.5..........................R Elliot (a2) 3 312x0 Enough d (8) 58.5 .........................J Waddell

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400x4 Brave Kat dm (6) 58 .................... R Hannam 78823 Gold Allure db (5) 57 ................ K McCulloch 03x16 Princess Davone (9) 56.5..............O Bosson 0x458 Legnani td (7) 56 .............................A Collett 0x512 Suggestions dm (3) 56 ...................V Colgan 3x991 Absolute Gold h (1) 55.5 .................S Collett 8 5.07pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE $12,000, MDN 3YOF, 1400m 1 5232 Miss Bumblebee b (13) 56.5 ..........V Colgan 2 52 Scarlet Princess (11) 56.5.............O Bosson 3 702 She’s A Ripper (9) 56.5 ...............T Thornton 4 734. Dreamcrafter (4) 56.5................ M D Plessis 5 63 O’Princess (5) 56.5 .............A Schwerin (a2) 6 3 Poppy Star (2) 56.5 ..................... D Johnson 7 6x683 Thelma (18) 56.5 8 53. Yearn (12) 56.5 ........................ K McCulloch 9 8x48 Lucky Dreamer (16) 56.5 ........B Hutton (a1) 10 x30x0 Patsys Girl (15) 56.5 .......................A Collett 11 485 Summerfly (3) 56.5 ..................... R Hannam 12 Ahyum (7) 56.5................................ C Grylls 13 Hot Saki (14) 56.5 ...........................S Collett 14 Salt ‘n’ Pepper (17) 56.5 ................M Tanaka 15 Waxy O’Connor (6) 56.5 ............M Cameron 16 9x0 Apollo’s Daughter (8) 56.5 17 4x006 Michiko (1) 56.5 18 58700 Classique Dance (10) 56.5 19 79x06 Choux Lace (19) 56.5 Emergencies: Waxy O’Connor, Apollo’s Daughter, Michiko, Classique Dance, Choux Lace 9 5.36pm MILLS REEF WINERY 1950 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1950m 1 25956 Curious (5) 60 ............................R Elliot (a2) 2 47519 Garfunkel (13) 59.5 .................. K McCulloch 3 8x548 Divine Duke b (7) 59 ..................M Coleman

4 0x561 Highly Excessive t (3) 59................. C Grylls 5 25617 Baymax (2) 58.5 .................................J Jago 6 x9484 Voxer (10) 58.5 ..............................M McNab 7 4041 Mystery Man t (9) 57.5 .............. M D Plessis 8 65105 Paradise Rock t (4) 57.5 ...............O Bosson 9 0x053 Dukebox (6) 57..............................J Waddell 10 44716 Equilibrium (12) 56.5 .......................S Collett 11 x2060 Miss Pareto (1) 55 .................H Marzuki (a4) 12 4x399 Vitesse (11) 55 ...........................M Cameron 13 x8779 Mandalay m (8) 54 ......................T Thornton Blinkers on: I’m Murphy, Nikita (R2), Shackeltons Edge (R3), Without Question, Sosecret (R4), Henley Road (R6) Blinkers off: Markwood (R4), Rose Sauvage (R6), Miss Pareto (R9) Winkers on: Princess Dillon (R3), Dualis (R5), Dreamcrafter (R8) SELECTIONS: Race 1: Break My Stride, Mongolian Wolf, Deluxe Edition, She’s Prismatic, Wawrinka Race 2: Felice’s Dream, Elettra, Red Sheeran, Stand Firm, Ready To Romance Race 3: Marshal, Darci Deniro, Duke Of Sussex, Champagne Tilly, Princess Dillon Race 4: Markwood, Miss Ellan Vannin, Cool Runnings, Goodiegoody, Sosecret Race 5: Lady Pimpernel, Princess Kereru, Eprouvez, Maui Miss, Endean Express Race 6: Unusual Achiever, Nakuru, Victoria’s Secret, Bronny’s Lad Race 7: Enough, Suggestions, Shot In The Dark, Gold Allure, Princess Davone Race 8: Poppy Star, Scarlet Princess, Miss Bumblebee, Yearn, O’Princess Race 9: Curious, Garfunkel, Vitesse, Highly Excessive,

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Commercial Broker Ashburton

RX PLASTICS

Customer Service/ Administration We are seeking a bright enthusiastic personality to join our friendly team based in our Tinwald office, which is Head Office for our three branches and handles all incoming calls and orders nationwide.

This position requires someone with excellent communication and people skills and a real understanding of customer service.

We are looking for someone who has the following attributes: • •

A positive friendly personality and a sense of humour Ability to work under pressure, highly organised and able to multitask Able to work in a team environment and share the workload Excellent telephone and customer service skills High accuracy with computer data entry Have a good mathematical brain, and able to think outside the square • •

Evnika Saadvakass may only be nine years of age but she could be a boxing star of the future.

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If this sounds like you please email your application letter along with a copy of your CV or alternatively post to the address below no later than Friday, January 27, 2017.

The toughest nine-year-old?

Evnika Saadvakass may just be the toughest nine year-old girl in the world.

Saadvakass’s father, Rustam, has been training her as a boxer since her third birthday, and boy, does it show.

Clips of her doing things such as throwing 100 punches in a minute have been spread around the Internet for years, and now her father is trying to capitalise on that attention by marketing her training regime as something you can replicate at home with an “Evnik Simulator” for the low cost of $49.99.

The Kazakh family, who live in Voronezh in Russia, train five days a week - often in the woods outside their home and are taught how to dodge and land blows.

Rustram puts his children through their paces once in the morning and again in the evening, and believes the discipline teaches courage and perseverance.

The seriously-tough fam-

ily are pictured sparring with each other in the woods and in the gym with eight-year-old Evnika usually leading the way.

Evnika’s proud father spotted her emerging talent when she was just four, and she can now throw 47 punches in 30 seconds with one hand.

The nine-year-old said: ‘I like boxing because when I throw a side hook and I hit hard, I like the sound it makes.

“I also like when I’m punching fast and my feet join in.

“And when I’m doing a combination of punches and I go in fast, fast, fast, leaning in for the hit.”

When a video of Evnika’s lightning speed went viral, Rustram said he was inundated with messages from people amazed by her ability.

He said: “When people see what Evnika does they are thrilled with emotion with joy and excitement.

“They start to point and say that’s the guy who trains Evnika.”

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Anne Cain Customer Service Manager Email: annec@rxplastics.co.nz RX Plastics Ltd PO Box 360, Ashburton 7740

ASHBURTON COLLEGE ‘Individual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment’

Teacher for Supported Learning (Literacy and Numeracy)

• Join one of New Zealand’s most progressive national insurance brokers • Career development and learning opportunities • Winners of the NZ Insurance Industry Large Broking Company of the Year for the last 3 years Rothbury is one of the largest majority New Zealand owned and operated Insurance Broking Company with branches nationwide. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to take on a role as Commercial Broker in our Ashburton branch.

This position offers a great opportunity to progress in the insurance industry and would suit someone with an interest in Fire and General commercial insurance broking, looking to further develop their broking career.

The successful applicant will have experience as a Commercial Insurance broker, or in the financial services industry, who has an understanding of the market and its policies, and the drive to pursue strong growth through the development of new business opportunities.

The ability to build strong relationships, be well organised and self motivated is essential, along with a passion for the insurance industry and the ability to achieve goals through a client driven approach.

This is your opportunity to be part of a forward thinking Company which provides career development and learning opportunities and encourages a work-life balance. You will be part of a fun, supportive culture, where employees know that they are valued.

To register your interest in this role, please submit your CV and covering letter to: recruitment@rothbury.co.nz

Broker Support Ashburton

• Join one of New Zealand’s most progressive national insurance brokers

Our College is a U10, Decile 6, Co-educational school catering for the majority of students in Mid Canterbury.

• Finalists in the IBM Kenexa Best Workplaces awards for 4 years running

The position is part-time, fixed-term,10 hours/week, school term time, working with Year 9 and Year 10 classes, for the 2017 school year.

• Motivated and enthusiastic individual

The position would suit Primary or Secondary Trained Teacher.

Familiarity with Levels 3 and 4 of the New Zealand Curriculum is a requirement, in both Literacy and Numeracy.

Commencement for beginning of 2017 school year preferred (early February).

Applications close 12 noon, Wednesday 25 January 2017.

Information package enquiries and applications – Please contact: Sheena Tyrrell, Management Administrator Phone (03) 308 4193, ext 812 or 027 247 8003; Email: ts@ashcoll.school.nz, Ashburton College, P O Box 204, Ashburton.

Rothbury is the largest majority New Zealand owned and operated Insurance Broking Company with branches nationwide. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to take on the role of Broker Support in our Ashburton branch.

You will be supporting Brokers, assisting them in all aspects of managing their client portfolios. You will be resolving client queries, attending to policy amendments, processing renewals, new business, alterations and cancellations. Ideally you will have a good understanding of the fire and general insurance market and policies, preferably with experience in commercial or domestic support. Key skills will include the ability to organize your own workload and manage time effectively, and proven ability to build rapport and assist in retention of key clients is essential.

This is your opportunity to be part of a forward thinking Company, join a busy, growing branch and enjoy a challenging position in a friendly working environment.

To register your interest in this role, please submit your CV and covering letter to: recruitment@rothbury.co.nz

Guardian Situations Vacant

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Photographer We are seeking a creative and motivated photographer. This is a contractor position, working some evenings and weekend, approx 15 hours per week.

The position is to cover local events and news stories providing photographs for a range of Ashburton Guardian publications.

Experience in photographing people on location is essential as is an ability to relate easily to people of all ages. You will need to have a passion for the local community, including sports.

The ideal candidate must be able to work as a team member in a creative group environment and work solo, requiring self motivation and prioritisation of tasks.

They must be able to follow tight deadlines and directions but also be able to improvise and be creative.

Good verbal, written communication and organisational skills are essential.

This could be a job share position.

To apply, please send your CV and accompanying letter outlining the hours you can work, through to desme@theguardian.co.nz Closing date for applications is Friday, January 20

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100% MADE OF NEW ZEALAND Opportunity Shop Manager - Ashburton • Brand new shop - want to make a difference to your community?

• Retail management experience?

• NZ’s most trusted charity!

St John is looking for a competent and professional person to manage our new St John Opportunity Shop for 36-40 hours per week. The purpose of this role is to operate a profitable Opportunity Shop utilising Volunteers to assist in the sale of second hand goods to raise money for St John in Ashburton.

The role is responsible for staff rostering, overseeing stock, price setting, managing the shop revenue and monthly reporting and forecasting. Our manager will ensure the operation and performance of the shop through effective administration and staff management. The promotion and marketing of the shop locally is also a key responsibility in this role.

We are looking for a highly motivated and outgoing individual to join our team. You will have a can do attitude, excellent people skills and the ability to manage administrative tasks with ease. The ideal candidate will have a passion for second hand goods, experience in small business and people management but above all a community focus and the motivation to build the stores profile in the area.

Do you have?

• An interest in Opportunity Shops and second hand goods • Experience in motivating and managing staff • Previous experience in retail and/or small business management • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills • A strong customer focus and a can do attitude?

Media Sales Consultant We have an exciting position for a media sales consultant to join our team.

You will be selling into our daily newspaper, monthly farming publications, lifestyle magazine YOU and our website to help clients promote their businesses effectively throughout our products.

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Desme Daniels General Manager PO Box 77, Ashburton 7740 Or email desme@theguardian.co.nz

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Applications close Friday, January 20.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and a current New Zealand driver licence.

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Stock Controller Talley’s is a successful and well-known brand, operating several plants throughout the South Island, as well as having many diversified interests in seafood, frozen vegetables, meat and dairy products.

Due to staff movement we require an energetic and pro-active person to learn our logistics and despatch roles.

Reporting to the Coolstore Manager, you will be required to learn all aspects of our daily despatch administrative duties and inventory control in a fast paced environment.

The Fresh Name in the Freezer

This position would suit a person with good computer skills and an affinity with numbers.

You will also need to have good verbal and written communication skills. Full and extensive training will be provided to the successful applicant. The hours are negotiable and will be discussed at interview.

To apply in the first instance please send your CV and a covering letter to human.resources@talleys.co.nz or post to Talley’s Stock Controller Position, PO Box 244, Ashburton.

Hold a tertiary qualification to at least Trade Certificate (or equivalent such as EnChem Level 4) in a Mechanical or Electrical trade and / or Third Marine Broad-based experience and a sound knowledge of ammonia refrigeration equipment, potable water and compressed air equipment practices and policies with a particular emphasis on health and safety, operation, maintenance and repair of these systems within a food processing environment Sound knowledge of engineering practices Ability to trouble shoot and multitask with enthusiasm Computer literacy - proficiency in the use of Microsoft (Word, Excel) and familiar with Data bases and SCADA systems A demonstrated knowledge of the legal and legislative compliance conditions and issues as relating to fired and unfired pressure vessels Organisational skill with the ability to prioritise workload.

The Shift Engineer will be part of the team responsible for the safe operation of the plant refrigeration systems. You will also assist with planned maintenance along with the installation of new plant equipment.

This is an ideal position for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual looking to join a skilled and progressive team within a large industrial food processing environment.

For all subscriber enquiries, missed deliveries, new subscriptions, temporary stops – text, call or email:

Applications close: Monday, 30 January 2017.

Text 021 271 3399 Phone 0800 274 287 Email circulation@ theguardian.co.nz

Apply to The Engineering Manager, Silver Fern Farms Fairton, Fairton, PO Box 30, Ashburton 7740. Or apply online at careers.silverfernfarms.co.nz

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Seed Store Machine Operator We are seeking an enthusiastic and physically fit person with a can do attitude to join our small team at Range Street, Ashburton.

Position is full time with competitive remuneration.

Forklift licence is essential and knowledge of industry is preferred.

Please email: HRAdmin@carrfields.co.nz to apply.

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AUTO TRIM, CANVAS & SHADE SERVICES: Hay covers, farm truck seat covers, upholstery repairs, shade sails and blinds, marquee and event hire.

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If this is you, please send your CV and cover letter to:

For more information contact Amanda Shalders on 0800STJOHN or apply with your CV and Cover letter online at join.stjohn.org.nz.

Enter job code: 30579.

Call the Guardian today for your motoring advertising requirements.

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The successful applicant will possess the following skills and attributes:

In return, we will provide you with an attractive base salary ($45K) and uncapped commission structure.

Haramai ngā tai o te āniwaniwa, he kāhui rangatira tēnei, he kāhui whakamana tāngata whaimahi, e te iti, e te rahi e.

Rachel Buying selling Proofor read by:_______________________________ a vehicle?

We have a challenging opportunity for a person who is skilled in providing an efficient and reliable shift engineering service to ensure our plant refrigeration systems are operating at required levels to accommodate the sheep, lamb and bobby calf processing plant throughput. We operate a two shift operation generally between the hours of 6am and 8pm.

The skills required for this position include: • Great sales and office experience, whilst marketing experience is an advantage • Building and maintaining valuable client relationship • Developing new sales opportunities • Good level of English, both verbal and written • Organised and confident • A great personality and enjoy dealing with people

We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce and adhere to best practice equal employment opportunity principles in all aspects of our recruitment and our ways of working.

Ashburton Baptist Preschool are looking for a permanent full-time, registered and experienced teacher for our busy centre.

If you are energetic, passionate and a great team player and communicator that enjoys working as a part of a dedicated team, then we would love to hear from you. We pride ourselves on ensuring quality education and care for our precious children, whilst embracing our special character Christian principles, so an understanding or willingness to learn about and implement this is essential.

Please send your CV along with a cover letter in the first instance to: Ashleigh Grant at ashleigh@ashburtonbaptistpreschool.co.nz or feel free to drop your CV into the office at 8 Eton Street.

Phone: 03 308 2325 A job description is available upon request.

Applications close Sunday, January 22, 2017

•Refrigeration or Mechanical Trade •Industrial Maintenance focus •Mid Canterbury Lifestyle Location.

For over 135 years, the Ashburton Guardian has been proudly delivering news to Mid Cantabrians.

Applications close: Sunday, 29 January 2017.

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Closing date Call Toni & Peter May checked: on 03 308 x8893

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Contact Des anytime for an obligation free quote on 03 308 9936 or 027 432 3258

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151 Alford Forest Rd, revisions: Ashburton www.petermay.co.nz 1 2 3 4 5 $0

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Glazing Position

Automotive and industrial machinery.

We are offering full training in windscreen replacement and repair Would suit a school leaver.

Must be of clean habits and reliable Ideally a person who has an interest in the automotive industry.

Hold a current drivers licence.

Please phone 03 308 8485 or 027 434 56 36

Building –

it’s what we know and it’s what we do best. That’s why clients have chosen us, again and again.

211 Alford Forest Rd, Ashburton (03) 307 6130 www.calderstewart.co.nz

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Chertsey Tues 24 January 2017 Recreational Chertsey Hall Reserve Board 8pm Alford Forest Tues 24 January 2017 Recreational Alford Forest Hall Reserve Board 8pm Lagmhor Tues 24 January 2017 Westerfield Lagmhor Westerfield Hall Memorial Hall 7.30pm The purpose of the meetings are to elect up to seven residents to fill the vacancies on the Boards.

The Boards will meet immediately following the Triennial Meetings and appoint members to the positions of Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer.

All residents welcome.

Vincie Billante Community Relations Manager www.ashbur tondc.govt.nz

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We currently have funds available to distribute in grants for the following purposes in the Canterbury area:

• Research, development, education for, training and expansion of, the science and practice of agriculture.

• Bark • Oamaru stone • Rocks • Organic compost • Sand • Screened soil • Home deliveries available

• The needs of young people who suffer physical or mental disabilities or have less chance in life than their peers.

Applications close at 5pm, Friday, January 27, 2017. For further information and application forms, please contact:

Plus much more FREE loan trailer available!

From a shovel load to a trailer load.

Dobson Street West Ph: 307 8302 Hours: Mon-Fri: 7.30am - 5pm Sat: 7.30am - 12 noon

TRADES, SERVICES COMPUTER TForRADES , SPROBLEMS ERVICES ?? prompt reliable computer servicing or laser engraving, COMPUTER PROBLEMS ?? contact Kelvin Boult, KJB For prompt reliable computer Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot Place, servicing or laser engraving, Ashburton.

Ph 308 8989.KJB 30 contact Kelvin Boult, years Same Systemslocal Ltd, service.

4 Ascot Place, day service if 8989. possible.

Ashburton.

Ph 308 30 SUPERGOLD discountSame card years local service. welcomed. day service if possible.

SUPERGOLD discount card welcomed.

SUN CONTROL WINDOW TINTING. Quality window films for privacy, UV (fading), heat, safety and security. For cars, homes and offices.

Phone Craig Rogers 307 6347 or 0800 TINTER. Member of Master Tinters NZ. Check us out on FACEBOOK.

OLD newspapers available.

Perfect for packing, fires, bedding for animals, birds, OLD newspapers available. craft workforandpacking, so on. Please Perfect fires, call in to the Level bedding for Guardian, animals, birds, 3, 161 Street or craft workBurnett and so on.

Please phone 307the7900 for bundles call in to Guardian, Level of or more.

3, 10161 Burnett Street or phone 307 7900 for bundles of 10 or more.

OLD newspapers available.

Perfect for packing, fires, bedding for animals, birds, craft work and so on. Please call in to the Guardian, Level 3, 161 Burnett Street or phone 307 7900 for bundles of 10 or more.

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Workshops for8279 vocal dance Phone Faye 308 for and more information on Monday 16th January . held

• Research, treatment, provision of equipment in relation to, and the education and training of skilled persons relative to, the disease of cancer.

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PLANTS, PRODUCE

The Secretary Mackenzie Charitable Foundation C/- Croys Ltd Level 2, 161 Burnett Street P O Box 582 Ashburton 7740 Phone: 03 308 8353 Email: mcf@croys.co.nz www.mcf.org.nz

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MEETINGS, EVENTS

NEW potatoes Nadine $2.00 kg. Digging all New Year.

Phone 308 3195, 027 531 9103, 81 Elizabeth Street.

NEW potatoes Osprey and Purple Passion. Phone 308 5972, Milton Road, Ashburton.

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

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ALISON RAMSAY Art for sale Exhibition opening Saturday, January 21, 2017.

At 1pm.

Methven Art Gallery Heritage Centre ALISON RAMSAY

Freshly Picked and PYO Limited supply of

Ranui and Tayberry 56 Tinwald/Westerfield, Mayfield Rd, Ashburton Phone 308 1338 No eftpos

LIVESTOCK, PETS

BUYER of unwanted animals. Cattle, bobby calves, horse and all farm animals.

We also sell pet food. Call Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 621, A/H 03 348 9439.

HIRE

GENERAL hire.

Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more.

All your DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire.

588 East Street. Open MonFri 7.00 - 6.00pm; Sat 7.30am - 5.00pm; Sunday 9.00am 2.00pm. – Ph: 308 8061 www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

BUSINESS WANTED/SELL Ruapuna Reserves Board INTERESTED Triennial Meeting To be held at the Ruapuna Domain Saturday, January 28, 2017, 10am.

We need new committee members, Secretary and Chairperson.

We will also be discussing the Ruapuna Pool.

Any queries please contact Di Lake 303 6085 or Duncan King 021 056 5312.

BUSINESS WANTED/SELL

ACCOMMODATION/Hostel (licensed). Operating 45 beds plus managers unit. 24 rooms. Solid brick, modern comprising of three buildings 1000 sqm². Must sell.

Reduced price $980,000.00 Phone 0274 322 402.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

021 044 0698 SOPHIA. Approach me for appointments.

Active, attractive and available, the lady Sophia.

IN BEING SELFEMPLOYED?

We have a successful business for sale by tender due to the owner wishing to retire.

This is a long standing business which provides general garden maintenance and tree and shrub services with a primary focus on commercial clients.

An excellent client base which will provide the owner with part time work, approx. 25 hours per week year round.

Tenders close at 5pm on February 28, 2017.

Please direct enquires to: Croys Ltd PO Box 582 Level 2, Somerset House, 161 Burnett Street, Ashburton 7740 Email: anne@croys.co.nz

ALBA, 28 year old, Chinese lady, 36 D cup, busty, size 10.

Good personality.

A WEDDING gift for the Professional massage. In/out happy couple? We have a calls. Phone 021 163 2328. classic collection of white bowls and platters for JASMINE VIIXEN. Sexy, indoor/outdoor entertaining. seductive. Playfully naughty Give the gift that they will lady. Full service. No texts. treasure forever. The China Phone 020 4088 3994.

Shop in The Arcade.

NEW ASIAN. Beautiful, sexy, CONTAINERS for sale or slim, busty DD. Friendly. hire, ex shipping: general and Good massage. Phone 021 insulated. Sidelifter available 0852 2819. for delivery. Wilson Bulk Transport, Phone 308-7772. ACCOMMODATION,

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Daily Events WEDNESDAY 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real Women circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road.

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

Main Street, Methven.

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

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Seated exercises suitable for people

with limited mobility. M.S.A. Social Hall, Havelock Street.

11.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Mid-week service and lunch, 48 Allens Road.

1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research. Heritage Centre, West Street.

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet, drawn doubles. Waireka, Philip Street.

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 Road.

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

6pm WAIREKA GOLF CROQUET. Twilight Golf Croquet, non-members welcome $5 have a go, Mallets available, Waireka, Philip Street.

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

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

ACROSS 1. A novel way to fit in coal distribution (9) 5. The crowd involved in organised crime in America (3) 7. Each half, between right and left, it is genuine (4) 8. The singular story of a dwelling-place? (8) 10. It may be decent if arrangement is available for those made ill (8) 11. Bitter sound of what the coffin rests on (4) 13. Scowl – or growl, possibly, about the East (6) 15. Have a meal around a way to push the boat out (6) 18. Do return, by going round the corpse (4) 19. A finishing press for paper, and creel that can be made from it (8) 22. Make it known how nun manoeuvred canoe (8) 23. Instruction to shoot, with passion (4) 24. Sesame is ignited in reverse (3) 25. In slang, ague may be spoken of in French and German (9) DOWN 1. Fellow has margin of difference in working the land (7) 2. Bad, in age, to be run together like husks of corn (5) 3. Neither she nor he can be got from the tureen (6) 4. Eleven Bingo parts in a darts match (4) 5. Grinder takes one on in vast number (7) 6. How could row be made into a shady recess? (5) 9. A warder with a broken-winded horse (5) 12. Provide food for a feline with hesitation (5) 14. It’s like first number in road, perhaps: 50 (7) 16. Control and make use of her as poles are switched (7) 17. A bird may find calf no different (6) 18. Brag about being Leading Seaman in a yacht (5) 20. Is cheating in entering a greyhound (5) 21. The attraction of a hit to the left for a right-hander (4)

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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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Your Stars ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): The current speed of time is one second per second. Try to stay inside of that, as one might stay inside a car on the freeway; speeding through and yet simultaneously rather still.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Amp up the importance of your goal. If it’s important enough, you’ll relate all decisions to the ultimate vision of that goal. With everything you do, you’ll ask: Does it get me closer?

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You’ll spend part of the day figuring out what is best for the health and development of another person. It’s not so easy to forget all about you and really feel life as the other person might. This is love.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You take a personal approach, perform with fluidity and leave your audience (whether it be one or 100) thinking: “Who was that, and how can I get more?”

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Cognitive dissonance isn’t something people experience in crisis. Our brains are wired to continuously deal with internal disagreement. Humour helps. Parts of today will be absolutely hilarious.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): It’s only natural to want to spend more time with someone who inspires a warm and reflective feeling in you and less time with one who makes you work in some way or another.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): When you know you don’t have much time for a task, you tend to give it your deep, full attention. This is why it will help you to set a strict time limit on things that don’t naturally have one.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): There’s a reason why videos of funny dogs and cute kittens are the online refuge of children from ages 1-101. We could all use a little levity. None will be immune to this need today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Change comes at a cost. Lose this, gain that – this is the balance of life. The best is when you wind up trading something you can no longer use for something you can (it happens today)!

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): The old way is safe, comfortable and familiar. It’s also boring.

Come up with a new way. Give yourself the best chance at being accepted by privately working out the bugs before presenting.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): The best perk about seeing new places in the world is that it enables you to finally see your homeland for what it is. Contrast is necessary for perception. It takes two eyes to see depth.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Making things too easy for the other person is not very nice. This why “no spoilers” is a good policy, and it’s also why you should never give an unwrapped gift. The prize is in the discovery.

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Across 1. Miming 4. Psalms 9. Signify 10. Inane 11. Epic 12. Hasp 13. Tot 15. Yolk 16. Drop 19. Nab 21. Folk 22. Wall 24. Upset 25. Corsair 26. Sleeps 27. Gentry Down 1. Misdemeanours 2. Magnify 3. Nail 5. Slippery 6. Least 7. Spectacularly 8. Byway 14. Clifftop 17. Peasant 18. Flock 20. Baste 23. True

Previous solution: ass, asset, ate, ats, east, eat, eats, est, eta, etas, sat, sate, sates, sea, seas, seat, seats, set, seta, sets, tass, tea, teas.

Across 7. Assign 8. Allows 10. Nearest 11. Eaten 12. Fret 13. Nears 17. Boats 18. Silo 22. Level 23. Niggles 24. Ignore 25. Genius Down 1. Magnify 2. Ashamed 3. Agree 4. All ears 5. Worth 6. Using 9. Attesting 14. Bollard 15. Villain 16. Consist 19. Flair 20. Event 21. Ogled

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DOWN 1. Prone (4,4) 2. Rips (5) 4. Prohibit (3) 5. Classifying (12) 6. A token amount (7) 7. Sluggish (4) 8. Work done for no wages (6,2,4) 12. Rascal (5) 13. Sample pieces of cloth (8) 15. Worthy of attention (7) 19. Mindless (5) 20. Pace (4) 22. Insect of genus Apis (3)

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SMITH, Gregory David – On January 16, 2017 at Christchurch, Greg passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a short but bravely fought MID CANTERBURY FUNERAL SERVICES battle. Aged 44 years. Dearly loved partner of Anita Sepsy, Galbraith’s provide choice! and adored and admired We have a team of highly respected, professional funeral directors and Galbraith’s father of Conal and Abby. celebrants. We offer you complete funeral care including pre-arrangement, and your choice of venue, funeral celebrants and catering.

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We believe that every life is unique and every person’s funeral needs to Edna-May, loved brother to reflect their individuality - ask us how we can be of assistance to you and Call us on Leyton (deceased) and Anita.your family.

Call us on 308 3980 A light from 308 or call in and visit 3980 our new premises at our family is gone, or 246 callHavelock in andStreet visit a voice we loved is still, a place is vacant in our lives, our new premises at which can never be filled;Rob Cope-Williams Eion McKinnon Your memory 246 Havelock is our keepsake, Street from which we will never part, Heaven has you Official Opening 18 Feb - 9am til 4pm We help save in its keeping, IN MEMORIAM we have you in our hearts. JOHNS, Russell Anthony – lives every day A service to celebrate Greg’s Treasured memories of our life is being held at Woolston loved brother. Passed away through the Working Mens Club, 43 one year ago today.

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January 20, 2017 at 2.30pm. Phyllis and Alan, Merv and development Cobi, Ngaire and Ken and SMITH, Greg – Dearly loved and respected their families. of improved brother of Anita. A life too JOHNS, Russell (Rusty) – short but respected by so diagnosis, be er 18-01-2016 many.

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

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Rangitata Klondyke at 2:05 pm, yesterday

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Waitaki Kurow at 12:13 pm, yesterday

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6am Country Calendar 3 A couple run a successful sport-horse stud near Nelson Lakes, where they breed horses for eventing, jumping, hunting, and the show ring. 0 6:30 Neighbourhood 3 0 7am Dickinson’s Real Deal 8am Jo Frost Family Matters PGR 9am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 0 10am Tipping Point 11am The Chase 0 Noon Emmerdale 0 1pm Coronation Street 3 0 2pm Kiwi Living 3 0 2:55 Tipping Point 3:55 Te Karere 2 4:25 Millionaire Hot Seat 0 5pm The Chase 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0

6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Sesame Street 0 6:55 Little Monstar 3 0 7am The Jungle Bunch – To The Rescue! 3 0 7:25 Transformers – Robots In Disguise 3 0 7:50 Kung Fu Panda 3 0 8:15 The Lion Guard 0 8:35 Goldie And Bear 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11:30 Shortland Street 3 0 Noon The Ellen DeGeneres Show 0 1pm I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here 2pm Judge Rinder PGR 3pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 3:30 Leon 0 3:35 Wander Over Yonder 0 4pm M Home On The Range PGR 2004 Animated Comedy. When a greedy outlaw schemes to take over the farm, a group of animals joins forces to save it. 0 5:30 The Simpsons 3 0 6pm The Big Bang Theory PGR 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

7pm MasterChef Australia 0 8pm SCU – Serious Crash Unit PGR 0 8:30 The Level 0 9:30 Underage And On The Stage A zombie film, a seaside photo shoot, and a touring musical are just some of the jobs on offer for the children of the agency. 0 10:30 F 800 Words PGR 3 0

7pm Shortland Street 0 7:30 Grannies Make You Laugh Out Loud 0 8:30 M Bad Grandpa AO 2013 Comedy. Irving Zisman takes a trip from Nebraska to North Carolina to take his 8 year-old grandson, Billy, back to his real father. 0 10:25 Two And A Half Men PGR 3 0 10:55 Mom PGR 3 0

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

11:25 Brooklyn Nine Nine PGR 0 11:55 Manhattan Love Story AO 12:20 Mistresses 3 1:15 Shortland Street 3 0 1:40 Infomercials 2:45 Revenge AO 3 0 4:10 Mike Tyson Mysteries 3 4:20 Baby Daddy PGR 3 0 4:45 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

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BRAVO 10am Million Dollar Listing 3 10:55 Hoarders 3 11:45 Snapped – Killer Couples 3 12:40 Vanderpump Rules 1:35 Botched PGR 3 2:30 The Real Housewives Of Atlanta 3 3:30 Flipping Out 3 4:30 N Dance Moms – Abby’s Studio Rescue 5:30 Hoarders 3 6:30 Million Dollar Listing 3 7:30 Botched PGR 3 8:30 The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills After her encounter with Kim at Kyle’s game night, Lisa Rinna discusses her feelings with Eden; Dorit must find common ground with Lisa Rinna and Eileen.

9:30 Vanderpump Rules Scheana shuts down Lala’s attempts at friendship to please Katie and her bridesmaids; Jax watches as James puts his job at SUR in danger.

10:30 Hoarders 3 11:30 Snapped – Killer Couples 12:20 Infomercials 3

What Happens in Vegas 8:10pm on Three

THE BOX 6am CSI MV 6:50 Criminal Intent MV 7:40 The Amazing Race PG 8:30 Shipping Wars PG 8:55 The Simpsons PG 9:20 Criminal Minds MV 10:10 NCIS MV 11am Covert Affairs MV 11:55 Hawaii Five-0 MV 12:50 Container Wars PG 1:15 Criminal Intent MV 2pm Smackdown MV 4:05 The Amazing Race PG 5pm The Simpsons PG 5:30 Criminal Intent MV 6:30 The Carbonaro Effect PG 7pm Container Wars PG Mo and the Israelis partner up on a container from Africa; events take a strange turn when an odd collection turns up.

7:30 NCIS MV 8:30 NCIS – New Orleans MV 9:30 Reckless MV 10:30 Criminal Minds MV 11:25 NCIS MV

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7am Sticky TV 7:05 Kate And Mim 7:25 Sticky TV 7:30 The Moe Show 7:50 Sticky TV 8am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 8:30 Sticky TV 9am Rachael Ray 10am Infomercials 11:30 Baggage AO 3 Noon The Biggest Loser Australia 3 1pm M Betrayed PGR 2014 Thriller. Amanda Schull, Lynne Adams, Charlie Hofheimer.

2:55 Entertainment Tonight 3:25 American Ninja Warrior 3 0 4:25 Wipeout 0 5:25 The Best Of Family Feud Hosted by Dai Henwood. 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm The Block Australia PGR 0 8:10 M What Happens In Vegas PGR 3 2007 Romantic Comedy. Two strangers wake to discover they got married after a night of debauchery in Las Vegas, and one of them has won a huge jackpot after playing the other’s quarter. 0 10:10 NewsHub Late 10:40 NCIS – LA AO 3 0

6am The Fairly Odd Parents 6:25 Kid v Kat 6:50 The Penguins Of Madagascar 7:15 Bella And The Bulldogs 7:40 Henry Danger 8:05 Endangered Species 8:30 Sanjay And Craig 8:55 Million Dollar Minute 3 9:25 Wheel Of Fortune 3 9:50 Jeopardy 3 10:20 The Doctors PGR 3 11:15 Hot Bench 11:40 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 12:10 Bondi Rescue PGR 3 12:35 Mayday PGR 3 1:35 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR 3 2:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 3pm Escape To The Country 3 4pm Antiques Roadshow 3 0 5pm Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Prime News 6pm Wheel Of Fortune 6:30 Jeopardy 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 MasterChef Junior USA The top six junior cooks face the restaurant takeover, completing a full appetiser and entrée service for patrons of a high-end restaurant.

8:30 The White Queen AO 3 9:45 Crimes That Shook Britain AO 3 10:45 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR

6:30 Pukoro 3 2 7am SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 3 2 7:30 Pukana 2 8am Miharo 2 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Fresh 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Korero Mai 3 2 11am Toku Reo 3 2 Noon Korero Mai 3 2 1pm Toku Reo 3 2 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Ako 3 2 3pm Whare Taonga 3:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 4pm Iwi Anthems 3 4:30 Celebrating Maori In Business 3 5pm Kapa Haka Regionals 3 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Pukoro 2 6:30 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 2 7pm Ahorangi Next Generation 7:30 Café Niugini PGR 3 8pm The Political Game 3 8:30 Waka Huia 9pm Waiata 3 9:30 Iti Pounamu AO New Zealand short films.

10pm Koroua 3 10:30 Te Kaea 3 2

11:35 Entertainment Tonight 3 Midnight Infomercials

11:45 The Crowd Goes Wild An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

12:20 Closedown

11pm Te Kauta 3 Chat show featuring guests who reminisce about their younger days and some of their naughtiest secrets.

11:30 Closedown

MOVIES PREMIERE

MOVIES GREATS

6am The Making Of Mad Max – Fury Road MV 2015 6:20 Daddy’s Home MVLS 2015 Comedy. Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg. 7:55 The Quiet Ones 16VS 2014 Horror.

Jared Harris, Sam Claflin.

9:35 The Midnight Man 16VLSC 2015 Thriller.

Brinna Kelly, Will Kemp.

11:15 Cold Deck 16VLS 2015 Crime. Stefano Gallo, Paul Sorvino. 12:35 Daddy’s Home MVLS 2015 Comedy.

Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg.

2:10 The Quiet Ones 16VS 2014 Horror. Jared Harris, Sam Claflin. 3:45 The Midnight Man 16VLSC 2015 Thriller. Brinna Kelly, Will Kemp. 5:25 Two-Bit Waltz MLS 2014 Drama.

Clara Mamet, William H Macy.

6:45 10 Cloverfield Lane MVC 2016 Thriller Horror. John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher jr. 8:30 The 33 MC 2015 Drama History.

Based on the real-life event when a gold-and-copper mine collapsed, trapping 33 miners underground for 69 days. Antonio Banderas, Rodrigo Santoro, Juliette Binoche.

10:40 Joe Dirt 2 – Beautiful Loser MLS 2015 Comedy.

7am Hulk MV 2003 Adventure. Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly.

9:15 Source Code MVL 2011 Thriller. Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan.

10:50 Meet The Fockers MS 2004 Comedy.

Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman, Barbra Streisand, Robert De Niro.

12:45 Van Wilder 16LSC 2002 Comedy. Ryan Reynolds, Tara Reid.

2:15 Forrest Gump MVL 1994 Comedy Drama. Tom Hanks, Robin Wright Penn, Gary Sinise.

4:35 Julie And Julia PGL 2009 Comedy. Meryl Streep, Amy Adams.

6:35 Runaway Bride PGS 1999 Comedy. Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Joan Cusack, Hector Elizondo.

8:30 Whipped 16LS 2000 Comedy. A group of college friends must reassess their attitudes when they all pursue the same woman.

Amanda Peet, Brian Van Holt.

9:55 X-Men Origins – Wolverine MVL 2009 Action.

Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber.

11:40 Eastern Promises 18VS 2007 Drama. Naomi Watts, Viggo Mortensen.

THURSDAY

12:25 Woodlawn PGC 2015 Drama. 2:25 The Making Of Mad Max – Fury Road MV 2015 2:40 Two-Bit Waltz MLS 2014 Drama. 4am The 33 MC 2015 Drama History.

THURSDAY

1:20 Forrest Gump MVL 1994 Comedy Drama. Tom Hanks, Robin Wright Penn, Gary Sinise.

3:40 Julie And Julia PGL 2009 Comedy. Meryl Streep, Amy Adams. 5:40 Whipped 16LS 2000 Comedy.

Amanda Peet, Brian Van Holt.

SKY SPORT 1 6am Tennis – Australian Open (HLS) Day Two, Night Session. 7am The Golf Fix 8am School Of Golf With Martin Hall. 9am Golf – European Tour (HLS) BMW South Africa Open. 9:30 Golf – US PGA Tour (HLS) Sony Open Hawaii – Round Four.

10am Tennis – Australian Open (HLS) Day Two, Day Session. 11am Tennis – Australian Open Day Two, Night Session. Noon Football – Arsenal TV Swansea City v Arsenal. 3pm Football – NZ Premiership (RPL) Wellington Phoenix U20 v Team Wellington. 5pm NZ Football Weekly 5:30 Football – A-League Wellington Phoenix v Central Coast Mariners. 6pm Football League Show 6:30 Football – A-League Highlights Show 7pm Football – NZ Premiership Highlights Show Week Eight.

7:30 Motorsport – WRC Monte Carlo Preview.

8pm Golf – European Tour BMW South Africa Open.

8:30 Golf – US PGA Tour Sony Open Hawaii. 9:30 Fox Sports News 10pm The Crowd Goes Wild 10:30 FIH Hockey World 11pm Fox Sports News 11:30 Fight Night On Sky

THURSDAY

1:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 2am Football – Arsenal TV Swansea City v Arsenal.

5am Tennis – Australian Open Day Three, Day Session.

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6am Benny Hinn 6:30 The House That 100K Built – Tricks Of The Trade 7:30 Bondi Vet 8:30 Money For Nothing 9:30 Gourmet Farmer Afloat 10:30 The Living Room 11:30 The Water Brothers Noon Building The Dream 1pm My Dream Home 2pm The House That 100K Built – Tricks Of The Trade 3pm Poh’s Kitchen 3:30 Polar Bear Town 4:30 Aussie Barbecue Heroes In the first round, teams compete in the rapid-fire challenge, prawn supremacy. The winner will take an advantage into the next challenge.

5:30 The French Collection 6:30 American Restoration

7:30 Flying To The Ends Of The Earth 8:30 Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge 9:30 Speed With Guy Martin – F1 Special 10:30 American Restoration

11:30 Aussie Barbecue Heroes 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Double Your House For Half The Money 2am Polar Bear Town 3am The French Collection 4am Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge 5am Speed With Guy Martin – F1 Special

SKY SPORT 2 6am Football – A-League Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory. 8am FIH Hockey World 8:30 Cricket – T20 Big Bash League Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Renegades. 9am Cricket – T20 Big Bash League Melbourne Stars v Brisbane Heat. 12:30 FIH Hockey World 1pm Football – A-League Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory.

1:30 Football League Show 2pm Football – NZ Premiership Highlights Show 2:30 Sky Sports News UK 3pm Golf Central 4pm Cricket – International Australia v Pakistan – Second ODI. 4:30 Cricket – T20 Big Bash League Melbourne Stars v Brisbane Heat. 5pm Cricket – International Blackcaps v Bangladesh – First Test, Day Five. 5:30 The Cricket Show 6pm Rugby – National Sevens Day One. 7:30 Rugby – National Sevens Day Two. 9:05 Cricket – T20 Big Bash League Melbourne Stars v Brisbane Heat.

9:35 L Cricket – T20 Big Bash League Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers.

THURSDAY

1:05 Cricket – International 1:35 The Cricket Show 2:05 Football – A-League 4am Football – NZ Premiership Highlights Show 4:30 Football League Show 5am Golf World Summer Series 5:30 FIH Hockey World 18Jan17

DISCOVERY 6am Auction Hunters PG Carolyn Goes Topless.

6:30 Deadliest Catch PG 7:30 How Do They Do It? PG Kamaz Trucks; Hair Care; Canton Tower. 8am Auction Hunters 8:30 MythBusters PG 9:25 Running Wild With Bear Grylls M Nick Jonas.

10:20 Dual Survival M Blackout. 11:15 Deadly Sins M New England Nightmares.

12:10 Cry Wolfe M Private Eyes Wide Shut. 12:35 Cry Wolfe M The Evil One. 1:05 Nightmare Next Door M 2pm How It’s Made PG 2:25 How It’s Made PG 2:55 How Do They Do It? PG Ball Bearings; Cartoonists’ Ink; False Eyes. 3:20 Auction Hunters 3:50 Deadliest Catch PG 4:45 Alaska – The Last Frontier M Shattered Shelter. 5:40 MythBusters PG 6:35 Deadliest Catch – Dungeon Cove PG Another Lost Soul. 7:30 Deadliest Catch – Dungeon Cove PG Final Crossing. 8:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier M Stranded.

9:30 Alaskan Bush People Special M Browns Down South.

10:30 Edge Of Alaska PG 11:30 What Happened Next? M

THURSDAY

Midnight What Happened Next? M 12:30 Nightmare Next Door M 1:25 Cry Wolfe M 1:50 Cry Wolfe M 2:20 Auction Hunters PG 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:10 Treehouse Masters PG 5:05 Moonshiners M

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Sport Wood valued at $25m Striker Chris Wood is being lined up to join his All Whites team-mate Winston Reid at West Ham. Wood is being chased by two English Premier League clubs including the Hammers, according to an ESPN report. But Wood’s club Leeds, who play in the Championship division, have put a $25m price tag on him in an effort to keep the big striker as they chase promotion into the EPL. Mid-table West Ham and relegation threatened Sunderland are chasing the 25-yearold, who has scored 17 goals in 29 games in all competitions for Leeds this season.

A large number of players turned up to the opening day for the New Year at the Ashburton Golf Club on Saturday.

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Year off to great start If one is to begin how one intends to continue then the Ashburton Golf Club looks in good shape for 2017.

The club held its opening day for the New Year on Saturday with a large number of golfers turning up to take in the action and get out on the course in what were perfect

golfing conditions.

With a busy schedule ahead, especially during the early stages of the year, club officials were ecstatic to see a good contingent of players turn out to play in the A. C. Browne Cup mixed pairs events.

After a day of quality play

across the field it was Stewart and Janice Dunlop who emerged on top of the field with a nett score of 62.

Other winners in the tournament were: Peter and Marilyn Walker, Tim Newton and Mary Lou Watson and Merv and Kathryn Green.

In the men’s section, the

winners of the Smith Salver were Tufuga Sa and Ken Clucas who both scored nett 62 rounds while Brent Clarke and Paul Greer, Jordan Green and Neil MacDonald, Royce Jamieson and Mark Holmes on countback from Bruce Day and Peter Pratt were also all in on the prizes.

Adams sidelined Concussion ruled Kiwis NBA star Steven Adams out for the Oklahoma City Thunders’ clash with Los Angeles Clippers yesterday. Adams left Monday’s win over Sacramento in the third quarter, after falling to the ground and banging his head on the court. He did not return to the game and was dealing with symptoms that require him to enter the NBA’s mandated concussion protocol.

Adams will have to progress through a series of tests before he’s cleared for action.

Serena advances in straight sets Serena Williams breathed a sigh of relief after seeing off Belinda Bencic to reach the second round of the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Improving her phenomenal first-round record at grand slams to 66 wins and one defeat, Williams outclassed the highly rated Swiss teenager 6-4 6-3 in one hour, 19 minutes on Tuesday.

The six-time champion wobbled trying to close out the match, losing three successive games from 3-0 in the second set, before advancing.

“She’s such a great player.

She was just recently in the top 10 so she’s been playing great,” the second seed said.

“It was one of the toughest first-round matches I’ve played so I knew I had to come out strong.

“I just wasn’t as aggressive as I was during those games and she started playing better.

“I made a few errors on some key points but, for the most part, I still was going for everything and I was able to close it out.”

After dropping to 59th in the rankings after an injuryplagued 2016 season, Bencic

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loomed as the most dangerous unseeded woman in the draw.

But the 19-year-old admitted she was no match for the 22-time major winner.

“I was definitely not disappointed of how I played.

I knew that I played good.

But obviously it’s not enough against Serena,” Bencic said.

“It’s not enough to play just, like, not bad, so you really have to bring the best. “I mean, I tried today, but it was not enough.”

Willams next plays Czech Lucie Safarova on Thursday in

a rematch of their 2015 French Open final. At 35, Williams plans to continue to free-roll in her quest to catch Margaret Court’s record 24 grand slam singles titles.

“Right now I have nothing to lose. Every match, every point, I’m playing for fun,” Williams said.

“I get to travel the world and play in these great areas so it’s self motivating.” Safarova earlier survived nine match points in her opener against Yanina Wickmayer, the Czech left-hander finally progressing 3-6 7-6 (9-7) 6-1.

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Tickets go like hotcakes The heavyweight showdown between Great British boxer Anthony Joshua and Ukraine’s Wladimir Klitschko is set to become the biggest fight in British history with ticket sales hitting the 80,000 mark. Last month, the first 50,000 tickets for the Wembley bout were sold within hours and the latest release of another 30,000 tickets have also been snapped up quickly. Joshua is the IBF heavyweight world champion while Klitschko is the former WBA, WBO and IBO champion.

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