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Farmer killed in quad bike accident

By Susan Sandys A Rakaia farmer in his 40s was killed in a quad bike accident at Rakaia on Saturday night.

Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade responded to a call-out to Gardiners Road at 11.25pm.

It is understood the man had been found with fatal head injuries by the side of the road, and had been the only person on the bike when the accident occurred.

Station officer Tyrone Burrowes said the brigade was at the scene for almost two hours, providing lighting for the Serious Crash Unit which attended.

St John spokesperson Alena Lynch said two ambulances from Ashburton responded to the emergency call-out. The victim had received a fatal head injury, and someone at the scene had performed CPR on the victim before paramedics arrived and found the man already deceased.

“There were a number of people there, at the scene, when we arrived,” she said. It was unknown who had made the emergency call.

Ashburton police could not provide any further information last night.

Quad bike crashes have hit headlines over the holiday season, after an overloaded bike rolled at Hawke’s Bay last week, critically injuring a six-year-old, and the death of a teenager in Southland after Christmas.

Federated Farmers spokesperson for health and safety Jeanette Maxwell said last week that such incidents showed the safety message was not getting through to recreational users.

“While many farmers are heeding the safety message, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment need to find a better way to convey safety when it comes to recreational users,” Mrs Maxwell said.

Meanwhile, police may rely on the injuries suffered by four adults to establish which one was driving the quad bike that crashed and left the six-year-old girl fighting for her life.

Senior Sergeant Luke Shadbolt said police were still piecing together the circumstances behind the quad bike’s crash on

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By Susan Sandys Ashburton Hospital’s first babies for 2013 arrived at the weekend, both in water births.

The first baby was born at 3.50am on Saturday, to Ashburton couple Keiler Tetava and Temata Matapo.

Athena Magrete Matapo is their first child and weighs a healthy eight pounds.

Keiler’s midwife Ruth Davison, of Mid Canterbury Midwives, said it was exciting to have a mother’s first child born at the hospital in the maternity unit’s birthing pool.

This was particularly so when many mums-to-be were “hesitating” over using low-risk-birthing units, instead favouring city hospitals with specialist back up.

Mrs Davison believed in the case of a healthy pregnancy going to plan, even if it was the woman’s first, there was merit in birthing outside of major hospitals.

She said the water birth for Athena, and a second one at the hospital yesterday, had seen the mothers use only a small amount of

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tinue with harvest kicking off in a week to 10 days.

Mid Cantabrians flocked Last week’s “handy to swimming pools, irrigarain” had taken some tion ponds, lakes and rivpressure off irrigation ers on Saturday in the schedules and heat hottest day so far this stress in dryland crops. summer.

And while some farmBut temperatures ers may well be too busy dropped yesterday, and preparing to get off the are likely to stay relatively farm, those with irrigaTo see more or low for the next 10 days, tion ponds had been purchase photos resourceful over the frustrating farmers wanting to get their harvests years in creating their under way. own beach paradises.

Ashburton recorded the third hot“There are sail boats on irrigation test temperature in New Zealand on ponds, private pebble beaches with sun Saturday, with the mercury hitting shades that have been put up,” Mr Clark 30.6°C, behind Wanaka’s 31.6°C and said.

Timaru’s 33.0°C. Ashburton District Council rural fire AgResearch Winchmore data shows it officer Terry O’Neill said the district’s was the first time this summer tempera- fire danger was hovering around modertures climbed over 30°C, in what has ate, after being high in some areas over been forecast to be a summer of below New Year. Rain last week had dampened average to average temperatures. fire risk.

AgResearch Winchmore recorded “That would have hopefully taken a bit 30.8°C on Saturday, slightly higher than of steam out of the fire danger,” he said.

Ashburton’s 30.6°C, beating the NIWA Meanwhile, temperatures plummeted station’s last recorded hottest day for yesterday, hovering around just 16°C this summer of 29.9°C on December 16. throughout the afternoon, as a cool Christmas Day was cool in comparison, southerly change passed over the South at 28.3°C. Island.

Mid Canterbury’s swimming pools The maximum for today is predicted to overflowed with patrons on Saturday. be 21°C with showers, and northerlies Tinwald Community Pool lifeguard are developing tomorrow with a maxiTara Jopson said about 250 swimmers mum forecast of 20°C rising to 24°C on flocked there on the day, which she Wednesday. called “a scorcher”.

Temperatures for the following six “It was just consistent the whole day, days are forecast to range from 22°C a lot of people,” she said. down to 17°C with Saturday being the Methven Community Pool reported only day free of showers and rain.

NIWA’s seasonal forecast through 163 people visiting during the day, while the Ashburton Community Pool reported to the end of February for coastal an average afternoon of about 50 swim- Canterbury and the foothills, released mers in its two pools, as many chose last month, gives equal probability of 40 per cent to summer temperatures being outdoor swimming locations.

Mid Canterbury Federated Farmers below average or near average, and only arable section chairperson David Clark a 20 per cent probability of temperasaid farmers wanted hot weather to con- tures being above average.

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nitrous oxide gas for pain relief, as the buoyancy and relaxing effect of the water helped.

“Why not have a water birth, rather than go to Christchurch and have an epidural,” Mrs Davison said.

Keiler, 23, said she had initially thought she would use the birthing pool to labour in, but would give birth on the hospital’s maternity bed. But with everything going well and the water easing the pain of contractions, she decided to stay in the pool.

“I just decided to have her in the pool, it was awesome, I loved it,” she said.

“I reckon it was easy, just the help of the water keeping me afloat.”

Athena’s birth was completed and she was lifted out of the pool after her shoulders came out, as this is when the lungs of the baby open up.

For proud dad Temata, he does not see any merit in the superstition of the number 13 bringing bad luck.

For him 2013 could not have got off to a better start.

“It’s wonderful, the best gift, for the New Year and Christmas,” he said.

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Athena Magrete Matapo, with mum Keiler Tetava, is Ashburton Hospital’s first baby for 2013.

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a country road at Waimarama Beach in Hawke’s Bay. Stephanie Lucas said she was the only adult on the bike who had not been drinking when it crashed and left her six-year-old stepdaughter Ashlee Shorrock in a critical condition.

Ms Lucas, who claims she was not driving, said she had been pressured to take the fall for the crash because she was the only sober adult on board.

Ashlee’s father, Daniel McGregor, and two other men, whose names have not been released, were also on the bike when it crashed.

Mr Shadbolt said police were still to determine who was in control of the bike at the time.

Blood samples taken from each of the four adults, who were all hospitalised, will be tested for traces of drugs and alcohol, and results may be several weeks away, he said.

Officers conducted a forensic examination of the crashed quad bike and the scene on Okaihau Road where it drove down a slope and into a fence.

“It could be a little bit of time before we piece together all the evidence,” Mr Shadbolt said.

“Enquiries are still continuing to establish who is likely to be facing charges.

“At the end of the day all of the adults there had to have an element of responsibility for the safety of the young child.”

Mr Shadbolt said the types of injuries suffered by people in crashes could often help police determine where they were positioned in a vehicle.

Ms Lucas said she could not remember who was driving when the bike crashed.

“I wasn’t intoxicated,” she said.

“I had one drink all day. All I remember is one of the boys was driving. I know what we did was stupid but we’re always on that motorbike and have driven that road thousands of times.”

Ashlee, who is recovering in Auckland’s Starship Children’s Hospital, suffered broken ribs, a broken arm, a broken collar bone and had been in an induced coma.

Ms Lucas had a broken jaw and a severed little finger which had been stitched back on.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS BIRTHS BATTY – Deborah and Matthew are proud to announce the arrival of daughter Willa Joan Batty born 31 December 2012 at 12.13pm at Christchurch Womans, weighing 9lb2oz. A grand daughter to Noel and Marie Batty and Margaret Bean and a wee sister for Cooper and Fletcher.

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Jump threat at Sky Tower

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By Kieran Campbell, Russell Blackstock and Cherie Howie

BAXTER, Andrew Hamish (Hamish) – On 05 January 2013. Aged 45 Years. Tragically taken from us far too young on the farm doing what he loved.

Soulmate, best friend and beloved husband of Louise.

Respected, loved, admired and fantastic Dad to Sarah, Elizabeth, and Nicola.

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The Sky Tower’s popular viewing platform and jump remain closed above Auckland yesterday while the company that runs the tourist attraction investigates how a man managed to scale a safety fence and threaten to jump from the 54th storey.

An investigation has also been launched as to how the man was able to leave Waikato District Health Board’s mental health centre in the hours before he signed up for the organised 3pm SkyWalk.

Onlookers on closed streets surrounding the landmark were stunned on Saturday when the man walked around the viewing platform without safety restraints.

He spent almost five hours refusing to co-operate with Sky Tower staff and police negotiators, before a priest managed to talk him down shortly before 8pm.

Sky Jump and Sky Walk director Steve Weidmann said yesterday that the company was reviewing its “systems” with the hope of making it impossible for a repeat of the scenario on the major Auckland tourist attraction.

It remains closed until that investigation is completed, he said.

A spokeswoman for the Waikato DHB said an internal investigation had been launched as to how the man came to leave the Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre, a 108-bed mental health facility where he was a patient, before he ascended the tower.

The man has since returned for treatment at the DHB’s mental health and addictions services.

It is unclear whether he will face criminal charges or if there will an investigation by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment into any possible breaches of workplace health and safety.

Mr Weidmann defended the company’s operations, saying “at all times the correct safety procedures were followed by all SkyWalk staff”.

“Management are pleased with the safe outcome of the situation with no harm to the man or any customers and staff,” he said.

“SkyWalk is currently closed while a full review of the incident is conducted.

“This will include reviewing whether there can be any improvements made to our systems to prevent such an incident from occurring in the future.”

Mr Weidmann said the SkyWalk was independently operated from Sky City Entertainment Group.

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LUXTON, Lawrence Ronal (Laurie) (NZ 4211873, Flying Officer, RNZAF 75 (NZ) Sqn, RAF 1945) – On January 5, 2013 at Ilam Lifecare in his 93rd year.

Loved husband, best friend and soul-mate of the late Alice, loving and much loved father and father-inlaw of Margaret and Bob White (Timaru), Ron and Janet Luxton (Temuka), Jill and Paul Bennetts (Christchurch), Jo and David Aberhart (Ashburton).

Cherished grandad of Michael and Marie, Kate and Simon, Linda, Nerissa; Phillippa and Dean, Amanda and Brent; Andrew and Marcia, David and Jo, Matt, Tim; Cara and Hayden, and a proud great-grandad of 16 great-grandchildren.

Sincere thanks to the staff at Ilam Lifecare. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Lawrence Luxton, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.

A Service to Celebrate Laurie’s life and faith will be held at the Sydenham Salvation Army, 250 Colombo Street, Christchurch on Wednesday January 9, at 1.00pm.

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gathered below the 328-metre tower on Saturday – eyes, cameras and phones pointed skyward – as the drama unfolded.

The man is thought to have removed his harness and threatened to jump from the 192m-high outer rim. He alternately paced, swung his legs over the edge and shouted at those below.

Many gasped audibly when he repeatedly crossed the spans between the outer 1.2m wide rim and the tower.

His actions added to a surreal scene punctuated by the laughter of bar patrons enjoying a warm summer evening and young girls squealing with delight as they were tossed into the air on a nearby bungy ride.

Wiltshire Apartment resident Kai Hau joined those waiting on Victoria Street, which was closed between Albert and Hobson streets for the duration of the incident.

He couldn’t reach his apartment, but – like many others – couldn’t help but watch the man.

“I don’t think anyone would want to see the worst.”

Dutch tourist Marija Westra was inside the tower when the drama began and was told by staff she could not go to the top viewing area because of a “medical problem”.

She went to the viewing area just below but was evacuated about half an hour later, along with those in the tower’s revolving restaurant.

The casino remained open.

Westra and others were taken out of the complex through a rear entrance, she said.

The man’s actions disrupted central city services.

Several streets were cordoned off, buses were diverted and shops emptied.

When the man finally went back into the tower there was spontaneous applause from crowds watching from below.

John Hall, 22, from West Harbour, Auckland, watched the drama unfold for two hours.

“Thank God it is over,” he said, as police reopened the road. “I was there for a while but I couldn’t have watched if the guy had actually jumped.”

Another onlooker, Angela Lamont, 35, from Balmoral, Auckland, said: “I’m glad it finished the way it did. The man must be pretty ill.”

As well as three police negotiators, the man had asked to speak to a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and a Catholic priest.

His Auckland-based wife had also been taken to the top of the tower to speak to the man, the police officer said.

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Weather forces campers inside Fun in the sun on Saturday turned into time inside on Sunday, thanks to the weather, for Mt Somers Camping Ground visitors. Yesterday chilling out in their tent with the pet dog were (from left) Brooke and Mitchell Perrim, aged 5 and 8, Trent Goode, 10, and Oscar Perrim, 7.

Gay marriage, right to die get tick

By Kirsty Wynn New polls show New Zealanders support the terminally ill’s right to die, think same-sex marriages should be legal and are largely happy with the current number of people immigrating.

The polls, by Key Research and commissioned by the Herald on Sunday, also found New Zealanders evenly divided on the relevance of our founding document – the Treaty of Waitangi.

Labour MP Louisa Wall said the result of the poll into same-sex marriages was not surprising. A total of 53.9 per cent of Kiwis supported marriage equality and 38.1 per cent did not. “New Zealand is a different place now. People are a lot more accepting and want equality for all people, regardless of sexual orientation,” she said.

Wall’s Marriage Equality Bill passed its first reading last year by 80 votes to 40 and it has been sent to a select committee. The committee will report

to Parliament on February 28, and a second reading is scheduled for March 20. A third and final reading could happen in May. Differences in attitudes toward same-sex marriage were evident in the Herald poll.

The majority of younger people gave it their support and the majority of those 75-plus opposed it. Wall said she expected her bill would be one of the big issues to be debated at gatherings this holiday season.

“Older people remember when homosexuality was illegal so it is not surprising that it is younger people who are more accepting. Some people, even if they do not agree with it, still don’t want to stop someone else’s human right to marry.”

Females were more supportive of same-sex marriage – more than 60 per cent of women supported legalisation, compared to 47 per cent of men.

New Zealanders interviewed also showed support for voluntary, doctor-assisted euthanasia. More than 60 per cent believed terminally ill

people should be able to chose when to end their life.

Visiting voluntary euthanasia expert Yvonne Shaw said she was not surprised at the results. She said New Zealanders were “independent people who would want control at the end of their own lives”.

Shaw is from Oregon in the United States, where doctor-assisted suicide is legal. She is in New Zealand to talk about how the same system could work here.

In Switzerland, Oregon, Montana and Washington, doctors can prescribe a lethal dose but the patient alone must administer it.

Voluntary euthanasia, where the patient consents to euthanasia, is legal in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

The Voluntary Euthanasia Society of New Zealand has 1250 members.

Labour MP Maryan Street – who is the author of a member’s bill that would legalise assisted suicide in certain cases – decided to act after a meeting with society members a year ago.

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Benji says ‘I do’ to Aussie sweetheart

By Kirsty Wynn Kiwi league captain Benji Marshall married Australian television presenter Zoe Balbi on Saturday in a lavish ceremony in Byron Bay. Friends and family flew from all over the globe to celebrate with the pair at the exclusive Visionnaire Estate.

Large artisan iron gates and winding sandstone paths led guests to the private ceremony and then on to the reception, understood to be held in the venue’s large formal marquee.

Guests at the wedding surrendered their cellphones to ensure privacy but the Herald on Sunday understands the ceremony was emotional.

Zoe’s mother died six years ago and the 28-year-old had revealed online the emotions she was feeling leading up to the celebration.

“I do wish my mum was here during these times,” Zoe said on her blog Know your Worth. “My heart aches for her.”

Australian Idol winner Stan Walker, a close friend of Marshall, was rumoured to have sung at the wed-

ding. Walker dedicated his version of the Miley Cyrus song The Climb to Marshall’s foster father Mick Doherty, after his death to pancreatic cancer last year.

The event came eight months after Marshall proposed to Balbi while on holiday at Hamilton Island.

Since then, the pair has had a whirlwind of pre-wedding celebrations, including a two-week long hens’ holiday in Las Vegas, Mexico and Los Angeles, and a stag do and bachelorette party in Sydney.

The pair sampled eight different

Man swimming outside the flags

By Hana Garrett-Walker A 27-year-old Feilding man who drowned while swimming with friends at Himatangi Beach was believed to be swimming outside the flags.

Police found the body of Jarrett Simeon about 100 metres from the Himatangi Surf Life Saving Club just before 6am yesterday after he drifted away from a group of friends while swimming about 2.30 yesterday afternoon.

Himatangi Beach Holiday Park owner Dennis Penney said the beach was patrolled by the

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surf club, and had flags, but he understood Mr Simeon had not been swimming between them.

It was about the third drowning he knew of in the 10 years he had lived in the beachside community.

He described the beach as not very deep.

“It runs very shallow, but there can be rips out there at times,” he said.

“It’s not like [Auckland’s] Piha or somewhere, but there is rips just about anywhere you go.”

The beach could be driven on, with many people making day trips to the beach.

“You can drive onto the beach ... if you go down there, as far as the eye can see north and south you’ll see cars. It’s just absolutely loaded.”

Mr Simeon had been swimming with his partner and friends.

The large search included surf life savers from Himatangi, Foxton and Kapiti, with two vessels from the Manawatu Coast Guard, the Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter and a helicopter from Heli Pro. Mr Simeon’s death had been referred to the coroner.

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flavours of cake for the celebration, finally deciding on a decadent red velvet cake.

Guests were treated to a selection of the couple’s favourite dishes, including meat pie made from a traditional family recipe.

“I even love my Nunas Torta [big meat pie] sooooo much that it will be part of the wedding menu,” Zoe, who is part Maltese, said on Twitter.

Zoe wore a gown made by her friend, celebrity dressmaker Stephen Khalil.

Her regular hairdresser, Clive

Allwright from Our Place studio in Sydney, said he organised a friend to take care of the bride on her big day.

The celebrity pair is passionate about preventing child cancer. Zoe is an ambassador for the Children’s Cancer Institute and Lifeline.

Marshall’s father’s dying wish was that his son raise money to help care for children with cancer.

The pair made no secret that they want to start a family of their own – sooner rather than later.

“Anyway no rush for me (try telling that to Benj),” Zoe said.

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Car ploughs into hotel

By Peter de Graaf An out-of-control car came close to demolishing one of Northland’s oldest hotels when it skittled all but two of the pillars holding up its first floor verandah.

The bizarre accident occurred about 11.30pm on Thursday when a 4WD heading south through Kawakawa left the road and smashed through five of the seven steel pillars holding up the Star Hotel’s verandah and a first floor room.

That left the balcony of the 1879 pub teetering precariously and supported only by two posts at the far end of the building. The vehicle would have kept going but for a heavy concrete planter in front of the second-to-last pillar.

Firefighters and publican Frank Gardiner scrambled to find a builder who put up temporary supports early on Saturday morning. The rest of the building was undamaged, except where flying pillars smashed a window frame and a sign.

Eleanor Gardiner said about 10 people were in the pub when it was hit. She was playing pool with her daughter from Wellington who thought it was an earthquake.

Mrs Gardiner sent her husband outside while she called the police, who in turn alerted St John and the Fire Brigade.

Sergeant Nathan Davis, of Kawakawa police, said the driver and sole occupant, believed to be a man in his 50s, was uninjured and had been processed for drink-driving. Police were now awaiting the results of lab tests before deciding on charges.

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New site sought for BMX park

By Susan Sandys Bike Methven plans to abandon its partially constructed town centre BMX park to make way for the town’s proposed hot pools project.

It is instead searching for an alternative site in the town to create a new BMX park.

Treasurer Therese Johns said the group had initially hoped to have

its current park, located behind the Methven Railway Reserve, completed this summer. However, the group halted development work last June when it was told the land was a possible site for the hot pools project.

“It’s very, very frustrating, we had hoped that it would have been finished for this summer,” Mrs Johns said.

However, Bike Methven support-

ed the hot pools project, and was happy to look elsewhere for a site.

She said members believed hot pools would be a great companion activity to biking in the town.

“People coming riding and then going to the hot pools at night is just magic. We don’t want to stand in their way at all,” Mrs Johns said.

The hot pools developers had suggested a couple of alternative sites, on land owned by the Ashburton

District Council, however they had proved to not be large enough. A town businessman had suggested another site, on Dolma Street, which he leased, and members were awaiting more information.

She said the group had about $15,000 to spend on development of the site, and would need to raise about another $5000 once the site had been determined and construction was under way.

The BMX park would consist of a BMX track beginning with a ramp leading to a dirt area, a jump line consisting of five or six jumps and a pump track which is a short track made of small jumps.

The BMX park is one of two sites operated by Bike Methven, with the other being the Mt Hutt bike park, which will host a nationals downhill biking series race next weekend.

Mrs Johns said the town centre track would cater for families, especially young children who did not yet have the skills to ride in the Mt Hutt bike park.

“We see them being the future of our bike park at Mt Hutt, we are looking at something for those from two-years-old to retirement age.

That’s the goal for Bike Methven, to cater for everyone in between,” Mrs Johns said.

Light at end of tunnel after challenging year NEWSMAKERS OF 2012

By Erin Tasker Almost a year after a near-fatal dog attack on Ashburton preschooler Rikiau West-Pakuria, his parents can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel.

Rikiau spent eight weeks full of touchand-go moments in hospital following the attack which hit the headlines around the country, and has faced monthly trips to Auckland’s Starship Hospital and multiple operations since, to fix the damage to his throat.

Rikiau was at his aunt’s house on January 18 last year when her dog lunged at him when he went to put a chocolate in his mouth. The Doberman Staffordshire terrier cross called Boy bit him in the throat; Rikiau was in a bad way.

Workers from Ashburton Contracting Limited, who just happened to be working nearby, raced to help and their actions potentially saved his life. They looked after Rikiau until an ambulance arrived.

He was raced to Ashburton Hospital, then Christchurch Hospital where he underwent emergency surgery, and was later transferred to a specialist unit at Auckland’s Starship Hospital.

Eight weeks later he was finally allowed to come home to Ashburton with a tracheostomy in his throat. He couldn’t talk and was communicating with people via actions. But he was happy.

For the family, it was the start of a long and stressful year. Dad Rik Pakuria suddenly became the sole breadwinner and mum Eulia West-Pakuria found herself in a new role, as a full-time caregiver to her young son.

The couple already had six children and another one on the way, and life had just changed dramatically.

Today they have seven children and when the Guardian paid them a visit to see how Rikiau was doing almost a year on from his ordeal, they had just moved house. Life in the West-Pakuria house was, as usual, hectic.

But they are a happy family, and Eulia said a trip to Auckland’s Starship Hospital this month will hopefully be the start of the end for her wee battler.

It’s hoped that on that trip, Rikiau’s tracheostomy will be removed. He had his voice box rebuilt early last year and that meant he was finally able to talk again if he held his finger over the hole in his trachy.

His voice isn’t what it was before, it’s huskier, but at least he’s still got a voice.

And once the tracheostomy is out, it’s hoped he’ll soon be back to his normal

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• Teen assaulted A teenage girl was sexually violated by a stranger as she walked along a Palmerston North street early yesterday, police say. The 19-year-old is currently being comforted “by friends and police support agencies” after she was approached by an unknown man on Broadway Ave at the intersection of Albert Street.

Police are appealing for information from anyone who was in the area between 3am and 7am. Anyone with information should call Palmerston North Police on 06 351 3600 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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• 20 rescued Around 20 people had to be rescued off the coast of the Coromandel Peninsula yesterday. A police spokesman says the group of swimmers got into trouble in strong currents off Hahei at about 2.15pm, Newstalk ZB reported.

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Rikiau West-Pakuria – almost a year on from a near-fatal dog attack – is a happy four-year-old who loves his animals, dogs included. self – 100 per cent.

“If it all goes well we’ll be coming home next month with no trachy,” Eulia said.

They’ll still have to monitor his airway, but the only physical sign Rikiau should be left with of his ordeal will be a small scar on his throat.

For Rikiau’s family, it’s been a year of learning curves. Since he got home from hospital, they’ve had to take a special kit and machine with them everywhere they have gone – the tracheostomy needs regular cleaning and checking.

“I’m sure I could be a nurse or a doctor now,” Eulia said.

It hasn’t been an easy year emotionally, but it’s also been tough financially.

Eulia said half their travel to Auckland had been covered by a national travel assistance grant, but they had to cover the rest themselves. With one income and six other kids to think about, it hasn’t been easy, but they’ve been grateful for the support they’ve received from the community, and on each trip they’ve been able to stay in Ronald McDonald House again – their home away from home.

With an end now in sight, Eulia – who gave birth to the couple’s seventh child in July – is hopeful of going back to work. It won’t be easy though because Rikiau remembers the events of the day he was bitten by Boy clearly, and

he associates it with mummy going to work.

Eulia was working night shift at the time but had been called in to cover a day shift so had taken Rikiau to his aunt’s house so she could work. That’s when the horror unfolded.

He remembers it all, but it has not resulted in him having a fear of dogs – except for black dogs. The family’s own dog Starsha – the mother of the dog that attacked Rikiau – remains a cherished part of the family.

And it’s a family that can’t wait to get back to normality. There’s things they’ve had to avoid for the past year that they can’t wait to do again.

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“I can’t wait to take him to the beach,” Eulia said. Up until now, the sand posed too much of a risk for Rikiau’s wound.

Life is slowly returning to that normality. Rikiau races around the house, loves playing with his vast collection of stuffed animals and he started attending Rising Stars preschool in October and loves it.

She said he might get the odd strange look, or people might recognise him down the street as the boy who was attacked by a dog, but she said her son remained a typical normal four-yearold; he’s just had to live the past year with a piece of hose coming out of his neck.

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oday Mid Canterbury and New Zealand will start moving again.

After two weeks in which most of the district has been on leave, sitting or lying on a beach, riverbank, park, camping ground or own backyard, most of us will be back at work today.

Most will not enjoy being dragged back from their holiday spots, so please be patient with the grumpy colleague who just can’t get started.

For some today will mean a bright new start, possibly in a new job, like our new chief reporter Michelle Nelson, or in a new role at work, or at home, like our former chief reporter Erin Tasker who is enjoying being a mum after the arrival of little Mr Riley.

Others though will have to deal with some nasty realities at work that they decided to leave to the next year.

Some will have to spend their first day back dealing with hundreds or thousands of emails from those annoying people who continued to work during Christmas and New Year.

For others, like me and my colleagues at the Guardian who worked over the holidays, we are just all looking forward to having everyone back on deck after a month of covering a murder, fires and a tornado with

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Operations suspended at Macraes

By John Gibb Operations at Oceania Gold’s gold mining site at Macraes were temporarily suspended following a safety alert on Saturday.

Ground movement monitoring systems detected movement, resulting in operations being suspended at the firm’s Frasers underground mine and at the mining pit from mid morning.

The temporary suspension was not a “big deal”, general manager of the Macraes opera-

tion Bernie O’Leary said. He emphasised the firm’s processing plant, which produces the gold, had continued to operate throughout the temporary suspension of some operations.

“The processing plant is not affected. We’re still producing gold,” Mr O’Leary said.

And asked about the extent of the ground movement and whether heavy rain last week had contributed to it, he confirmed some movement had occurred but indicated it was not immediately clear whether water was

involved. The firm had taken a “responsible” approach by suspending some of its operations for safety reasons until further monitoring and analysis could be carried out on Saturday.

“We’ve got a very good monitoring system,” he added.

After an “area of instability” had been detected, the firm’s operations in the pit area and underground work had been suspended temporarily.

He confirmed after further monitoring, many of the suspended activities resumed later

on Saturday.

Operations would continue in most of the pit area, apart from in the “area of instability”, which was to be reviewed yesterday.

Asked about lost production costs, Mr O’Leary said the suspension had had “no impact” because gold production through the processing plant had been continuing throughout.

Mr O’Leary did not return calls yesterday.

About 5pm on Saturday a line of white cones could be

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minimum staff in a period that is supposed to be slow.

The first few days back can be particularly difficult as the weather often tends to get even better once you are back at work, staring out the office window, trying to recall that glorious feeling of the recent holiday that suddenly seems so long ago.

At least we can draw some comfort from the fact that most of us are in the same boat.

And after all, Waitangi Day is only a few weeks away.

Most importantly, the start of the new year carries so much promise.

Whether or not things were going well last year, at home or at work, 2013 could turn out to be a whopper, the year when everything falls into place.

A year that suddenly offers opportunities we never dreamt off or simply brings closure on other issues that have been holding us back.

Thinking of the prospects for 2013 and possibly planning the next holiday may be just the tonic you need to get through the first-Monday-back blues.

By Peter de Graaf

Girl indecently assaulted at holiday spot A naked man confronted two young girls and indecently assaulted one of them as they walked a short distance ahead of their families at a Coromandel beach on Saturday.

Police are searching for the man, who ran away when members of the public and family stepped in.

The five-year-old and seven-year-old cousins were walking along the Riverview Road Reserve at the northern end of Cooks Beach when they were approached by the naked man about 7.30pm.

The younger girl was indecently assault-

ed before the man fled in a silver hatchback car.

The two girls had been a short distance ahead of their family members as they walked back from the beach.

“It was then the girls were confronted by this naked man who indecently assaulted the five-year-old girl,” Detective Inspector Chris Page said.

Police were now interviewing the family and girls to gather more information about the assault. The offender has been described as a clean-shaven caucasian with dark hair. He was carrying a red and

yellow towel. Police would like to hear from anyone in the area at the time who saw a man fitting his description.

Dave Gallaher, who owns local campground Cooks Beach Resort, said the beach has been “pumping” since about Christmas.

He said Cooks Beach was a safe place.

“I have three small children from the ages of five to 13, and the two older ones, I let them walk around the streets late at night, usually there’s nobody here,” he said.

But when a small community was filled

up with 15,000 to 20,000 people from out of town “it’s the same as anywhere”, he said.

He thought the number of visitors to the area might have been slightly up this summer because of the good weather.

Most visitors came from Tauranga, Hamilton and Auckland, “but we get them as far as Wellington”, he said.

There was a big exodus from the area today as people made their way back to work.

The Thames Coromandel District Council said just over 300 people permanently

lived in Cooks Beach, according to the 2006 census.

John Brodie, who owns the Cooks Beach General Store, said the area had been busiest at new year, but it was starting to empty out again.

He was surprised to hear about what had happened.

“It’s a pretty safe place. I don’t think it’s ever happened before, and I’ve been here for 23 years.”

There had been no troubles over the popular new year period, he said.

“It’s usually no trouble at all.” - APNZ

Poll finds rest of New Zealand warming to Jafas

By Kirsty Wynn Auckland – it’s the city the rest of New Zealand loves to hate. Or at least they used to.

A recent Herald on Sunday-commissioned poll found around 45 per cent believed

Aucklanders held themselves in higher regard than other New Zealanders. But just as many disagreed with the statement – or just didn’t care.

Jason Hill, tourism manager at Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development (Ateed), said the results from the Key Research poll were positive.

“If you had conducted a poll like that 15-20 years ago the numbers would have been a lot higher.

“Attitudes towards Auckland are changing and more people from outside Auckland are choosing to live here.”

Hill believed the more people were exposed to Aucklanders the more positive

they felt. He said visits to Auckland for the Rugby World Cup broke down a lot of negative perceptions.

“People came here and had a great time.

They might have partied in the city centre and had a trip to a vineyard and just spent some time.”

Proud Aucklander and former All Black

Sir John Kirwan wanted to see the rest of New Zealand support the city and said Aucklanders should be proud to say where they lived.

He wore a Jafa T-shirt with pride and said it stood for “Just Another Fantastic Aucklander”– rather than the derogatory phrase sometimes used.

- APNZ

Deification for TV celeb. Holmes gets gong F

or “Cheeky Darky” Holmes, now read, “Sir Paul”. Yes, a call from Palm Springs, Florida (when we all thought he was in Hawaii playing golf with his good friend, Barack) from the PM himself, John “I’ll put a smile on your face” Key (JK), informed the “veteran often irritating - broadcaster”, he was to be knighted in the New Year’s Honours List.

In doing so JK was shamelessly breaking protocol in that any kind of pre-announcement day publicity

is strictly verboten. In this case, however, he may have been justified in “letting the cat out of the bag” as Holmes, we are told, was a “last minute” inclusion on that much sought-after list. That, in turn, may have had something to do with the new knight’s “failing health”.

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seen blocking off an equipment access road near the base of the mine pit.

Shortly before 6pm on Saturday, as some of the suspended operations resumed, a couple of dump trucks could be seen heading away, trailing dust, and huge water-spraying trucks were also back in action.

A spokesman for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment said they had not been notified of any incidents at the mine.

- APNZ

to approve or unceremoniously dump?

Perhaps, even, the PM was ringing Sir Paul to ascertain whether “The Man who infuriated “dirty” Dennis Conner” in the very first edition of “Holmes” would, equally graciously, accept the honour. If so, how long did it take the “Q&A” inquisitor to make up his mind?

Minutiae. So far History does not publicly record the minutiae of the background to this award but, no doubt, as we speak, a Ladies’ Magazine is working furiously on an “exclusive” which will, in due course, and at the cost of the first edition of 2013, complete with “revealing pics”, tell us all. I’ve got my order in as, I suspect, have you. This is, after all, the “silly season”.

Honours still controversial. Beyond the mists surrounding the actual procedure employed to elevate Paul Holmes to the select club of “knights of the realm”, we find still raging the fierce controversy regarding the worth, usefulness and justification of honours in general and many in particular. When Helen Clark was in power the “English” versions of such baubles were up - or down, according to taste - graded to New Zealand equivalents more in keeping with the now firmly separate standing of the nation, fully able to make its own decisions about such things.

So knights and dames disappeared to be replaced by a series of initials the significance of which was not immediately apparent to the man or woman in the street, or anywhere else.

On the Bridge. With the arrival on the Bridge of the more Conservative Key back as promised, and as a strong vote catcher, came the Ks and the Ds, as well as the lesser lights. Thus were our “heroes” instantly recognisable and once again revered. The considerable majority of the potential Ks and Ds who had, as it were, been “sitting” on their honours in the hope such time-honoured

Sir Mark Todd, though, appears to have met with universal acclaim as a gutsy, determined Kiwi who has done us all proud over many years. Such appreciation is hard to come

By Nick Lindo universal by.

EYE ON POLITICS Contentious. Particularly contentious, the award of Queen’s Service Orders (QSOs) to former MPs: Labour’s George Hawkins, for 21 years elected member for Manurewa and Minister of several minor portfolios during that time: Dr Wayne Mapp, titles would make a re-appearance, were National representative for North Shore rewarded for their patience, and quickly for 15 years and Defence Minister in the accepted when offered them. last Government, both of whom have So there he was, at last, Sir Colin surely - and earnestly - deserved their Meads, “For astonishing services recognition but, finally . . . to rugby and undying support for ACT’s former legendary leader and television commercials of all and any progenitor of the new “Supercity” of persuasion(s)”.

Auckland, the devoted, overwhelmingly Criteria. However, that is but the half elected - several times - member for of it. What then are to be the criteria by Epsom, the yellow-jacketed, Rodney Hide. which we judge the worth of a person’s His award has caused much robust contribution in any walk of life, from opinion, a fair chunk of it not obviously the glitter of stage and screen, through flattering to Mr Hide. the trials and frustrations of the sports Moral. If we want an honours system arena to those who labour unsung and we have to accept we won’t agree with unnoticed, but dedicatedly, in the less every nomination, at whatever level of glamorous fields of human endeavour? achievement. Personally, I rather like the Those who are rewarded for “just doing concept of Knights and Dames though their job” are distinctly less popular unlikely ever to become either. than those who have striven for years to Post script. Who would have thought lighten the burden of the “broken” who or realised the census “that never often through no fault of their own have was” - originally scheduled for March fallen on “hard times” and need long6th 2011, too soon after the big quake term assistance to get back up.

- cost us all $65M, and not a single Bloggers fired up. The blogging date of birth, address or declaration of fraternity has been in overdrive since religious affiliation collected. It’s now to the news of Paul Holmes’ promotion be held this March and vital information filtered through, courtesy of the prime gathered. minister. Some of the comments have Apparently “billions in funding been unprintable. Feelings over the allocated - to government ministries - is whole issue of honours are at boiling based on census data”. point, likely to internally combust at Still, it’s comforting to know this time any second. It seems there are “Good round the price will be “only” $72 million Sorts” and then recipients to whom as so much of the planning is already in many would be little inclined to give place. So that’s all right then. the time of day let alone a knighthood.

Visitors to the Bay of Islands were treated to a show they won’t forget when a whale frolicked and leapt from the sea in front of their boat for at least 15 minutes.

The humpback, a juvenile about 12m long, was leaping backwards with almost its entire body out of the water – known as “breaching” – near the Hole in the Rock about midday yesterday.

It was seen by the passengers and crew of the Tangaroa, a Fullers GreatSights vessel on the day-long “Cream Trip”.

Whale expert Jo “Floppy” Halliday, of Opua, was working as a guide on the boat when the young marine mammal put on a “fantastic show”.

“It was a good 15 minute encounter. He was doing all these backwards and side breaches, playing and flapping his pectoral fins. He was definitely having a lot of fun.” The whale, which she estimated was about six-yearsold, repeatedly swam close to the boat then powered down into the water before bursting out of the sea about 50m off the ship’s bow.

About 90 passengers, mostly overseas visitors with a few Kiwi families, were on board at the time.

“There was absolute excitement.

Like us, they were just screeching.

That they got to enjoy something so special makes you feel really good.”

One of the passengers thought he saw another whale blow about 4km away, which was likely to be the mother.

Ms Halliday said the “teenage” humpback was probably waiting for its mother to resurface.

The pair would have been slowly making their way south towards the cooler Southern Ocean for feeding. While humpbacks occasionally visited the Bay it was “totally unexpected” to see one at this time of year – when most had migrated south.

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By Abby Gillies Previously it was Rod and Becky but now Tom and Julia are dominating when it comes to successful online dating.

A list compiled by Trade Me dating website Findsomeone of what’s hot and what’s not in the world of cyberspace love has revealed the two names as most successful, followed by Brian, Geoff, Jessica and Amy. Unfortunately the news isn’t so good for those named Jim, Joe, Nigel, Jill, Margaret and Lyn, who were deemed the least lucky in online love.

Members use nicknames on the site, and their real names are not visible unless they choose to give them when messaging another member.

The hottest were defined as those who attracted the most interest, measured by messages and smiles received from others among the site’s 300,000-plus members, largely aged 35-55.

In 2011 Rod dominated the number one spot, but failed to even feature in the latest list, said Findsomeone manager Rick Davies, who had a theory about the change.

“It looks like Rods have been snapped up, so if you’ve managed to pick yourself up a Rod I’d say, count yourself lucky.

“It’s all about Tom now. The average age on our site is about 40 so if you go back to late 60s early 70s obviously Tom Jones

was holding quite an influence over the ladies, so perhaps there’s something in that,” he said.

Brad has also had a bad year, tumbling from one of the hottest names of 2011 to one of the least successful last year – “If anyone knows a single Brad out there, buy him a beer”.

While Toms were getting a lot of online attention, they were struggling to find love, appearing at the top of the ‘least successful’ list - those who had the least luck finding a love match online, along with Matthew, Stuart and Darren, said Mr Davies.

“It might be someone who’s clearly attractive and is getting all the messages, but is not finding their partner.”

Jessica ranked highly for a second year, topping the female ‘most successful’ list along with Janine and Lauren. For the men it was Graeme, Barry and Blair.

The lists reflected how people with certain names presented themselves online and in person, said Mr Davies.

Plimmerton’s Daniel, whose name featured on the successful list, fell in love and married Philippa after they met online.

Having a set of criteria about who you want to meet, as well as knowing what you want from a person and a relationship before signing up was the key to their success, said the pair.

Mr Davies advised members wanting to attract a high level of interest to put some effort into their profile.

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“Be yourself, put yourself out there, put some great photos up, and take some time with it.”

Activity on Findsomeone reached record levels last month with members sending more than 240,000 messages and smile emoticons over the Christmas period – up 67 per cent on the same time last year.

The number of new members also soared, up 38 per cent on a year ago.

It is the busiest the site has been since it was founded in 2001.

Hottest guys’ names (attracting the most interest) Tom, Brian, Geoff, Jeremy, Murray, John, Dean, Patrick, Jamie, Karl.

Least hottest guys’ names Jim, Joe, Nigel, Roger, Glenn, Gary, Anthony, Brent, Ken, Alan Hottest girls’ names Julia, Jessica, Amy, Rachel, Claire, Kylie, Victoria, Stacey, Kelly, Lucy Least hottest girls’ names Jill, Margaret, Lyn, Maree, Carol, Barbara, Jan, Cathy, Mary, Toni Most successful guys’ names (finding a love match online) Graeme, Barry, Blair, Chris, Geoff, Robert, Daniel, David, Stephen, Gary Least successful guys’ names Tom, Matthew, Stuart, Darren, Martin, Brad, Justin, Josh, Patrick, Greg Most successful girls’ names Janine, Jessica, Lauren, Robyn, Nicky, Liz, Lynda, Trish, Louise, Julie Least successful girls’ names Margaret, Maree, Jackie, Suzanne, Kate, Sally, Deborah, Jane, Carol, Kirsty - APNZ

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Staveley Museum opens for the season Among visitors popping in to the Staveley Museum yesterday was Karen Johnston. The museum opened for the first time this summer, and will open for the first Sunday of the month from 2pm to 4pm for the rest of the season. Displays include those on the history and geology of the area.

‘Buttcrack Bandit’ on the loose in Houhora Footage, including grainy images of his face, show he wore gloves when breaking into the store but forgot to pull his pants up.

“I’m looking for a very large ‘chippie’s crack’,” Senior Constable Tracee Knowler said when posting the footage.

“The film is extremely clear and the thief will easily be identified by everybody that knows him!

By John Weekes A cheeky burglar is the butt of jokes in the small Northland town of Houhora.

Police have posted security footage of the man stealing from the Houhora Liquor Store on Christmas Eve and say his builder’s crack may give him away.

He is male, very large and with a ‘crack’ any decent chippie would be proud of.”

Houhora Liquor Store owner Wai Nicholson said the burglar came in through a back door and stole three Steinlager 18-packs and two cases of Rekorderlig Swedish cider. She said Knowler’s online initiative was wonderful.

“I’ve had customers come in

and say ‘sorry to hear about your break-in’ and introduce themselves.

“I’ve just been blown away.”

The “Buttcrack Bandit”, as he has become known, is the talk of the town.

People have phoned in tips after seeing the pictures.

Knowler said she was confident of an arrest.

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11 – Ashburton births are on the rise despite our neighbours dipping to their lowest birth rate in a decade.

10 – Wakanui School six-year-old Joelle Watson zooms around a course on her scooter during an Olympic themed day at the school It was an afternoon of outside activities, so fortunately the weather held out for it to go ahead.

12 – Shirley Reed of Ashburton has been making primitive and country style dolls for seven years, and sells them at markets throughout Canterbury.

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4 dead after police standoff in US A gunman barricaded inside his Colorado home fired shots at police from a second-story window before he was killed as police officers stormed the home yesterday.

Once inside, they found the bodies of three other adults, authorities said.

The suspect, whose name was withheld by police, held officers at bay for nearly six hours after neighbors reported gunfire at 3am inside the modest townhome in the Denver suburb of Aurora, said police Sergeant Cassidee Carlson.

It wasn’t known if officers shot the

suspect or if he shot himself.

Investigators said two men and a woman appeared to have been killed before officers arrived.

The shootings occurred about 6.4km southeast of the Aurora Mall, where 12 people were killed and dozens were wounded by a gunman at a midnight showing of the Batman film, “The Dark Knight Rises,” on July 20. The man charged in that shooting, James Holmes, goes to court Monday for a preliminary hearing in which prosecutors will present their case against him.

In the latest incident, the suspect shot at police who approached the front of the home with an armored vehicle and fired tear gas around 8.15am. He was killed when he fired at officers from the secondstory window about 45 minutes later, Carlson said.

“After we arrived on scene, there were no more shots fired up until he fired at us,” Carlson said.

“During this time he was all over the house. He moved furniture.

He was throwing things. He was agitated. He was irrational.”

A large front window was miss-

ing in the two-story townhome, the window’s mini-blinds in disarray. Bullet holes marked two upstairs windows, and neighbors milled about outside.

A fifth person escaped unharmed and called police to report that she saw three people inside the home who “appeared lifeless,” said Carlson, who declined to elaborate about the woman’s escape.

A motive for the killings was unknown, and police had yet to say what weapon or weapons were used. Investigators wearing gloves and carrying evidence bags were

going over the crime scene.

Next-door neighbor Melissa Wright, a nurse who treated victims of the July movie theatre shootings in Aurora, said she was in her second-floor bedroom when she saw the gunman start shooting from his own bedroom window. She said she didn’t know what he was shooting at, and that she quickly dropped to the floor.

Wright said she slid on her belly to the first floor of her home and told police what she saw upstairs.

Officers quickly entered her home.

Wright said she knew the gun-

man as Sonny Archuleta — a name used by police officers trying to negotiate with the man with the bullhorn.

Wright said the townhome may have been inhabited by the gunman, the gunman’s wife, her father and another man.

The July movie theatre shootings prompted Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper — just before the Newtown, Connecticut, elementary school massacre — to say it is time to debate gun control. It’s expected to be a heated topic at the Colorado Legislature this year.

Teen dies from methanol drink The Perth teenager who was poisoned after drinking a methanollaced cocktail in Indonesia has died.

Liam Davies, 19, had been fighting for life in a Perth hospital after being urgently flown back from the island of Lombok after a New Year party went horribly wrong.

On holiday with friends, Mr Davies fell ill on New Year’s Day and was transported back to Perth last Thursday.

A spokeswoman for Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital confirmed on Sunday Mr Davies had died.

His family has requested no more details be issued.

They had earlier warned about the potentially dangers of drinking locally brewed cocktails in Indonesia.

“Liam had been celebrating New Year with his mates at a local bar in Lombok, after which he became ill,” the family said. “We would like to make people aware of the risks associated with consuming locally brewed drinks where you cannot be certain of the quality.

Mr Davies, a former representative of Australia’s under-18

A powerful earthquake sparked a tsunami warning for hundreds of miles of Alaskan and Canadian coastline, but the alert was cancelled when no damaging waves were generated.

The magnitude 7.5 quake and tsunami warning that followed caused concern in some coastal communities, with alarms sounding and people rushing to higher ground for safety.

But the Alaska Tsunami Warning Center later said the waves were too small to pose a threat, reaching just 15cm above normal sea level in places such as Sitka and Port Alexander.

“Initially, in the first 15 to 20 minutes, there might have been a bit of panic,” Sitka Police Chief Sheldon Schmitt told The Associated Press in a phone interview. But he said things calmed down as the town waited for the all clear.

The temblor struck at midnight Friday (0900 GMT) and was centered about (95km west of Craig, Alaska, the US Geological Survey said.

The quake was followed by several aftershocks, including a 5.2 quake felt in southeastern Alaska and British Columbia.

“Houses shook; mine had things tossed from (the) wall,” Craig

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Police Chief Robert Ely said. But he added that there were “no reports of any injuries, no wave, no tidal movement seen.”

The tsunami warning was eventually expanded to include coastal areas from Cape Fairweather, Alaska, to the northern tip of Vancouver Island, Canada — an area extending more than 1125km.

The centre had warned that “significant widespread inundation of land is expected,” adding that dangerous coastal flooding was possible.

In its cancellation statement, the centre said that some areas were seeing just small sea level changes.

“A tsunami was generated during this event but no longer poses a threat,” the centre said.

The Alaska Earthquake Information Center said the quake was widely felt but it received no reports of any damage.

“It was the most intense earthquake I’ve felt in my 10 years here.

I’m pretty sure there was stuff falling off of shelves,” Chief Schmitt said. “There is no report of any wave activity here.”

He said that an evacuation sirens and announcements came shortly after the quake, prompting the temporary rush to higher ground.

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GEMINI (May 22nd Jun 21st) If you’re feeling weary, perhaps it’s because you just have so much to do. I am fond of saying it but it’s true.

We have all these domestic aids but seem to have less time than ever before.

Something has to give and if you want to avoid burnout or the feeling of always being under pressure, this is the perfect juncture to prioritise what is really relevant.

A cat trained by prisoners to deliver mobile phones and tools to dig tunnels has been caught at a jail in northeastern Brazil after sneaking in with forbidden items strapped to its body. “An agent saw the cat and went to look at it closely because something about it seemed wrong,” Marcelo Avelino, the head of the prison guards’ union, said. The agent found a bag tied to the animal’s body filled with saw blades and drill parts for concrete drilling and digging tunnels, along with a mobile phone complete with battery and charger, Avelino said. The cat had often been seen coming in and out of the Alagoas jail.

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A 114-year-old South Carolina woman who was the oldest living US citizen has died, two of her daughters said Saturday. Mamie Rearden of Edgefield, who held the title as the country’s oldest person for about two weeks, died Wednesday at a hospital in Augusta, Georgia, said Sara Rearden of Burtonsville, Maryland, and Janie Ruth Osborne of Edgefield. They said their mother broke her hip after a fall about three weeks ago. Mamie Rearden was listed as the oldest living American after last month’s passing of 115-year-old Dina Manfredini of Iowa.

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This aerial photo shows homes destroyed by a wildfire near Boomer Bay, in southern Australia. Australian officials battled a series of wildfires amid scorching temperatures across the country over the weekend, with one blaze destroying dozens of homes in the island state of Tasmania.

100 missing as bushfires rip through Tasmania Up to 100 people remain unaccounted for as devastating bushfires that have ravaged southern Tasmania continue to burn.

Police are conducting painstaking property-to-property searches in the worst hit towns of Dunalley, Boomer Bay and Marion Bay as they fear lives may have been lost.

More than 100 buildings have been destroyed by the fires, which continue to burn out of control in several areas of the state but no deaths have yet been confirmed.

Acting Police Commissioner Scott Tilyard said there were grave fears for many people yet to make contact with family or authorities.

“It’s not to say those people have necessarily come to harm, but we can’t totally eliminate that until we have contact with those individuals,” Mr Tilyard told reporters.

“But we have to brace ourselves for the fact we may locate one or more deceased people.

“There are a lot of premises that need to be checked. Until we’ve had the opportunity to check

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lacrosse team who had lived in New Zealand until the age of six, is the latest tourist to be affected by ingesting methanol while in Indonesia.

A growing number of cases of methanol poisoning had previously led to Australian health authorities warning of the dangers of potential poisoning from drinking the local “arak” brew.

In September 2011, 29 year-old Perth-based rugby player Michael Denton, a New Zealander, died in Bali after consuming arak, which is described as a colourless, sugarless beverage with a 20 to 50 per cent alcohol content which is distilled from rice or palm sap.

It is usually produced legally and safely, but unlicensed distillers also produce it, and a byproduct of incorrect distillation is methanol.

At Denton’s inquest in Dunedin, New Zealand, coroner David Crerar said foreign ministries should warn citizens about the dangers of consuming the local concoction, which also blinded a 18-year-old Australian school leaver in Bali last month.

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CANCER (Jun 22nd - Jul 23rd) With Mercury still close to Pluto, one upside is the angle it also makes to Saturn.

This combination suggests that if you really concentrate on your talents and skills, and explain your hopes in a clear and precise manner, you have an excellent chance of creating a good impression. However, if you feel undervalued you may simmer with frustration.

every one of those locations we won’t be in a position to confirm there has been no deaths.”

He said those yet to notify family or authorities should contact the National Registration and Inquiry Service or the Red Cross.

Up to 2500 people have been evacuated from the Tasman Peninsula by boat, and another 400 were due to arrive in Hobart on Sunday night with the Arthur Highway still closed.

At a refuge centre in Hobart’s City Hall, Dunalley resident Patricia McCauley said she was relieved to get her 92-year-old mother-in-law out but had lost everything.

“We didn’t have time to get frightened,” she told AAP. “We just had to get out without anything.”

Most praised the efforts of emergency workers after thousands lined up on the beach at Nubeena to catch ferries at late as 2am (AEDT) on Sunday.

“It got a little bit chaotic because everyone was getting a bit cranky about who had been there the

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LEO (Jul 24th - Aug 23rd) You may find yourself pressed to take some practical elements of your existence much more seriously. Whilst there can eventually be an upside to this, it might not be obvious now, and as you enter the new week you will need to rouse yourself to be up for the challenge. Someone may even look to confront you about a work or health issue.

VIRGO (Aug 24th Sep 23rd) Your talent for really focusing in on what’s what is awesome.

But it can be a downside if you struggle to factor in the wider perspective. Now is a point in case: the more you see the irritating details, the less you can see the wider possibilities. Try to avoid letting yourself get so caught in the minutiae of something or you’ll miss what’s key.

longest,” a Sydney woman who wished only to be known as Kathy said.

“Naturally they said women, children and elderly first.”

Mr Tilyard said police were investigating whether an escorted convoy of cars could be brought out of the peninsula on the highway before dark on Sunday.

Interstate fire crews had begun arriving in Tasmania as four fires which have burnt out around 60,000 hectares continued to cause concern.

The Tasman Peninsula’s Forcett blaze was upgraded again to the highest level on Sunday evening, with the community of Taranna being told to evacuate.

Two fires in the Derwent Valley and one on the east coast were at the watch and act level.

Another massive fire had burnt out a further 60,000 hectares in the state’s remote southwest, where several bushwalkers had been airlifted to safety.

The state government announced financial assistance

and premier Lara Giddings was cutting short an overseas visit to return.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard was expected to visit Tasmania on Monday and Prince Charles sent a statement of support.

Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) chief fire officer Mike Brown said crews were having trouble accessing parts of the Tasman Peninsula and there was no time frame on when the fire would be brought under control. “That’s really the $6 million question because it’s going to take quite some time,” he said.

“Our predictions over the next week is that temperatures will warm up a bit.”

Dunalley was the worst hit, with around 65 homes and the town’s school destroyed, while dozens more buildings were razed at Connellys Marsh, Eaglehawk Neck, Murdunna, Copping and Primrose Sands.

Mr Brown said a bushfire near Bicheno had destroyed between 10 and 15 homes.

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LIBRA (Sep 24th Oct 23rd) Mars in Aquarius can be tremendous for you Libra because it can help to push you beyond your comfort zone. Mars in this location for you certainly adds some bite. Yet with such a big emphasis on your home and emotional sector, it’s possible you are doubting yourself just at the time when you can benefit from being more go-getting, and your self-esteem can suffer.

SCORPIO (Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) Saturn in your sign is a force for good but also can be more testing today. If you feel impetuous or very, very cross with one person’s attitude, before you decide what to do, try to step back and distil all this in a much less emotional way. Hard logic can be really helpful now. Talk to someone who also has a detached attitude.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) You can be one of the most to-the-point members of the zodiac and don’t usually hold back when you want to get something off your chest.

The problem today is that you might say something in haste, which can cause more problems than it solves. Alternatively, someone may confront you with a side of yourself that you are less aware of.

A photo marked “not to be published” that shows a teenage Diana Spencer before she became Princess of Wales, with a young friend seated beside her, will be featured in an auction this month in New Hampshire.

The photograph might never have been seen publicly until now, RR Auction said. Stamped February 1981 on the back, the photo was taken around the time Charles, the Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer ended months of speculation and announced they were to be married.

• Thief tricked A New York City musician used a combination of technology, seduction, a hammer and a bribe to reclaim his missing iPhone from a confused crook. Jazz trombonist Nadav Nirenberg says he left the phone in a livery cab on New Year’s Eve. The next morning, the 27-yearold learned via email that someone was sending messages to women using a dating app on the phone.

Nirenberg logged on to the service and offered the man a date — posing as a woman.

When the culprit arrived at Nirenberg’s Brooklyn apartment building with wine, the musician greeted him with a $20 bill while holding a hammer — just in case. The thief handed him the iPhone and left without a word.

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• Bryant on Twitter Kobe Bryant is no longer a holdout. He’s on Twitter.

With five words — “The antisocial has become social” — the Los Angeles Lakers guard sent the first tweet from his account Friday.

About 250,000 people followed his verified account, (at)kobebryant, within a few hours Clippers. Heat star LeBron James has 6.8 million followers.

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CAPRICORN (Dec 22nd - Jan 20th) Mars continues in a part of your horoscope that increases the desire side of your nature but shortterm spending decisions may go against the budget you have already set yourself.

Worse, if you are sharing finances, anything you do on your own could upset a partner. If you can, be mindful of the longer term and resist extravagance.

AQUARIUS (Jan 21st - Feb 19th) The chances are, you are in one of those moods and modes where you can almost delight in defying anyone in authority. It’s your way of showing that you know that many of the things that happen in life are like a contrived game and have a hint of insincerity and falseness about them. Yet if you push one person or situation too hard, will it really help?

PISCES (Feb 20th Mar 20th) The rights and wrongs of situations can be on your mind. You may even be finding out about things that previously had been hushed up or simply not talked about. Part of you can want to dig deep and pry, yet another side could be wary of what you might discover. Past injustices can come up as vividly as if they were happening right now. Do face these.

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Kiwis find spot in Rising Sun Whether motivated by a yen for cash or a chance to experience a new culture and lifestyle, New Zealand rugby players have made Japan a popular destination over the last two decades. Michael Burgess of the New Zealand Herald looks at the life of a ‘Japanese import’.

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The establishment of the professional Top League in 2003 lifted standards and also demands for top Kiwi talent, which has arguably peaked in recent years with the presence of established All Blacks such as Sonny Bill Williams, Brad Thorn, Jerome Kaino and Mils Muliaina.

But what is life like for four of our best ‘imports’?

Brett arrived in Japan more prepared than most.

He had a grasp of the language, having studied Japanese for three years at high school, which meant he settled quicker and made the job of running the backline easier. “Being able to speak a bit certainly helps,� says Brett. “They like to have foreigners at 10 but often the language can be a barrier, especially at the start.� “He’s pretty fluent,� laughs team-mate Jerome Kaino. “He basically runs our training sessions and does a lot of the talking.�

There was still plenty to adjust to.

His first house was a four-bedroom mansion but now he lives in a more “homely� apartment.

Toyota is far from the bright lights of Tokyo (almost 400km) and Brett describes his suburb as “Japanese style countryside�. “It’s good because some foreigners can go a bit astray in places like

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Roppongi [Tokyo’s famous nightlife area],� says Brett. “But you do have a lot of time on your hands down here. There is a lot of downtime - DVDs, sushi with the other foreign boys and visits to Starbucks.�

Brett currently drives a BMW, somewhat undercover, after a visiting family member crashed his Toyota, a compulsory purchase for the club’s foreign players.

The former Crusader and Blues pivot has thrived. After a disappointing 10th place in his first season, Toyota are fifth (with one match to play) and Brett is the league’s second highest scorer. “If you don’t get frustrated in your first year, there is something wrong,� says Brett. “They have their own set ways but with time, you get respect and are listened to. “The rugby is getting better and better - though we still train way too much - sometimes it feels like we are training for the sake of it.�

Brett recounts stories of his Japanese team-mates, who are employed in Toyota’s head office to run stretch classes and order seatbelts (among many roles), staying to do an hour of extra training after a session that has already gone well over two hours.

There is a considerable amount of travel, as games are played as far south as Okinawa and as far north as Hokkaido, part of the drive to popularise the game. The fans, primarily company employees (the companies will often pay for tickets) are loyal, turning up every week regardless of results.

Stephen Brett (top), Josh Blackie (bottom left) and Luke Thompson are all enjoying life playing rugby in Japan.

Thompson stands out in Osaka After eight years, it’s a sight that still turns a few heads in Osaka. Former Canterbury NPC player Luke Thompson cycles to the stadium on match days with Kintetsu Liners, his bag slung over his shoulder like a teenager as he makes his way through Japan’s second biggest city (population: 3 million). “I live close, so it is the best way of getting there,� says the 1.96m Thompson, “though the locals often look quite surprised to see me cruising past.�

Thompson came to Japan in 2004 after he found his progress in the red and black jersey blocked by Brad Thorn and Chris Jack.

He spent two years at Sanyo (now Panasonic) before relocating to Kintetsu

in 2006. He has since become a Japanese citizen and has chalked up 39 tests for the Brave Blossoms. “I guess I’ve done it all here,� says Thompson, “but I loved it from the start.

At first things like the food were an issue - I was a typical ‘meat and three veges’ man and here there were lots of little dishes and chopsticks.�

Kintetsu, primarily a railway company, have a heavy training schedule. They typically train morning and afternoon three days a week, with Wednesday off and a captain’s run on Friday. Many of the Japanese players on the company team have regular jobs, some at the train station as platform guards or engineers.

Thompson’s wife works as a teacher trainer for an international school, which has made life smoother. “They have a saying here: ‘happy wife, happy life’,� laughs Thompson, “and it’s definitely true, as it can be difficult for partners here who might struggle with boredom.�

According to Thompson, the Top League standards have improved significantly over the past nine years: “Some imports used to come here for a holiday and to put their feet up. That still happens sometimes - and those players give the rest of us a bad name - but generally players are coming here younger and contracts are not as easy to come by.�

Josh Blackie is a strong advocate for the Japanese rugby experience, even if the culture remains a source of fascination.

Blackie has played for Kobe since 2007, after a long career with the Highlanders sandwiched with a brief stint at the Blues. “I’ve loved it here,� says Blackie. “It can be hard to describe - you only truly understand life here once you start living it but there are endless surprises and still some things you never quite understand.�

The Kobe Steelers are the oldest sporting club in the region, founded in 1928, pre-dating the local football and baseball sides.

With a population of 1.5 million, the cosmopolitan city is a comfortable size and offers (relatively) easy access to the sea.

The extended training sessions and constant team meetings took some getting used to - as did the approach of the local media. “Obviously rugby here doesn’t have the same profile and the media interest is considerably lower,� says Blackie. “They don’t really have media sessions as such - but you might sometimes find reporters hiding in the dark in the carpark waiting to talk to you.�

At times it can be intense - cultural norms play a huge part within the sport

and local players have been known to shed tears during pre-game speeches but Blackie loves being part of a culture that is a million miles removed from New Zealand.

During his stint, he has been reprimanded by a team-mate for not eating an apple in the correct way and eating anything standing up or on the move is considered a no-no. Going barefoot anywhere is also strictly frowned upon and Blackie says recent arrivals are always caught out by the Japanese practice of using a different pairs of slippers for inside the house and a separate pair for the bathroom.

The famous Onsens (hot springs) are a tourist drawcard but often out of bounds for many foreign players (who tend to have tattoos), as such body art is considered offensive given its Yakuza (Japanese mafia) associations.

The crowded trains are always fun, as it is socially acceptable to sleep with your head resting on a stranger’s shoulders, though that is a rare event for the 1.93m Blackie.

Perhaps his most bizarre tale is the local use of hazard lights on the highway for a comfort stop. Apparently it is common - and accepted practice - to pull over, turn on your hazard lights and urinate on the back tyre as other drivers flash past barely batting an eyelid.

Serena works Steyn still hungry for wickets on calm head Serenity is propelling Serena Williams to even greater heights as she prepares to enter the Australian Open the hottest of favourites to claim a sixth crown.

At age 31, Williams feels she is in career-best form after one of the most dominant tournament successes of her 47 WTA titles, at the Brisbane International.

The 15-time grand slam champion lost just 14 games in total en route to lifting the Evonne Goolagong Trophy on Saturday night.

Nowhere was her class and power more apparent than in a 50-minute final demolition of Russian world No.36 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.

While flat-hitting Pavlyuchenkova entered the final in good touch, she admitted she had no answers in the 6-2 6-1 blitzing.

Williams has been enjoying new levels of success since teaming with French coach Patrick Mouratoglou last May, winning 35 of her past 36 matches.

Renowned as one of the fieriest competitors on tour, Williams was sanctioned after memorable outbursts at the 2009 and 2011 US Opens and revealed on Saturday she’d made a concerted effort to be more controlled on court since. “I really think starting in 2011, the summer, I really started being more calm on the court and just relaxing more, if it’s possible for me to relax,� said Williams. “I feel

better when I’m more calm.�

In her hot streak since May, Williams has collected six titles, including Wimbledon, the Olympics, US Open and WTA Championships. “I was looking at a lot of old matches on YouTube, and I feel like right now I’m playing some of my best tennis,� she said. “I feel like I want to do better and play better still, and I’ve always felt like I could play better.�

With defending champion and world No.1 Victoria Azarenka (toe) and world No.2 Maria Sharapova (collarbone) battling injuries, Williams has plenty of reason for confidence going into the Australian Open where a triumph would propel her to the No.1 ranking. “It really is my favorite Grand Slam to play,� said Williams.

I feel like if there is one tournament that everyone is rooting a lot for me is in Melbourne. I really don’t get that everywhere I play.

I really appreciate it and I really love it. “ She warned there was still room for improvement in her game, noting her first serve percentage was a mere 53 against Pavlyuchenkova.

From those, she won 20 of 22 points.

While it’s Azarenka and Sharapova who owe Brisbane’s tournament organisers and the local fans a return in 2014, Williams indicated she’d be back at Pat Rafter Arena to defend her title.

The fire still burns within South African pace king Dale Steyn.

He brought up his 300 test wickets late in the New Zealand second innings at Newlands on Friday, joining Shaun Pollock, Makhaya Ntini and Allan Donald as South Africa’s elite test wicket takers.

He is the world’s No1 ranked bowler, with good reason.

Steyn is the leader of the games’ best fast trio, backed up by No 2-ranked Vernon Philander, nipping at his heels, and No 8 Morne Morkel.

That said, after the test, in which Philander won the man of the match award for his seven wickets, continuing a stunning run of success since his debut in late 2011, Steyn quipped “I think he’s better�, nodding to Philander on his left.

Steyn is 29, and a Rolls Royce of a fast bowler. He possesses a fine action, piles of pace and a hawk-like eye for the chance to turn the screws on batsmen. “I am fortunate I’ve been blessed with a smooth action, but there’s still a lot of work goes into it,� he said. “I guess I pick and choose the times I need to force speed, to force extended spells.�

He is chuffed to have made the 300 mark but was quick to point out “I’ve got another test to play in Port Elizabeth, a lot more wickets to take.

There’s a few more years in

these legs and arms�.

He is matter-of-fact on his success rate since his debut in Durban in 2004 against England. “I play a lot of games bowl a lot of overs for South Africa and I’m always under the impression that if you do that you’re going to get wickets,� he said.

Being part of the formidable trio is “awesome eh�. Steyn says there’s now no leader among the trio. “Graeme speaks about the bowlers have to lead from the front. “When I have the ball in my hand I try to set the tone.

Every time somebody is given the ball they’ve stepped up to the plate and delivered. This attack is led by no one.�

And Steyn, who admits occasional grumpiness is no bad thing in helping wind him up to strive for success, made no bones about his pride in the current South African team. “This is an incredible team to be part of right now. Apart from my own game I’m just happy I am among some serious cricketers in the dressing room.�

The numbers look like this: Steyn has played 61 tests, taken 304 wickets at 23.68; Philander has played 13 tests, and taken 74 wickets at 17.4; Morkel has played 46 tests and taken 168 wickets at 29.86.

- APNZ

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Classcoroc leaves no doubt behind the group one winner Rock ‘N’ Pop in the Karaka Mile at Ellerslie.

She was ridden on Saturday by Mark Sweeney, who kept the leader Glaizem within his sights before making his move into the straight.

Classcoroc kicked strongly and had enough in reserve to win by a halflength margin at the post.

Fairway Wish enjoyed a good run with cover and ran on well enough for second ahead of L’Amour.

Enuffisenuff finished fourth and then came to grief after the post but both horse and rider Rosie Myers

Classcoroc overcame a steep rise in grade to make a lengthy trip south for Te Rapa part-owner and trainer Graeme Hughes worthwhile.

The 4-year-old had won only twice before taking on the open Bambry’s Water Treadmill Woodville-Pahiatua Cup and she paid her betterperformed opposition scant regard with a decisive winning performance.

While her record only featured a maiden home track success and a Rating 65 victory two runs back, Classcoroc had looked above-average last season when a sound fourth

were unhurt. Myers is back in New Zealand permanently after a successful stint in Queensland.

Classcoroc was a $5000 Festival Sale buy for Hughes in 2010 and is by the Argentinian-bred stallion Sirocco, who has found little favour with breeders since his retirement to Archer Park. He stands there alongside Sun Ruler, a Zabeel son of the champion mare Sunline.

Chris Wood tagged Open ‘N’ Shut as a future topliner early in his career and he now has a wait on his hands to see if the 4-year-old can realise

that potential at Trentham.

The Cambridge trainer is keen to run the son of Bachelor Duke in the group one JR & N Berkett Telegraph Handicap later this month and victory at Woodville yesterday will press his claims for a spot in the field.

“I don’t know if he’ll get enough rating points to get in, so we’ll just have to wait and see what happens now,” Wood said.

“The race today fitted in well and he got the job done well and he’s doing everything that’s been asked of him.

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Racing Rotorua fields, form and riders Racing Rotorua Venue: Rotorua Meeting Date: 07 Jan 2013 NZ Meeting number : 2 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7 1 1.32pm (NZT) WINDSOR PARK KARAKA YEARLINGS 2013 3YO MAIDEN $7000, MDN 3YO, 1230m 1 3723 Perfect Flow b (7) 57.5..................J Waddell 2 49x Carmody (6) 57.5.........................C Lammas 3 Snip In Time (4) 57.5...................D Johnson 4 4x Leandra (3) 55.5.................. R Hutchings (a) 5 47 Our Sacred Anna (5) 55.5..........M Sweeney 6 Miss Directional (1) 55.5................. A Calder 7 Giardini (9) 55.5 8 Volksbelle (2) 55.5........................... K Myers 9 Zedenuf (8) 55.5.............................. S Spratt 2 2.07pm SPEIGHT’S CIDER F&M MAIDEN 1230 $7000, MDN F&M, 1230m 1 48772 Eveready (7) 57.5........................... A Calder 2 8x50x Staretto (8) 57.5............................... S Spratt 3 45040 Striking San (4) 57.5................... L Satherley 4 6x Jealous Much (6) 57.5 5 8x0x Diva Down Under (9) 57.5.................. S Dye 6 4x Leandra (1) 56..................... R Hutchings (a) 7 Giardini (3) 56..............................C Lammas 8 0 Goldie (5) 56.....................S Shirahama (a2) 9 Volksbelle (2) 56.............................. K Myers 3 2.42pm SPEEDY SIGNS-EMBROIDEME RATING 75

1400 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1400m 1 8x615 Rose Of Falkirk td (7) 59......... K Leung (a3) 2 51163 Torricella d (6) 57.5.............. R Hutchings (a) 3 73171 Deecruz td (1) 56.5......................D Johnson 4 9x117 Lucky Country td (8) 55.5..............J Waddell 5 465x0 Hassle Free d (5) 55.5.....................S Collett 6 x401x Tactician d (4) 55..................... P Turner (a1) 7 x4235 Needlly d (3) 54................S Shirahama (a2) 8 40740 Vuela (2) 54..................................... S Spratt 4 3.17pm NEW RADIO HAURAKI &MARTIN DEVLIN 4 BREAKFAST MDN $7000, MDN, 1400m 1 69x92 Segunda (8) 58.5................. R Hutchings (a) 2 35049 Beautiful Brother (2) 58.5.S Shirahama (a2) 3 4500. Ima Perfect Guy h (11) 58.5........... A Calder 4 8x800 Billy Whiskers h (4) 58.5..................... S Dye 5 334 Duke Ellington (5) 57...................D Johnson 6 0 Ceecee (3) 57.......................... P Turner (a1) 7 8608 The Man Bag (10) 57...............B Hutton (a4) 8 6x Jealous Much (9) 56.5..................... S Spratt 9 x990x Led The Way (7) 56.5....................M Tanaka 10 403 Cupcake (6) 55................................S Collett 11 Miss West (1) 55..........................C Lammas 5 3.53pm MACMILLAN ACCOUNTANTS ROTORUA RATING 65 1400 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1 06x23 Fastfoot t (4) 59..........................J Wong (a4) 2 20x21 Ravello d (6) 59...........................D Johnson 3 1x7 Eskabar d (8) 58.5........................... S Spratt

4 472x0 St Moritz 58.5................................ Scratched 5 7x712 Goyescas d (5) 58.............................. S Dye 6 3710x Chief Toroa (1) 58................ R Hutchings (a) 7 12359 Galaxy Road (7) 58.........................N Harris 8 4127. Call Me Maybe tmh (11) 57.5......C Lammas 9 168x3 Mellow Yellow td (2) 57.5................ A Calder 10 3516x Artifact m (13) 57.5..................... L Satherley 11 3x313 Aurora Lights db (14) 56................J Waddell 12 30961 Sky Hi Baby td (9) 56........S Shirahama (a2) 13 167x0 Killa Question m (3) 56.................... K Myers 14 858x6 Shez Kapable (12) 55.5 15 966x8 Rivelatore d (10) 54.5 16 40740 Vuela 54........................................ Scratched Emergencies: Killa Question, Shez Kapable, Rivelatore, Vuela 6 4.29pm SPEIGHT’S RATING 65 1950 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1950m 1 x5861 Guess What (3) 59...........................N Harris 2 59748 Feel One m (8) 58 3 0x060 The Prince (10) 57.5......................J Waddell 4 x9981 Glitzabeel td (5) 57..........................S Collett 5 x9464 Recession Proof (11) 57..............D Johnson 6 9x300 Wrecking Crew (1) 56.5................... S Spratt 7 81750 Speedy Rocket tdm (2) 55.5 8 6140 No Nonsense (6) 55.5.................C Lammas 9 x4005 Viva La Vida (12) 54.5........... M McNab (a1) 10 79x06 Queen Boudicca (7) 54................... A Calder 11 60x95 Little Chief t (9) 54.........................M Tanaka

12 00667 Sneaky Shan (4) 54..........S Shirahama (a2)

7 5.05pm MILLS REEF WINERY STARS UNDER THE STARS

- 27/1 MDN $7000, MDN, 1950m 1 x3455 Green Easy (4) 58.5................... M Dee (a4) 2 98902 Diktator (7) 58.5.............................. A Calder 3 93x Notforlong 58.5............................. Scratched 4 9x705 Gordyfromgreatbarr (9) 58.5...........L Cribbin 5 76 Sunset Pass (3) 58.5...................C Lammas 6 75577 Kozachak (6) 58.5..........................M Tanaka 7 03 Don Diego (5) 57...........................J Waddell 8 98 Nancho’s Hope (8) 57................. L Satherley 9 033 Cougar Town (1) 56.5..................D Johnson 10 465x5 Miss Evergreen (11) 56.5.... R Hutchings (a) 11 x0906 Nanawood (2) 56.5.....................M Sweeney 12 40822 Fiftyshadesofgrey (10) 55................... S Dye Blinkers on : Staretto (R2), Ima Perfect Guy (R4), Feel One (R6) Blinkers off : The Man Bag (R4) Winkers on : Queen Boudicca (R6) SELECTIONS Race 1: Perfect Flow, Carmody, Our Sacred Anna, Leandra Race 2: Leandra, Eveready, Volksbelle, Staretto, Striking San Race 3: Lucky Country, Rose Of Falkirk, Deecruz, Torricella Race 4: Duke Ellington, Cupcake, Segunda, Beautiful Brother Race 5: Fastfoot, Ravello, Mellow Yellow, Call Me Maybe Race 6: Guess What, Glitzabeel, Feel One, Recession Proof Race 7: Fiftyshadesofgrey, Green Easy, Sunset Pass, Cougar Town

Palmerston North greyhound fields Palmerston North Greyhounds Venue: Manawatu Raceway Meeting Date: 07 Jan 2013 NZ Meeting number : 9 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 1 12.04pm (NZT) AWAPUNI RACEWAY DASH C0 C0, 375m 1 78 Addis Mate nwtd........................A Blackburn 2 85 Billy Holmes nwtd..........................J Harland 3 Bee Rabbit nwtd...............................L Ahern 4 87 Azure Dreams nwtd.......................J Harland 5 44536 Yeah Nah nwtd.....................................L Udy 6 7564 Marjanshar nwtd.................... R M Bannister 7 73363 Mic Player nwtd.......................... W Hodgson 8 87776 Another Stone nwtd...................J McInerney 2 12.24pm WOODVILLE SPRINT C1 C1, 375m 1 42447 Homebush Anabel 22.49.................. C Clark 2 35226 Chelseas Babe 22.02................... T Downey 3 15332 Easy Silence nwtd.....................J McInerney 4 62523 Kezz 22.06...............................T McCracken 5 74655 Kate Rose nwtd W &............................Brider 6 78874 Motor Mouth nwtd..............................R Hunt 7 5344x Miss Moet 22.18...........................P Blanche 8 12255 Bigtime Latte nwtd............................L Ahern 9 56555 Home Brewer 22.37..........................G Quirk 10 56565 Homebush Lestat nwtd..............J McInerney 3 12.44pm SPARKY’S BAR RESTAURANT C1 C1, 457m 1 58541 Secret Arnie nwtd L &......................... Wales 2 43441 Your On Fire nwtd....................... B Johnston 3 3x315 El Jetta nwtd.....................................L Ahern 4 1F371 Threat nwtd J &...............................D Fahey 5 43282 Eunuchs Luck 26.76..................A Blackburn 6 47326 Uno Flash nwtd L &............................ Wales 7 87547 Majma nwtd...............................A Blackburn

8 52818 Wild Grove nwtd J &........................D Fahey 9 567P6 Mission Drive nwtd...........................M Olden 10 86885 Flossy Haka nwtd.........................P Blanche 4 1.04pm J P PRINT PETONE C1 C1, 375m 1 56418 Cawbourne Brooke nwtd...........J McInerney 2 8327x Saucy Tomato nwtd...........................R Waite 3 16355 Another Gunna nwtd..................J McInerney 4 573Fx Te Popo Joe 22.00 B G &............... S Denby 5 62627 Ronray Cruiser nwtd.............. R M Bannister 6 44727 Mac Tan 22.04 B &....................... G Atwood 7 43211 Dolly Wind nwtd F &.......................Turnwald 8 24573 Rebel Joe 22.41................................ A Clark 9 56555 Home Brewer 22.37..........................G Quirk 10 85476 Homebush Colt nwtd.................J McInerney 5 1.24pm MANAWATU RACEWAY DASH C2/3 C2/3, 375m 1 68735 Sydenham Sam nwtd.....................J Harland 2 87154 Glenaddis Boy 21.75 B G &............ S Denby 3 86458 Ever So Hopeful 21.63 B G &......... S Denby 4 F4636 Cawbourne Steffi 21.86 W &...............Brider 5 53322 Enough Is Enough nwtd.............D Schofield 6 11538 Opawa Blaze nwtd L &....................... Wales 7 25243 Stat Me Up nwtd...............................G Quirk 8 81186 Run Junior Run 21.97..................A Turnwald 9 45666 Cawbourne Stars nwtd....................S Payne 10 53235 Snap To It nwtd........................... T R Pilcher 6 1.41pm NZRS GRADUATION HT 1 NZRSq, 457m 1 51121 Gem’s Conquest nwtd.......................G Quirk 2 33112 Fire Boy Baxter nwtd.................J McInerney 3 11126 Opawa Swede 26.42 J &.................D Fahey 4 68212 Bob’s Your Uncle nwtd.......................R Hunt 5 76868 Asher 26.19......................................R Waite 6 55154 Opawa Midnight nwtd L &................... Wales

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7.30 The Rich List. (G, R, T) 8.30 Infomercial.

9.00 Dancing On Ice. (G, R,

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Mucking In. (G, R, T) Emmerdale. (PGR, T) Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals. (G, R, T) 2.00 World’s Strictest Parents Us. (PGR, T) 2.55 60 Minute Makeover.

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3.55 Te Karere. (T) 4.25 Ellen. (G) 5.25 Millionaire Hot Seat.

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6.00 One News. (T) 7.00 Border Security. (G, R,

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4.30 Pair Of Kings. (G, T) 5.00 Horace In Slow Motion.

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5.01 America’s Funniest Home Videos. (G, R, T) 5.30 My Wife And Kids. (R, T)

8.30 The Suspects. (AO, T) A much-loved woman goes missing, while a father’s suspicious death reveals a family’s deadly secret.

9.30 Louis Theroux: America’s Most Dangerous Pets. (AO,

8.30 FILM: Did You Hear About The Morgans?

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11.30 Damages. (AO, T) 12.45 I Shouldn’t Be Alive. (PGR, R, T) 1.45 Te Karere. (R, T) 2.10 BBC World – BBC World News.

3.30 World Business Report. 3.45 Sport Today. 4.00 BBC World News. 4.30 HARDtalk. 5.00 BBC World News. 5.05 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 5.35 Te Karere. (T)

PRIMe 6.00 Home Shopping. (G) 6.30 Bondi Vet. (G, R) 7.00 Millionaire: Hot Seat.

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11.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (G, R, T) 12.00 Terra Nova. (PGR, R, T) 1.00 Royal Pains. (PGR) 2.00 White Collar. (PGR) 3.00 The Real Housewives Of New York City. (PGR) 4.00 Queer Eye For The Straight Guy. (G) The Fab Five give their hip tips to musician Michael Bacon, actor Kevin Bacon’s older sibling and partner in the music duo the Bacon Brothers.

5.00 Ent. Tonight. (G, R) 5.30 Destroyed In Seconds.

1.00 Best Of The Crowd Goes Wild. (G, R) 1.30 America’s Got Talent.

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2.25 Wife Swap USA. (PGR) 3.30 The Late Show With David Letterman. (G, R) 4.30 David Hasselhoff’s Sharkwatch. (G, R) 5.00 Deal Or No Deal. (G, R) Game show hosted by Andrew O’Keefe that gives contestants the opportunity to win up to $200,000 each night.

5.30 Prime News.

TV2, 8.30pm (2009) Sex and the City starlet Sarah Jessica Parker (below) trades in her Manolos for marriage counselling in this romantic comedy about an estranged couple who stumble across a murder and are forced into the witness-protection program.

Hugh Grant hones his anxious bumbler routine as her better half, but the titular question is one better left unanswered.

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Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody. A group of explorers and filmmakers travels to mysterious Skull Island to investigate legends of a giant gorilla named Kong.

10.45 Nightline.

Hugh Grant, Sarah Jesssica Parker.

10.35 Revenge. (AO, R, T) The future of a major political figure hangs in the balance as Emily plots to avenge her father’s life and death.

11.35 Anger Management.

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11.15 Medium. (AO, T) 12.15 Infomercials. (G) 5.00 Joyce Meyer. 5.30 City Impact Church.

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6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (G) 6.30 Millionaire: Hot Seat.

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7.00 Best Of QI. (PGR, R) 7.30 Relocation: Phil Down Under. (New, G) Phil’s wife is from Melbourne, he’s been there many times, and he knows the local property market.

8.30 All About The Good Life. (G) Join us behind the scenes as we reveal all you ever wanted to know about iconic British sitcom The Good Life, from how they chose outfits for Margo to the iconic title sequence.

9.40 Blitz Street. (G, R) 10.45 Secret Diary Of A Call Girl. (AO, R) 11.15 David Letterman. (G) 12.00 The Late Show With David Letterman. (G) 1.00 Home Shopping. (G) 1.30 Best Of The Crowd Goes Wild. (G, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (G)

(G) 2.00 Sesame Street. (G, R) 2.55 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 3.05 Dora The Explorer. (G, R) 3.30 Bob The Builder. (G, R) 3.40 Raa Raa The Noisy Lion. (G) 3.50 What’s Up Warthogs. (G, R) 4.15 Drake And Josh. (G, R) 4.40 Kenan & Kel. (G, R) 5.10 Sabrina The Teenage Witch. (G) 5.35 Clueless. (G, R) 6.00 That ‘70s Show. (G, R) 6.30 Futurama. (G, R) 7.00 The Simpsons. (G, R) 7.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PGR, R)

8.00 New Girl. (PGR, R) When Nick is hurt playing a game of touch football and Jess discovers he doesn’t have insurance, she brings him to her doctor friend.

8.30 FILM: Dazed And Confused. (1993, AO, R) Jason London, Adam Goldberg, Matthew McConaughey, Milla Jovovich. Details the final day of high school at Robert E Lee High in 1976.

10.30 Persons Unknown. (AO, R) Having lost her faith in Joe, Janet tries to make a new ally in the town.

11.25 Entertainment Tonight. (G) 11.50 Infomercials. (G)

Across: 1 Sink; 8 Inhabitant; 9 Condense; 10 Rely; 12 Dismay; 14 Thirst; 15 Magnet; 17 Regain; 18 Belt; 19 Intermix; 21 Opprobrium; 22 Posy.

Down: 2 Intoxicate; 3 Kind; 4 Phoney; 5 Abject; 6 Starting; 7 Stay; 11 Lascivious; 13 Monetary; 16 Trilby; 17 Retail; 18 Book; 20 Romp.

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DOWN 1. Be like (8) 2. Fracas (6) 3. Successful move (4) 4. Guard (8) 5. Chessman (6) 6. Untie (4) 11. Alight (8) 13. Rapturous (8) 15. Relent (6) 17. Indict (6) 19. Partly open (4) 21. High (4)

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2 36545 Inishfree 21.26 F &.........................Turnwald 3 56x55 Kilara’s Fancy nwtd.....................D Schofield 4 77653 Missing Melody nwtd........................G Quirk 5 12654 Lindop 22.12..............................J McInerney 6 52215 Chemically Free 21.66.....................M Olden 7 47214 Thrilling Buddy 21.78.....................M Gowan 8 34857 Cawbourne Levi nwtd................J McInerney 9 74745 Howlin Wind 21.84...........................M Olden 10 43488 Wise Crack Lad 21.82.....................M Olden

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10 73787 Chelsea’s Beauty nwtd................. T Downey

Across: 7 Nomad; 8 Already; 9 Ailment; 10 Peril; 12 Disrespect; 15 Invaluable; 18 Tanks; 19 Support; 21 Run-down; 22 Anger.

Down: 1 Antagonist; 2 Smell; 3 Edge; 4 Banter; 5 Proposal; 6 Barrier; 11 Literature; 13 Illusion; 14 Evening; 16 Absent; 17 Rough; 20 Plan.

7.30 Home Shopping. (G) 12.00 Antiques Roadshow. (G,

6.00 3 News.

7.00 Road Cops. (PGR, R, T) 7.30 The Block Australia.

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8.00 FILM: King Kong.

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7.30 Naughty Shorty. (PGR,

10.45 ONE News Tonight. (T) 11.00 Kath And Kim. (PGR, R,

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3.35 Spongebob. (G, R, T) 4.05 Zeke And Luther. (G, R,

8.00 High Country Rescue.

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6.00 Infomercials. (G) 6.30 Downsize Me. (G, R, T) 7.30 The Kitchen Job. (G, R,

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7.30 Piha Rescue. (PGR, R,

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2 NZRSq, 457m (6) Depend (4) 6 52512 Kango5.KlinkMean nwtd...........................B Mitchell 1 54378 Jag You Are nwtd........................ B Johnston 7 13512 Toi Shan 21.61. ...........................D Schofield 2 48535 Thrilling Halo nwtd.........................M Gowan 6.

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Win back (6) 2 32215 Trendy Knocka’s nwtd.......................L Ahern 8 61167 Mick Mania 26.10........................G Hodgson 3 52544 Thrilling Charge nwtd.......................S Payne 8 2.28pm NZRS GRADUATION HT18.

3 NZRSq, 457m 16.

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B Johnston 17.Ottey Sell25.86.

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6.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 CSI: Miami. (M) 8.30 CSI: New York. (M) 9.30 CSI: New York. (M) 10.30 Law & Order. (M) 11.30 NYPD Blue. (M) 12.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 1.00 Malcolm In The Middle. (PG) 1.25 America’s Funniest Home Videos. (PG) 1.50 Cash Cab USA. (PG) 2.15 Monk. (PG) 3.05 CSI: Miami. (M) 3.55 CSI: New York.

(M) 4.45 CSI: New York. (M) 5.35 The Simpsons. (PG)

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6.30 Cricket. Australia v Sri Lanka. 3rd Test Day Four. Highlights.

7.00 Cricket. NZ Tour Of South Africa. 1st Test Day Five. Highlights.

8.00 Cricket. KFC T20 Big Bash. Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades. Replay.

11.30 Cricket. Australia v Sri Lanka. 3rd Test Day Four. Highlights.

12.00 Cricket. Australia v Sri Lanka. 3rd Test Day Five Morning Session. Live.

2.35 ICC Cricket 360.

3.05 Cricket. Australia v Sri Lanka. 3rd Test Day Five Afternoon Session. Live.

8.00 The ITM Fishing Show.

8.30 Surf Life Saving. World C’ships.

9.30 Basketball. NBL. Wollongong Hawks v NZ Breakers. Replay.

11.30 Soccer. A-League. Melbourne Heart v Brisbane Roar. . Replay.

1.30 ICC Cricket 360.

2.00 Golf. US PGA Tour. Tournament Of Champions Round Three. Highlights.

3.00 Soccer.

3.30 Basketball. NBL. Adelaide 36ers v Townsville Crocodiles. Replay.

5.30 Cricket. Australia v Sri Lanka. 3rd Test Day Five. Highlights.

6.00 Cricket. HRV Cup. Otago Volts v Central Stags. From University Oval, Dunedin. Replay.

9.00 Soccer. A-League. Melbourne Victory v Wellington Phoenix. From AAMI Stadium. Highlights.

10.00 Dumbest Stuff On Wheels.

10.30 Golf. US PGA Tour. Tournament Of Champions Round Two. Highlights.

11.30 Golf. US PGA Tour. Tournament Of Champions Round Three. Live.

4.00 SKY Sport What’s On. 4.30 Soccer. A-League. Melbourne Heart v Brisbane Roar. From AAMI Park, Melbourne. Replay.

6.30 Basketball. NBL. Wollongong Hawks v NZ Breakers. Highlights.

7.30 Golf. US PGA Tour. Tournament Of Champions Round Three. Highlights.

8.30 Cricket. KFC T20 Big Bash League.

Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers. Live.

12.30 Cricket. HRV Cup. Otago Volts v Central Stags. From University Oval, Dunedin. Highlights.

1.00 Soccer. English Premier League.

Manchester City v Stoke City.

Highlights.

2.00 Tennis. Heineken Open Mens International. Day One. 3.30 Tennis. Heineken Open Mens International. Day One. 5.00 Soccer. English Premier League.

Chelsea v Queens Park Rangers.

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7.10 Lethal Weapon 2. (1989, M) Danny Glover, Mel Gibson.

9.05 The Lake House. (2006, M) Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock.

10.45 The Thomas Crown Affair. (1999, M) Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo.

12.35 Species III. (2004, 16) Robin Dunne, Robert Knepper.

2.25 16 Blocks. (2006, M) Bruce Willis, Mos Def. 4.05 Species II. (1998, 18) Michael Madsen, Natasha Henstridge.

5.40 Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World’s End. (2007, M) Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley.

8.30 Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason.

(2004, M) Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth. Attacks of self-doubt and leggy threats upset our heroine in this sequel, and her womanising boss is also back on the scene. Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth. 2004.

10.20 Wall Street. (1987, PG) Charlie Sheen, Michael Douglas.

12.25 Van Helsing. (2004, M) Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale.

2.35 Species II. (1998, 18) Michael Madsen, Natasha Henstridge.

4.10 Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason.

(2004, M) Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth.

5.55 Van Helsing. (2004, M) Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale.

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10.50 Judy Moody And The Not Bummer Summer. (2011, G) \ 12.20 Hugo. (2011, G) Asa Butterfield, Chloe Grace Moretz.

2.25 Mars Needs Moms. (2011, PG) Seth Green, Dan Fogler.

3.55 Perfectly Prudence. (2010, PG) Jane Seymour.

5.25 A Family Thanksgiving. (2010, PG) Daphne Zuniga, Faye Dunaway.

6.55 Final Destination 5. (2011, 16) Nicholas D’Agosto, Emma Bell.

Survivors of a suspension-bridge collapse are hunted by an invisible force that seems to be Death itself coming to collect its due. .

8.30 Battle: Los Angeles. (2011, M) Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez. A group of Marines is called in to respond immediately to one of the many coastlines under attack from oceanborn aliens across the globe.

10.30 The Gundown. (2011, M) Peter Coyote, William Shockley.

12.05 Slayer. (2006, 16) 1.35 Widow On The Hill. (2005, M) 3.05 Making Of Water For Elephants.

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3.20 Final Destination 5. (2011, 16) .

4.55 A Family Thanksgiving. (2010, PG)

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HOWZAT!! 2012 was a big year of sport in Mid Canterbury and this week we rewind to see what the Guardian photographers captured throughout the year.

Left, top: Trainer Alex Cowan with five-year-old Kirkie ready to race at the Ashburton Racing Club’s spring meeting.

Winding up for a big slog during a game of cricket at the Allenton grounds was Allenton’s Connor Marks.

Mid Canterbury’s Caitlin Johnston puts in a dive to contest possession against South Canterbury.

Bottom left: Mid Canterbury Masters player Graham Hannon waits anxiously while referee Ian Clough checks the time, as both await a Waimak team that never showed up.

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Above: Celtic’s Lisa Wylie grabs possession in a premier netball clash.

Top right: Methven’s senior rugby side celebrates winning the Watters Cup after a hard fought final against Celtic.

Tata Lisala returns a ball across the net during the table tennis component of the Ashburton College sporting exchange with Lincoln High School.

Ashburton’s Chris Talbot is a study in concentration as she sends another one down the mat against the North Island team.

Right: Premier captains and goal defenders, Celtic’s Gina Taylor and Methven’s Sally Williams ready to do battle for the 2012 premier title, a rematch of the 2011 final.

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Bruton the hero against Hawks The mark of a championship team may be finding new ways to win but the Breakers’ two-point victory on Saturday night came from a more familiar source.

While CJ Bruton made only two shots against Wollongong, they were the biggest baskets of the game as the Breakers (12-3) barely survived a high-scoring shootout to solidify their lead atop the ANBL standings.

Bruton’s first three-pointer came late in the third quarter to give his side a five-point lead - the Breakers’ biggest advantage since the first half and one they would take into the final period.

Wollongong whittled away that lead and an Oscar Forman triple had given the charging Hawks a narrow edge, before Bruton’s second three all but decided the game.

The 37-year-old has repeatedly proven his capacity for clutch shooting since making his ANBL debut 18 year ago, most recently during the Breakers’ double-overtime win in game one of last year’s grand final series against Perth.

Considering his reputation - and the fact he spent two seasons with Wollongong - it was a minor miracle Bruton was left open to make the winning basket, but the veteran revealed his availability owed much to his guile.

“I don’t think they intended to [leave me open], the way their defence was going and they way they’d been playing all game,” Bruton said. “I took a different route and, when I took a different route, I knew no one was going to match up.

“I made a sharp cut and, when I squared up, I realised I was naked.

It was a good look.”

That kind of craft means it is no accident Bruton has been part of

five championship teams and, with his timely contributions showing no sign of ceasing, it would be brave to bet against that number becoming six in April.

Despite the Breakers’ victory providing a valuable buffer over the dangerous Hawks - a team that has beaten Perth twice this season - Bruton refused to be drawn on its significance in securing a top two finish.

“We don’t want to go too far ahead,” he said. “We just want to take care of business a game at a time. Because if you look too far down the line, it can bite you in the backside.

“Next game, we’ve just to make sure that we prepare ourselves the right way and come out with the energy we’ve been coming out with.”

That game, against lowly Townsville on Friday, is the final leg of a four-game swing across the Tasman, a roadtrip the Breakers have made look like a New Year’s holiday.

Emphasising the Breakers’ depth and trust in their whole roster, American back-up Will Hudson has been the key contributor during the first three games, with the win over Wollongong providing his second double-double of the trip.

Discussing his own heroics, and strong performances from the likes of Hudson and Alex Pledger, Bruton sounded a warning to any opposition sides who may think the Breakers rely too much on presumptive MVP Cedric Jackson.

“For this team, we’ve got to do that - we know we have to move the ball. We have a lot of guys that can contribute and we’re doing that.

We’ve just got to keep pushing and making the right passes.” - APNZ

• Cooper cut down A mechanical failure put paid to Anton Cooper’s chances of victory in the opening cross country round of the mountain bike series in Bluff yesterday. The junior world champion suffered a mechanical problem on the third lap of the four-lap race, a problem which took five minutes to fix and cost him victory in the under-23 category. Christchurch’s Logan Horn ended beating Cooper by seven seconds, while the elite champion was Rotorua’s Dirk Peters who was part of the New Zealand under-23 team in last year’s world championships.

- APNZ

• Next Federer?

AP Photo/Sang Tan

Chelsea’s Fernando Torres (left) competes with Queens Park Rangers’ Ryan Nelsen during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge, London, last week.

American club denies Nelsen interest DC United have denied they are about to sign Ryan Nelsen, despite British media reports linking the Queens Park Rangers vice-captain with the MLS club.

The Daily Mail has reported that Nelsen was retiring from professional football to pursue a player-coach role at DC United, where he played from 2001 to 2005.

“There is nothing going on at our end,” a DC United club official told the Herald on Sunday.

“It is all just speculation and absolutely false.”

DC United coach Ben Olsen also told American media that the reports were “100 per cent not true”.

That slightly contradicts earlier statements from Olsen, who apparently told a fans’ question and answer session last year that the club had previously been interested in Nelsen but

struggled to match the wages on offer in the Premier League.

Fellow MLS club Toronto FC has also been mooted as a possible destination for the All Whites skipper. The 35-year-old has a close association with Kevin Payne, the recently appointed CEO at the Canadian club. Payne was in charge at DC United during Nelsen’s spell there, which included an MLS title in 2004, and is an unabashed Nelsen fan.

Former Ipswich town and England striker Paul Mariner is head coach at Toronto FC after previously being in charge of football operations.

Mariner is said to be under some pressure at Toronto, after the club went winless in its last 14 games of the 2012 season and finished bottom of the Eastern conference (DC United finished second).

Nelsen would, the theory goes, step into the assistant coach role but have a faster route to the top at Toronto than at DC United.

Nelsen’s return to America has long been mooted. He was said to be on the verge of signing for DC United last January, before a last-minute offer from Spurs was presented to his agent.

He was also said to be close to a US move at the end of last season before former QPR manager Mark Hughes took him to Loftus Road.

“I loved my time in America,” Nelsen told the Herald on Sunday last year. “I met my wife and still have plenty of friends there and it set me up for my career.

“It’s a way better league than it was when I was last there and I would love to go back there one day.”

- APNZ

Fairytale return for doubles expert Black Cara Black didn’t think she would ever play professional tennis again, let alone win another WTA title to add to the 54 she had previously won, but she might now need to change her goals after winning the ASB Classic doubles title on Saturday.

Black teamed up with Australia’s Anastasia Rodionova to beat top seeds Julia Goerges and Yaroslava Shvedova 2-6 6-2 10-5, and immediately gave the thumbs up to the players’ balcony. It was up there that held the reason for Black’s uncertainty - eight-month-old son Lachie.

The 33-year-old Zimbabwean, who now lives in Melbourne, had Lachie and her husband on hand to watch her claim her first WTA title in her first tournament after a two-year absence.

The former world No 1 doubles player didn’t have a ranking heading and needed a wildcard to play in Auckland. It won’t take long for her ranking to jump quickly, especially if she continues to play as well as she did this week.

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Twelve-year-old Edmund Fordyce takes aim at the annual Windsor Richards Croquet Tournament in the Waireka Croquet Club at the Ashburton Domain at the weekend. Fordyce, of Methven, ended up winning the tournament, much to the joy of his fellow players. Tournament manager Raylene Phillips said he was younger than the other players “by a mile”, and had a natural talent for the sport. Runner up was Doris Dickinson.

“It’s a bit of a fairytale,” Black admitted. “I never thought I would play again, so anything now is a bonus. I thought that was it for me. But after having Lachie and having that time away from the game, which I had never had before because I had been pretty much injury-free my whole career, I just wanted to come back and give it another shot. I think that mental break was a big difference for me.”

It’s so early in her comeback that Black doesn’t know what happens next. She doesn’t know how many tournaments she will play or where they will be, but she has a protected ranking that allows her to enter eight tournaments this year and wants to play in the upcoming Australian Open.

She sees anything that happens now as a bonus after winning 54 doubles titles, including 10 grand slams, and US$6.5 million in the first phase of her career. Rodionova was also enjoying the experience, saying Black was more relaxed on court with motherhood. - APNZ

This season is shaping to be a similar affair as a forgiving format, in which six of 10 teams qualify for the finals, will probably see the Phoenix sneak in before bowing out without threatening the favourites.

The Phoenix were always going to find life difficult against the high-powered Victory, the league’s leading scorers, especially considering the absence of Paul Ifill (injured) and Manny Muscat (suspended).

Shorn of two of their best and most experienced players, the Phoenix did compete well in the first half before marquee man Marcos Flores scored with a dagger blow on the stroke of halftime.

“I think that was a real downer for the players,” Herbert told media after the game. “I thought [the players] had done extremely well to get out and do what we asked them to do, and to go in at halftime one-nil down felt a little bit of an injustice.”

Once All Whites’ winger Marco Rojas

continued his rich vein of form by tapping in on the other side of the break - drawing level with Jeremy Brockie and Central Coast’s Daniel McBreen on 10 goals - the contest was all but decided.

Herbert thought Muscat was especially missed in Wellington’s midfield, ruing the Maltese international’s elbow in the loss to Brisbane last week which saw him retrospectively banned for three matches. “[Muscat’s absence] was important for us, absolutely,” Herbert said. “We’re all really disappointed that a player of Manny’s sort of stature is out for three weeks.

“It’s tough. He’s out, (Paul) Ifill’s out, and they’re two very influential players at this stage.”

One positive in playing without the veteran pair was the opportunity to provide more minutes to the youthful members of the squad. Louis Fenton, 19, became the only Phoenix player to appear in all 15 games this season, while 20-year-old Cameron Lindsay finally made his debut.

For Andy Murray, it was the perfect pre-Australian Open workout. For his Brisbane International final opponent Grigor Dimitrov, it may have provided a glimpse of perfection to come. US Open champion Murray sealed back-toback Brisbane International titles with a 7-6 (7-0) 6-4 victory yesterday in a great workout ahead of the year’s opening grand slam. But Bulgarian rising star Dimitrov - the youngest player in the world’s top 50 at age 21 - could also find plenty of positives after going toeto-toe with the world No.3.

Already drawing comparisons with Roger Federer, Dimitrov showed he may bridge the gap between being called tennis’ next big thing and becoming it sooner rather than later.

His ranking is expected to jump from No.48 to 39 after the stirring display. - APNZ

• Otago tops HRV Otago have consolidated their position at the top of the HRV Cup standings thanks to a comprehensive 93-run against Central Districts at the University Oval yesterday.

The Volts have won their last six games on the trot and made no contest of their clash with the struggling Central.

Otago’s impressive top order delivered with Black Caps’ all-rounder Nathan McCullum (50) and Dutch international Ryan ten Doeschate whacking half centuries to help the Volts post an imposing 194 for four. The visitors could manage only 101 in reply and are anchored at the foot of the competition table. - APNZ

• Auckland still in Defending champions Auckland still have a slim chance of progressing to the playoffs of the HRV Cup after upsetting Northern Districts at Mount Maunganui Sunday.

The Aces needed to beat the table-topping ND to have any hope of making it three titles in a row, and they did just that on the back of a solid performance with the bat and a suffocating effort with the ball.

- APNZ

• Canty thrashed Jesse Ryder was upstaged by opening partner Tamim Iqbal as Wellington romped to a 57-run win over Canterbury in Rangiora. The Bangladeshi opener and Ryder shared a 71-run stand for the first wicket before Iqbal kicked on to make 74 from 47 and help Wellington to a formidable 190-2. Canterbury’s chase got off to a bad start when Rob Nicol was dismissed at the end of the second over, the first victim of debutant Ili Tugaga.

- APNZ

Get your veggie garden ready!

Herbert sets A-League record Ricki Herbert set a new mark for most games at the helm of an A-League club on Saturday night, but the Phoenix never looked like breaking another record.

Herbert has now been in charge for 152 games - including five for the New Zealand Knights - and he has still never managed a side to success in Melbourne.

The Victory’s comfortable 2-0 win consigned the Phoenix to eighth spot on the ladder, just two points above lastplace Sydney FC but still within a win of the top six.

Wellington have now played 14 times in Melbourne against the Victory and the Heart, and have come away from Victoria with five draws to show for their efforts.

If the result was all too familiar so, too, is the placing of the Phoenix on the ladder. Excluding their debut season in which they came last, the Phoenix have finished inside the top six in every campaign but have never threatened the top two and the shortcut to the grand final that position provides.

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Hesson puts heat on batsmen Life is about to get more uncomfortable for New Zealand’s beleaguered batting group in South Africa.

Coming off the humiliation of their first innings 45 in the opening test at Newlands, coach Mike Hesson is determined to spice up training to try and get as close as possible to replicating the heat they’ll face when the second test starts in Port Elizabeth on Friday.

New Zealand’s batsmen were cruelly exposed by South Africa’s champion pace trio of Dale Steyn, man of the match Vernon Philander and Morne Morkel in the first test.

The trio took 16 of the 20 wickets

in the match, bowled with venom and put the batsmen through hoops en route to sealing an innings and 27-run win.

So it’s time for some tough love in the Newlands nets.

“It’s not that our trainings aren’t intense, but they are certainly at a lower intensity that what we’re going to face in the second test,” Hesson said this week.

“It’s a matter of trying to get the players in that state of mind as often as possible and if we can implement that at trainings, great.”

The practice pitches out the back of the ground are bouncy enough to provide a good test and among

ploys being considered are having the faster bowlers coming in from a couple of metres closer to the batsmen to raise the speed, and cranking up the bowling machines.

“It’s a matter of feeling challenged, feeling uncomfortable, and then working out some ways to cope with it,” Hesson added.

“More bouncers, a more hostile approach from our bowlers, which is what we need and ultimately will help our batters.”

The bowling machines can also help “get themselves to the level of anxiety they are going to face out there”, Hesson added.

Hesson said changes to the bat-

ting order, if not the personnel, will also be on the agenda for the team management.

Opener Martin Guptill, an outstanding batsman in the white ball games, is battling at test level.

He was cut down by Steyn and Philander in making 1 and 0 in the first test.

The top three of Guptill, captain Brendon McCullum and Kane Williamson has been intact for the last five tests.

In that time, No 3 Williamson has been walking out to the middle with the totals at 25, 26, 0, 30, 29, 18, 4, 32, 7 and 0. Guptill has made 128 runs at an average

of 12.8 over that period.

The only spare batsman on tour is Auckland newcomer Colin Munro, a middle order player, and Hesson effectively joined McCullum in saying the six will be given a chance to redeem themselves in Port Elizabeth.

However, Hesson said twiddling with the order is not out of the question.

“Martin’s a fine player. He’s done very well at times but when the ball swings at the top you’ve got to be very strong in your decisionmaking. If you make a minor error you can be exposed.

“Opening batsmen go through

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little periods where they don’t quite nail it. Certainly we’re confident Martin is a good enough player to get past that.”

One alternative is promoting wicketkeeper BJ Watling, who has opened in tests, to the top and shunting Guptill into the middle order. But Watling’s hands are full with the gloves as it is.

“We’ve shown some real continuity there and it would be nice to continue that, but certainly we need to see some improvements,” Hesson said.

“That’s a tough ask up top and certainly against an attack like this.”

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surgery, a sports hernia surgery and right elbow surgery, so it was a string of bad luck. I went back to school and coached and in the summer of 2011, I began playing again. I had a pretty remarkable year last year.”

Baker’s success at Wimbledon “to win three matches in the main draw and three matches in qualifying, it was unbelievable” - proved his decision to battle on at the highest level was a sound one.

Asked why he didn’t simply give up and try something else, he replied: “Mostly I felt like I had some unfinished business and for peace of mind - if my body ever allowed me to play again, I still remained hopeful, and if I could I wanted to go back - it’s as simple as that.

“I love tennis. That’s what I’ve done for most of my life, so not being able to play for those years was really tough.”

Baker, whose tournament gets underway today (Mon) against fifth seed Jerzy Janowicz, from Poland, said he missed the professional tennis life when he was away, and although every day on the circuit was a bonus, he isn’t satisfied with simply playing.

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For a lesson in optimism it’s hard to go past Brian Baker.

The American, who is about to play in Auckland’s Heineken Open for the first time, is on the comeback trail after a horror run of injuries which required five operations and kept him out of the game for six years.

Last year Baker hit a ball at the top level for the first time since 2005 and he went on a brilliant run at Wimbledon, reaching the fourth round after coming through qualifying, but now he wants improvements.

The 27-year-old from Nashville, Tennessee, is happy to be back after his various ailments but now he has tasted success the man ranked No 61 in the world wants to break into the top 50.

Not surprisingly, however, Baker is wary about pushing his body too far.

“At the end of ‘05 my left hip was bothering me at the US Open and after that I had my first left hip surgery,” he said. “That was the start of a big string of injuries which kept me out for the better part of six years and I ended up overall having two left hip surgeries, a right hip

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Hussey inspires Australia to series sweep middle when Mitchell Johnson (1no) hit the winning runs in the second over after tea - and was giving a rousing send off by the Sri Lankan team and an appreciative SCG crowd before hugging his Australian teammates who formed a guard of honour.

The 37-year-old even pulled out a party trick, performing a perfect reverse sweep for four off Sri Lankan dangerman Rangana Herath - perhaps the first of his Test career.

It capped off a nervy chase for

the Australians who lost Phil Hughes (34), Michael Clarke (29), Ed Cowan (36) and first innings century-maker Matthew Wade (9) all in the middle session.

Hughes’ exit left Australia in a vulnerable position at 2-45, but a 59-run third-wicket partnership between Clarke and Cowan set Australia’s mission back on track before the pair fell within two overs of each other allowing Hussey to take the spotlight.

It was a chase that started in the worst possible fashion with

opener David Warner caught at second slip off Suranga Lakmal for a golden duck - conjuring memories of Australia’s Fanie de Villiers-inspired collapse in their 1994 Test loss to South Africa when chasing just 117.

The twin destroyers for Sri Lanka were Herath (3-46) and part-time offspinner Tillakaratne Dilshan (1-57), both of whom gave Clarke’s men plenty of headaches on a wearing fourth day SCG wicket.

Tipped to be Australia’s biggest threat in the fourth innings,

Herath continually bamboozled Australian pair Ed Cowan and Hughes and took just three overs to strike, grabbing his first scalp with a successful challenge of an lbw appeal against Hughes.

Australia’s best player of spin, captain Michael Clarke, split the field with a pinpoint cover drive to the boundary for his first scoring shot of the day.

Sri Lanka burnt their last remaining review in an attempt to remove the No.1-ranked batsman in the world who, on 13, danced

down the wicket and was struck on the pad by Herath.

Clarke was given not out by umpire Tony Hill, and on review Hawkeye found the ball would’ve clipped leg stump - but not by enough to justify reversing the decision. It was a slice of luck for Australia’s skipper, but the same had been afforded to Sri Lanka’s Dinesh Chandimal, who was seemingly out lbw to Jackson Bird (3-76) earlier in the day before going on to hit a brilliant unbeaten 62.

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Retiring champion Mike Hussey steered Australia to a five-wicket victory and a 3-0 series whitewash of Sri Lanka with his final knock in Test cricket.

Arriving at the crease with 37 runs required, ultimate professional Hussey carefully guided Australia to the target of 141 for the loss of five wickets with a chanceless 27 not out, like he’d done in Tests and one-dayers since debuting in the national team nine years ago.

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Guardian Weather

Monday, 7 January 2013

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

NZ Today

Cloudy periods, and a spell of showers developing in the afternoon. A brief southerly change spreading from the south during the day.

Mainly fine, but a few afternoon showers in the east of the foothills.

Wind at 1000m: NW rising to 30 km/h in the morning.

Wind at 2000m: W rising to gale 90 km/h during the morning.

MAX

21 OVERNIGHT MIN 9

MAX

20 OVERNIGHT MIN 11

MAX

24 OVERNIGHT MIN 11

THURSDAY: Fine spells, the odd shower. Southerlies for a time.

MAX

22 OVERNIGHT MIN 8

Midnight Tonight

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Wind less than km/h 30

TODAY

WEDNESDAY: High cloud, brief rain.

Gusty nor’west dies later.

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Canterbury High Country

TOMORROW: Mostly fine, increasing high cloud. Northeast.

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LINCOLN

Canterbury Plains

TODAY: Few showers and cooler southwest developing.

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CHRISTCHURCH

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Ashburton Forecast

30 to 59

Auckland Hamilton Napier Palmerston North Wellington Nelson Blenheim Greymouth Christchurch Timaru Queenstown Dunedin Invercargill

TOMORROW Mostly fine with increasing high cloud.

Northeasterlies.

60 plus

WEDNESDAY morning min max

fine fine showers fine fine fine fine cloudy showers showers showers showers showers

16 14 15 14 12 13 11 10 10 8 7 10 8

26 28 27 25 22 27 32 19 27 23 19 19 15

High cloud with scattered brief rain. Gusty northwesterlies, dying away later.

THURSDAY Fine spells and the odd shower. Southerlies NZ Situation The flow over New Zealand tends northwest tomor- for a time. row and strengthens over the South Island ahead of a trough which moves up the lower South Island on Wednesday. The trough weakens and becomes FRIDAY slow moving over central New Zealand on ThursFine with northeasterlies developing. day as a high advances across the Tasman Sea.

TOMORROW

FZL: Lowering to 2200m

FZL: Lowering to 2600m

Showers clearing in the morning, then increasing high cloud, with rain near the divide later.

Wind at 1000m: Gale NW Wind at 2000m: Rising to severe gale.

WEDNESDAY Rain, mainly near the divide with heavy falls there, clearing in the evening. Gale or severe gale northwesterlies abating from evening.

THURSDAY Mainly fine, possibly the odd shower. Light winds at low levels, southwesterlies about the tops.

FRIDAY Fine with light winds, westerly about the tops.

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River Levels

cumecs

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 1:45 pm, yesterday Nth Ashburton at 2:00 pm, yesterday Sth Ashburton at 9:30 am, yesterday Rangitata Klondyke at 9:00 am, yesterday

471.2 8.61 14.7 272.4

Source: Environment Canterbury

Canterbury Readings

to 4pm yesterday

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Ashburton Airport

Temperatures °C

Rainfall mm

min grass 16 hour Jan 2013 min to date to date

20.5 14.8 12.0

0.0

Christchurch Airport 22.5 12.7 10.7

0.0

Timaru Airport

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Average Average

23.5

11.1

9.4

22.6

11.9

9.6

21.1

10.2

23.7 14.3

Average

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6

Monday 9 noon 3

6

9 pm am 3

6

Tuesday 9 noon 3

6

max gust

26.4 26.4

S 33

9.4

SW 67

26.0 26.0

S 44

13

9.4

Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing m am 3 3

Wind km/h

9 pm am 3

10

10

13 10 10

Wednesday

6

9 noon 3

6

9 pm

2 1 0

12:00 6:15 12:29 6:42 12:58 7:14 1:26 7:37 1:55 8:11 2:21 8:31 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 6 minutes.

Rise 6:00 am Set 9:18 pm

Good

Good fishing Rise 1:34 am Set 4:10 pm

New moon

12 Jan

8:45 am

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Rise 6:01 am Set 9:18 pm

Good

Good fishing Rise 2:15 am Set 5:21 pm

First quarter

19 Jan 12:46 pm www.ofu.co.nz

Rise 6:02 am Set 9:17 pm

Good

Good fishing Rise 3:04 am Set 6:29 pm

Full moon

27 Jan

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