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Hunters out in force Organisers of the annual Mid Canterbury Hunting competition were thrilled to receive over 220 entries yesterday, and said it was a reflection of a good weekend on the mountains. Spot prizes and cash prizes were dished out and budding hunters like Mackenzie Cross, 5, gave the annual running race a go.

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Vandals wreak havoc after dark

BY KATIE TODD

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A group of Ashburton neighbours are fuming after vandals turned their streets into a path of destruction at the weekend.

At least five cars had their windows smashed in the small hours of Saturday while parked on Moore Street and Dobson Street.

No items were understood to be taken from the vehicles, however Janie Peneha-Wehipeihana was one of the victims and said she was “majorly pissed off”.

Her husband had stepped outside at 7am to see the rear window of their car completely shattered, and neither she nor her husband could fathom what the

vandals were hoping to achieve.

She uses the car to get to her night shift at work and to take her children to school and said she is concerned it could happen again.

But neighbour Thomas Spark said residents had a “fair idea of who was responsible”, and he was confident they would be caught.

Security cameras had been operating in the area at the time the windowsmashing occurred and the vandals had left their blood on one of the cars.

But what doesn’t change is the cost which residents are now facing to replace their windows, Spark said.

“It really pisses me off, to be honest.”

Police confirmed that were also in-

vestigating the incidents, and following lines of enquiry.

They requested that anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the areas overnight Friday to Saturday contacts Constable Richard Glennie on 03 307 8400.

Information can also be given anonymously via 0800 555 111.

Meanwhile, the court charges are stacking up quickly for three individuals identified in relation to a number of thefts from vehicles and homes earlier this year.

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■ BABY NAMED

Clive Scott registers his artwork with Ashburton Society of Arts’ Diana Marshall on Saturday.

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■ ASHBURTON SOCIETY OF ARTS

Artwork begins to arrive

By Katie todd

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Around 400 artworks were shifted and shuffled through the doors of the Ashburton Art Gallery on Saturday ahead of the Ashburton Society of Arts’ (ASA) annual exhibition.

Local and national artists have contributed to the show, now in its 54th year and opening on July 2.

Ashburton Society of Arts spokeswoman Jen Dearborn said this year’s entries had included a lot of applied art, ceramics, glass-

work and sculptures, as well as photographs and paintings.

Among the biggest pieces received was one from local glass artist Tash Sim – a huge, illuminated, copper and glass sculpture, she said.

The exhibition will also include a further 80 artworks from guest artists like painter John Achten, who exhibited at last year’s exhibition and won the Rosebank Village Local Award.

“It should be quite a vibrant show this year,” Dearborn said.

An assortment of prizes are up for grabs thanks to the event’s sponsors, including $8000 worth of cash prizes.

Tickets for the opening night are available from Ashburton Art Gallery, for $25 per person.

Organisers are encouraging people to secure their ticket quickly, as last year’s opening night sold out.

The exhibition will run until July 27, and further information is available at on the Ashburton Society of Arts’ website.

■ LOTTO

Ashburton Lotto player $166,667 richer

By Katie todd

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One Ashburton resident will watch their bank account increase by a six-figure sum after taking out Lotto First Division at the weekend.

The MyLotto user was one of six Lotto players from around the country to each win

$166,667 on Saturday night. Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to Wednesday night, where the jackpot will be $10 million.

Meanwhile, Strike Four also rolled over tonight and will be $400,000 this Wednesday.

After handing out more than $546 million in prizes to Kiwis in 2017, Lotto ranked Ash-

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On average, Ashburtonians won $116 per capita in last year’s Lotto draws.

Saturday night’s other winners came from Auckland, Reporoa, Whanganui, Christchurch and West Coast.

New Zealand’s prime minister has introduced the public to her daughter and revealed the newborn’s name.

Cradling their first child, a beaming Jacinda Ardern and partner Clarke Gayford yesterday greeted media for the first time since arriving at Auckland Hospital on Thursday.

They began by announcing the baby would be called Neve Te Aroha Ardern Gayford – or Neve Gayford for short.

“When we met her we thought she looked like she suited the name,” the 37-year-old prime minister said.

“Also it means, in various forms, bright and radiant and snow, which seemed like a good combination for Matariki (Maori new year) and for solstice.”

Aroha in Maori means love and Te Aroha is also the name of a mountain near where Ms Ardern’s family come from.

“Te Aroha was our way of reflecting the amount of love this baby has been shown before she arrived and all of the names we were gifted along the way (by various iwi – or tribes),” Ms Ardern said.

She and Mr Gayford had opted to spell the name Neve – as opposed to Niamh, for example – for simplicity, with Ms Ardern joking about the unusual spellings of Clarke and Jacinda.

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■ LAWYER RETIRES

Welsh calls time on career

By Linda CLarke

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Ashburton lawyer David Welsh keeps an interested eye on the life of convicted double-killer Scott Watson.

Watson is in jail after a jury found him guilty of the murder of Blenheim teens Ben Smart and Olivia Hope on New Year’s Day 1998 but Watson spent some of his younger years in Mid Canterbury.

Welsh, who retires this month after 37 years as a lawyer, represented him on “minor matters” in the Ashburton District Court. He will leave that confidential file on the records of Argyle Welsh Finnigan when he finishes on June 30.

Welsh, 65, has spent most of his life as a lawyer in Ashburton but as a youngster leaving school had designs on a career as a journalist.

But the only place to train was in Trentham and no student loans were available for such a career choice, so Welsh departed Gore High School for Otago University hoping a law degree would lead to an equally exciting life.

That’s proved the case.

After working as a budget officer for the Dunedin Hospital Board, he progressed to practising law in Invercargill in 1981.

Three years later he and Irish wife Frances were on the move to Ashburton, where Welsh had a job working for the late Laurence Cooney.

The couple put down roots in

David Welsh is retiring from the legal profession. the community and saw it has a great place to bring up their three children.

Eldest Andrew is now a spatial analyst in Dunedin, Simon is an environmental scientist in Adelaide and Lachie lives on Waiheke Island where he works remotely

for a London firm.

Welsh said his early responsibilities at Nicoll Cooney and Co were in the challenging area of ligitation.

He represented clients in the Ashburton court and before juries in the Timaru District Court.

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The young Watson was among those to benefit from his legal counsel; not to mention a fair number of the district’s young people facing charges like careless use, drunk driving and assault.

Later Welsh moved into the complicated field of conveyanc-

ing, specialising in rural properties, and has watched the district change around him from largely arable to largely dairying. It’s been rewarding and largely enjoyable work.

Giving legal advice can be a bit like dispensing castor oil, he says.

“Easy to give, but horrible to take.”

The legal profession has also changed a lot. When he arrived in 1984, he was one of 19 solicitors in Ashburton, none of them female.

Now there are at least 40 in town and more than half are women.

In 1992, he joined Alister Argyle in practice and in 2000, with Paul Finnigan, the trio became Argyle Welsh Finnigan.

Welsh said technology had had a huge impact on the working lives of lawyers, with email communication speeding up transactions. He still likes to sit down with clients though as face-to-face meetings yield far more about a person’s demeanour than a phone call or email.

Challenges for the profession include the complexities of the new anti-money laundering laws and constantly changing taxes in response to changing Government positions.

In retirement, he will miss the camaraderie of the workplace but hopes to have time to improve his golf handicap and fill up the pages of his passport visiting family and grandson Jack, who turns two next month in Australia.

■ OPERATION SMOKE

Four charged after police operation in Canterbury Four people have been charged with drugs offences, following a six-month police operation codenamed Operation Smoke.

The Canterbury Organised Crime Unit have ended the operation, which targeted online drug dealers.

Searches were made, based on three warrants, and police seized a gun, methamphetamine, cannabis and cash.

Detective Brad Greenstreet said the harm of drugs on society could not be underestimated.

“This great work by the organ-

ised crime unit has disrupted a significant drug supply network in Canterbury.

“We can expect to see a reduction in the harm caused to our community through drug use and associated crime. The fact that this supply network was operating

online shows one of the ways drug supply is becoming more sophisticated and as an organisation we must adapt to this.

“We know as society becomes more technology savvy, so do offenders.”

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■ MT SOMERS SPRINGBURN SCHOOL

Reading does have its rewards

Auckland crash The police were yesterday talking to several people who were involved in a vehicle crash on an Auckland beach which put several people in hospital. “Several people are assisting police with inquiries following a serious crash at Rothesay Bay in Auckland overnight, the police said. Shortly after midnight, a Toyota Hilux — with a number of people in the vehicle and on the tray — was reportedly doing donuts on the beach before it rolled. The vehicle was righted and the driver fled the scene. Police arrived to find seven people still on the beach – one youth seriously injured and six others with moderate to minor injuries. The seriously injured youth was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital. The others were taken to North Shore Hospital. The driver, aged 18, returned to the scene, with the vehicle located nearby, the police said. The Waitemata East Area Commander, Inspector Sundip Patel, said alcohol was a factor.

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Lotto results Official Lotto results for draw number 1762 drawn on Saturday.

Winning numbers (in ascending order): 4, 15, 17, 18, 30, 39.

Bonus number: 31.

Powerball winning number: 4.

Strike: 4, 39, 17, 30.

Book group members Raewyn Millar (left) and Janice Sewell (far right) deliver a prize to Book Night runner-up Mt Somers Springfield School principal Sean Wansbrough, pictured with teacher Valerie Ashton, who organised the reading activities at the school in May. PHOTO SUPPLIED

By Katie todd

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Walking the talk has earned Mt Somers Springburn school principal Sean Wansbrough second prize in a nationwide reading event.

Wansbrough attended his school’s Book Night last month to encourage pupils and their families in their reading, but it was his own time spent reading that resulted in the win.

“We had a whole lot of computers set up for the kids to register and I was helping them and … I must have thrown in my name in as well,” Wansbrough said.

He qualified for the Book Night draw by reading for at least a quarter of an hour, and received a parcel of books and a tote bag for his win.

Local book group members Janice Sewell and Raewyn Millar delivered Sean’s prize recently on behalf of Book Discussion Scheme, the non-profit organisation that runs Book Night.

The event attracted around a dozen families and a number of grandparents,

who spent time reading together, and took part in activities co-ordinated by Year 3 and 4 teacher Valerie Ashton.

A swap-a-book table was set up and the sale of hot chocolates raised money for the school library fund.

“It was a good night,” Wansbrough said.

“It was nice to see families spending time reading together and children celebrating reading.”

It is the second year that the primary school has participated in the annual allage reading event, which is designed to promote the benefits of reading.

The school has also recently reduced homework requirements for their students, in a bid to increase the time available for them to spend reading.

If parents encourage their kids to read for 15 minutes a day, Wansbrough said, they will learn to read almost in spite of what they are taught at school.

“I’m not saying they’ll become the best reader in the world but they will be competent readers if they just spend that bit of time each night reading,” he said.

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A sleepover – just for teddy bears

By Katie todd

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These school holidays, Ashburton Museum are extending a special invitation to the town’s most well-loved stuffed toys.

To celebrate World Teddy Bears’ Picnic Day, the museum are hosting a teddy bear sleepover.

Museum director Tanya Robinson said it will be a night of adventure and mischief for well-loved teddies of the town.

“It’s a special event for any teddy ready to spend a night without their human,” she said.

To ensure the humans keep up with the sleepover adventures, photos will be posted to Facebook throughout the night. Teddies can be dropped off at the Ashburton Museum between lunchtime and 3pm on July 10.

Pick-up is from 9.30am the next day, when humans will be invited to bring a plate, tuck into a shared morning tea, and get amongst some crafts with their teddies.

Robinson said a lot of humans had already shown their interest on Facebook, but spaces do not need to be reserved before drop-off day.

More information can be found on the Ashburton Museum Facebook page.

Right – Teddy bears of Ashburton will be able to enjoy their very own night of mischief and adventure next month.

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Vandals wreak havoc

Ashburton’s Back to Basics expo is back – bigger and better than ever.

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■ BACK TO BASICS

Getting Back to Basics

By Katie todd

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Fifty local stallholders are getting ready to share their best tips for living a savvier life.

Making natural washing powder, fermenting and growing food, storing food sustainably, budgeting and upcycling are just some of the topics which will be shared at next Saturday’s Back to Basics expo.

The annual event, held in Tinwald, is a day of “connection, sharing, tips and resources,” said organiser Julia Crossen.

About more than sustainability, it is designed to help people take the power back and fill their everyday lives with health and wellness, she said.

Entry is via gold coin donation, and small businesses and community groups will be on site with products, demonstrations

and information. Crossen said the event has all the benefits of watching a Youtube demonstration, with the added plus of local knowledge and local connections.

People can show one another where to find resources in Mid Canterbury, and get to know the small businesses backing natural lifestyles.

“It’s community connecting with community,” she said.

Previous Back to Basics Expos have attracted up to 500 visitors, and Crossen said people often tend to come back for more advice and refreshed inspiration.

This year’s Back to Basics Expo will be held at the New Life Church premises on Melcombe Street, from 11am to 4pm on Saturday, June 30.

More information can be found on the Back to Basics Expo Facebook event.

From P1 Two men and a woman are now expected to face around 159 different charges when they appear in court this week, following a spate of crimes throughout the town in January and February.

The three, known to one another, were identified during ongoing police investigations into thefts from cars, burglaries from residential addresses and the use of stolen payWave cards.

Ashburton residents at 45 different addresses reported their missing wallets, handbags, work tools and other items going missing under similar circumstances, within the same time frame.

Two of the individuals have been taken into custody, and the third is currently out of the district, Detective Sergeant Leigh Jenkins said.

Ashburton Police are currently working through the process of returning a “significant” number of items recovered in their investigations, through the execution of search warrants.

Police were unable to provide any further comment on the charges, as the matter is now before the courts.

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■ COELIAC AWARENESS WEEK

Gluten-free tips

By Katie todd

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The tables were overflowing with gluten free treats at the Ashburton Parents’ Centre on Friday, as dozens of guests gathered to celebrate Coeliac Awareness Week.

Gluten-free tips and tricks were shared over an array of sweet and savoury goodies from local bakers, cafes and sponsors.

Organiser Heather Stewart said some guests had been coeliac for some time, and others had recently been diagnosed and were seeking pointers.

The afternoon tea had turned out to be a real success, she said.

Also helping to organise the

event was Edith Smith, who said a wider variety of gluten-free options were available nowadays, including at local bakeries like Sim’s and the Somerset Grocer.

Coeliac disease affects around 70,000 kiwis in total, including an estimated 495 Mid Canterbury residents.

However, the condition goes undiagnosed, or misdiagnosed, in around 80 per cent of cases.

Around 40 Mid Cantabrians are members of a local support group, including coeliacs and spouses of coeliacs.

The group keep in touch for support, and also catch up for the occasional gluten-free meal.

Proving you don’t need wheat, barley, oats or rye to put on an amazing spread were (from left) Annette Kingan, Gillian Sherlaw, Ros Stewart, Heather Stewart and Edith Smith.

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■ ASHBURTON ART GALLERY

Flying high at the gallery

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■ As Matariki rolls around for 2018, the Ashburton Art Gallery are helping locals celebrate traditional Maori astronomy.

A drop in kite-making workshop – Manu Tukutuku – has brought friends and whanau together at the gallery, while school groups

like St Joseph’s Catholic Primary have also tried their hands at the craft.

The – Manu Tukutuku workshop will be open for business at the gallery for the remainder of this week.

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■ MID CANTERBURY CHOIR

A musical Tribute to War Heroes

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BY KATIE TODD

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As Armistace Day approaches on Sunday, the Mid Canterbury Choir are preparing to pay homage to war heroes with the power of music.

Along with guest performers ToPeace, the group will be delivering an assortment of songs and readings in a special Tribute to War Heroes Concert.

The group want to acknowledge the brave men and women who fought in the war, those who supported them and those who remained at home, manager Carol Gunn said.

A range of songs with war connections will be performed, including When Johnny Comes Marching Home, In Flanders Fields, For the Fallen, Abide With Me and O Holy Night, while the audience will also be invited to sing along to God Defend NZ, Quartermasters Store, We’ll Meet Again and Now is the Hour.

Guest artists ToPeace will also take to the Sinclair Centre stage.

Comprising of well-accomplished singer Nikita Hyde and rock-background drummer Simon Christenson, ToPeace are quickly making their mark on weddings, parties, bars and even rest homes around the region,

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June 30: Julian Temple Band Album Release at the Blue Pub, Methven.

July 1: Mid Canterbury Choir Tribute to War Heroes Concert, from 2pm at the Sinclair Centre, The Feelers 25 Anniversary Tour at the Blue Pub, Methven.

July 2: Secondary Schools Top Art Exhibition hosted by Ashburton College (until July 6).

July 3: Ashburton Society of Arts 54th annual exhibition at the Ashburton Art Gallery (until July 27).

July 7: Altrusa Ashburton annual Craft Bazaar at the Sinclair Centre.

July 8: Ashburton Musical Club public concert featuring harpist Joy Sun. 2pm at the Sinclair Centre, with open hat donation at conclusion of concert. Afternoon tea provided.

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August 18: No Holds Bard at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

August 19: Ashburton Society of Arts Early Spring Show at the Short Street Studio (until September 16).

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ToPeace’s Simon Christenson and Nikita Hyde will be teaming up with the Mid Canterbury Choir in honour of war heroes this Sunday.

PHOTO SUPPLIED and are thrilled to be part of a concert with the Mid Canterbury Choir, Gunn said.

Trumpeter Dave Christenson

will also join the choir for six songs and pipe-player Hamish Sloper will play Skye Boat Song.

The Tribute to War Heroes con-

cert will begin at 2pm on July 1, at the Sinclair Centre, Park Street.

Tickets are available from choir members and at the door for $15.

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Brushing up on rugby skills A have-a-go rugby session in Ashburton on Friday was aimed at girls from Year 5 and Year 6.

Black Fern Kendra Cocksedge shared her love of rugby with the budding young stars at the Ashburton A&P Showgrounds. Cocksedge, the 2015 world rugby women’s player of the year, spoke to the girls and took part in the skills and drills session, and was impressed with what she saw.

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US moves coffins to Korean border Zsa Zsa takes top title The US military says it has moved 100 wooden coffins to the inter-Korean border to prepare for North Korea’s returning the remains of American soldiers who have been missing since the 1950-53 Korean War. US Forces Korea spokesman Colonel Chad Carroll also said 158 metal transfer cases were sent to a US air base near Seoul, South Korea’s capital, and would be used to send the remains home.

North Korea agreed to return US war remains during the June 12 summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and President Donald Trump.

The US military preparations suggest that the repatriation of war remains could be imminent, but it remains unclear when and how it would occur.

Earlier on Saturday, Carroll denied a report by South Korea’s Yonhap news agency that US military vehicles carrying more than 200 caskets were planning to cross into North Korea on Saturday. He said plans for the repatriation were “still preliminary”.

US Forces Korea said in a statement later in the day that 100 wooden “temporary transit cases” built in Seoul were sent to the Joint Security Area at the border as

part of preparations to “receive and transport remains in a dignified manner when we get the call to do so”.

From 1996 to 2005, joint US-North Korea military search teams conducted 33 recovery operations that collected 229 sets of American remains.

But efforts to recover and return other remains have stalled for more than a decade because of the North’s nuclear weapons development and US claims that the safety of recovery teams it sent during the administration of former president George W. Bush was not sufficiently guaranteed.

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A nine-year-old English bulldog was named the winner of the 2018 World’s Ugliest Dog contest in the San Francisco Bay Area. Zsa Zsa won the title at the Sonoma-Marin SonomaMarin Fairgrounds in Petaluma. The dog’s owner Megan Brainard of Anoka, Minnesota, will receive $US1500 ($NZ2100) for Zsa Zsa’s win. Brainard found Zsa Zsa on a pet-finding site, according to the contest bio. The dogs and their handlers walk down a red carpet and the dogs are evaluated by a panel of judges. The contest is in its 30th year.

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■ SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi women set to drive Women in Saudi Arabia will finally be allowed to drive, ending a ban that stained its reputation, kept women subjugated and hindered economic growth.

The move yesterday places Saudi women at the centre of a major transformation being spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

There is also a tug-of-war between those agitating for more openings for them and a religious majority that remains wary of changes that could be influenced by the West.

It was only a few years ago that religious police enforced an austere interpretation of Islam that banned music of any kind in public, much less the sound of a woman’s voice.

They could detain groups of unmarried men and women for simply standing or sitting together. They ensured restaurants and shops closed for daily prayers and waved sticks at women who had their hair or face uncovered.

Unlike previous Saudi monarchs who took cautious steps on reform, King Salman has granted his 32-year-old son and heir, Crown Prince Mohammed, a free hand to usher in dramatic moves.

Allowing musical concerts, opening cinemas, easing restrictions on gender segregation and reigning in the powers of the religious police have all been signature reforms of the young prince.

He’s seen as the force behind the king’s decision to lift the ban on women driving.

Granting women the right to drive is part of a wider blueprint for the future drawn up by the crown prince.

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Stars tie the knot Kit Harrington and Rose Leslie are officially married. The Game of Thrones stars – who played lovers Jon Snow and Ygritte in HBO fantasy series – tied the knot in front of friends and family at Rayne Church in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at the weekend. The newlyweds, both 31, were showered in confetti as they exited the church and jumped into a Land Rover Defender with “just married” signs and a pair of tins cans tied to the back. Rose stunned in a traditional flowing ivory dress with a summery flower crown and a long veil. The bride was given away by her father.

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Police in Minneapolis say officers shot and killed a man who was firing a handgun as he walked down a city street.

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Man killed in Minneapolis Police in Minneapolis say officers shot and killed a man who was firing a handgun as he walked down a city street.

In a statement on the department’s Facebook page, police say the incident happened around 5.30pm on Saturday on the north side of Minneapolis.

Authorities say two calls to 911 reported that a man was firing a handgun into the air and the ground. When officers arrived, they

pursued a suspect on foot and the chase “ended in shots being fired.”

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Mayor Jacob Frey said in a statement that the body cameras of the officers involved were “on and activated.”

Hours after the shooting, the Star Tribune reports a loud but peaceful crowd started to gather at the scene.

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Jackson’s father sick Joe Jackson, 88, has been hospitalised with stage four pancreatic cancer, DailyMail.com can reveal. The patriarch has been struck by the terminal illness and has been ailing for months. Now it’s feared he has just days left to live. He has been at the centre of a bizarre row over access to him by family members.

As his famous family clambered to be by the bedside of the sickly father-ofeleven, Joe’s handlers allegedly barred senior family members from visiting him, including his wife Katherine and daughter Rebbie.

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omebody please fetch me a straw and a cup of concrete, because apparently I need to harden up.

I was halfway through reading an article about Wellington City Council working towards making their streets “sexual violence free” yesterday, when I experienced a sense of misguided relief – and I’ll admit I won’t be the only woman to experience it.

The council are unrolling a 10-year plan to rid their city of sexual assaults, and there I was sitting in front of my computer thinking “hey, this sounds pretty good on the outside”.

They’re partnering with police to roll out a campaign to change attitudes and behaviours, and they’re also working with the hos-

pitality industry and the Sexual Abuse Prevention Network to help look at how licensed premises support prevention, I read.

And although I had tried my best I couldn’t help but think – that’s the exact kind of change students were pleading for during my time studying in Wellington.

None of us students really ever felt safe clubbing, to the extent

there were two known “rape alleys” on the return route from the Courtenay Place clubs to the halls of residence and Massey University advised female students to always wear sneakers and carry a rape whistle. I recall vividly how a wanted picture for a serial rapist quickly went viral on the Vic Deals Facebook page – for the sole reason that males were tagging their mates saying “haha bro, it’s you!”

Certain clubs were known for attracting the “rapey” crowds, and the pages of university magazines were rife with complaints about the issue of sexual assault.

And very few students would leave university without having one or two horror stories to tell

– be it their own or one of their close friends.

But fortunately, as I reached the comment section on the article yesterday, I was reminded to sit down, and take a good hard look at myself.

Long hair. A wearer of dresses.

A drinker of wine.

A female.

How could I not think – that it’s actually my fault!

Of course, I was reminded that any council actions are utterly pointless and a waste of taxpayer money – mere “lofty ideals” as one described.

Dozens of keyboard warriors came to the rescue, and enlightened me that it is in fact us girls who need to change our tune and quit wearing pretty playsuits,

drinking or seeking attention – you know, generally having any fun in the first place.

And at that point I realised – just like it’s time to accept that earthquakes are caused by gays – it’s time to accept that the sexual assault problem is entirely, undeniably caused by women.

So readers, fear not, because I have come up with a much better solution than any “agenda promoting” or “PC” council-led plan.

Why not simply eliminate all females from Wellington?

That way, there’ll be no whinging from the women, no temptation for those poor old men.

No more need for girls consent … no more sexual assaults.

The answer was right there all along.

California, at age 62.

Ten years ago: A divided US Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law that allowed capital punishment for people convicted of raping children under 12; the ruling also invalidated laws in five other states that allowed executions for child rape that did not result in the death of the victim.

Five years ago: President Barack Obama declared the debate over climate change and its causes obsolete as he announced at Georgetown University a wide-

ranging plan to tackle pollution and prepare communities for global warming. Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the whereabouts of National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden at a Moscow airport, but promptly rejected a US plea to turn him over.

One year ago: In eastern Pakistan, an overturned oil tanker burst into flames, killing at least 150 people who had rushed to the scene to gather leaking fuel.

Today’s birthdays: Actress June Lockhart is 93. Civil rights

activist James Meredith is 85.

Author-activist Larry Kramer is 83. Rhythm and blues singer Eddie Floyd is 81. Actress Barbara Montgomery is 79. Actress Mary Beth Peil is 78. Singer Carly Simon is 73. Rock musician Ian McDonald (Foreigner; King Crimson) is 72. Actor-comedian Jimmie Walker is 71. Actordirector Michael Lembeck is 70.

Rock singer Tim Finn is 66. Rock musician David Paich (Toto) is 64. Actor Michael Sabatino is 63. Actor-writer-director Ricky Gervais is 57. Actor John

Benjamin Hickey is 55. Actress Erica Gimpel is 54. Rapperproducer Richie Rich is 51. Rapper Candyman is 50. Actress Angela Kinsey is 47. Rock musician Mike Kroeger (KROO’-gur) (Nickelback) is 46. Rock musician Mario Calire is 44. Actress Linda Cardellini is 43. Actress Busy Philipps is 39. Jazz musician Joey Alexander is 15.

Thought for today: “The problem with introspection is that it has no end.” — Philip K. Dick, American science-fiction author (1928-1982).

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Monday, June 25, the 176th day of 2018. There are 189 days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On June 25, 1868, Congress passed an Omnibus Act allowing for the readmission of Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina to the Union.

On this date: In 1876, Lt. Col. Colonel George A. Custer and his 7th Cavalry were wiped out by Sioux and Cheyenne Indians in the Battle of the Little Bighorn in Montana.

In 1947, The Diary of a Young Girl, the personal journal of Anne Frank, a German-born Jewish girl hiding with her family from the Nazis in Amsterdam during World War Two, was first published.

In 1950, war broke out in Korea as forces from the communist North invaded the South.

In 1967, the Beatles performed and recorded their new song All You Need Is Love during the closing segment of Our World, the firstever live international telecast which was carried by satellite from 14 countries.

In 1973, former White House Counsel John W. Dean began testifying before the Senate Watergate Committee, implicating top administration officials, including President Richard Nixon as well as himself, in the Watergate scandal and cover-up.

In 1981, the US Supreme Court ruled that male-only draft registration was constitutional.

In 1993, Kim Campbell was sworn in as Canada’s 19th prime minister, the first woman to hold the post.

In 1998, the US Supreme Court rejected a line-item veto law as unconstitutional, and ruled that HIV-infected people were protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act. In 2009, death claimed Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop,” in Los Angeles at age 50 and actress Farrah Fawcett in Santa Monica,

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However, the feedback that I am getting from a variety of local and national businesses is that they are not feeling optimistic because they are worried about the impact of fuel taxes, proposed industrial law changes, sharp rises in the minimum wage and uncertainty around foreign investment and immigration policies.

This significant drop in business confidence is reflected in recent surveys and is a real concern. Low business confidence means businesses are finding it harder to get by.

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Many are also concerned about the impact of upcoming new taxes and an uncertain environment on their job prospects and ability to cover their household expenses.

This Government inherited a strong economy, with annual GDP growth averaging around 4 per cent. Business confidence was high and around 10,000 new jobs were being created each month.

Under this Government, however, GDP per capita growth has fallen to just 0.1 per cent in the previous quarter pointing to early signs of an economic slowdown.

Policies such as scrapping the 90 day trial period for busi-

nesses with over 20 employees and plans to remove the starting wage will make it less likely that businesses will take on young New Zealanders. Reducing flexibility by imposing set times for staff meal and rest breaks will not suit many employees or businesses and will reduce productivity.

There is also a lot of uncertainty about what taxes may be recommended by the Tax Working Group.

I sincerely believe that if the Group recommends new taxes in one area, then the Government must reduce taxes in another area.

Tax revenues are already going up – for example the Government is forecast to collect $78.2 billion this year, which is almost $8 billion more than the $66.6 billion collected three years ago, and this is predicted to increase to $99 billion by 2022.

There is no need for the Government to be thinking up new ways to collect money from hard-working New Zealanders and I will continue to speak out

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When it comes to foreign investment there needs to be a balance. We want to ensure we retain our sovereignty, while recognising that as a small nation it can be difficult to source the funding needed to build housing, businesses and infrastructure.

A strong economy will create jobs and lift people’s wages while enabling us to invest more in public services.

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The Redwoods National and State Parks boast half of the world’s tallest trees.

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oad-tripping Highway 101 between San Francisco and Seattle serves up a kaleidoscopic array of searing vistas and elemental experiences.

But the chance to commune with California’s fabled oldgrowth redwoods, beckoned with great anticipation for me.

It’s mesmerising just how far those colossal redwood forests stretch.

Entering Northern California’s revered realm of rocket-like ancient redwood forests, looms large on a Pacific Coast road trip, as Mike Yardley writes.

Spanning five hundred miles, the tall timbers are never far from view as you travel up the Pacific Coast. The oldest groves and tallest titans run just north from Mendocino, all the way up to Crescent City, close to the

Crescent City’s 1856 Battery Point Lighthouse.

Oregon border.

Over the course of several days, I revelled in the heart of tree hugger heaven.

Before savouring the grand old groves, head for Mendocino, a charming hamlet, perched

above the restless sea, on Highway 1.

A natural haven for alternative thinkers and creative types, don’t be surprised to see easels propped and paint palettes out, as artists try and capture the raw seascape on canvas.

It’s a very strollable town, with quaint Victorian-era gingerbread homes, shops and bars. The Mendocino Hotel, circa 1878, is a vestige of the Old West and movie-set perfect.

Back on the road, I shadowed the wild wave-bashed coast, pulling over regularly to snap away heartily at the elemental theatre, as I wended my way through rustic villages like Fort Bragg and Westport (uncannily similar to the rustic charm of its Kiwi cousin), before rejoining Highway 101 at Leggett, where the world of the rocket-like redwoods begins.

Follow the signs to the famous One Log House.

As the name suggests, it was hollowed out in 1946 from a single log, from a redwood tree over 2100 years old!

It took two men eight months of hard labour to build this fivebedroom log house. You’ll find it just south of Garberville, one of numerous quirky roadside attractions all along the Redwoods Highway.

Well, America certainly knows how to lay on the quirk and another such spectacle is the

Shrine Drive-Thru Tree, at Myers Flat. It’s got a naturally cleaved tunnel through the base of the trunk, becoming one of California’s earliest tourist marketing icons when it was touted to the world 90 years ago. And still they come, to drive their car through the tree.

Another eccentric specimen is an intrepid redwood that refuses to die. Dubbed the Immortal Tree, it continues to grow despite being scorched by lightning strikes and fires on countless occasions.

Then there’s the Living Chimney Tree, a 78-foot-tall remnant of a redwood tree that was hollowed out by fire in 1914. Even though the dry central core was destroyed, the moist outer layers of the tree survive.

But it’s the Avenue of the Giants which looms as the pinnacle experience within the Redwoods Kingdom. (Grab a free auto tour brochure at the entrance or download the commentary app.) It’s a wonderland, with one of largest remaining stands of old growth redwoods in the world, wrapped around a gorgeous 31-mile scenic byway, flanked by the flood-prone curve of the Eel River.

All along the route, these monster trees jut right up against the roadside, to the point, where some of their trunks have been sanded back, so as not to rub against your car.

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Mendocino is a charming hamlet, perched above the restless sea, on Highway 1.

The Living Chimney Tree, a 78-foot-tall remnant of a redwood tree that was hollowed out by fire in 1914.

I was reduced to a state of slack-jawed wonder, at the dramatic wall of enormous russet trunks rocketing skyward, as I winded my through the forest.

Feted as the world’s tallest trees, many of these redwood old boys reach higher than the length of a rugby field and they’re also amongst the world’s oldest trees.

Many specimens I ogled had been reaching for the sky for over 2000 years. To think they were growing when Caesar was calling the shots, or when Christ was crucified is sobering. We sure are just a flicker in geological time.

In addition to this gripping scenic drive, there’s ample turnouts where walking trails lead you into the old-growth forests.

When you’re purring through the Avenue of the Giants, Founders Grove is an excellent trail option, if you want to wrap yourself in

the vertical majesty of these champions.

If you have the time, just north east of the Avenue of the Giants is the Six Rivers National Forest.

Home to Willow Creek, this is where the Big Foot legend was hatched back in the 1950s. I can’t say I saw him, but the Big Foot Museum certainly arouses much curiosity, with some interesting anecdotes of sightings and some conveniently grainy “evidential’ footage.

After overnighting In Eureka, Highway 101 resumes its coastal romp, leading you through to cheery little Trinidad, strung around a rocky headland with picture-perfect coves.

If you’re up for even more tall tree glory, a short drive away is another Californian crown jewel, the Redwoods National & State Parks, which boast half of the world’s tallest trees.

My favourite walk is the one

All along the route, these monster trees jut right up against the roadside, to the point where some of their trunks have been sanded back.

mile loop trail into the Lady Bird Johnson Grove. It was dedicated in her honour by Richard Nixon, because she was such a key activist for preserving California’s ancient redwoods.

It’s quite fog-prone, so you may strike it lucky with ethereal silhouettes of these mighty trees in the mist. Heart-stealing stuff!

After soaking up more wild, cinematic seascapes along the Pacific Coast, Crescent City heralds the end of the line. California’s northern-most city woos travellers to ogle at the 1856 Battery Point Lighthouse.

Perched on a tiny island just off the beach, it can only be reached on foot at low tide.

Sure enough, I walked across the causeway, climbing the narrow spiral staircase to the lamp room, where you then crawl up a ladder and through a trap door where a seraphic 360-degree view rewards you handsomely.

Along the route you’ll travel through rustic villages such as Westport (uncannily similar to the rustic charm of its Kiwi cousin).

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Young Kiwis show promise

By DaviD Skipwith The Denver experiment ended in disappointment for the Kiwis but there were some promising signs in their 36-18 defeat to England at Mile High Stadium.

The new-look Kiwis were hoping to restore some pride to the black and white jersey after their humiliating exit at last year’s World Cup, but after building out to an early 12-0 lead they let themselves down with some sloppy defence and poor discipline in the second-half.

However, new coach Michael Maguire’s decision to blood seven debutants proved inspired, with right centre Esan Marsters and left wing Ken Maumalo producing strong performances, while rookie forwards Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Joseph Tapine were a constant handful.

Maguire looked to have the Kiwis playing the right brand of football when they worked to their strengths in the first-half, with some strong running and offloads through the middle and crisp passing out wide posing plenty of problems for England’s defence.

They lost their way as the firsthalf wound down however and fell away badly after the break as errors and ill-discipline crept into their play, while the much more experienced England side patiently warmed into their work and nailed the opportunities that came their way.

Unofficial Kiwis captain and recalled hooker Issac Luke produced a strong running game in what could be his last test appearance, but both he and veteran prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves let their frustrations get the bet-

The new-look Kiwis showed some promising signs despite going down to England in the Denver test. ter of them. Luke inexplicably kicked the ball out on the full on three occasions while he also reacted poorly after copping a stray elbow while attempting to tackle England centre John Bateman.

The No. 9 was forced from the field for a period during which the Kiwis attack looked rudderless before their play improved upon his return, with a darting run helping send outstanding fullback Dallin Watene-Zelezniak in for his second try with 12 minutes remaining.

It was too little too late however but despite the loss in his first test in charge, Maguire would have been encouraged by what he saw when his players did follow the game plan.

The 19-man squad had a short preparation with just three training sessions together since arriving in the US on Tuesday and there appears to be plenty of improvement left in the side.

The Kiwis are likely to welcome back the likes of Warriors captain and fullback Roger TuivasaSheck, halfback Shaun Johnson, along with veteran forwards Jesse Bromwich and Tohu Harris, for the October test against Australia in Auckland and end of year tour to the UK. Their added experience alongside the youthful enthusiasm of the new players in the side should help sharpen their attack as the Kiwis continue to rebuild.

The match attracted just 19,

320 fans and it remains to be seen whether NRL clubs succeed in their efforts to have the fixture moved to the end of the season over the next two years.

The game was entertaining as a spectacle but the manner in which the Kiwis faded would have frustrated experienced observers as England ultimately cruised to victory.

After all the concerns over player welfare, Warriors fans will be relieved their three representatives – Luke, Maumalo and Peta Hiku – came through unscathed, but time will tell whether coach Stephen Kearney sticks to his policy of resting the trio for Friday’s NRL clash against Cronulla at Mt Smart Stadium.

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They were missing more than half their usual side, but that didn’t stop Hampstead from adding another tick to the win column in the Mid/South Canterbury senior women’s hockey competition on Saturday.

They took the game out 4-0 to ensure they maintained their place at the top of the table, but with a number of their usual players missing from their lineup they had to work for their win in the final game of the second round.

Andrew Fifita says he and Tonga are ready for a shot at the Kangaroos, declaring it would be a certain crowd puller for international rugby league. Fifita helped kickstart a revolution of the global game last year when he walked away from Australia to play for Tonga, creating unprecedented interest in the Pacific nations with the help of Jason Taumalolo. Tonga are desperate for a maiden test against the Kangaroos and did their chances no harm in Saturday night’s 3822 defeat of Samoa at Sydney’s Campbelltown Stadium.

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Fifita eyes Kangaroos

Hampstead headed to Timaru not knowing how they’d fare against the young Craighead side. Sitting at the top of the table, with Craighead down the bottom, it was Hampstead’s for the taking, but with five players away and another two having to pull out due to sickness on Saturday morning, coach Rex Turnbull wasn’t sure.

They had to call in some players – one who hadn’t played for a couple of years and another more accustomed to playing in goal – just to make up the numbers.

“We were taking nothing for

granted, but the girls who helped us out played very well,” Turnbull said.

Hampstead still managed to dominate early and got out to 3-0 by half time. With just one substitute though, Hampstead tired and managed to add just one goal to their tally in the second half.

Sam Dalziel scored three of her side’s goals and Cindy Lowe scored the other.

With the third and final round due to start this weekend, Hampstead were still in the box seat, eight points clear of second placed Cambridge on the points

table, with nine wins and a draw to their names.

Further down the table in fifth spot, was Mid Canterbury’s other senior women’s side – Hampstead/Collegians – who were also in action in Timaru on Saturday.

They lost to Cambridge 2-0.

In the senior men’s competition, Mid Canterbury’s sole side – Wakanui – were due to be in action against Cambridge too, but the match was deferred until this Friday night.

Wakanui were second on the points table behind Temuka heading into the clash.

Wayne Bennett has declared war on the NRL over a return to Denver next year after his England team beat New Zealand in league’s biggest modern American incursion. A crowd of 19,320 saw the 36-18 victory in a fixture which Australian authorities tried to block and for which they say they will not release players next year. “Yep. It starts today,” Bennett said of the fight to ensure the fixture continues. “It just defies logic ... that we have Samoa play Tonga, we can have a State of Origin. We’re the ones who have to put ourselves out and we want to do it and we can’t play – on the same weekend.”

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White Ferns smashed The White Ferns suffered a 54-run loss to England in their Twenty20 Tri-Series match yesterday. It was a different situation for a New Zealand side who scored a world record 216 against South Africa at the same ground in Taunton earlier in the week as runs were much harder to come by. Chasing 173, the White Ferns struggled and were dismissed for 118. Maddy Green and Suzie Bates (23 each) top-scored, and were among the five to score in double figures.

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Kohli passed fit to tour Virat Kohli has recovered from a neck injury and will lead India on the cricket tour of Ireland and England.

Kohli had to cancel a contract with Surrey after he was injured while fielding in the IPL in May. He played the next IPL match then had to rest and recover. He faced a fitness test.

“I’m 100 per cent ready to go,” the captain said. “I have passed the fitness test and excited to get back on the field.”

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Bulldogs coach snarly Close enough wasn’t nearly good enough for Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge, who gave his players an almighty spray in the immediate aftermath of their heart-breaking two-point loss to North Melbourne. With the final siren of Saturday’s loss still ringing in their ears, Beveridge took his players behind closed doors and conducted a scathing review of the disastrous final minutes.

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In brief Top ABs return A number of big-name injured All Blacks are all expected to be fit to face the Wallabies in the Rugby Championship, led by captain Kieran Read. Coach Steve Hansen declared a host of his premier personnel will be available for the opening Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney on August 18. The teams meet again in Auckland a week later, with Hansen anticipating a fierce challenge from what he describes as an improving Australian side. - NZME

Folau facing judiciary Wallabies fullback Israel Folau will face a hearing in front of World Rugby officials after receiving a warning over a second incident separate to his yellow-card offence in Australia’s series-deciding loss to Ireland. Folau was sin-binned for unnecessary contact with Peter O’Mahony during an aerial challenge that resulted in the Ireland captain being concussed after crashing into the turf. But Folau will now be the subject of a disciplinary hearing after the citing commissioner deemed he also sent O’Mahony “toppling to the ground” in another incident. - AAP

England finally wins Black Fern Kendra Cocksedge was in Ashburton to share her love of rugby with some budding young stars on Friday afternoon.

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■ RUGBY

A pathway to the top

By Erin TaskEr

Erin.t@thEguardian.co.nz

Budding young Black Ferns got a chance to learn from one of the best in Ashburton on Friday.

Black Fern Kendra Cocksedge was a special guest at Mid Canterbury Rugby’s latest girls’ havea-go session at the Ashburton A&P Showgrounds.

Cocksedge, the 2015 world rugby women’s player of the year, spoke to the girls and took part in the skills and drills session, and was impressed with what she saw.

As the New Zealand Rugby Union’s women’s rugby develop-

ment manager for the Crusaders region, it was Cocksedge’s job to help to grow the women’s game in New Zealand, and she said trips like the one she made to Ashburton on Friday were the best part of that job.

It was the third have-a-go session aimed at year five and six aged girls run by Mid Canterbury Rugby Union rugby development officer Jason Ree, and they’d attracted up to 30 players at a time.

Growing the women’s game was a key focus for the NZRU, and Cocksedge said the MCRU had really jumped on board to help make that happen.

The success of the Black Ferns and the New Zealand women’s sevens sides on the world stage were a big help in getting more young girls into the game, and have-a-go sessions like those that have been held in Ashburton in recent weeks were giving them a way to get involved.

“It’s something that we’re doing across the country, getting more younger girls involved in the game,” Cocksedge said.

The fact that the women’s sevens side now got paid, and the Black Ferns were semi-professional and were likely to be paid as full time athletes in the next

few years, was playing a part in the rapid growth of women’s rugby in New Zealand.

“We are just trying to put a pathway in place so girls can play at any stage in their life,” she said.

“We can’t go backwards from here.”

Cocksedge said there had been some interest from a Mid Canterbury rugby club in relation to getting a women’s team in to the Christchurch competition next season, which was also great news.

The last in the current series of girls’ have-a-go sessions was set to be held in Ashburton on July 6.

Captain Owen Farrell’s 20 points and a Jonny May try earned England a much-needed consolation victory from their tour of South Africa as the visitors won 25-10 at Newlands.

While England’s performance was anything but polished they made the most of South Africa’s ill-discipline as the hosts – who won the series 2-1 – conceded 14 penalties to six and made 13 handling errors.

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Hansen backs the ref All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has backed referee John Lacey on his decision to award a first half try to Damian McKenzie despite obstructing French defender Baptiste Serin. Irishman Lacey received a deluge of criticism on social media for his decision but Hansen said afterwards the official had little choice. “I know the rule book reasonably well – I’ve read it for years,” Hansen said. “As a player I thought I was a better ref than a player, and there’s nowhere in the rule book that says a referee can cause obstruction. “ - NZME

‘Third’ Barrett stars in NZ clean sweep

By DaniEl Gilhooly The lowest profile of three All Blacks brothers, Scott Barrett emerged as arguably the player of the series in their three-test sweep of France.

Workaholic lock Barrett was a standout performer in the 49-14 rout of France in Dunedin, maintaining his high standards from the first two tests.

A stand-in for injured star Brodie Retallick this month, the 24-yearold more than matched the output of New Zealand captain and lock Sam Whitelock this month.

His series was capped on Sat-

urday by a performance mixing a match-high 17 tackles with several imposing moments on attack.

Remarkably, he eclipsed his high-profile backline brothers.

World player of the year fiveeighth Beauden Barrett missed the third test with injury while fullback Jordie came off the bench.

Both enjoyed sound series but were forced to hand the limelight to Scott, who came of age in the eyes of coach Steve Hansen.

“Probably his best game in the jersey,” Hansen said.

“He’s been working hard on not trying to over-think things and just get out there and do it.

“His instincts are good and he did some wonderful things.”

Barrett, a standout performer this season for the Super Rugbyleading Crusaders, admitted a more relaxed approach was working for him.

He had previously been his own toughest critic and become bogged down with self- analysis.

“It’s a pretty good feeling at the moment, knowing that I played pretty well and put a huge effort in. I’m pretty happy,” he said.

Meanwhile Damian McKenzie, a controversial selection to start at first five, produced an attacking masterclass, crossing twice,

scoring 24 points and pulling the strings in a slick New Zealand display.

Having plied his trade as a counter-attacking fullback at Super Rugby and test level, he proved he had a bright future closer in.

The pace of the game took its toll on France, who dominated much of the first half, constantly troubling the world champions with their offloading game.

The high-speed test was a world apart from New Zealand’s stodgy 26-13 win last week in Wellington, and free of the cards and controversy that had dogged the series.

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Ireland wins contentious decider

Pavoale Sofai runs away for an intercept try in Celtic’s win over Hampstead on Saturday.

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Cup defence kicks off

By Erin TaskEr

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A strong first half from defending champions Southern has helped them to open their 2018 Mid Canterbury Rugby Watters Cup campaign with a win over Methven.

Southern came out on top in a high scoring affair against Methven in Hinds on Saturday 41-32, while the day’s other game went the way of Celtic over Hampstead, 29-3.

Hampstead went into that match hoping to end a nine-year Watters Cup win drought and were well in the hunt for a lot of the game, only trailling 7-3 at half time, but Celtic’s experience ended up winning out.

Hampstead struck first early on with a penalty to Toafa Touli and held on to that lead for much of the half until Pavoale Sofai latched on to an intercept and raced away to score under the posts.

Hampstead were reduced to 14 just before the break, with a player sin-binned for a high tackle, but nothing much was going right for Celtic and they were unable to capitalise on the one-man advantage.

As the half went on though, Hampstead began to tire from long periods on defence, and Celtic pounced. Sofai crossed for his second try in the corner, and a further two late tries pushed it out to 29-3.

Celtic coach Geoff Wright said while his side’s set pieces worked well, their ball retention needed work.

“We got four tries and our five points which was our aim, but we made it hard on ourselves with our ball retention and our basic skills in the first half,” Wright said.

Hampstead coach Shaun Bovey said the intercept try in the first half was the turning of the game.

“We thought we were pretty competitive and unlucky not to

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flurry dealt them another blow, Bovey was hopeful his side’s time would come.

“We are not a million miles away,” he said.

Methven weren’t a million miles away in their loss to Southern on Saturday either.

Southern led 29-10 at half-time but Methven came back and actually outscored Southern in the second stanza.

... no one remembers how you got there, they just remember that you got there

be in the lead at half time.”

But he was pleased to keep Celtic under 30 points.

“We were pretty proud of the way the boys played considering at half time that seven points they had was an intercept try from the other end of the field,” Bovey said.

“Other than that they hadn’t really thrown anything at us that we couldn’t combat, to be fair.”

Bovey said the difference was the benches.

Celtic’s bench was full of experience, while Hampstead’s was young and lacking experience.

But, with time, that experience would come.

It had been nine years since Hampstead last won a Watters Cup game, and while Celtic’s late

Southern coach Andrew Carr said his side’s first half was one of their best this season, but they fell off the pace. Fortunately for them, the handy lead they’d accumulated in the first half saw them home.

“Our second half was a bit disappointing.

“We couldn’t dominate like we did in the first half and we had to defend for long periods of time, which was partly our own doing,” Carr said.

Southern’s Argentinian player Franco Catuogno scored three of his side’s tries and knocked over two conversions as well, while Aaron Chudleigh, Ryan Williams, Josh McAtamney and Alexander McKenzie all scored one try each, and Richard Fridd

added a further conversion.

“A win is a win at the end of the day, no one remembers how you got there, they just remember that you got there,” Carr said.

Injury-plagued, Methven had headed to Hinds with just 19 players and had to bring players up from the Bs to boost their ranks.

But they could have done worse, calling up former senior players Chris Lock and Dan Maw, and would have used former Tasman player Brenton Connell, had he not injured his ribs in the senior B game earlier.

Lock – who scored Methven’s last try – came on at half time and Tyler Blackburn moved from halfback to second-five, with Maw joining the fray early in the second half along with another experienced head, prop Simon Fleetwood.

“We weren’t down to the bare bones, but it was a hint of the squad sort of thing,” Methven coach Andy Pearce said.

With the bye this week, Pearce was hoping some of the injuries hampering his side would have time to heal.

One that wouldn’t though, was the side’s latest injury, picked up on Saturday. Manasa Bari – who was last week named in the Mid Canterbury squad – dislocated his shoulder and was likely to be out for some time.

Rakaia – who lost the Combined Country Cup final to Waihora last weekend – had the bye in the first round of the Watters Cup.

Ireland has won the Landsdowne Cup series 2-1 after holding off the Wallabies in a dramatic finish.

Ireland took out the third game of the series in Sydney 20-16 – in a game that went right down to the wire.

The Wallabies were left seething at full time when the TMO refused to award a clear penalty for a deliberate knock on from an Irish star – right at the moment the Wallabies appeared to be on the verge of a famous last-gasp win.

A ground-record 44,085 fans packed into Allianz Stadium on Saturday night to see the reigning European champions hold off the Wallabies in a gripping series finale laced with drama and controversy.

The Wallabies were sensationally dudded by a controversial TMO decision after the 80-minute siren.

Wallabies captain David Pocock was left incredulous when the referee told him the game was over with Ireland ahead 20-16.

The incredible series ended in absolute shambles when the TMO failed to make a decision that Irish player Jacob Stockdale had deliberately stuck out his hand to stop Bernard Foley passing to three un-marked Wallabies players on the wing.

The incredible finish saw the Wallabies desperately attacking in the 81st minute, needing a try to snatch a dramatic win.

They appeared to be on the verge of a famous win when Foley took the play to the right wing and created a four-on two for the Wallabies’ right edge.

He stepped one defender and then tried to throw a pass to Dane Haylett-Petty on the wing, but his pass was cut off by Stockdale and the ball drifted over the sideline behind three Wallabies players.

Stockdale had stuck out his hand and there was enough evidence for the referee to send the decision to the TMO with a suspected cause for a yellow card and a deliberate knock-on.

That’s where the game descended into farce as the TMO judged there was not sufficient evidence to overrule the on-field decision, despite replays showing Stockdale clearly played at the ball.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika said he had to spend extra time in the coaches box to try and calm down before his post-match interviews – such was his disappointment at the referee decisions.

“Some things didn’t go for us. It could have gone either way. It was pretty tight.

“It was an electric atmosphere and I promise you we’ll be back for the next (Bledisloe Cup) series in better shape.”

Cheika was visibly furious throughout the match, as referee Pascal Gauzere made a series of bewildering decisions against the home side, allowing Jonny Sexton to ultimately boot the Irish to a famous victory through five penalty goals.

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Methven FC’s Jack Foster takes off down a frosty field at the Methven Domain against Papanui-Redwood AFC Leopards on Saturday.

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United’s winning roll intact Mainland Football’s competitions returned to parks around Canterbury again at the weekend, after a couple of weeks off due to unplayable fields.

Persistent rain and a lack of sunshine around the district for much of June has meant it hadn’t been a great few weeks for football, but in the men’s division one competition Mid Canterbury United still managed to pick up where they left off.

United headed to Christchurch to take on Parklands on Saturday.

They came home with a 5-0 victory, ensuring their unbeaten record this season remained intact.

Mid Canterbury United had now won 10 from 10 games so far this season and were 12 points clear of the second placed Burnham FC Bobcats on the points table.

In the men’s division four

competition Methven FC could do nothing to extend their lead at the top of the table, with the bye in the latest round, but Mainland Football’s competitions did make an appearance at a frosty Methven Domain on Saturday with the Methven 13th grade side beating the PapanuiRedwood AFC Leopards side 5-1.

Elsewhere in the youth grades Mid Canterbury United’s 17th

grade team were still hunting for their first win of their division one competition.

They travelled to Christchurch on Saturday to take on Cashmere Technical 17 A and came home with a 5-1 loss, while the Mid Canterbury United 15th grade division three side took on Selwyn United and won 5-2.

Mid Canterbury United’s 15th grade side were currently second on their points table.

Massive escape for defending champions Defending champions Germany came back from the brink of World Cup elimination, scoring a 95th minute winner to beat Sweden 2-1 in one of the most drama-packed games of an already enthralling tournament yesterday.

Earlier, Mexico continued their good start, overcoming South Korea 2-1.

And Belgium all but confirmed their place in the knockout rounds, thumping Tunisia 5-2.

The left knee of Marco Reus and the thunderous right boot of Toni Kroos became the German nation’s favourite body-parts as they scored the second half goals which earned the reigning champions victory, with unthinkable elimination less than 45 minutes away.

Earlier, Swedish striker Ola Toivonen – who once famously

asked the team psychologist to “have a word with my boots” – scored a splendid opener, bringing the ball down expertly on his chest and producing a sublime lobbed finish.

Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku netted a second successive brace to move level with Cristiano Ronaldo in the race for the Golden Boot.

The Manchester United frontman was criticised for his lacklustre performance in the first half against Panama, but came flying out of the blocks here, scoring two excellent goals and reinforcing his reputation as Belgium’s main man in the front third.

And for the second game running, Mexican winger Hirving Lozano was a constant menace, combining mazy dribbling and close control with eye-catching

Toni Kroos passes, including the assist for Javier Hernandez to score Mexico’s vital second goal.

Still just 22, he is already a key cog in what is looking a very competitive side.

The VAR system again showed itself to be way short of the mark.

Sweden were denied a clear penalty early in their clash with

Germany, with Jerome Boateng’s shove in the back of striker Marcus Berg also arguably worthy of a red card. Instead, silence from the five officials in the VAR bunker.

Boateng did eventually depart the game early, leaving Germany a man down for the last eight minutes, after he was sent off for a second yellow card.

Timed at 94:42, Toni Kroos’ goal was the latest Germany have scored in a World Cup match (excluding extra-time).

He also had 144 touches in the game, the most by a German player since those World Cup stats started being recorded in 1966.

Javier Hernández became the first player to score 50 goals for Mexico. He also scored on the same date four years ago at the last World Cup in Brazil, when Mexico beat Croatia 3-1. - NZME

Cycling coach Anthony Peden quits after allegations of bullying, Football Ferns coach Andreas Heraf hangs on to his job by a thread after losing his dressing room, rowing guru Dick Tonks is accused of bullying and aggressive behaviour, a review into Swimming NZ in 2012 reveals a dysfunctional culture and distrust between athletes and coaches, and now Sport NZ chief executive Peter Miskimmin says Kiwi sport has an outdated “command and control” culture.

What’s our problem? Are coaches too aggressive and dictatorial?

Are modern athletes – to borrow a pejorative term from American politics – precious snowflakes who don’t know the meaning of hard work? Or is it – as Miskimmin suggests – a systematic failure?

Roger Mortimer, the former manager of high profile athletes Hamish Carter and Sarah Ulmer, is now the head of the Athletes Federation and he has a simple explanation for the raft of athletecoach breakdowns in sport.

“What’s important is trust – that’s your currency. If coaches don’t trust athletes, they’ll treat them a certain way that won’t be productive, and if athletes don’t trust coaches, then it’s never going to work,” Mortimer said.

To establish trust, Mortimer points to what is known as SelfDetermination Theory (SDT).

It has become a critical tool for sports psychologists in the past 15 years, and sports organisations worldwide are starting to understand that what’s best for athletes is the opposite of the traditional hierarchal systems.

Think of SDT as a table with three legs – or three basic needs – autonomy, relatedness and competence.

Autonomy is feeling you have a choice, that what you’re doing is of your own volition. Relatedness is to care for and be cared about by others, to feel you are contributing to something greater than yourself, to have your values align with the goals of the team or programme. Competence is about skill levels but athletes also need to feel they are learning and growing, not just reaching a set level.

Take Football Ferns star Abby Erceg, who blew the whistle on coach Heraf’s negative tactics, saying she didn’t want to play for a coach whose belief system was to lose by as a little as possible.

Erceg quit because she was denied autonomy and relatedness – she felt she didn’t have a choice about how the game was played and her values (do everything possible to win) weren’t aligned with those of the coach. She lost her motivation and sense of purpose.

Heath Mills, chief executive of the New Zealand Cricket Players Association and Athletes Federation board member, understands that scenario.

“In the high performance environment, people can only be at their best if they can be true to themselves. Athletes need to feel valued and have a say in what goes on around them.” - NZME

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Bargain buy wins

Trainers eye top prize Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman have tentative Group One plans for the powerful mare New York Minute.

The champion trainers are being lured by the ultimate goal at Hawke’s Bay where the Tarzino Trophy (1400m) will open the carnival on September 1.

“Murray and I have spoken about that, we might just keep her fresh and maybe run her in the Foxbridge Plate before that,” Forsman said.

They took charge of the strapping mare for this preparation after she had been a multiple black type placegetter for former trainer Ilone Kelly, whose family race the daughter of Iffraaj.

New York Minute was a runaway winner at Trentham in her first appearance from her new quarters and at Tauranga on Saturday she produced a gallant performance to add the Listed Woburn Farm Tauranga Classic (1400m) to her record.

“She had trained on really well and she’s a big girl and not the easiest to keep sound,” Forsman said, He gave credit to Trina Riddell, who moved north with jockey husband Jonathan from Awapuni last year to work for the stable in a pre-training role, for the part played behind the scenes.

Ocean Park youngster William James put trainer and part-owner Joanne Hillis immediately on the right side of the ledger when he made a winning debut at Riccarton on Saturday.

Hillis and partner Barry Cottle outlaid $8000 for the gelding at the Select session of the 2017 Karaka Yearling Sale after Hillis had been looking at the Waikato Stud draft during the sale.

“I had a look through the Waikato Stud draft and was contemplating my options when this fellow came back from his turn in the auction ring,” she said.

“I asked them which one it was and they told me he was by Ocean Park and he hadn’t got a bid.

“I took a good look at him and thought he was a pretty nice type.

I asked how much and was told $10,000. I managed to talk them into $8000 and he was ours to take home.”

Hillis admitted she wasn’t sure how he would go on the weekend as he hadn’t been off her Mosgiel property before Saturday.

“We didn’t have the opportunity to trial him and or even to gallop him that much, so it was an adventure into the unknown really,” she said.

“The only option to trial him was to take him north to the Canterbury region so we decided he could just as well have a run at the races so that’s what we did.

“Apart from a bit of a mishap at the start where he got down on his haunches, he was quite professional throughout.

“He’s never had more than one horse near him in trackwork but he seemed to be comfortable in the field and when he was asked for an effort he dug deep and scored a nice win.”

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Lisa Allpress gets New York Minute home in the Listed Woburn Farm Tauranga Classic.

“Trina and Jonathan have done a lot of work with the horse,” Forsman said.

New York Minute sat behind the pace before she was into the clear to improve 600m from home and, while headed at the top of the straight, she rallied

strongly to win by three-quarters of a length.

She spearheaded a stable trifecta with Deals In Heels finishing second and Tomelilla third.

“Winning a stakes race is the main thing,” Forsman said.

“We’re really rapt with how

they have all performed.”

New York Minute was partnered by Lisa Allpress, who has ridden her in all six of her seven career wins.

“She was exceptional today considering the track wasn’t as wet as she likes,” she said.

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Pike confident heading into Guineas campaign Cambridge trainer Tony Pike is feeling quietly confident as he heads into next weekend’s Gr.3 Sunshine Coast Guineas with star three-year-old, The Bostonian.

The Jimmy Choux gelding gave

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his age group rivals a good oldfashioned hiding over 1400m at Doomben on Saturday with Pike reporting he had come through the race in excellent fashion.

“He has pulled up well and pro-

vided there are no issues over the next couple of days then we will head into the weekend with a fit and in-form runner,” he said.

“It was a top performance on Saturday as he was caught a little

wide early on with Michael (Cahill) having to give him a dig up to cross over to the front.

“Once he got there he relaxed nicely and kept up a very strong gallop throughout.”

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Palmerston North dogs Today at Manawatu Raceway

10 78746 Cawbourne Serina 21.64 ............. T Downey 10 86744 Cawbourne Web 21.87 J & .................D Bell 3 12.42pm J P PRINT, PETONE C1 375 C1, 375m 5 1.17 USE PETRAVVELLER.COM.AU 375 C4, 375m 1 45266 Cawbourne Hint 21.73 J & ..................D Bell 1 41411 Feel The Force 21.61 ............... K Gommans 2 87863 Wetchester 21.88 ................................ L Bell 2 11218 Butterball 21.61 ............................. M Gowan 3 56252 Sozin’s Roar nwtd .....................J McInerney 3 11141 Bigtime Winter 21.72 ..........................L Cole 4 47781 Lissadell Marcus 22.44 ................. D Donlon 4 44287 No Time Toulouse 21.26 ....................L Cole 5 11447 Bigtime Panther 22.04........................L Cole 5 23651 Hard Merch 21.45 G & ........... S Fredrickson 6 22643 Cawbourne Sandy 21.91 ......... K Gommans 6 45761 Mila Mila 21.82 ............................A Turnwald 7 55852 Don’t Muzzle Me 21.50 ..............B Goldsack 7 24371 Midsomer Magic nwtd ..............E Duganzich 8 67561 Bigtime Minnie nwtd ...........................L Cole 8 22622 Hypocritical 21.46 .......................A Turnwald Emergencies: 9 64446 Three Amigos 21.96.....................M Roberts 9 44677 Jinja Rules nwtd ........................J McInerney 10 35636 Bigtime Narelle 21.68.........................L Cole 10 53887 Homebush Razz nwtd ...............J McInerney 6 1.35pm BROOKS TIMING C1 410 C1, 410m 4 1.00pm AFFORDABLE PET ACCESSORIES C1 375 1 63856 Cawbourne Bee nwtd J & ...................D Bell C1, 375m 2 78624 Thrilling Eddie nwtd J & ......................D Bell 1 14157 Bigtime Bronx 21.99 G & ....... S Fredrickson 3 65446 Bigtime Mike nwtd ..............................L Cole 2 43766 Homebush Belle 22.15 ..............J McInerney 4 33867 Fancy Fifita nwtd .............................C Morris 3 75567 Cannonball Bolt nwtd ......................L Doody 5 56822 Goldstar Sawyer nwtd ......................S Stone 4 46278 Lil Diva 21.87 ............................J McInerney 6 46758 Paris Global nwtd ......................J McInerney 5 34848 Go Ash nwtd .....................................M Flipp 7 18485 Thrilling Stan 23.68 ...........................D Edlin 6 75645 Bigtime Kylie 21.56 ............................L Cole 8 48434 Smiling Sid nwtd ..............................S Stone 7 2461F Night Howler nwtd ....................E Duganzich 9 68485 Trendy Mind nwtd G &............ S Fredrickson 8 35847 Cawbourne Spree 21.78 H & ............ Woods 10 35777 Dermott Brown nwtd ..........................W Kite 9 46648 Slick Star 21.71 ...........................B Hodgson 7 1.52pm IONLYFLYFIRSTCLASS.COM 375 C2, 375m

1 37532 Bigtime OnFire 21.68 .........................L Cole 2 32132 Bigtime Charlie 21.75.................... M Gowan 3 53127 Cawbourne Ridge 22.16 J & ...............D Bell 4 61228 Cawbourne Lick 21.86 J & ..................D Bell 5 7x325 Watch My Back 22.14 ................B Goldsack 6 54453 Uno Eleven nwtd ................................ N Udy 7 74414 Cawbourne Lyns 21.67 ....................... L Bell 8 26183 Magma nwtd ...................................L Doody Emergencies: 9 54518 Not Shackley nwtd ............................. N Udy 10 63286 Lucha 21.83 ......................................D Edlin 8 2.10 PAUL CLARIDGE ELECTRICAL C1 INV SUPPORTING RACE INV, 375m 1 63578 Kellydean nwtd ................................C Morris 2 48577 Bad Movies nwtd..............................S Stone 3 84675 Go Mark nwtd..................................... N Udy 4 67863 Barn Door Billy 22.06 ............... K Gommans 5 55618 Trendy Val 29.91 G & ............. S Fredrickson 6 46686 Opawa Janet nwtd .......................... R Wales 7 67461 Naharis 22.12....................................D Edlin 8 48477 Roketto nwtd .....................................D Edlin 9 56252 Sozin’s Roar nwtd .....................J McInerney 10 34848 Go Ash nwtd .....................................M Flipp 9 2.27pm TAB FIXED ODD C1 375 FINAL INVf, 375m

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54222 Opawa Lawsey nwtd ....................... R Wales 73651 Choice Lass 21.90 ..........................C Morris 58625 Cawbourne Muzza nwtd J & ...............D Bell 36638 Cawbourne Rob nwtd .............. K Gommans 2111 Mr. Matt 22.24 J & ...........................D Fahey 32233 Dream Kay nwtd................................M Flipp 64223 Manly Monkey 21.91 J & .....................D Bell 73412 Cawbourne Chops 21.91 ......... K Gommans 751x2 Go Ring nwtd .................................. R Wales 25833 Blue Precision nwtd ........................C Morris 10 2.42pm OUTBACK TRADING COMPANY C3 375 C3, 375m 1 63251 Doosh 21.60..............................J McInerney 2 55127 Oity Allen nwtd .............................M Roberts 3 24436 Opawa Jumper nwtd ....................... R Wales 4 31122 Bigtime Twinkle 21.99 ........................L Cole 5 26321 Mitsuta 21.83 ....................................D Edlin 6 44624 Bigtime Lucy 21.58 ............................L Cole 7 46684 Bigtime George 21.35 ........................L Cole 8 23317 El Hefe 21.59 G & .................. S Fredrickson 9 42367 Tazia 21.68................................... D Denbee 10 24275 Mikachu 21.85.............................A Turnwald LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

Palmerston North dogs Today at Manawatu Raceway

Palmerston North Greyhound Racing Club (2014) Incor- 8 23623 Gray Bale nwtd.............................M Roberts 9 58778 Spare Some Time 25.95 ....................L Cole SULANT C4 457 C4, 457m 1 12152 Bigtime Craig 26.46 ...........................L Cole porated Venue: Manawatu Raceway Meeting Date: 25 9 65645 Classy Delta 26.63 ..........................C Morris 3 3.42pm KAMADA PARK C1/2 457 C1/2, 457m 2 45421 Me Jane 25.94 ...................................L Cole Jun 2018 NZ Meeting number: 9 Doubles: 1 and 2; 4 and 10 67743 Cawbourne Zayne 27.64 J &...............D Bell 1 47613 Bigtime Sam 26.08 G & ......... S Fredrickson 5 Trebles: 3, 4 and 5 2 3.22pm STEVE ‘THE AUCTIONEER’ DAVIS C3 457 2 24733 Apricity nwtd................................A Turnwald 3 83176 Thomas William 26.00.................. D Denbee 4 2653x Bigtime MacDaddy 25.67 ...................L Cole 1 3.04pm PERSONAL PROCTECTIVE SERVICES C1 C3, 457m 3 F4312 Bigtime Tyson nwtd ............................L Cole 5 37814 Five Eyes 25.98 ........................... D Denbee 457 C1, 457m 1 76111 Bigtime Sandy 26.15 G &....... S Fredrickson 4 31788 Bigtime Wild 26.50 G & .......... S Fredrickson 6 35765 Bigtime Brucie 26.16 ..........................L Cole 1 751x2 Go Ring nwtd .................................. R Wales 2 25423 Bigtime Monty 26.10 ..........................L Cole 5 18771 Bigtime Allgood 26.70 G & ..... S Fredrickson 7 11746 Bigtime Lily 25.91...............................L Cole 2 25732 Bigtime Clyde 26.38 ...........................L Cole 3 26523 All About Space 26.04 .............E Duganzich 6 11386 Bigtime Rosie 26.46 G &........ S Fredrickson 8 55433 Bigtime Doug 25.82 ...........................L Cole 3 54376 Phantom Way 26.44 ........................C Morris 4 11472 Sadeeki 26.00 ....................................L Cole 7 61533 Gunnar Blueblood 26.45 ...........J McInerney 4 35224 Toki Girl 26.45 .............................. D Denbee 5 67361 Bigtime Kate nwtd ..............................L Cole 8 31457 Don’t Knocka Gee nwtd .....................L Cole Emergencies: 9 33745 Bigtime Forest 26.21 ..........................L Cole 5 47142 Tuna Speed nwtd .....................E Duganzich 6 53464 Zou Star nwtd.....................................L Cole 9 78856 Bigtime Joshy 26.14 ...........................L Cole 6 25231 Rumors nwtd ......................................L Cole 7 34354 Eye Kno 26.34 H & ........................... Woods 10 88868 Stormy Sunday nwtd .................J McInerney 10 53687 Bigtime Zack 26.25 ............................L Cole 7 33423 Bigtime Acacia nwtd...........................L Cole 8 31555 Bigtime Coffee 25.89 G & ...... S Fredrickson 4 3.57pm ADRIAN CLARK - BLOODSTOCK CON- 5 4.18pm M&M MASTER BUTCHERS 457 C4/5, 457m

1 22721 Bigtime Tears 25.87 ...........................L Cole 2 51173 Bigtime Levi 25.75..............................L Cole 3 27353 Zoie Willow nwtd J & ...........................D Bell 4 63351 Lunch Special 26.14 ..........................L Cole 5 56321 Cawbourne Palmer 25.93 ...........A Turnwald 6 23111 Ask King Jeff 25.78 ............................L Cole 7 16232 Bigtime Vanessa 25.87 ......................L Cole 8 11212 Bigtime Paddy 25.47 ..........................L Cole Emergencies: 9 33745 Bigtime Forest 26.21 ..........................L Cole 10 58827 Bigtime Liam 25.97 ............................L Cole LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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TODAY’S GOALS: Good – 23 Excellent – 33 Amazing – 41

Previous solution: UNIVERSE

DOWN 2. Essential (10) 3. Accurate (4) 4. Mars (6) 5. Inactive (6) 6. Scholarly (8) 7. Formerly (4) 11. 100th anniversary (10) 13. Income (8) 16. Whine (6) 17. Nonconformist (6) 18. Measure of medicine (4) 20. Records (4)

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4 8 7 3 8 1 6 PREVIOUS 8 6 2SOLUTIONS Sudoku Fill the grid so that every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): To get where you want to go, you’ll have to make your way through the crowd. Start moving and people will get out of your way. Movement is what makes things change.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): The extra social energy buzzing around you today can be used to charm your way into an interesting situation – or just out of an annoying one. The key to charm, by the way, is listening with affinity.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): If the other person believes what you believe and wants what you want, you’ll be able to help each other. If there’s a mismatch, you waste time and energy. Find out whether you’re on the same page.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You set out knowing it’s up to you – that if you don’t execute the action to the best of your ability, other people’s lives will suffer. This sense of purpose will be all the fuel you need.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Some of what happens will be mysterious, but don’t rush to make sense of it all. Leave room for wonder. It’s the unexplainable things that keep life from becoming stale.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Having a good teacher will help you to look for the patterns and learn them. Combine this with a commitment to put your head into the task repeatedly, as much as it takes to get great.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Living in service to others might sound like a terrible existence, but when your service is to the people and institutions you love, a life of service is the purest way to joy.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Your tendency is to look for complexity in the situation. “It can’t be that easy!” you’ll think. But it is. It’s so simple.

You know who you are, and you know what’s right to do. Just do it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): The one with the most determination will win. Look at what’s there to want. If the prize is juicy enough to you, you’ll be determined. If not, you’re in the wrong game.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): If you stay ready, you won’t have to get ready. So the question is, What do you want to be ready for? What is the dream opportunity you wish were laid at your feet? That’s the one to be ready for.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Want to be more attractive, intelligent, popular and effective in one fell swoop? Being where you are automatically lifts you above those who are too caught up in their phones to present serious competition.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Those who find communication difficult will recognise the blessing of you. By being open to hearing the fullness of who people are, you help them express themselves.

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Family Notices 22 Ashburton Guardian

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CARTWRIGHT, Margaret Adele – On June 22, 2018, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Sandy. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Penelope, Mark and Jo, Sue and Giles Roberts, and treasured Granny of Harriet, Sophie, Lachlan, and Sam; Ben, Grace, and Hamish; Charlie-Rose, and Oliver. Messages to the Cartwright family c/- PO Box 28, Ashburton 7740.

A special thank you to the Doctors and Nurses at ICU Christchurch Hospital for their exceptional care during this time. Donations to Ashburton St John would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Wednesday June 27, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by a private family interment.

Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton Ph 307 7433

CARTWRIGHT, Margaret Adele (nee Kirk) – On June 22, 2018 at Christchurch Hospital. Loved Eldest daughter of the late George and Phyllis Kirk and much loved sister and sisterin-law of Jeanette and Alan Deal, Robyn and the late Alan McEwan, Carolyn and John Richards, David and Judi Kirk, Jill Leonard, Phillip and Joan Kirk, Gregory and Hayley Kirk and their families.

“Sadly missed by all”

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Lafaele Talosaga from the Ashburton Barbarians leaves a Burnham Chevaliers player on the ground in his wake during his side’s win on Saturday.

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Win a confidence booster

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The Burnham Chevaliers were given a taste of their own medicine when they took on the Ashburton Barbarians in a Canterbury Rugby League division one match on Saturday.

Burnham were the side who handed the Barbarians their first loss of the competition a few weeks ago, and up until Saturday they were the competition’s only unbeaten side. But the Ashburton Barbarians got one back, handing the Chevaliers their first loss of the season, 34-24.

After leading 24-6 at half time the Ashburton Barbarians knew they’d have their work cut out for them in the second half.

They led at half-time the first time the two sides met this season too, but the army side’s superior fitness saw them run away with it in the second half.

This time around, the Barbarians were prepared and stuck it out in the second half to win 34-24.

Ashburton Barbarians player/coach Johno Simon said his side had a good blowout at training last week and had built well heading into the game.

A 102-point win over a Celebration Lions side that only turned up to play with 12 players the week before proved to be the perfect lead-in.

“It made it a bit easier because we knew we were on the same page and it really

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boosted our confidence,” Simon said.

“We just needed something that gave us the go forward coming towards this big game and it kind of helped heaps.”

Simon said Xavier Bartlett – who scored a hat-trick the last time the Barbarians played the Chevaliers – was in fine form again, as was winger Reuben Browne and stand-off Marvin Brown.

Brown was in the thick of it with a number of try assists, while Browne scored two tries – one an intercept and the other the result of good support.

While the win was a further confidence boost for the Barbarians, they were still behind the Chevaliers on the points table.

Saturday’s loss was Burnham’s first, but

the Barbarians had lost two, having also succumbed to the Woolston Rams after that first loss to Burnham.

The Barbarians had the bye this coming weekend, but another shot at redemption awaited the following week.

Their next opponents were the Woolston Rams.

The Woolston side won the competition last season, beating Burnham – who had beaten the Barbarians in the semi-finals – in the final.

Simon said his side had their eyes firmly on making the final this year.

“The boys are actually on the right path and we want to finish this off.

“We are ready to hit the finals running.”

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