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The outlaws of the wild west came to life at Ashburton Intermediate yesterday during the school’s musical production.

The talented cast of youngsters performed Ye-Ha, a musical that sees Mad Dog McNut and his gang clash with the town sheriff who scrambles with the other heroes to save the town.

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Exclusion the only option

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An Ashburton principal says he had no choice but to exclude a pupil with extreme behavioural issues this year because there was no support for the school.

And Ashburton Intermediate principal Gavin Cooper fears there could be more to follow, after he exhausted numerous avenues to find support for the troubled child.

The pupil could have ben-

efitted from the likes of the McKenzie Residential School, which the Ministry of Education closed this year.

The intermediate pupil is now out of the system while the ministry works to find another school to accept him.

In place of residential schools, the ministry is now providing an Intensive Wraparound Service (IWS) which includes social workers, mentors and extra teacher training.

However, Mr Cooper said he

tried to access the IWS for the pupil, along with other options, but there didn’t appear to be a lot of action to intervene or resources available.

“When McKenzie School closed only so many wraparound service positions were available for the South Island but now they’re all gone ... they end up lost.”

Mr Cooper said he tried to keep the pupil at school, but his disruptive behaviour jeopardised safety, so he was forced to

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exclude him.

The Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association plans to raise their concerns with MPs to highlight the impact the change has caused.

Ministry of Education deputy secretary of early years, parents and whanau Rawiri Brell said it was disappointing the child could not remain at Ashburton Intermediate, and it was now working with agencies to support the child.

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The Ministry of Education said the IWS hoped to support 220 Kiwi children by the end of this year, lifting to 285 pupils by the end of 2014.

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Man resurfaces after 34 years

A US-born man who was abducted as a child, taken to Mexico and robbed of all his money in a harrowing trek back to the United States more than three decades later has found refuge at a San Diego church that is trying to reunite him with his mother in Wisconsin. David Amaya Barrick, 37, was arrested by US Border Patrol agents last month but freed after convincing authorities of his US citizenship and contacting his mother for the first time since his 1979 abduction. Officials said they were trying to arrange a reunion with his mother, who lives in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.“We are going to find a way to get him to his family,” said Pastor Freddy Rivas.

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Bandit in a onesie Dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years but Victoria Police has footage of one terrorising a man at a Melbourne train station. Police are trying to identify a so-called “brontosaurus bandit” after he used a glass bottle to try to rob a 21-yearold university student. The bandit in a dinosaur onesie was among a group of youths that attacked the Glen Waverley man on October 16. The victim was walking through a pedestrian tunnel at Syndal station when a male in the group grabbed his backpack and pulled him to the ground. After refusing to hand over his wallet and phone, he was threatened

Spanish pianist could face jail over noise To most people, noise pollution is a jet engine roaring over their head. For one Spanish woman, it was a neighbour playing the piano more softly than a spoken conversation. The woman has taken her neighbours in the apartment below - a 27-year-old pianist and her parents - to court. Now prosecutors want to send all three to jail for over seven years on charges of psychological damage and noise pollution. Prosecutors seeking jail time for someone practising the piano is unheard of - especially since that musician is now a professional concert pianist.

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Lorde No. 1 in Times list Singer-songwriter Lorde and golfer Lydia Ko have topped Time magazine’s list of most influential teenagers in the world. Lorde, whose real name is Ella Yelich-O’Connor, made the No.1 spot on the list of 16 teenagers from around the world, followed by Ko in second place. Lorde, 17, rocketed to international fame this year with the release of her single Royals, followed up the release of her album Pure Heroine. Meanwhile 16-year-old Ko has multiple LPGA wins, turning pro this year. She is already fifth in the women’s world rankings after just 23 tournaments.

Attack with didgeridoo A Southern California man has been arrested after police say he whacked a taxi with a didgeridoo in an argument over the fare. A 31-year-old man and a woman were picked up in Chula Vista then fell asleep during a 20-minute ride to a home. Police Lt. Phil Collum says when they arrived, the man got into an argument with the cabbie over the fare. Collum says he went into the house and came out with a didgeridoo.

Collum says the man threatened the driver with it. The cabbie drove off, but the man allegedly chased the cab and whacked it several times with the didgeridoo, denting the vehicle. Arriving police arrested the man on suspicion of vandalism.

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Under 5s Story Telling: Spend some time at Ashburton Library and let your babies, toddlers and preschoolers be entertained by an hour of story-telling. Every Thursday at 10.30am. Call 308 7192 to find out more.

On the couch: FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Mexico v All Whites, Sky Sport 2, 9am. The All Whites travel to Mexico for the first leg of their crucial

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World Cup tie. A place in the finals in Brazil next year is at stake for the winners… Go All Whites!

On the horizon: Ashburton Rock ‘n’ Roll Club 25th Birthday Dance, 23 November. This is open to anyone and everyone who would like a night of fun, dancing and entertainment from Cuda Groove, with the optional dress theme being Rock ‘n’ Roll. There is

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Ashburton Club & MSA. Duration: 7.30pm to 11.30pm.

Out of town: The Warratahs, Naval Point Yacht Club, Charlotte Jane Quay, Magazine Bay, Lyttelton.

After five albums and nearly three decades playing their uniquely New Zealand blend of country rock & roll, The Warratahs play two dates in

the Canterbury region. The Warratahs’ live shows have the fire and heart of earlier days, always bringing something new to the table even when playing old favourites.

Duration: 7.30pm to 10pm.

General Admission: $30.00.

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■ NCEA EXAMS

Questions over exam error

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An Ashburton College German teacher is questioning how the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) will remedy a major error in this week’s Level 1 NCEA exam.

Level 1 German pupils across the country, including 20 from Ashburton College, were astounded to find questions for the reading and listening segments in their exam on Tuesday to be

written in German as opposed to English.

Ashburton College German teacher Ken Pow said it surprised him to see the questions written in German minutes after the exam ended, as teachers were advised during the year they would be in English.

And after reading through the exam, he found the questions contained vocabulary beyond what was learned in Year 11.

NZQA has since acknowl-

edged the error, and says it may compensate pupils during the marking stage of the examinations.

However, Mr Pow said he was unsure how NZQA could do that.

“I hope they do (compensate) but I’m not particularly sure how they are going to because the grade boundaries are more difficult to assess,” Mr Pow said.

Yesterday, Mr Pow was concerned for his pupils, but said

the fact he had not heard from any of them was maybe a sign they coped with the exam blunder.

“For internal programmes we are quite rigorously checked and they (NZQA) go through our assessment tasks with a fine tooth comb . . . so how guys at that level got it wrong, I don’t know.”

Ashburton College Level 1 German candidate Edze Bierema – the top Year 11 German pupil - personally didn’t strug-

gle with the exam, but found some fellow pupils “quite flustered because they weren’t ready for it”.

NZQA said the exam papers would be marked “as normal by panels who have been made aware of the issue”.

“Students will be given the option of a derived grade if they feel their exam result does not fairly reflect the results they have achieved throughout the year. The best result will stand.”

■ FOODBANK APPEAL

Toot for Tucker time If you hear a persistent tooting of horns on your street on Monday night, open your pantry, grab a few goodies and head for the street – the annual Toot for Tucker appeal will be in your neighbourhood.

The fundraiser for the St Vincent de Paul and Salvation Army foodbanks is now in its 12th year and organisers, Ashburton County Lions Club members, are hoping to break all records in terms of the quantity of goods collected.

The food appeal collects non-perishable food that will be boxed and given to the two foodbanks ahead of Christmas to help make the festive season a little brighter for people who are low on cash.

Vehicles will be driven around Ashburton streets from early evening, with collectors running alongside picking up donations. All collectors and vehicles will be clearly identifiable.

Most years about 200 banana boxes worth of food is collected during the appeal.

Ready for their noisy charity run around Ashburton on Monday night, Ashburton County Lions club members (from left) Avis Kingsland, Lilian Wakelin, Maureen Flatman and Cynthia Tindall with scouts Josie Tallents, 13, left and 11-year-old Tori Kelland.

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■ NATIONAL RECYCLING WEEK

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Local spotlight on recycling

By Myles HuMe

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German national Max Rebers has a unique vantage point on Mid Canterbury’s recycling situation, and he admits we have a lot of work to do.

The young man helped his host family unload a ute-full of unwanted goods at Wastebusters yesterday amid the Ashburton recycling headquarters’ first year involved in National Recycling Week.

Ending today, Wastebusters has been working this week to raise awareness about the importance of recycling in the hope to improve Mid Canterbury’s attitude towards waste.

Mr Rebers helped Rangitata’s Claire Gilmour, who he is staying with, unload recyclable goods at Wastebusters and has been blown away by New Zealand’s disregard to recycle and compost.

Wastebusters has been bustling with recyclers this week, in what educator Katie Esler said had been so successful they have already confirmed they will be taking a part in National Recycling week next year.

Information pamphlets, colouring competitions and spot prizes have been part of the awareness week, which Ms Esler hopes will make people think twice about waste.

Ms Esler rarely uses one black rubbish bag a month for waste at home, and challenged Mid Cantabrians to bring in their own full black rubbish bags to prove how much can be recycled.

“There’s compost and recy-

Methven residents might be in for a little disruption in their backyards, all in the name of upgrading the Ashburton District Council’s pipelines. The council plans to undertake work at the rear of properties between Allen Street and Spaxton Street (from Alford Street to Patton Street). This work is out for tender and site work is expected to start in early February and is due for completion in early March.

Wastebusters educator Katie Esler (left) hands Rangitata resident Claire Gilmour and German visitor Max Rebers a compost voucher during National Recycling week which ends today.

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cling and so many options out there, it’s just about educating people and motivating them to make a change,” she said.

Ms Gilmour travelled more than 40 minutes to Wastebusters yesterday with a ute full of unwanted goods from a church fair.

“Why do I come here instead of throwing it away? I just think it’s more worthwhile, we have made a special trip today but if you don’t need to throw it away then don’t,” she said.

National Recycling Week at Wastebusters ends today.

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Father jailed after son burned with heater A man who burnt his 5-yearold son’s face with a fan heater because the youngster accidentally scorched the carpet has been jailed for almost seven years.

Before the 46-year-old was taken into custody to begin his lengthy stint behind bars, he made an emotional plea to family members in Christchurch District Court.

“I’m very sorry for what I’ve done to my son,” he said.

“One day I hope to stand in front of you and apologise properly.”

He told another one of his children present in court to “stay away from the gang.

Don’t do the gang thing”.

The man cannot be named af-

With two months of data still to come, Methven is looking at hitting a high for the value of building consents issued for a year. For the 10 months to October 31, $5.575million worth of consents were issued, more than for the 2011 and 2012 years. Over the first 19 days in November this year, $605,000 worth of consents were issued and this may be boosted by additional consents still in the pipeline. In 2010 consents for the year totalled $7.161 million and in 2009, $9.822. The 2009 figure was boosted by a $4.5 million consent issued for the Methven Heritage Centre.

Pipeline upgrade

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ter a judge granted final name suppression after a request from the youngster’s family who want his identity protected.

The unemployed man earlier pleaded guilty to a charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to disfigure the boy during the attack on July 20 this year.

It happened at the family home in the Shirley area of Christchurch when police say the boy accidentally knocked over a fan heater, which made a burn mark on the carpet.

The man then lost his temper and “took hold of the heater and forcibly pushed the hot metal protective grill at the front of the heater on to the boy’s face, causing deep burns to his facial skin,” according to

the police summary of facts.

The boy was left with severe third-degree burns to the right side of his face - from his eyebrows to his chin - as well as his ear.

Police said at the time that the boy required major surgery, including skin grafts, to limit the scale of disfigurement.

When police arrested the man the day after the attack, they also recovered the fan heater, which was found with burnt skin tissue still sticking to it.

Detective Sergeant Darren Folau, of the police child protection unit, earlier described it as a “horrific” case.

But he was amazed by the boy’s “remarkable resilience”.

Child, Youth and Family have been working closely with po-

lice to support the child and family. Yesterday at court, the man waved, mouthed words and interacted with two supporters in the public gallery.

Judge Alistair Garland said sentence on the burning charge had to send a “clear message that offending of this kind will not be tolerated”.

The man was sentenced to six years, 11 months in prison in total, including for his 24th driving while disqualified conviction and two charges of receiving stolen property.

Judge Garland sentenced him to five years, five months jail on the burning charge, plus an extra 14 months on the driving charge, and another four months on the two receiving charges.

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Post-quake health The rate of serious stomach bugs in Christchurch increased 14-fold in the month after the 2011 earthquake, a Canterbury University researcher has found.

Hazard and disaster management Masters student Sonali Weerasekara compared the prevalence of gastroenteritis in the 35 days after the quake, compared with the same time the previous year. She found levels of gastroenteritis - caused by the likes of rotavirus, norovirus and campylobacter - increased by 14 times the usual level.

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New office sought Struggling State-owned Enterprise Solid Energy is still looking for a new head office in Christchurch that is more in keeping with its downsized workforce. With debts of almost $390 million, Solid Energy has been looking to move out of its palatial $25,000-a-week rental space in Christchurch, but a spokeswoman said that after a sixmonth search it had been difficult to find a suitable building, and the lease on the current premises did not run out until January 2019.

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Most wanted website A police ‘most wanted’ website aimed at tracking down criminals is being utilised by fewer than half of New Zealand’s police districts almost 18 months after it was launched. The police said last November that while five of the 12 police districts were using the online crime-fighting tool, the other seven districts would follow soon. They hailed it as a great success in hunting offenders on the run. But a year on, and only Central, Counties Manukau, Eastern, Waikato and Wellington are posting pictures of wanted criminals. With around 17,000 people at large throughout New Zealand who are wanted on arrest warrants, only 31 currently have their photograph and details up on the site.

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■ BODY FOUND

Man’s body found in shallow grave People in the Taumarunui community are being advised not to be concerned following the discovery of a man’s body in a shallow grave.

A 57-year-old was arrested and charged with murder, and

appeared briefly in the Taumarunui District Court yesterday. He was remanded in custody.

“No one else is currently being sought and police are satisfied that there are no grounds for on-

going concern in the community in relation to this incident,” said officer in charge of the homicide investigation, Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Kirby.

The investigation was launched after the discovery of

the shallow grave in Ongarue, a town about 20km north of Taumarunui.

The dead man was believed to be aged in his late 50s and police said they would not release any further details until a formal

identification had taken place and next of kin had been told.

Thirty police officers are working on the investigation, which would take several days, Mr Kirby said.

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■ HOME FROM CHINA

■ WETLANDS VISIT

Baby Lily settles in

BY MORGAN TAIT

A nosy weka amuses a group of American birdwatchers at Russell and Velma Langdon’s Westerfield wetlands.

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US birdwatchers check out Kiwi natives A Road Scholar group passed through Mid Canterbury this week, checking out the natives.

The birdwatchers hailed from all over the United States, and were led on their New Zealand adventure by Margery and Brian Cobbe, accompanied

by Warren Jowett from Staveley, who was in training to take over as a guide for next year’s expedition.

The group started in Auckland, and travelled down the North Island to Kaikoura, where they enjoyed an encounter with the little blue penguins. Highlights of the Mid Canterbury leg of their journey included seeing a crested grebe with newly hatched chicks on her back swimming on Lake Camp, a black fantail at the Sharplin Falls, and a visit to

Velma and Russell Langdon’s wetlands at Westerfield.

Kiwi, kaka, five species of albatross, and shearwaters had also been ticked off the list of the 91 birds the visitors hoped to spot before they fly out of Christchurch tomorrow.

Emily Schwartz, from Florida, said her first visit to New Zealand had been amazing.

“There are very few birds

here that we find in North America – except the house sparrows and blackbirds, but they are everywhere,” she said.

After lunch at Langdon’s the were back on the road, heading to Arthur’s Pass for a kea encounter.

Road Scholar is a not-forprofit organisation which offers a range of educational travel tours.

She was born 11 weeks prematurely and spent her first 76 days connected to an incubator, but now baby Lily Hewgill is home and progressing “full steam ahead”.

Amy and Greg Hewgill spent the first 50 days of their daughter’s life fighting to get her out of a Chinese hospital.

Members of the public gave more than $100,000 to bring Lily home to New Zealand, and after another 26 days in Auckland’s Starship hospital she was discharged two weeks before her due birth date.

Lily is now approaching 4 months, weighs 3.3kg and is developing “full steam ahead”, according to Mrs Hewgill.

“She’s surprised all of her doctors how well she is doing,” she said. “She doesn’t have any ill-effects from the experience, she is growing really well at the normal rate. She’s just settling in like any other normal baby.”

On their way home from a holiday in Europe, Mrs Hewgill went into labour in July.

She was 27 weeks pregnant and gave birth to Lily, who weighed only 990g.

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■ EA NETWORKS CENTRE

Warning issued

Complex taking shape

The Ministry for Primary Industries has issued a warning over a sports supplement containing a controlled drug. Acting directorgeneral of the Ministry for Primary Industries Scott Gallacher said MPI had been notified by police that samples of the product called CRAZE Performance Fuel Dietry Supplement had been tested and found to contain the substance N-ethyl-alphaethylphenethylamine, also known as DEPEA. This is an amphetamine analogue and a Class C controlled drug. Mr Gallacher said the potential health effects of consuming it were untested and therefore unknown.

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Appeal turned down

The worksite of today gives little indication of the scale of the construction project that will see the EA Networks Centre, the Ashburton District’s new aquatic centre and stadium rise on a site in the Riverside Industrial area off Smallbone Drive.

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Today it might be little more than some sprawling foundations, ponds of water and ongoing earthworks, but in less than 18 months the EA Networks Centre will be open and ready for business.

The $32 million plus sports stadium–aquatic centre is being funded by the Ashburton District Council and a community fundraising initiative and is being built on council-owned land

off Smallbone Drive and River Terrace. It’s a huge project, but it’s one where construction is running on time and on schedule, says council commercial manager John Rooney.

Foundation work is under way for the pool complex and the stadium, with a large contingent of electrical, plumbing and steel work contractors on site each day, he said.

“You look down there at the moment and it’s a bit like a forest of steel.”

The early on-site work has also involved sporadic pumping of groundwater as foundations are dug, Mr Rooney said.

“We knew before we started that we were likely to encounter groundwater at points in the excavation and everything’s been designed with this in mind.

To get in and work, we pump the water out, the lid goes on.

Pressure relief valves are part of the design so if there is an upthrust of groundwater it is relieved by the valves.”

The resource consent granted by Environment Canterbury for the project makes provision for water pumped during construction to be spilled onto land that is set aside as the complex’s carpark. When the carpark is constructed, soak holes for excess water will be created.

“None of the water pumped during excavation will enter the stormwater system,” Mr Rooney said.

The complex is due to open in January or February, 2015.

■ FATIALOFA FUNERAL

Thousands farewell Samoa’s rugby legend

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In a eulogy, Mrs Fatialofa described how she wasn’t able to He was a rugby legend, one go with him to the airport to of Samoa’s favourite sons, and say goodbye before he left for a cheeky charmer who loved a his last trip to Samoa. laugh.

But in typical Fats fashion, he But to his eight children, had “cracked her up” with his Papali’itele Peter Fatext farewell, which tialofa was just ‘dad’. read: “I don’t know And to wife Anne why I’m so shy to say Fatialofa, who would goodbye to your eyes.” have celebrated her “Only Fats,” she 31st wedding annisaid. “I was cracking versary with Fatialofa up.” on Tuesday, he was Mrs Fatialofa de“Fats”. scribed how much The former Manu Fats loved his chilSamoa captain, who dren, and “did everyled his team to the Peter Fatialofa thing for those kids”. quarter finals at the He had talked about 1991 Rugby World Cup, died moving to Samoa one day, and suddenly while in Samoa last was proud of his role as coach week, aged 54. of the Samoan women’s rugby His funeral, attended by thou- team. sands of people at the Vodafone Jeremiah, the oldest of his Events Centre in Manukau eight children, said his father yesterday, was filled with more was known as a great rugby laughter than tears. player, a legend and a commu-

nity man. “But to my brothers and sisters he was just dad.”

“He always went out of his way to help anybody, no matter who it was, and no matter what type of person you were, and it’s overwhelming to see the people that are here to pay tribute,” Jeremiah said.

“We didn’t always like sharing dad with everybody, but dad was always someone who wouldn’t say no.”

Samoa’s High Commissioner Leasi Tommy Scanlan also spoke at the funeral, describing Fatialofa as “a big chief with an even bigger heart”.

“He loved his rugby, his family, his mates, his country, and the Samoan people.”

He said Fatialofa had bridged the gap between Samoan and New Zealand rugby, between Samoan and Maori rugby, and between Samoan and other Pacific Island rugby.

“To have thousands of peo-

ple stand for a minute’s silence while millions of people watched from around the world, and both Manu Samoa and the All Blacks dedicate their games last weekend to Papali’itele Fatialofa, reaffirmed what a special man Fats was.”

Auckland mayor Len Brown said Fatialofa’s greatest contribution was his ability to unite people.

“He wouldn’t have been aware he was doing it but he most certainly was. He has brought us here again today as a city and as a nation. He made us laugh.”

Earlier, conch shells were blown as Fatialofa’s casket was carried into the events centre by his sons, nephews, brother and brother-in-law, followed by Anne and other family members.

The Samoan flag was draped over the coffin, and Samoa’s national anthem was sung to begin the service.

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A former Iraqi soldier who murdered his wife in Wellington by stabbing her 55 times has had his latest appeal against his sentence turned down. Najeeb Dawood, 52, was jailed for life with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years in February. His lawyer previously argued the sentence was “manifestly excessive”, but the Court of Appeal dismissed this in August. Yesterday an application to the Supreme Court to appeal against that decision was also turned down.

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Truck through house A truck was driven through a house in Christchurch yesterday.

Police southern communications shift Inspector John Doherty said the truck “buried itself into the side of the house” on Hoon Hay Road at 9.30am. The truck had brought down some power lines but no serious injuries were reported, he said. The cause of the crash was unknown, Mr Doherty said.

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Tramper safe An Irish tramper, missing for two days in Kahurangi National Park, has walked into Nelson safe and well after a lucky encounter with a doctor. Siobhan Flynn, 35, became separated from her hiking group on Sunday after she fell and was knocked unconscious. She woke up in the bush at around 3am on Monday and managed to make her way to a hut, where an American doctor was spending the night.

The woman treated Ms Flynn for mild hypothermia, and then helped her out of the national park the next day. They reached Nelson at around 8pm on Tuesday, constable Terry Hunt of Nelson police said.

- APNZ

A cool companion Rob Cope has a pretty cool travelling companion. Although, his 1.5m fridge has been dragging the chain a bit on their hitchhiking tour of the South Island.

“I’ve had some funny reactions,” Mr Cope admitted yesterday.

“The fridge doesn’t put many people off picking me up. It fits in a stationwagon, ute or people mover. But, even if someone’s going past in a Mini, I’ll still put my thumb out, for a laugh,” he said.

The 40-year-old Wellington builder and Simpson are touring the South Island to promote Mr Cope’s recently-published book, Men Wanted For Hazardous Journey.

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Residents living in fear

BY CHERIE TAYLOR Police have confirmed a drive-by shooting amid fears of gang warfare on the streets of Masterton.

Cameron Block residents say they feel as though they are under siege with a drive-by shooting in the area two weeks ago and ongoing gang tensions festering.

They say they are living in a “war zone”.

But police say they can’t do anything unless people talk to them - which can be done anonymously through Crimestoppers. Police are keeping an eye on the situation.

Fearful of retaliation, residents who spoke to media were not prepared to be identified when the reporter went to investigate claims of recent gang activity in the area.

They say along with the drive-by incident, carloads of patched gang members cruising the area have been yelling outside one block of flats.

It’s clear people living there are very afraid.

One woman shut her front door to the reporter, stating as she did so, “how many windows do you think will still be intact if I speak to you?”

..

Another resident said she wanted to call police when she heard gunshots but her partner stopped her.

“Gang tensions are building ... I think it is because you have Mongrel Mob and Black Power living close to each other.”

Another woman, who has lived in the area for the past five years, said when a car load of patched Black Power members pulled up “yelling and screaming” recently in an alleyway beside her home, she was terrified for her children.

“There were about five of them ... They pulled up outside yelling and carrying on. It hasn’t touched my kids yet but I am scared. It’s just getting worse and worse,” she said.

“I don’t want to get involved really but it is getting out of hand.”

A Church St man said it was like living under siege some nights.

He said recently three young people sitting in a car near his home were set upon by a group of patched gang members and beaten up.

Gunshots broke the quiet of a peaceful night recently too, he said.

“During the day it is as quiet as a church mouse but at night it’s like a war zone. Someone is going to get hurt. It has to stop.”

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“Loving the spring shredding in NZ!” said Mt Hutt spring freestyle camp member Torah Bright to her 134,000 followers on Twitter this week.

The Olympic gold medallist is among about 30 Olympic athletes training in a purpose-built superpipe at the Mid Canterbury skifield, who have been responsible for hundreds of tweets, Facebook posts, Instagram photos, Vimeo and YouTube videos and ESPN appearances since arriving.

It’s the sort of publicity money could not buy, says Experience Mid Canterbury general manager Nigel Birt.

“It’s massive for the district, they are always talking about Mt Hutt, the district and Methven, they are world class athletes leading up to the Winter Olympics, you can’t ask for better publicity at

the end of our winter,” Mr Birt said.

“It’s a bit like The Amazing Race, so it’s worth more to us than what we can ever afford, that’s a fantastic outcome.”

The athletes will leave after their month-long training camp on Sunday.

While they paid about $15,000 each for the superpipe to be constructed at Mt Hutt, the skifield is not making money out of it, having to use its staff and equipment to create and maintain the structure.

Mt Hutt manager James McKenzie said the coverage and exposure the skifield was receiving was fantastic, and the athletes were “seriously contemplating” returning each year.

“The camp organisers and the athletes have film crews that follow them all the time, they have had somebody pretty much every day up there filming,” Mr McKenzie said.

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■ PROPERTY

Jackson steps down from show

Labour property worth $5m

By Patrice dougan

Both Jackson and Tamihere are directors of the station, Radio host Willie Jackson has which was set up by the Urban voluntarily stepped down from Maori Authorities. his Maori radio show in the Radio Waatea said it had wake of the Roast “decided editorially Busters scandal. to look closely at the It comes just days Roast Busters issue”, after it was anwhich is said it had nounced he would not only covered “superfibe back on air with cially” since the story RadioLive for the rest broke 10 days ago. of the year followIt said as a national ing the outcry over Maori news and curlast week’s interview rent affairs provider he and co-host John it was “obliged to exTamihere carried out Willie Jackson tend our coverage on with a teenager, who this issue”, but that said she was a friend of a Roast neither Jackson or Tamihere Busters victim. “will be involved”.

Jackson, who has an NZ On The station’s general managAir funded weekly current af- er Bernie O’Donnell told Radio fairs programme on Radio New Zealand it was “probably Waatea, will not present the not a good time” for Jackson to show for the next few weeks be on the air, given the fall-out the station said. from his RadioLive talkback

shows last week.

“We had a meeting and we were all agreed that we needed to make sure that we don’t put ourselves at risk with our kaupapa, and so Willie agreed it’s best he stand down for a while,” he said.

Jackson and Tamihere sparked outrage last week with their interview with 18-yearold ‘Amy’, which many described as victim-blaming.

They were forced to apologise, but after an on-air row in which a guest panelist stormed out and as companies withdrew their adverts from the station, the pair announced on Monday they would not present the Willie and JT Show for the rest of the year.

Meanwhile, RadioLive host Sean Plunket has issued an apology after he called a sex abuse victim a “moron” and cut

her off when she rang in to his show last week.

The presenter made a twominute on-air apology the day after the interview, and today admitted he had “made a mistake” after facing further criticism. “...without going into detail, I have in my life witnessed and experienced at a very personal level some of the behaviours which are causing such outrage today,” he said in a statement.

“I have carried those experiences with me my entire life and have at times struggled to find positives from them. I know well the difficult choices facing victims of abuse in deciding whether to come forward or stay silent.”

The presenter will also be off-air for a while, as he flies to Brisbane for a “long planned” holiday.

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Devo, Cyndi Lauper and Madonna were among just some of the characters at the Big Little Theatre Company’s Wake Me Up Before You Go Go disco at the weekend.

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Big Little Theatre Company members are looking forward to staging a version of A Midsummer’s Night Dream after a successful fundraiser at the weekend.

The Wake Me Up Before You

Go Go disco at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre raised about $8000, securing a bright future for the company’s next production in April.

About 120 people attended and had a “fantastic” time, according to spokesperson Mel Jack.

“People started turning up at seven o’clock and went straight onto the dance floor and they didn’t stop dancing until they played the last track at 1am,” she said.

There were some brilliant costumes, with attendees channelling the Blues Brothers,

Devo, Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, Top Gunn and Miami Vice characters among others.

An auction featuring amazing prizes, including a luxury weekend in Queenstown at a five-star hotel, went well with bidders being “incredibly generous”.

By Jared Savage The Labour Party owns nearly $5 million worth of property - and taxpayers are footing the bill for five offices rented back to MPs. A Herald search of property records shows Labour, or regional divisions of the party, owns 13 properties around the country through an incorporated society or company.

Five of those properties are rented to the Parliamentary Service as electorate offices for MPs Ross Robertson, Ruth Dyson, Phil Twyford, Andrew Little and Chris Hipkins.

In a similar arrangement, at least five National MPs, including Prime Minister John Key, own their electorate offices, which are rented to themselves.

Most of the Labour portfolio, with a total capital valuation of $4.9 million, is owned through Labour Party Properties Inc, which declared mortgages of $369,000 and no income in its most recent annual return, in 2011. Labour’s general secretary, Tim Barnett, said the only property directly owned by the party was its Wellington headquarters on the bottom floor of Fraser House.

The two offices of Mr Hipkins and Ms Dyson, in Lower Hutt and Christchurch respectively, were technically owned by the local electorate committees but the mortgages came “under the umbrella” of Labour and were paid off over time.

The majority of the properties owned by the incorporated society, including the offices of Mr Twyford and Mr Robertson, also came under the umbrella of Labour but were officially owned by the local committees.

“We don’t actually own them in the sense that if they were sold, the money would go to the electorate organisation, not Labour itself.”

A fourth category was properties in Thames, New Plymouth - part of which includes Mr Little’s office - and Dunedin that were independently owned by the respective branches of the Labour Party.

Mr Barnett confirmed the electorate offices of the five MPs owned by Labour were rented to the Parliamentary Service at a price set by a market evaluation. “There’s no direct benefit to us as the New Zealand Labour Party. The rent is paid to the local electorate committees, who in turn pay levies to the party.”

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Filipinos ‘resilient in grief’

Key’s trip to Philippines called off

By Vaimoana Tapaleao A relief worker on the ground in the Philippines has described nightmarish scenes, but says the Filipino people are being resilient through the crisis.

Deborah Toribio, the executive director for aid organisation Food For the Hungry, was in Manila when Typhoon Haiyan tore through nearby provinces.

“The storm was like a whirlwind. [The] water [rose] so fast and the wind was so strong that even steel could bend,” she said.

“I would rate Typhoon Haiyan as the worst in our country.

“I have seen many disasters in the past, but this is a nightmare for our people.”

Mrs Toribio said she had heard of harrowing stories, including people who had lost

their children in the rush to help others.

“A security officer at the airport helped two other co-workers, however he was not able to save the lives of his own daughters. He lost three children.

“I also heard a story of a man who owned a concrete house that saved 100 adults and children because he allowed them to come in.”

Mrs Toribio’s group is a part-

ner of Christian organisation Tear Fund.

She has been liaising with the New Zealand-based branch of the organisation over aid and relief.

She said the Filipino people were being resilient amid the grief and pain so many were going through, having lost so much, and urged New Zealanders to give generously and wisely.

- APNZ

By Claire TreVeTT Prime Minister John Key has called off his planned visit to the Philippines and will instead try to visit at a later date.

Going ahead with his trade delegation now would put too much pressure on the Philippines Government at a critical time of dealing with Typhoon Haiyan, he said.

Mr Key offered to postpone the trip after Typhoon Haiyan devastated some parts of the Philippines and displaced thousands from their homes. He was due to visit Manila with about 30 New Zealand business people after attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) meeting in Sri Lanka this weekend.

“A visit next week would place undue pressure on the Philippines Government at a critical time of the relief and recovery phase. New Zealand knows from recent experience in Christchurch how demanding responding to a large-scale disaster is and we don’t wish to distract from these efforts.”

Mr Key has also announced a further $2.3 million contribution to the Philippines Red Cross to help deal with future natural disasters.

- APNZ

Students take to the stage Ashburton Intermediate students (from left) Jack Bubb, Zoe Alderdice and Caitlin Regaldo performing like professionals in the school’s musical production, Ye-Ha. The students performed yesterday for a group of senior citizens who were entertained by a hilarious script and a range of entertaining musical numbers.

Students have been rehearsing their show for most of term three after auditions were held at the start of the term.

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Ricky May a shining example Coen Lammers EDITOR

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icky May must have heard the cheers all the way from Mid Canterbury when his champion horse Terror to Love produced the greatest New Zealand Cup victory in cup history.

The reinsman did not only become the most successful New Zealand Cup driver with seven wins, but the way he guided Terror to Love to the lead after breaking at the start, showed the quality of the driver.

May’s talent is almost as big as his modesty and the morning after his big race and the party at the Christchurch Casino, he was up early, sorting out the farm.

The Methven master hates talking about his own successes and probably doesn’t even like anyone else singing his praises, but the district and the country needs to stop and take a deep bow for a truly remarkable sportsman.

His historic victory on Terror to Love and especially the way in which he fought back from a seemingly impossible deficit, must make him a contender for the major sports awards, both at a national and regional level.

Bowls champion Sandra Keith was a worthy winner at this year’s Mid Canterbury sports awards but May’s absence among the finalists was surprising after winning last year’s New Zealand Cup. Possibly the racing fraternity failed to nominate the humble reinsman, who may even have declined to have his name put forward, but surely awards organisers and racing officials need to make sure that the Ashburton District honours its racing hero at next year’s dinner.

There are a large number of other talented and highperforming athletes from this region, like Coast to Coast winner Braden Currie, but it will be hard to top Ricky May’s record New Zealand Cup win.

Ricky May’s sporting ability, his kind manner and his incredible humility put Mid Canterbury on the map for all the right reasons and hopefully he will accept the gratitude of a proud district.

YOUR VIEW Loaded gun Your recent column from Chris Murdoch (We’re playing with a loaded gun – October 8, 2013) requires a response from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

The column appears to have been published with a number of significant inaccuracies materialising that I hope would have been identified by your editorial staff, given you have previously covered some of the cases mentioned in your news pages.

The opening premise, that MPI allows imports of products carrying forms of livestock disease or weed infestations, is incorrect. MPI leads a biosecurity system designed specifically to keep such risk out.

New Zealand does not operate with a “come on in” attitude to biosecurity. We are bound

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by world trade rules to allow imports where it can be demonstrated that there is no risk, or that the relevant risk can be mitigated.

We rely on countries importing our produce to take the same approach.

Imported goods that may present some risk are only allowed where that risk is mitigated through robust rules informed by solid science.

Regarding the issue of the potential escape of black grass seed in Mid Canterbury – this is not an example of poor regulation – it is about an importer breaking the rules.

MPI is working with the importer, local councils and local farmers/growers to ensure that any risk of these seeds establishing here is controlled. MPI is currently investigating this matter.

Mr Murdoch mistakenly believes the recent issue with

by David Fletcher

Fonterra whey protein concentrate was due to MPI botching testing procedures. MPI did not undertake the product testing that led to this issue.

And palm kernel expeller feed (PKE) is only imported under strict conditions, including that it must be heat treated and can only come from government approved facilities in exporting countries.

The animal leg found in PKE recently was local in origin.

In conclusion, Mr Murdoch’s column shows some obvious misunderstandings of our biosecurity system.

It is disappointing to see a paper like the Ashburton Guardian publishing such comment without verification. Should Mr Murdoch wish to find out more about how MPI works to protect New Zealand from biosecurity risk, I would be more than happy to meet with him.

Andrew Coleman,

Deputy Director-General, Compliance and Response

Thank you On behalf of the Lions Club of Ashburton I express our sincere appreciation to the businesses and individuals who provided sponsorship and prizes for our Charity Golf Tournament held last Thursday.

With the Ashburton Golf Club providing free use of their Golf Course and a good number of players enjoying the great weather on the day we were able to donate $5000 to our chosen charity - The MidSouth Canterbury Life Education Trust.

To all who assisted our club achieve this fantastic result please accept our grateful thanks.

Terry Molloy, Golf Tournament Convenor, Lions Club of Ashburton

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Make most of your childhood

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POLL RESULT Yesterday’s result Q: How long will the Ashburton housing boom last?

Finau Fakapelea OUT OF COLLEGE

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truly do wonder about the past, the ups and the downs that life has given us all. I mean, we are who we are today because of the trials and tribulations that we have experienced.

We have taken on responsibilities that can change your life for the better. It becomes the very essence of our beings.

I cannot express the amount of times I have seen our youth trying to grow up and experience something they truly think they want to be.

The honest truth is that, life isn’t as easy and fun as it may seem.

Our youth are wishing to grow up and be something that isn’t as it seems.

We have clothes on the backs of 14-year-olds that look exactly like something a 20-yearold would wear. When does it become too far?

Wearing make-up at the age of 12 just doesn’t seem right.

It’s the truth and the reality of our society’s situations.

Time moves very quickly and we cannot rush the childhood we will grow out of very quickly.

Just this past week, my year at Ashburton College had come to an end. The years I thought that would never end came to an end. It truly is a bitter-sweet moment when you leave this place you spend more time at than your own home.

A place that has given me countless opportunities and a different and fresh perspective on life.

It truly just sinks in that your life is a precious thing, that moments can change before your very eyes.

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We have clothes on the backs of 14-year-olds that look exactly like something a 20-year-old would wear. When does it become too far?

A childhood gone in an instance, with adulthood just around the corner. It’s a path of life that can change our youth so quickly, but we must keep in mind the true battlefields that are yet to approach us.

Yes, life has some times that can force a young person to grow up quicker than is wanted, but the realisation of everything is that. We should enjoy the freedom of being allowed into a rugby game for free.

It’s the little things about our childhood that don’t seem to matter but are the most precious things we will ever have.

Our youth is our future, growing up, they need to understand the precious power they withhold. They need to stop and realise they need to slow down, breathe and take in the moments that can really change your life.

Because you can grow up much sooner than you realise.

You may think that you will

have this childhood forever, with loving parents that offer you all you have ever wanted, cook for you, clean everything up after you.

But time and life can pass you by in a blink of an eye. With it’s ever changing patterns and reasons.

Growing up can change you as a person, but nothing can really prepare you for the challenges this world has for you.

Because you will experience it, but take your time because it will be the most hardest and amazing moments of your life.

Buckle up and get ready because things are about to get good.

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■ PHILIPPINES

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No food for Haiyan survivors Thousands of people jostled and begged for seats on scarce flights out of the Philippine city demolished by super typhoon Haiyan, while anger at the slow pace of aid reaching the disaster zone turned deadly.

Five days after Haiyan ripped apart entire coastal communities, the situation in Tacloban is becoming ever more dire, with essential supplies low and survivors becoming increasingly desperate.

“Everyone is panicking,” Captain Emily Chang, a navy doctor, told AFP. “They say there is no food, no water. They want to get of here.”

She said doctors at the airport had run out of medicine, including antibiotics.

“We are examining everyone but there’s little we can do until more medical supplies arrive,” she said.

The United Nations estimates 10,000 people may have died in Tacloban, the provincial capital of Leyte province where fivemetre waves flattened nearly everything in their path.

However, Philippine President Benigno Aquino said he believed that toll was “too much”, adding that 2500 “is the figure we’re working on”.

At Tacloban airport, AFP

A young survivor uses a plastic cover to protect himself from rain as he passes by a damaged Boy Scout statue at typhoon ravaged Tacloban city.

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journalists witnessed exhausted and famished survivors pushing and shoving each other to get on one of the few flights out of the city, where festering bodies still littered many streets.

Health Secretary Enrique Ona admitted authorities were struggling to deal with the sheer numbers of dead.

He told radio station DZMM

Eight people were crushed to death as a huge crowd of typhoon survivors stormed a rice warehouse near the devastated city of Tacloban, a Philippine official says.

“One wall of our warehouses collapsed and eight people were crushed and killed instantly,” Rex Estoperez, spokesman for the National Food Authority, the government’s rice trading agency said yesterday.

Police, soldiers and private

security teams were guarding the storeroom in Alangalang town, 17 kilometres from Tacloban, but were overpowered by the crowd, who carted off more than 100,000 bags of rice, Estoperez added.

“There must have been so many people to carry away so many bags of rice,” he said, adding that each bag weighed 50 kilogrammes.

“Our staff were there but they could not do anything

they had “delayed” the retrieval of bodies “because we ran out of body bags”.

“We hope to speed it up when we get more body bags.”

Things look grim for survivors.

“We have been here for three days and we still cannot get to fly out,” said a frail Angeline Conchas, who was waiting for

space on a plane with her sevenyear-old daughter Rogiel Ann. Her family were trapped on the second floor of their building as flood waters rose around them.

They made their way to safety by clinging on to an electricity cable to move to a higher structure where they stayed until the waters subsided.

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The spokesman said 129,000 bags had been taken - 33,000 of which were full of edible milled rice but 96,000 contained grain which could not be readily eaten.

Estoperez said his agency believed looters were looking to profit by selling the grain top survivors of the super typhoon.

“Some people are really hungry, but others just wanted to ransack for money,” he said,

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Afghanistan’s opium production surged this year to record levels, despite international efforts over the past decade to wean the country off the narcotics trade, according to a report released Wednesday by the UN’s drug control agency.

The harvest this past May resulted in a staggering 5500 metric tons of opium, 49 per cent higher than last year and more than the combined output of the rest of the world. Even Afghan provinces with some past successes in combating poppy cultivation saw those trends reversed, according to this year’s annual UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) report.

The withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan next year is likely to make matters even worse, said Jean-Luc Lemahieu, the UNODC regional representative in Kabul. He warned that as international assistance falls off, the Afghan government will become increasingly reliant on illicit sources of income.

Uncertainty is also driving up poppy production, as farmers worried about the country’s future turn to the tried and true.

The big increase in production began in 2010 when farmers rushed to plant to take advantage of soaring prices, a result of a crop disease the previous year.

Melanoma is declining among young Australians, says pioneering cancer specialist Professor Adele Green. “We are very optimistic that decades of campaigns are starting to work,” she said. Research is showing significant drops in all types of skin cancers among adolescents, but it is essential for people to continue protecting themselves and their children from the sun. “It has been slow but sure progress to get to this point,” says Prof Green, a speaker at the announcement of four research grants totalling $8.4 million.

Rare mammal A camera trap in a forest in central Vietnam has managed to snap a photo of one of earth’s rarest mammals, the saola, which hadn’t been seen in 15 years. The antelope-like, long-horned ox appears to walk through dense foliage at the edge of the camera’s range in the image taken in September. “This is a breathtaking discovery and renews hope for the recovery of the species,” Van Ngoc Thinh, WWF’s Vietnam director, said. The animal was discovered in remote mountains near Laos in 1992 when a joint team of WWF and Vietnam’s forest control agency found a skull with unusual horns in a hunter’s home. The find proved to be the first large mammal new to science in more than 50 years, according to the WWF. - AFP

Teen stabs soldier A Palestinian teenager stabbed an Israeli soldier to death at a bus station in northern Israel, police said, in a rare nationalistic attack far from the usual West Bank flashpoints. The soldier was stabbed multiple times in the neck and upper body and was evacuated to hospital in critical condition where he died of his wounds, police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said.

- AFP

Boat founders A boat carrying about 50 probable asylum seekers has foundered off the Indonesian coast. Immigration Minister Scott Morrison says the Australian government is aware of the incident near Cilograng, Indonesia. However no Australian authorities are involved in the rescue. “We understand the incident occurred in close proximity to the Indonesian coast and Indonesian authorities are coordinating a search and rescue response,” Mr Morrison said. “We understand there are reportedly 50 people on board the vessel and reports indicate some people have entered the water.

- AFP

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■ CARAVAN EATERIES

Kebab king expands

Ashburton Turkish Kebab business owner Matt Rollinson is ready to open a second caravan based business.

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performance on the share market.

Its shares have had a good run in the last year rising 34 per cent.

Yesterday they closed up 1c on $1.67 valuing the company at $1.833 billion. At that share price the sell-down stake would be worth around $400 million.

Market players have said the shares would be snapped up because of strong appetite for the company. The sale is expected to be done in the form of a block trade where one or more investment banks would buy up the stake and then on-sell it. - APNZ

■ FOOD PRICES FALL

Tomatoes lead fruit and vege slide New Zealand food prices fell in October from September as the price of tomatoes tumbled, leading a seasonal decline in fruit and vegetables.

Food prices declined 1 per cent in October from the previous month to be up 0.8 per cent from a year earlier, according to Statistics New Zealand.

Tomatoes fell to an average $7.11 a kilogram last month from $11.39/kg in September, contributing to an 8.8 per cent decline in fruit and vegetables, the govern-

ment statistician said. Grocery prices declined 0.3 per cent, reflecting discounting of sauces, cakes and biscuits, it said.

Declining foods more than made up for a 2 per cent increase in the prices of meat, poultry and fish. That was driven mainly by the price of lamb, which rose 15 percent to the highest since December 2011. Chicken rose 4.9 per cent and beef was up 1.4 per cent.

Non-alcoholic drinks declined 0.2 per cent and restaurant and

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ready-to-eat food prices gained 0.2 per cent.

The annual increase in food prices was driven by a 1.2 per cent gain in grocery prices, especially fresh milk, up 7 per cent, and yoghurt, which gained 8.1 percent. Meat, poultry and fish prices were up 2.3 per cent on the year, non-alcoholic drinks rose 1.2 per cent and restaurant and take-out meals rose 1.9 per cent.

Fruit and vegetable prices fell 3.7 per cent from a year earlier.

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selling up to 49 per cent of Meridian Energy, Mighty River Power, Genesis Power, Solid Energy and Air New Zealand.

Postal voting for the non-binding referendum opens on Friday November 22 and closes on December 13. “The smart money is on something to kick off early next week,” said one market source.

Another market player said that he had heard it could happen before the weekend.

The decision to sell is backed up by Air New Zealand’s strong

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The Government is being tipped to sell down its stake in Air New Zealand early next week ahead of a referendum asking Kiwis if they support partial sales of state-owned assets.

The Government owns 73 per cent of the national carrier and has said it wants to reduce its stake to 51 per cent, but has yet to name a timeframe.

Several market sources spoken to said there was an expectation that the deal would be done before a referendum asking Kiwis if they support the Government

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The two years since Matt Rollinson lost his Turkish Kebab shop have not been easy, but he has not only kept the business afloat but is ready to expand.

His new caravan, Magnifico Italian Pizzas, opened in Baring Square yesterday, just around the corner from his Turkish Kebab Express caravan.

It will serve a range of Italian wood fired pizzas, featuring locally sourced toppings on authentic bases and sauce imported straight from Italy.

Mr Rollinson has spent the past month redecorating and refitting the caravan, which he said was an opportunity to make the most of a bad situation.

It was in the middle of the lunchtime rush, just over a year

and a half ago, that Mr Rollinson and his staff found out that the Turkish Kebab shop was to be demolished due to earthquake damage - they had just hours to vacate the shop.

It took four months of fruitless searching for a new premises before he opened the business from a caravan, but it didn’t take long for his customers to return and since then the business has steadily grown.

Although his ultimate goal was still to find a solid premises for the businesses, he said that the caravans were flexible and provided extra opportunities to visit shows and events, and were less time consuming to run as a business owner.

Magnifico Italian Pizzas will be open from 12 noon to 8.30pm on Wednesday to Sunday.

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–0.02%

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Prevention key to flystrike control Mid Canterbury farmers are being urged to be vigilant for flystrike.

Ravensdown veterinarian Gavin Goble said flystrike is the most significant ectoparasitic disease of sheep in New Zealand, causing severe pain and suffering in animals and significant economic loss for farmers.

The main flystrike season

usually begins in October and November, depending on climatic conditions. Flystrike affects millions of sheep and kills hundreds of thousands annually; a struck animal may take six weeks to regain lost weight after treatment and up to eight months for its fleece to recover.

Flystrike is caused when blowflies lay their eggs on

sheep, which hatch into maggots and invade the skin. The main culprits are the Australian and New Zealand Green Flies.

Mr Goble said sheep that are struck should, as soon as possible, have all the wool removed from the affected area plus a surrounding margin of at least 10 centimetres, before being treated with an insecticide.

“Many preventative products do not kill live maggots, so farmers must select a product designed specifically for treatment.”

Prevention is key to maintaining productivity and minimising animal welfare implications from flystrike. However, preventative measures should not rely solely on chemical treatments.

Flies are attracted to lay their eggs on sheep, so factors like faecal and urine stains, fleece rot, footrot and wounds make sheep more predisposed to flystrike. Good animal husbandry, including dagging was important.

Grazing was also important, as was dipping or jet spraying sheep.

A typical pose for a sheep affected by flystrike.

Five Nuffield Scholars named Five new names have been added to the historic list of Nuffield Scholars in New Zealand.

The five include North Canterbury sheep and beef farmer and entrepreneur Dan Shand, Marlborough Garlic general manager and vineyard owner John Murphy; Masterton sales and marketing entrepreneur Lucy Cruickshank, Palmerston North potato grower Paul Olsen from Opiki near Palmerston North and Beef + Lamb NZ western North Island extension manager Mel Poulton from Woodville.

Their research topics are likely to cover issues such as mobile technology, the international distribution of NZ’s information and technology, turning good farming into big business, potato (cropping) production and the positioning of manuka and other honey off shore.

The five new scholars join more than 140 others who have been awarded Nuffield Scholarships in the past 60 years.

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Federated Farmers is saluting the success of Methven arable and sheep farmer, Ricky May, who made the history books on Tuesday in the Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup. “Becoming the most successful driver in 110 years, of the great race, takes a lot of talent and we are thrilled for Ricky who is a valued member of the federation,” says Bruce Wills, Federated Farmers President.

“It is humbling to see that even with the nation celebrating his success, when we spoke to him he was back out in the paddock spraying peas.

“Whilst Ricky is taking the modest approach, farmers right throughout New Zealand will be celebrating his success as are we.”

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■ TESCO TOUR

Group looks at standards and systems

By Michelle NelsoN

MICHELLE.N@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

Representatives from UK grocery market leader Tesco were in Mid Canterbury yesterday to meet their Christmas lamb on the hoof.

Hosted by Silver Fern Farms, Tesco’s largest supplier of lamb, the group visited Dave McArthur’s farm at Chertsey where lambs were being drafted for processing.

Tesco UK agricultural manager for beef and lamb Peter Kennedy worked in New Zealand several years ago, and had some idea of the scale of farming, but for some of the visitors it came as a surprise – in particular the huge herds of dairy cattle.

Mr Kennedy said the pur-

pose of the tour was to look at farming systems and standards, and understand production issues in New Zealand, as well as strengthening relationships with suppliers and processors.

“Consumers increasingly want to know where their food comes from,” he said.

They also visited a venison processing plant at Islington yesterday.

Mr Kennedy said venison was not yet a mainstream protein in the UK but the niche market was growing, however, shoppers were historically well acquainted with New Zealand lamb.

While the newer cuts, developed for convenience, were gaining traction, the standard roast was still holding its own as a Christmas favourite, he said.

Above: Chertsey farmer Dave McArthur fields questions from Tesco UK and Silver Fern Farms representatives.

Photos Michelle NelsoN 131113-MN-019

Right: Tesco UK agricultural manager for beef and lamb Peter Kennedy discusses drafting techniques with Richie McArthur.

131113-MN-013

Dairy Women’s Network appoints new CEO Prior to joining DeLaval, Zelda spent the first 10 years of her career in the agricultural finance and rural banking sector in South Africa.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics with Honours and a Diploma in Animal Nursing both from Pretoria University.

Dairy Women’s Network chair Michelle Wilson said Zelda has a broad agricultural background and demonstrates a

passion for the rural sector and the New Zealand dairy industry.

“Zelda has an exceptional understanding of the challenges New Zealand’s dairy farming women face.

“She has extensive strategic leadership, corporate development, marketing and sales and networking experience.

She has led a number of teams and events, and her expertise is a valuable addition not only to the success of the Dairy

Women’s Network but also to leadership in the New Zealand agricultural sector.

“The board welcomes Zelda and is looking forward to working alongside her as we continue to expand the potential of dairying women through opportunities for learning, transferring and growing skills and developing leadership in the business of dairying.”

Zelda starts in the Hamiltonbased role in January 2014.

THE LONG RANGE FORECAST IS FOR ACCURATE FEED BUDGET PLANNING Knowing how your grass will grow is critical to making good management decisions, and the sooner you know the better; forewarned is forearmed.

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The Pasture Growth Forecaster is a free, easy-to-use visual guide to predict how grass will grow up to two weeks in advance. Developed specifically for New Zealand farmers to suit New Zealand’s climatic conditions, it helps you make better feeding decisions sooner, before it’s too late.

Manage your pasture more effectively with the Pasture Growth Forecaster and add value to your business today.

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Zelda de Villiers

The Dairy Women’s Network Trust Board has announced the appointment of Zelda de Villiers as chief executive officer (CEO).

With more than 20 years’ experience in the international agricultural industry, Zelda is currently the managing director of DeLaval NZ. She has also worked for DeLaval International in Sweden and New Zealand where she has been based since 2009.

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■ TESCO TOUR

Group looks at standards and systems

By Michelle NelsoN

MICHELLE.N@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

Representatives from UK grocery market leader Tesco were in Mid Canterbury yesterday to meet their Christmas lamb on the hoof.

Hosted by Silver Fern Farms, Tesco’s largest supplier of lamb, the group visited Dave McArthur’s farm at Chertsey where lambs were being drafted for processing.

Tesco UK agricultural manager for beef and lamb Peter Kennedy worked in New Zealand several years ago, and had some idea of the scale of farming, but for some of the visitors it came as a surprise – in particular the huge herds of dairy cattle.

Mr Kennedy said the pur-

pose of the tour was to look at farming systems and standards, and understand production issues in New Zealand, as well as strengthening relationships with suppliers and processors.

“Consumers increasingly want to know where their food comes from,” he said.

They also visited a venison processing plant at Islington yesterday.

Mr Kennedy said venison was not yet a mainstream protein in the UK but the niche market was growing, however, shoppers were historically well acquainted with New Zealand lamb.

While the newer cuts, developed for convenience, were gaining traction, the standard roast was still holding its own as a Christmas favourite, he said.

Above – Chertsey farmer Dave McArthur fields questions from Tesco UK and Silver Fern Farms representatives.

Photos Michelle NelsoN 131113-MN-019

Right – Tesco UK agricultural manager for beef and lamb Peter Kennedy discusses drafting techniques with Richie McArthur.

131113-MN-013

Dairy Women’s Network appoints new CEO Prior to joining DeLaval, Zelda spent the first 10 years of her career in the agricultural finance and rural banking sector in South Africa.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics with Honours and a Diploma in Animal Nursing both from Pretoria University.

Dairy Women’s Network chair Michelle Wilson said Zelda has a broad agricultural background and demonstrates a

passion for the rural sector and the New Zealand dairy industry.

“Zelda has an exceptional understanding of the challenges New Zealand’s dairy farming women face.

“She has extensive strategic leadership, corporate development, marketing and sales and networking experience.

She has led a number of teams and events, and her expertise is a valuable addition not only to the success of the Dairy

Women’s Network but also to leadership in the New Zealand agricultural sector.

“The board welcomes Zelda and is looking forward to working alongside her as we continue to expand the potential of dairying women through opportunities for learning, transferring and growing skills and developing leadership in the business of dairying.”

Zelda starts in the Hamiltonbased role in January 2014.

THE LONG RANGE FORECAST IS FOR ACCURATE FEED BUDGET PLANNING Knowing how your grass will grow is critical to making good management decisions, and the sooner you know the better; forewarned is forearmed.

KingSt12270_AG_B

The Pasture Growth Forecaster is a free, easy-to-use visual guide to predict how grass will grow up to two weeks in advance. Developed specifically for New Zealand farmers to suit New Zealand’s climatic conditions, it helps you make better feeding decisions sooner, before it’s too late.

Manage your pasture more effectively with the Pasture Growth Forecaster and add value to your business today.

pasturegrowthforecaster.co.nz

BY FARMERS. FOR FARMERS

Disclaimer – the figures shown are indicative only.

Zelda de Villiers

The Dairy Women’s Network Trust Board has announced the appointment of Zelda de Villiers as chief executive officer (CEO).

With more than 20 years’ experience in the international agricultural industry, Zelda is currently the managing director of DeLaval NZ. She has also worked for DeLaval International in Sweden and New Zealand where she has been based since 2009.

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Dairying discharges draw fine Arable

By Tui Bromley A West Coast farming company has been fined $66,000 on seven charges relating to dairying discharges.

In sentencing Moir Farms Maimai Ltd, Judge Paul Kellar commented on the company’s “extensive history of non-compliance”.

The company was convicted in the Greymouth District Court last month, but Judge Kellar’s written decision was released only this week.

Moir Farms owns six dairy farms in the Mawheraiti and Maimai valleys. The charges, relating to two farms, include illegal and unconsented works in the bed of an unnamed tributary of Casolis Creek during the construction of an extra effluent treatment pond, and illegal discharges of effluent to land and water.

Tests showed that the farm discharges led to a massive increase of e.coli (faecal content) and high levels of ammonia.

Judge Kellar said the seri-

ousness of the offending was reflected in the maximum available fine of $600,000 on each charge.

“Parliament substantially increased penalties for this offending as a reflection of the environmental harm which the offending may cause,” the judge said, noting that Moir Farms’ record was not good.

“The company has previously appeared, but not for offences under the Resource Management Act. It has an extensive history of non-compliance with

the council, enforcement action has been taken on all six farms owned by the defendant company and managed by Mr [Stuart] Moir.

“Six abatement notices were issued in respect of dairy farms the company owns, between 2002 and 2009, and five infringement notices were issued between 2003 and 2011.”

Judge Kellar said that history meant the company could not be regarded as “an entity of otherwise good character”.

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■ TINWALD SALE

Smaller yarding on offer at weekly sale A smaller yarding of sheep was offered at the Tinwald saleyards this week. Heavy spring lambs made $115-$130, mediums $100$110 and smaller lambs $85-$95. Top prime hoggets fetched $120-$130, medium weights $100-$115, and lightweights $70-$90.

Heavy ewes sold for $100-$125, mediums $80-$95 and light sheep, $60-$75. Ewes with lambs at foot fetched $60-$71.

Photo Donna Wylie 121113-DW-077

research in action After two high profile and externally sponsored crops events, FAR is returning to a focus on its own research and trials for its major outdoor South Island field event at Chertsey this year.

Arable Research in Action, or ARIA, is being held at FAR’s Chertsey site on December 4; it will feature 12 talks on topics covering a range of crops and cropping issues.

While the majority of those presenting will be FAR staff, a key exception is Lise Nistrup Jørgenson, a senior scientist in the Department of Agroecology at Aarhus University in Denmark. Lise has 30 years’ experience in working on disease management, disease forecasting, fungicide efficacy and fungicide resistance in cereal crops, grass seed, sugar beet and maize.

Another guest speaker will be Craig Tregurtha from Plant & Food Research who will cover the subject of effluent use on cropping farms.

FAR’s Director of Research and Extension, Nick Poole, says all trial plots are coming along nicely, but that a couple of talks will be especially visual.

“The glyphosate resistance talk will focus on different headland management strategies, with some clear difference showing between the different treatments. The stubble management demonstration will also focus very much on the visual component, although we will stop short of actually setting it on fire! I am very pleased that Don Geddes, Principal Rural Fire Officer for the Ashburton District has agreed to copresent this session.”

FAR Arable Research Site State Highway 1, Chertsey 11– 4pm December 4

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shareholders and owners, and they need to exercise their rights and responsibilities to ensure the viability of farming in the future.

McCarthy says fears about the risk of loss of supply were no reason to hold back a proper debate about consolidation and integration.

“The key to a successful transition lies with the farmer suppliers. It’s up to us.

We can control and participate in the whole value chain or we can be price takers in perpetuity.

“The government has said it will support the industry through any transition if we agree a plan,” he says. “This is a risk that can be managed. Farmers have a very real choice.

“We can continue to support the status quo or we can vote for change. We can vote for a model that captures and retains value for farmers as opposed to leaking it.

“Demand for quality, safe protein is rising in many markets, especially in Asia where the middle class is growing at an unprecedented rate. It makes no sense, when we are on the cusp of the biggest opportunity in our farming lifetimes, to do nothing and watch our sector shrink.”

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Destiny tied to co-operatives Encouraging sheep and beef farmers to send their stock to the meat processing co-operatives will remain a focus of work by Meat Industry Excellence (MIE), says chairman John McCarthy.

“Our support for the co-operative model includes urging sheep and beef farmers who don’t supply their co-op to become involved again – even if initially it’s just a small percentage of their kill,” he says.

“The most important thing is for farmers to become more active in their co-ops because of the cornerstone role they will play in achieving a sound industry strategy for the future.”

Mr McCarthy says one critical aspect of farmers getting more involved with their co-ops was voting in elections for farmer-elected directors on the boards, and participating in annual meetings.

“The candidates MIE has endorsed for this rotation of director elections are all staunchly pro-co-op. They are committed to strengthening their co-operatives to lead industry recovery,” he says. “It’s our commitment to a co-operative future and an integrated industry strategy that drives MIE.” He says farmers are more than merely suppliers to these co-ops. They are also

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1 - The Ashburton Art Gallery plans to switch to what lighting to protect its artworks? a. Halogen b. LED c. Ultra-violet 2 – Which is the only sign of the Zodiac that does not have a living representation? a. Scorpio b. Sagittarius c. Libra 3 – What is sold at the Smithfield Market? a. Vegetables b. Antiques c. Meat 4 – Barack Obama was born in which American state? a. Kansas b. Hawaii c. Massachusetts 5 - What is the virus H1N1 more commonly known as? a. Swine flu b. Bird flu c. Cat flu 6 – Who wrote the music for the James Bond movies Thunderball and Goldfinger? a. John Williams b. John Barry c. Phil Spector 7 – What does NCEA stand for? a. National Certificate of Educational Assessment b. National Certificate of English Achievement c. National Certificate of Educational Achievement 8 – How much did the recent winning Lotto ticket net for the Methven purchaser? a. $142,857 b. $289,345 c. $642,392

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A festival of russian ballet ■■ ACT ONE: The Nutcracker - famous for Tchaikovsky’s music.

The genius of Tchaikovsky created one of the most recognisable and enduring music scores ever written.

■■ ACT TWO: Bolero - A striking and dramatic ballet. Ravel was inspired to create the masterpiece after visiting a large industrial factory. There he noted the slow regular movement of the assembly lines, and the crash of machine and materials. Bolero is regarded as one of the world music’s masterpieces.

■■ ACT THREE: Highlights from the world’s great ballets including Giselle, Carmen, The Dying Swan and Le Corsaire.

Also in Act Three, Gopak and Ne Me Quittes Pas, Can Can Surprise.

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A ballet extravaganza

■■ November 16 – Our Evolving New Zealand Culture project starts with Ashburton District schools painting on the walls of the Ashburton Art Gallery.

■■ November 19 – NZ rural comedy You Gotta Be Joking from 7.30pm at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

■■ November 21 – A Festival of Russian Ballet by the Imperial Russian Ballet Company from 8pm at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

■■ November 26 – Royal New Zealand Ballet production Tutus on Tour from 7.30pm at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

■■ November 29 – Four-man band Beyondsemble performing from 7pm at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

■■ December 1 – Strassman Careful What You Wish For! comedy night from 6pm at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

■■ To December 7 - The Ashburton Society of Arts Spring show from 10am to 2pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Short St Studio.

■■ To December 8 – Expect the Unexpected exhibition of the work of Methven artists Judith Sommerville and Rebecca Hawkes. Open seven days from 7.15am to 5pm at the Methven Heritage Centre.

By Gabrielle Stuart Gabrielle.s@theguardian.co.nz

As the Imperial Russian Ballet Company set off on their latest tour of New Zealand, they will perform at just 15 venues – and the Event Centre in Ashburton is one of them.

In a week’s time the curtains will lift in Mid Canterbury on a ballet extravaganza that has been played out on stages across the world.

A Festival of Russian Ballet features pieces from classic ballets from throughout the ages, ranging from the magnificent The Nutcracker to the hilarious Can Can Surprise; and from the dramatic Bolero to the beauti-

ful Giselle and Dying Swan.

The Imperial Russian Ballet Company has toured the world for close to 10 years and previously visited New Zealand to perform masterpeices including Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.

With dancers hailing from many of the great Russian ballet schools, their style is classical, however their latest programme combines classical masterpieces and modern choreographic pieces.

The company was formed in 1994 by the Bolshoi Theatre star soloist, Gediminas Taranda, who still serves as artistic director of the company.

After dancing himself for

more than 15 years, his quest for perfection with all who he works with is best epitomised in his own words: “If something is worth fighting for, you have to fight until the last breath (is left) in your body”.

It’s that attitude that made him the dancer he became. As a young man he was a talented sportsman, but after attending a Bolshoi Ballet performance of Spartacus he was “dumbstruck” by the beauty of ballet – and of the ballerinas. He convinced his parents not to send him to the army and the director of the Moscow Ballet School to take him on; and from there he never looked back.

It’s that attitude that drove

him to form the company, after the Russian KGB restricted him from touring and performing, and eventually got him fired from the Bolshoi Ballet.

It’s that attitude that has earnt him the title of Man of the Year in Russia, and has earnt him a place as motivational coach for the Russian Gymnastics Olympic team.

And it is the same attitude that has made the Imperial Russian Ballet Company what they are: Renowned across the world for their skill, precision and style.

A Festival of Russian Ballet will open from 8pm on Thursday, November 21, at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

Germany identifies art found in Munich

By Kirsten Grieshaber Bowing to demands from Jewish groups and art experts, the German government has made public details of painting in a recovered trove of some 1400 pieces of art, many of which may have been stolen by the Nazis.

It will also put together a task force to speed identification.

The German government said in a written statement that about 590 of the pieces

could have been stolen by the Nazis. In a surprise move, it quickly featured some 25 of those works on the website www.lostart.de and said that it would be regularly updated.

Officials had so far released few details about the art found in the Munich apartment of 80-year-old Cornelius Gurlitt, though it was known to include pieces by Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso. The discovery resulted from an ongoing tax probe.

Among the paintings listed

on the site were Otto Dix’s The Woman In The Theatre Box, Otto Griebel’s Child At The Table, and Max Liebermann’s Rider On The Beach.

Looted art was stolen or bought for a pittance from Jewish collectors who were forced to sell under duress.

For the heirs of those collectors, the discovery has raised hopes of recovering art, while the slow release of information has stirred frustration.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s spokesman said the

government understood the demands of Jewish groups in particular that the pieces be quickly made public.

“We can understand that especially Jewish organisations are asking questions. They represent older people who were treated badly,” said the spokesman, Steffen Seibert.

The new task force of six experts will be put together with the support of a research group on “degenerate art” at the Free University of Berlin.

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■■ December 12 – The New Entrants Dance Party at the from 7.30pm at the Ashburton Trust Events Centre, with an optional Christmas buffet meal from 6pm.

■■ December 14 - Ashburton District schools project Our Evolving New Zealand Culture opening from 1.30pm at the Ashburton Art Gallery.

■■ December 14 – Ashburton New Entrants 2013 Dance Party from 6pm at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

■■ December 15 – Ashburton Mitre 10 Christmas in the Park concert and fireworks display from 6.30pm at the Ashburton Domain.

■■ December 21 – Dowse Art Museum children’s exhibition Who Am I? at the Ashburton Art Gallery to March 9.

■■ Ashburton Society of Arts weekly art and printmaking group Wednesdays 10am to 2pm, life drawing group first Monday of the month 10am to midday, mixed media art group Mondays 10am to 2pm, Saturday painting group 10am to 2pm.

■■ If you have an event coming up and you think it might be suited to the Arts Diary, please let us know by contacting Susan Sandys on 307-7961 or susan.s@theguardian.co.nz

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Ashburton Bowling Club The championship matches are moving along well. The final teams in Ladies Triples have been found and Margaret Eder and team play Heather Goodall and team at a date to be decided. Good bowling from both these teams to make the final so it will make it a ripper. Men’s matches are progressing too but I have no news of results at this time.

Ladies Rowntree has seen our two teams record good wins last week so here’s to a repeat this week.

The Sevens had a loss against Methven in the am on Monday but the afternoon game against Rakaia saw Shirley Maw play beautifully to beat Linda Boyd in the singles. Well done Shirley.

The men’s Interclub last week saw Ashburton 2 completely defeat Allenton 3, 4 games to 0. Singles, Murray Anderson won 26 to 10 against Allan Lees. Pairs, team Roger Herriot and Russell Lowe won 23 - 8 against Trevor Johnson and Fred McCormick. Triples skipped by Brian Williams, with John Bell and Barry O’Sullivan also won well against Allenton (names not given) 21 -11. Fours skipped by Graham Taylor, with Gavin Eder, Russell Anstiss and Hubert Johnston won 24 to 13.

Division 1 team against Hampstead drew 2- 2. Singles suffered a loss as did the pairs but the triples and fours clawed a draw with wins of 18-17 and 22 to 8. Well done boys.

Bowman Cup for Ladies fours was played Nov 8 with very changeable weather conditions.The only local team to be in the winners circle was Noeline MacKenzie, Leonie Spargo, Ollie Collins and Heather Mowat finishing in 4th place.

Corner to Corner is being well supported, held after the roll over triples on Saturdays. Roll up and pay $2 for 2 bowls. Last week we had 23 enter the fun with Tony Blain, Roger Herriot and John Smart taking the money. Thanks to Trevor for your assistance while I was suffering a war wound!! and rather incapacitated.

Good health to you all and keep smiling, it could be worse, fortunately the weather is getting more like Summer. Don’t forget the sunscreen and the water bottle. Good bowling to you all.

Ashburton Chess Club The Ashburton chess club held its season’s final meeting on Monday evening, with just one serious game to play. The 30-30 trophy at stake between R. Keeling and N. Richardson. N Richardson the eventual winner after a bad blunder by his opponent. After supper K. Pow presented the winners with their trophies.

A unique experience as J. Pelayo became the first female to win the A grade Kings trophy, as well as the Rook trophy for the most improved player.

N Richardson as runner up received the Bronze knight and 30-30 trophy. The B grade Bishop trophy the Knight trophy for the lightning tournament as well as the T .V. Wilkinson cup presented to V. Barbu. J. Walters winning the C. grade trophy.

Then a sad moment as we farewelled J. MacDonald moving to the North Island who has been a keen member for the last twenty-five years. Club President R. Keeling spoke on some of John highlights over that time, before presenting him with a framed life membership certificate. John replied thanking everyone and the enjoyment he had over that time .

The club reopens Feb 6th 2014, enjoy the break and have a safe and happy Christmas.

Ashburton Veteran Golf 2013 Tour Results November 4 at Amberley Golf Club Des Green 42, Gavin Santy 42, Dave Horrell 41, Owen Everest 41, Shirley Young 44, Helen Hawksby 43, Heather Robertson 41, Lesley Glassey 39, Phyllis Bishop 38.

November 6 at Hanmer Golf Club Dave Horrell 45, Allen Moore 41, Gavin Santy 38, Des Green 38, Eddie Tulip 38, Mike Gray 38, Owen Everest 38, Lesley Glassey 41, Helen Hawksby 35, Maree Moore 32, Phyllis Bishop 31, Barbara Harris 31.

November 7 at Amuri Golf Club Allen Moore 43, Mike Gray 42, Allan Lil-

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ley 41, George Cartney 41, Des Green 41, Lesley Glassey 40, Betty O’Neill 40, Maree Moore 38, Shirley Young 38.

November 8 at Culverden Golf Club Eddie Tulip 45, Allen Moore 44, Clarry Whiting 42, Owen Everest 42, Dave Horrell 41, Allan Smith 41, Lesley Glassey 50, Betty O’Neill 46, Phyllis Bishop 45, Maree Moore 42, Maureen Colville 41.

Overall Results (best 3 of 4 scores) Allen Moore 128, Dave Horrell 127, Eddie Tulip 125, Owen Everest 123, Des Green 121, Mike Gray 118, George Cartney 117, Allan Smith 116, Lesley Glassey 131, Betty O’Neill 123, Shirley Young 118, Phyllis Bishop 117, Helen Hawksby 114, Maree Moore 112, Heather Robertson 108, Val Cartney 106.

Patron’s Prize: Dorothy Gray Tour Highlights Allan Smith hit less than his age off the stick at Culverden Lesley Glassey had a net 56 at Culverden Eddie Tulip had a net 59 at Culverden

College Cricket Club The Ashburton College Girls XI cricket team had their first win in the Christchurch competition, beating Sydenham by 85 runs. After losing the toss, college were put in to bat and got off to a rocky start, losing a wicket in the first over. However the runs began to flow with some good combinations and running between the wickets saw the score board begin to climb, reaching a very respectable 179. Ashley Harrison top scored with a comprehensive performance on 64 runs and Rebecca Clarke made a well batted 30.

With the ball in hand college got stuck in, applying themselves in the field; Sydenham regularly lost wickets and were all out for 96. Keiren Bell took two superb catches and bowled well taking 3 for 27. Annie McDonald bowled a good line and length taking 2 for 9.

It was the battle of the College teams in local competition on Saturday with Blue taking on Green. Blue batted first and complied a competitive 223/8 with only nine players. George Wilson smashed his way to 52 while Angus MacKenzie and Jamie Stockdale both hit 42; wickets were shared with Dylan Shore, Todd Gray, Connor Wilson, William Tod and brother Luke and picking up one apiece.

Green in reply (also with nine players) found the target too much are were

rolled for 76 with Harry Ferguson’s 30 not out the main contributor. Karl Clement picked up 3/15 while Matt Coote and Bob George grabbed a wicket.

Gold batted first against Red and made their way to 185. Zach Naldrett was the main stay with a well compiled 58 and he was ably supported by Bailey King (24) and Josh Buchanan (24). Edze Bierema and Reed Gibbons picked up two wickets each while the rest were shared between Bradley Van Der Eik, Jarod Hopwood, Kody Stuthridge and Michael Burton.

Red’s chase didn’t start too well with Burton going in the first over but then Blair Snowball quickly hit his way to 29 (including four sixes) while Brad Horrell (40) kept the scoreboard ticking over.

Stuthridge (21) was next best. Most of the others got a start but couldn’t carry on and Red were eventually dismissed for 139. Logan Havis was the star with the ball gabbing four wickets for 19 runs.

Sam Turner got two while Buchanan, Andrew Tait, Gareth Hunt and Jayden Reid snared one.

Methven Bowls Report Hello everybody, another week has slipped by with not so many club champs played but the club is still busy with other events.

Monday ladies had interclub 7/s We had 2 win and 1 loss to Rakaia And 3 wins against MSA. Tuesday We played our bring a friend day for the Margaret Callaghan trophy. we thank her family for kindly sponsoring this event.

We started with ditch to ditch won by Dawn Elliot. First to touch kitty was Doreen Gordons daughter Glenda.

And first wrong bias was Sue Lumsden It was a great day with lots of laughter and I’m sure everyone enjoyed their day .finishing with a lovely afternoon tea and a wee social hour.

The winners: 1st The Par 3,s Mary Stone Gail Limbrick and Flora Lowe Well done girls 2nd Farming girls Shirley Pagey Dawn Elliot and Ruth Fitzgerald great job 3rd Wendys whats? Wendy Blackwell Ally Smith and Sue Lumsden Pairs Dennis Hood and Melv Midds We hope that we will see all you girls on the green again as you all played some very good bowls.

Men’s Section Men’s interclub 10s - Men played Hinds at Hinds and the score was 2 all. Men’s ¾ s played at home, 2 wins to 1 against Rangiora. Junior Men won against Morrison Ave. Club Champs Pairs winners: David Callaghan and Greg Turnbull, Frank Sandys and Jim Lattimore.

Singles: Rob Fenson 2 wins, Ivan Syme, Noel Bilby.

Ladies section Only 4/s played. Win Maureen Sullivan Raiona Isherwood Melva Middleton and Wendy Suttie.

The Town and Country Reps were played on Sunday.

Men at Ashburton - Juniors men 7 ½ to 4 ½ to town. Senior men 6 ½ to 5 ½ to town.

Congratulations to our men selected to play Craig Carter Jeff Nowell Simon Fleetwood and Adrian Kemp.

Ladies played in Christchurch, senior ladies won by town. Development won by country.

Ladies selected Shirley Pagey, Maureen Sullivan, Raiona Isherwood, Wendy Blackwell, Ruth Smith and Melva Middleton. A good day was had by all. Have a great week everyone.

MSA Outdoor Bowling Club Ladies Sub-Centre Sevens first rounds were hosted by MSA fortunately a beautiful day prevailed.

Morning round turned some good bowling but no wins to M.S.A., although some close games were witnessed.

The Afternoon Round saw M.S.A. field team of Singles: Kath Muir, Pairs: Joan Hardy and Rene Devereux.

Fours: Shirley Taylor, Robyn Parkin, Cynthia Dudley, Joan Chapman. There were no wins by either of these morning and afternoon teams, but a strong desire was shown with each and every player giving their best at all times. Lovely to see Joan Chapman back on the green after a long lay off. At one time Joan was a force to be reckoned with and it must be mentioned that signs of “Dead Eye Dick” still exists.

Monday was another two rounds of the 7’s and was played at Methven on a very

cold and miserable day. No Wins resulted by players in the morning, but Joan and Rene took their pairs game to a near win against Rakaia, just not quite there.

Afternoon provided a very exciting game of Singles between Robyn Parkin (M.S.A.) and Noeline Woods ( Allenton). both players played similar shots which became another cat and mouse match.

Great bowling enjoyed by All watching with a win to Noeline 25—23. Anybody’s game played in a Happy enjoyable spirit.

Shirley, Cynthia Helen Margaret had a good win in the Fours (22—12) and have been the only home team to have had a win in the sevens.

Rowntree played against Red/Mt Pleasant in Christchurch and had their first win of this fixture, the Team of Shirley Taylor(s) Joan Hardy, Kath Muir, Rene Devereux played as a team which resulted in the final score 28—-4.

Friday was the playing of the Annual Tournament for the Bowman Trophy at Ashburton, Shirley Taylor (s) Joan Hardy Marie Harnett Rene Devereux played three games (Hampstead, Ashburton, Rakaia) but alas no wins but and enjoyable day.

Saturday Men’s 2/4’s continued with Top Success when the team of Brian Lynn won 21-17 and Robin Petrie took his team to victory by winning 20—12. They played Woolston Park in Christchurch.

Well Done—-Keep up the good work.

Tea Duty: November 19th—21st Wendy Petrie Winsome Wear.

MSA Petanque Section PNZ National Doubles were held in Dunedin on 2nd. and 3rd November.

Richard Browne took part in this tournament, partnered by Les Clearwater from Christchurch Club. They achieved a respectable 23rd place out of a field of 32, awarded the biggest Mover award Clubs NZ Tournament was held this year at Papanui.9th - 11th November We entered 3 doubles teams, on 10th November. Lester - Irene Stephen - Rewa Mick - Betty In the morning session we all performed brilliantly All in the top 8 teams Lester - Irene 6th Stephen - Rewa 7th Mick - Betty 8th.

This was out of 21 teams So all three teams were in the championship round, however with the draw as it was we all were eliminated in the first round in the afternoon.

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■ A DAY NEVER FORGOTTEN

JKF’s most famous ride Bernard Egan MOTORING

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n any given day in any part of the world momentous events are occurring.

Some have a huge impact on humanity, most probably have less so.

Next Friday November 22 is a case in point.

Fifty years ago on that date something occurred half a world away which has not and will not be forgotten for a long while.

That event has been the subject of debate and conspiracy theory ever since.

It was of course the assassination of the 35th President of the United States of America, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, now often remembered as “JFK”.

On that same day and probably at around the same time a significant event also took place here in Ashburton.

For many people if there has been one particular endearing and ongoing image from that tragic day in Dealey Plaza, Dallas, Texas, it would be the footage of a dying President in the back of the open car in which he was travelling when he was shot.

A few years ago we investigated what actually happened to that car, and in a column back in July 2006 we talked about it now being in the Ford Museum, but perhaps not immediately recognisable.

You see the car looks a lot different nowadays compared with the image so many of us have of it in Dealey Plaza, because after the assassination it was taken back to the Ford factory and rebuilt.

This time with the added protection of a hardtop, so it’s appearance is quite different.

It’s in the Ford Museum because it is a Ford Lincoln and therein lies an interesting coincidence, one of many between two of America’s favourite

John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline in the Ford Lincoln on that fateful day in Dealey Plaza, Dallas, Texas.

Presidents, Abraham Lincoln and JFK. Both were assassinated while in office. Each was shot to death, Lincoln in Ford’s theatre, JFK in a Ford Lincoln.

Lincoln’s assassin ran from the theatre to a warehouse, JFK’s fled from a warehouse to a theatre.

Each crime occurred on a Friday, and in each case the victim was accompanied by his wife and another couple.

The two victims were elected 100 years apart, both were warned by staff members not to go to the places where they died, and each was succeeded by vice presidents named Johnson.

There are some other interesting and intriguing co-incidences and similarities as well.

Getting back to the car, before it became a museum

Mostly right but slightly wrong There was one little error in the description given in a previous column of the Citroen it was surprise to see.

It was correctly described as a very interestingly designed car, it’s just that I got the model wrong.

It’s a DS 23 and not a DS 21, and that came to light because

the owner kindly contacted us.

And we are really glad he did, because he has a fascinating tale to tell about his interest in these rather special French cars.

And it gets better, readers will soon be glad he made contact too, because in a future column he is going to share his story with us.

piece it was used by succeeding Presidents as an official form of transport, until 1977.

A little macabre? Not really.

Probably a form of tribute and remembrance to a man who certainly caught our imagination during his short life, and has continued to do so during the 50 years since his untimely death.

John F. Kennedy was the youngest person ever elected to the office of President of the United States and in a presidency likened to Camelot he was a breath of fresh air.

He was just 46 when he died.

He will never be thought of as old. Had he lived he would now be 96!

But we now know a bit more about JFK’s health, and his life expectancy even if he had avoided the assassin’s bullet

would have been short.

In fact it has been suggested that even if he had been successful in the election race which took him to Dallas he may not have survived another four year term in office.

His poor health was hidden from the American people, as was the fact he wore a brace to support his back.

One biographer contends this contributed to his death.

That writer says that JFK could have survived the wound from the first bullet which would also have propelled him forward and most likely out of the line of fire of the second and ultimately fatal shot which hit him, but his brace held him upright in the line of fire.

Conjecture maybe, but something which just adds to the intrigue of an event which

will continue to be for a long to come something which has created fascination and made a car a special museum exhibit.

Over the years thousands of people have viewed that car and visited the site where it became famous.

Likewise thousands of people have been to the place where an event happened here in Ashburton the day shots were fired in Dallas.

Thankfully our event was a far more peaceful one.

While screams would have been reverberating in Dallas, no doubt the crowd who gathered on East Street clapped as our then local MP the Hon. R. G. Gerard laid the foundation stone of the building, then called the Post Office, now known as the Ashburton Mail Centre.

Left - Visitors to the Ford Museum look over the Ford Lincoln rebuilt after JFK’s assassination.

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O’Reilly breaks Group One drought

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For more than 30 years Gerard O’Reilly has flown under the racing radar but on Tuesday he finally got his turn in the spotlight.

The Rakaia trainer will go down in history as the man who set his own driving record on New Zealand Trotting Cup day, 2013, with an impeccable record - 100 per cent - two drives on the day for two wins.

At 49, with 30 plus years of driving under his belt, O’Reilly had all but given up on winning one of the glory Group One drives. If ever there was a year when that could have happened, however, it was this one, he said.

He lined up behind the Geoff Dunn trained Tiger Tara in the NRM Sires Stakes Series threeyear-old final and knew he was in with at least a place chance.

He’d driven the colt to a string of season wins heading into the $180,000 stake race, but the typically understated O’Reilly wasn’t talking up his chances.

“He’s got better and stronger this season. I drew wide and hoped I could get across. I did and felt really confident at 600 metres. He was travelling really good,” O’Reilly said.

Tiger Tiger and O’Reilly hung on to their lead, winning by a neck. O’Reilly was stunned.

He’d finally broken the Group One drought.

“I was elated and got a bit emotional really. Cup day is cup day, you don’t go there expecting anything.

“You know you’ve got the horse power and you drive it to its abilities and hope like hell. It was unreal yesterday, everyone was shaking my hand.”

A couple of hours later O’Reilly was back out on the track behind a second Dunn trained horse, King of Strathfield, believing it would be ask-

ing too much to run back to back wins. He did and earned himself a second tidy pay day, becoming the hero of the hour in the Dunn stable.

“Two in one day is mighty. It’s hard enough to do it on an ordinary day’s racing, let alone cup day,” O’Reilly said.

He admits to being a bit antsy before each race, but spent the earlier part of the day watching races while his wife Jane watched the parade of cup day fashions.

“You’re better when you’re out on the track than just standing around,” he said.

As cup day wrapped up and the racing world celebrated, O’Reilly headed home. He’s a one-man training/driving band and that meant he still had horses to feed.

He did celebrate, however, with his family, his brothers and a bus load of boys from Methven’s Brown Pub. And he did take 10 minutes late at night to watch a re-run of both races. He was still stunned.

For a driver, it’s all about winning runs on the board when it comes to catching the trainers’ and owners’ eyes when they’re looking for someone to do the business on race day.

O’Reilly now has some significant runs on his board, but says he’s not sure whether that will translate into any more drives.

“I guess we’ll find out about that soon. I’ve been well supported by my group of trainers and owners. I’ve had my chances to be better but I’m just ordinary really. The good drivers are gifted.”

His last cup day winning drive (and his only one until this year) was way in the past, he said.

“I guess I’m a late mature.”

Cup day behind him, there was no rest for O’Reilly yesterday.

He was up early, working his horses, cleaning gear and preparing to have a load of feed

barley delivered.

With races at Ashburton today and Addington tomorrow and no guaranteed pay day, O’Reilly said business had to be kept tick-

ing over on the home front.

The reality of the two big wins will sink in he said, when the money arrives in his bank account.

Gerard O’Reilly ran a perfect New Zealand Trotting Cup race day with two wins from two races.

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All Blacks practise ‘unpredictability’ for England

By GreGor Paul The All Blacks hope they will soon become like the French and be predictably unpredictable.

They’d like to take steps down that road this weekend.

A year ago they were beaten up and carved up by an England side that read their every play.

The All Blacks didn’t have a move that England hadn’t foreseen and the element of surprise they carried back then was nil.

The All Blacks were a good

side 12 months ago. A very good side, but they lacked variation.

Shut down their running game, shut down the All Blacks - that’s how it was a year ago and that’s what England did.

England don’t realise it yet, but they did the All Blacks a massive favour that day. For a start they killed off the unwelcome tag of greatness that others were trying to slap on the All Blacks.

They provided proof to some of the first year All Blacks - and

many others too - that the senior players and coaches were serious when they had warned all year about what happens if preparation isn’t quite right. For many of the side, Twickenham was their first experience of defeat a notion that until then had possibly been viewed as something that happened to other teams, not them.

England, probably most importantly, also forced the All Black coaches to fast-track the development of the game-plan.

From being a single threat team, the All Blacks have emerged in 2013 as a triple-threat operation. They can run, they can pass, they can kick and when asked if he thinks they are now less predictable than they were 12 months ago, Kieran Read said: “Yeah I do. Certainly it has shown throughout the year. But you can’t rest on what you have done. This is a massive test. We know that the English do a lot of homework and analyse what we do. So we have to be smart.”

They are going to need to be, because like it or not, the Twickenham clash is being viewed as the defining one of their season. Unbeaten and deserving of their number one ranking, a consecutive defeat to England will unpick much of what has been achieved.

Questions will be asked, doubts will creep in. Having scurried away last year to lick their wounds, they think they have returned a better, more balanced, more dangerous side.

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In brief

Still a bit of petrol left in the tank T he trouble with superstardom - there’s only one way to go.

It’s actually been coming for a while, but reality is starting to bite for a man who has been flirting with Best Player In The World title for a number of years now, and the drums from the Aaron Cruden camp are getting louder and louder (although they’re already getting nervous themselves, looking over their shoulder at Beauden Barrett).

But the name still at the top of the list is Dan Carter, who along with his captain has stood on top of the rugby world for a decade, every couple of games producing some match-winning magic in open play, while regularly keeping the opposition in check by slotting goal after goal after goal after goal - in other words the first name the selectors write down after they’ve sharpened their pencils.

Last weekend the All Blacks had a massive struggle on their hands with a committed Les Bleus outfit, and it did take two

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moments of brilliance to see them off, and those moments weren’t supplied by DC. But he didn’t actually have a Ben Blair either, he started well, nearly setting up an early try, and kicked the goals when required - he just wasn’t setting the world on fire with every touch of the ball, and the coaching staff must have been very jittery about the state of the game to pull him off 10 minutes earlier than everyone (including Carter somewhat obviously) figured would be the case.

But, as they say, class is permanent, and even when you’re on the slippery slope (discussing managing workloads and sabbaticals is the trigger there), it doesn’t mean a wardrobe full

of sublime skills have suddenly deserted you.

For a couple of months this year the ABs had a man at the back who was doing his job adequately, ‘performing his core role’ as Steve Hansen would put it, but there’s six fullbacks who could have functioned just as well in that period, it’s just that the selectors knew damn well that Israel Dagg would eventually bring out his bag of tricks, and he did.

Of course Aaron Cruden is the heir apparent, and barring injuries and some catastrophic form reversal he will be our man at first five when the World Cup rolls around.

But in the meantime, Carter will pick up his 100th test cap on Sunday morning, and my money’s on him coming out and turning in a blinder. * * * * * Best sports show on the telly - still The Crowd Goes Wild, by a margin.

Worst sports show on the telly - Feed The Backs.

I rate James McOnie as one

of the funniest guys on TV but this one just doesn’t work.

Remember Sports Cafe?

Absolutely superb show for several years, sharp, fresh, irreverent to everybody, but it ran its course, and was a very tired format in its last few months, the ‘stars’ lounging around waiting for the funny lines to just appear, and those lines had just dried up.

While there’s a few rare moments of brilliance, this looks like a regurgitated, second-rate version of Sports Cafe, and not one of Rick Salizzo’s finer efforts. * * * * * But if you really want a rare moment of brilliance, all you have to do is check out Ricky May and Terror To Love’s performance in Tuesday’s New Zealand Trotting Cup on hrnz. co.nz.

Not since Lord Module has any horse given up such a massive amount of distance at the start and still won the big race.

Incredible horse, incredible drive.

Brunner deal Carol and John Moore of CJM’S Events Ltd have purchased the Around Brunner Cycle Ride from Challenge Events Ltd. Around Brunner Cycle Ride has been on the cycling calendar since 2007.

CJM’S currently runs a number of events including the Ride the Rakaia, Muddy Good Run and CBD Stampede. They plan to expand Around Brunner and Ride the Rakaia into a mini-series that will benefit all cyclists, and will be a good build up from Ride the Rakaia’s 103km ride to Around Brunner’s 130km ride six weeks later. CJM’S will be opening entries to Around Brunner in the next week.

Triathlon squads Triathlon New Zealand has announced its high performance squads for next year, with 12 athletes named across the threetier system to receive funding, support and mentoring as they continue on their pathway.

The podium - tier 1 - squad includes Andrea Hewitt (Christchurch), Kate McIlroy (Wellington) and Ryan Sissons (Auckland). Nicky Samuels (Wanaka) has also met the selection criteria and Tri NZ are looking forward to discussing her inclusion on her return from overseas where she has been on a break after winning the Xterra world championships.

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Jetsprint course

What you’ll pay at the cricket World Cup

Plans for a world-first V8 jetsprint course to be built at Baypark in Tauranga have been revealed.

The course is to be built for the second round of the New Zealand championship which is to be staged at Baypark this summer.

It is the first time the sport has been held in an enclosed stadium anywhere in the world. The New Zealand Jetsprint Association has been given the green light to hold the event at the stadium on January 25, Auckland Anniversary weekend.

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“Inclusiveness” is how New Zealand’s cricket World Cup boss calls the thinking behind setting prices for the 2015 event to be hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

“For the World Cup to happen and be fabulous, just like the Rugby World Cup [in 2011] and the Cricket World Cup in

1992, we wanted everyone to feel they can touch it,” Therese Walsh said yesterday after announcing an appealing pricing structure for the tournament, starting in February 2015.

“Prices can’t be out of the range of most Kiwi pockets. We think these are really reasonable. It’s about making some-

thing pretty much most Kiwis could sign up to if they want to.” So children get into any pool match in New Zealand for $5, going up to $20 and $30 for the quarter-final and semifinal respectively in Wellington and Auckland.

Adult prices start at $20 for pool games, $50 for the quarter-

final and $65 for the semi.

It’s a smart move from the tournament bosses because engagement with the youngest fans is assured. Registering on the official site, www.cricketworldcup.com, enables getting into a pre-sale window ahead of the general release date of February 14.

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SPORTS DRAWS AND RESULTS

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Bowls Mid Canterbury Sub Centre November 17 Junior Singles at Ashburton Bowling Club The following players have entered, report to the Ashburton Greens for a 9am start of play.

K Lynn, C Tubb, H Mowat, A Holmes, J Wood, J Drayton, J McIntyre, P Kiddey, W Dickman, R Davies, M Goodall, R Lowe, N Bilby, T Molloy, G Brooker, R Fensom, D Callaghan, R Ford, C Bassett, J Lattimore, J Mclay, L Neal, N Bensdorp, T Vincent, M Foster, I Syme, M Bassett, A Sargisson.

Trial ends may be played prior to the start of play, one end in each direction, trial ends must be completed by 8.50am.

Dress Code: Whites or club uniforms to be worn. Players to bring their own lunches. Morning and afternoon tea supplied for players.

Format: 21 shots, 4 qualifying rounds to be played. 3 winners will qualify for post section play on November 24th.

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Results ■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club Women’s Section November 9 and November 12 White Tees Bev Turton – 72, Glenis Sloper – 73 on c/b from Heather Robertson Yellow Tees Eleanor Langford – 59, Ellenor Sullivan – 65, Erin Porter, Bev Gregory – 67 on c/b from Janice Ackerley Nearest The Pins: No 4 Gabites Bev Turton, No 8 House of Travel Ashburton: Leigh Wackrow, No 12 Lynn’s small Salon: Kath Read, No14 Todds of Ashburton: Betsy Martin, 2nd Shot to Green: Gay Lane Twos: Elenor Sullivan No 12

Mayfield Golf Club 9 Hole Division November 7 Closing Day Best Nett 1st Eddie Graham 45:13:32 on c/b Vicks Simpson 60:28:32 and Jill Ludemann

52:20:32 Nearest the Pins: Greg Sim Builders and Excavators 2nd Shot No. 2 – T Gallagher, Mayfield Transport No. 5 – S Graham

Methven Golf Club Snowdin Trophy November 9 Winners Ellesmere 34.25 Stablefords by lot from Methven, Rakaia 32.77 Ladies best gross Jane Pangborn 82; Ladies best nett Jeanette Allen 66; Ladies best Stableford Erna Smith 37; Ladies longest drive Barbara Joyce Men’s Best gross Cameron Grant 75, Dayle Lucas 76; Men’s best nett Doug Hamilton 64; Men’s best Stableford James Kirkwood 40 by lot; Men’s longest drive Cameron Grant Next Saturday, club open day, please note 12-30pm teeoff, draw from tees 1 & 10.

Due to S I Inter Provincials.

Tinwald Golf Club Tuesday Ladies November 12 Tinwald V Avondale (New Trophy)Stableford Round Tinwald 35.74, Avondale 29.4 Val Cartney 43, Carol Shanks 42 on C/b from Maree Moore 42, Madelane Smith 40 on C/B from Maureen Colville on C/B from Diana Wellman

Nearest The Pins: Sponsored by No. 6 Stables Family Restaurant Lorraine Sellers: No12. Hair by Mac & Maggie Sally Lane No. 2 2nd Shot Dairy Business Centre Pam McAndrew : No. 16: 2nd Shot Outdoor Adventure Valmai Prendergast Two’s Lorraine Sellers & Marion Oakley 9 Hole Stableford Round Nancy Costin 22

■ Pigeon Racing Ashburton Racing Pigeon Club November 8 Fransen Shield Raced from 3 liberation points Masterton, Hastings & Gisborne Over 3 weekends 5 Flyers – 41 Birds 1st: R. Cornwall 972.779m.p.m; 2nd: L. Quinn 790.355m.p.m; 3rd: M. Davidson 611.142m.p.m; 4thN. Alexander 513.453m.p.m Gisborne5 Flyers – 26 Birds Winners Flying Time: 18 hours, 37 minutes & 36 seconds 1st: M. Davidson 867.455m.p.m; 2nd: M. Davidson 738.647m.p.m; 3rd: M. Davidson 736.755m.p.m; 4th R. Cornwall 664.540m.p.m; 5thN. Alexander 612.951m.p.m; 6thR. Cornwall 565.112m.p.m

James on fire LeBron James fired in 17 of his 33 points in the third quarter as Miami Heat torched the injury-hit Milwaukee Bucks 118-95. Michael Beasley added 19 off the bench and Mario Chalmers had 15 with eight assists to help Miami move to 5-3 for the season. The Heat put in extra work at the defensive end the past few days following Saturday’s last-second 107-105 home-court stunner to the Boston Celtics.

- AAP

Record breaker India will lose its greatest cricketer when Sachin Tendulkar retires but the Little Master leaves behind records that will not only be tough to beat, but may never be broken.

Tendulkar, 40, has played more matches, and scored more runs and centuries, than anyone else in either Test or one-day cricket, and is the only batsman to compile 100 international hundreds. What stands out in an extraordinary 24year career, which will end with his 200th Test starting on tomorrow, is how far ahead he is both in terms of statistics and longevity.

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11.00am - 3.00pm TE HUB. Seeds, seedlings, workshops, enviro centre.

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1.00pm - 4.00pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GUILD. Stitch and chat. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

7.30pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Old time/sequence dancing, learn to dance.

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GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 22) At a critical professional turning point don’t underestimate the importance of wishful thinking, moving into a future where anything is possible.

CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) Sometimes it’s not until you look back that you’re able to appreciate how small coincidences here and there mount up.

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VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 23) While the door will remain open to the past when it comes to healing, your relationship focus shifts from the past to the future today.

LIBRA (SEP 23 – OCT 23) You need to be mindful of any relationship tension or disconnect today, taking the time to give your relationships your full attention.

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less than 30 fine

fog

mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers fine showers clearing showers

isolated snow thunder flurries

sleet thunder

Canterbury Plains

rain

snow

hail

60 plus

TODAY

Auckland

fine

Fine, with areas of fog morning and night.

Wind at 1000m: Light.

Wind at 2000m: NW developing.

Hamilton

fine

Napier

cloudy

TOMORROW

TOMORROW

Palmerston North mainly fine

Morning cloud, retreating to the coast south of Banks Peninsula. Northeasterlies, fresh about the coast.

Mainly fine, cloud increasing about and west of the divide from evening.

Wind at 1000m: NW breezes developing.

Wind at 2000m: NW rising to 30 km/h.

SATURDAY

SATURDAY

Mainly fine, but a few late showers spreading from the south, with northerlies turning southwest.

Rain about the the divide, with isolated falls further east. Northwesterlies, turning southwest at lower levels.

SUNDAY

SUNDAY

One or two showers. Light winds.

A few showers. Westerlies easing.

MONDAY Cloudy periods, with light winds.

m am 3 3

fine rain showers cloudy thunder thunder fine fine fine rain thunder fine fine fine cloudy

FZL: 3200m

FZL: 3000m

Wellington

mainly fine

Nelson

mainly fine

Blenheim

mainly fine

Greymouth

mainly fine

Christchurch

mainly fine

Timaru

mainly fine

Queenstown

mainly fine

MONDAY

Dunedin

mainly fine

Mainly fine. Light winds.

Invercargill

mainly fine

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6

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9 pm am 3

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9 noon 3

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6

7:52 2:09 8:18 2:33 8:44 2:58 9:05 3:22 9:33 3:44 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.

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Good

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Rise 5:57 am Set 8:38 pm

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9 pm

9:51

Rise 5:56 am Set 8:39 pm

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Good fishing Set 4:57 am Rise 7:11 pm

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10 7 8 5 8 10 7 11 7 7 7 11 9

cumecs

2.11

Selwyn Whitecliffs (NIWA) at 1:00 pm, yesterday

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 12:00 pm, yesterday 195.5 Nth Ashburton at 2:00 pm, yesterday

17.0

Sth Ashburton at 9:15 am, yesterday

9.01 nc

Rangitata Klondyke at 11:45 am, yesterday

95.7

Waitaki Kurow at 9:00 am, yesterday

365.6

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Canterbury Readings

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1 0

River Levels

Forecasts for today

9 5 24 3 20 22 16 17 3 24 25 19 5 7 1

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Northeasterlies about the coast, light winds inland.

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

9am Good Morning 10am Ellen 3 11am Coach Trip PGR 3 0 11:30 Infomercials Noon One News 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR Cameron and Chas realise the children have not been seen; Nicola posts her forged letter; Moira is surprised. 0 1:30 Come Dine With Me 3 2pm May The Best House Win 3pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:55 Te Karere 2 0 4:25 Ellen 5:25 Millionaire – Hot Seat Hosted by Eddie McGuire. 0 6pm One News 0 7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 Coronation Street PGR Steve and Tracy discuss their wedding vows; Jason is angry; Gail provides Becky and Kylie with the information they need. 0 8:30 Packed to the Rafters PGR 0 9:25 Gavin and Stacey PGR 3 0 10pm The Spa PGR 10:30 One News Tonight 0

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6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Tiki Tour 0 6:55 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 7am Pac-Man And The Ghostly Adventures 3 0 7:25 The Penguins Of Madagascar 3 0 7:50 Ben 10 – Ultimate Alien 3 0 8:15 Franklin 3 0 8:40 Mike The Knight 3 0 8:50 Fireman Sam 3 0 9am Infomercials 11am Neighbours 3 0 11:30 Home And Away 0 Noon Shortland Street PGR 3 0 12:30 2 Broke Girls PGR 3 0 1pm Jeremy Kyle 2pm Bethenny 3pm Suburgatory PGR 3 0 3:30 Penguins Of Madagascar 3 0 4pm Lab Rats 4:30 The Erin Simpson Show 4:59 Horace In Slow Motion 3 5pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm Friends 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0 7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 F Police Ten 7 Dunedin police deal with student stupidity; a wellknown offender goes around in circles. 0 8pm F Street Hospital PGR Volunteer paramedic Craig leads the Street Hospital team through wave after wave of drunken, wounded partygoers needing treatment. 0 8:30 N Embarrassing Bodies 0 9:35 20/20 0 10:35 Nikita AO 0 11:35 F Police Ten 7 3 12:05 Rookie Blue AO 3 0 1am Code – 1 PGR 3 0 1:35 Infomercials 2:35 Army Wives PGR 3 0 3:20 Pretty Little Liars AO 3 0 4:05 Anderson Live PGR 5am Infomercials

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4:55 Entertainment Tonight 5:25 Celebrity MasterChef The four remaining chefs cook a lunchtime service in a top London restaurant.

6pm 3 News 7pm Campbell Live A daily look at issues touching the lives of New Zealanders.

7:30 The X Factor USA The top 11 acts perform in front of the judges and a live audience.

9:30 Project Runway – All Stars PGR Stage-show composer Stephen Schwartz has the designers fashion an outfit for the musical Godspell.

10:25 Nightline 11:05 CSI AO 3 The CSIs search for a hijacked helicopter carrying Brody as a passenger. 0 Midnight Medium AO 1am Infomercials 5am Joyce Meyer 3 5:30 Infomercials

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SKY SPORT 1

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Pingu 7am Sticky TV 3 7:30 Beyblade – Metal Fury 3 7:55 The Winx Club Five teenage friends fight witches in a magical world.

8:25 Chuggington 3 8:35 Care Bears 3 8:55 Ready, Steady, Wiggles 3 9:05 Bob The Builder 3 9:15 Thomas And Friends 3 9:25 Peppa Pig 3 9:35 Wonder Pets 3 10am Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Peppa Pig 3 3pm Sticky TV 4:30 Four Live 6pm Sabrina The Teenage Witch 30 6:30 Everybody Hates Chris 3 0 7pm Just Shoot Me PGR 0 7:30 American Ninja Warrior 3 8:30 bro’Town PGR (Starting Today) 3 When Sione catches his Mum and the Minister in a compromising position, he discovers that his brother Samson is the spawn of adulterers.

9pm South Park AO 9:30 Californication AO (Starting Today) 3 0 10:40 Life Unexpected AO 3

6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

7am Deal Or No Deal 3 Game show hosted by Andrew O’Keefe that gives contestants the opportunity to win up to $200,000.

7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Doctors PGR A talk show focusing on tough medical questions in an open forum.

1pm The Jeff Probst Show 2:05 Great Outdoors 3 3pm Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? UK 3 4pm The Late Show With David Letterman 3 5pm Deal Or No Deal 3 5:30 Prime News 6pm Deal Or No Deal 6:30 Millionaire – Hot Seat Hosted

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7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Best of Man v Wild PGR 3 8:30 Death in Paradise PGR 9:40 F Prime Rocks – Genesis PGR An appraisal of Genesis, and their relationship with the press.

10:40 The Crowd Goes Wild 3

6am Feed The Backs Host James McOnie takes a comical look into sport.

7am Cricket – International (Highlights) Sri Lanka v New Zealand – Second One-Day International.

8am Rugby League – World Cup (Replay) New Zealand v Samoa.

From Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington.

10am Rugby League – World Cup (Replay) New Zealand v France. From Parc Des Sports in Avignon.

Noon Rugby League – World Cup (Replay) New Zealand v Papua New Guinea. From Headingly Carnegie Stadium in Leeds.

2pm Darts – Grand Slam (Replay) Day Five. From Wolverhampton Civic Hall.

6pm The Ultimate Fighter

11:35 Excused AO 3 Dating show in which singles looking for love try to win dates before being eliminated from contention.

Midnight Infomercials

11:10 The Late Show With David Letterman A late-night comedy and talk show.

12:10 Home Shopping 1:40 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

2:10 Home Shopping

1:30 Football – Fifa World Cup Qualifier (Replay) Mexico v All Whites.

3:30 Football – A-League (Replay) Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory.

From AMI Stadium in Christchurch.

5:30 Total Rugby

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6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction 7:30 Candice Tells All 8am Wildlife Warriors 8:30 Food Factory 9am Food Safari 9:30 Bath Crashers 10am The Cook And The Chef 10:30 Candice Tells All 11am American Restoration Mike and Frank travel the country looking for antique gold.

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8:30 Greatest Sports Stories Of Our Time – The Birth Of Big Air 9:30 Hunting Aotearoa AO 3 10:30 Whakaratonga Iwi 3 11pm Te Kaea 3 2 11:30 Closedown

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12:30 Hemlock Grove 18VLSC 1:20 Banshee 18VLSC 2:10 The Pretender PG 3am Law And Order MV 3:55 NYPD Blue MVLS 4:45 The Pretender PG 5:35 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG

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FRIDAY

Street Hospital 8:00pm on TV2

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6am NYPD Blue MVLS 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Pawn Stars PG 7:40 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 8:05 The Pretender PG 8:55 Most Shocking M 9:45 Law And Order MV 10:35 CSI – Miami MV 11:25 NCIS MV 12:15 Criminal Intent MV 1:05 Danger Beach PG 1:30 Most Shocking M 2:20 NYPD Blue MVLS 3:10 The Pretender PG 4pm Pawn Stars PG 4:30 The Simpsons PG 5pm Chuck MVS 6pm America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 6:30 Pawn Stars PG 7pm The Simpsons PG 7:30 CSI – Miami MV 8:30 Hemlock Grove 18VLSC 9:30 Banshee 18VLSC 10:30 Law And Order MV 11:30 CSI – Miami MV

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7:40 Biography – Teen Heartthrobs PG 2009 Documentary.

8:30 Fatal Call MVS 2012 Thriller.

Kevin Sorbo, Jason London.

10:10 Warrior MVL 2011 Action.

Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte.

12:30 Vehicle 19 MVL 2013 Thriller.

Paul Walker.

1:55 The Grey 16L 2011 Action.

Liam Neeson, Dermot Mulroney.

3:55 Swinging With The Finkels MLS 2011 Comedy. Mandy Moore, Martin Freeman.

5:20 Insight MVL 2011 Thriller.

Natalie Zea, Sean Patrick Flanery.

6:55 On The Inside 16VL 2011 Thriller. Nick Stahl, Olivia Wilde.

8:30 Life Of Pi PGC 2012 Adventure.

Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan.

10:40 Parental Guidance PGL 2012 Comedy. Billy Crystal, Bette Midler.

FRIDAY

12:25 Biography – Billy Crystal PG 2009 Documentary. 1:15 Swinging With The Finkels MLS 2011 Comedy. Mandy Moore, Martin Freeman. 2:40 Insight MVL 2011 Thriller. Natalie Zea, Sean Patrick Flanery. 4:15 On The Inside 16VL 2011 Thriller. Nick Stahl, Olivia Wilde.

5:50 Life Of Pi PGR 2012 Adventure.

Prime Rocks – Genesis 9:40pm on Prime

MOVIES GREATS 6:25 Directors – Michael Mann PG 2009 Documentary.

6:55 Broken Arrow MVL 1996 Action Adventure. John Travolta, Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis.

8:40 Levity MVLS 2002 Crime. Billy Bob Thornton, Morgan Freeman.

10:20 Captain Corelli’s Mandolin MV 2001 War. Nicolas Cage, Penelope Cruz.

12:30 Crimson Tide ML 1995 Action. Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman.

2:25 Insomnia MVL 2002 Crime. Al Pacino, Hilary Swank, Robin Williams.

4:25 Fatal Attraction 16V 1987 Thriller. Michael Douglas, Glenn Close.

6:25 The Brave One 16VL 2007 Action. Jodie Foster, Terrence Howard, Nicky Katt.

8:30 Two Weeks Notice PGS 2002 Comedy. Sandra Bullock, Hugh Grant, Alicia Witt.

10:15 Indecent Proposal ML 1993 Drama.

FRIDAY

12:15 The Wrong Man 18VLS 2006 Crime. 2:05 Fatal Attraction 16V 1987 Thriller. 4:05 The Brave One 16VL 2007 Action.

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7pm Total Rugby Reflecting on the best of rugby union around the world.

7:30 Football – Fifa World Cup Qualifier (Replay) Mexico v All Whites.

9:30 Darts – Grand Slam (Replay) Day Five.

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6am Re:Union (Replay) 7am Golf Central (Replay) 8am Golf – Asian Tour (Highlights) Indian Open.

9am L Football – Fifa World Cup Qualifier Mexico v New Zealand. From Azteca Stadium, Mexico City.

11:30 Rugby – European Tour (Replay) France v New Zealand. From Paris.

Noon Motorsport – FIA World Touring Car Championship (Replay) Race of Japan. Coverage of race one from the Suzuka Circuit.

1pm Motorsport – FIA World Touring Car Championship (Replay) Race of Japan. Coverage of race two from the Suzuka Circuit.

2pm Football – Fifa World Cup Qualifier (Replay) Mexico v New Zealand. From Azteca Stadium, Mexico City.

4pm Netball – Fast 5 (Highlights) Day Three.

4:50 L Cricket – International India v West Indies – Second Test, Day One. Coverage of the morning session from Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

7:05 Sky Sport – What’s On (Highlights) 7:35 L Cricket – International India v West Indies – Second Test, Day One. Coverage of the afternoon session from Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

FRIDAY

12:30 Gridiron – Lingerie Football League Cleveland Crush v Baltimore Charm.

2am Basketball – NBL (Replay) Townsville Crocodiles v New Zealand Breakers.

4am Basketball – NBL (Replay) Sydney Kings v Cairns Taipans.

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Rakaia reinsman Gerard O’Reilly set his own record on New Zealand Trotting Cup day, winning with Tiger Tara and King of Strathfield.

The special day yielded his first Group One win after more than 30 years.

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Riots predicted if All Whites pull off miracle win

BY MICHAEL BURGESS In the case of a sporting miracle today, where the All Whites achieve a draw or even win, special plans have be put in place to ensure the team’s safety for the rest of their stay in Mexico City.

Anything less than a Mexican victory looks highly unlikely, but the New Zealand team are preparing for the worst should the best happen.

If Mexico don’t win today,

their hopes of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup will be on a knife edge. They are already wary of the long trip to Wellington and the adverse conditions they may encounter there, while the New Zealand side would be on an incredible high heading into the home leg.

In that case, chaos will erupt around the Stadium and the city.

Right now in Mexico nothing else matters. The game has covered the front and back pages of

the newspapers for the last few days and is the primary topic of conversation on television and radio and on the streets.

With so much expectation on this game, after the awful results of the last six months and being minutes away from being eliminated altogether from World Cup qualification, today is a homecoming, a revival. Police are anticipating riots if the unthinkable happens and El Tri don’t win. The anger will be di-

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rected almost totally at the Mexican team and Federation - there is already a palpable simmering discontent among many locals but it still won’t be a good place to be a New Zealander.

In that case, the team has been told they will have to remain in the stadium for several hours after the end of the match, possibly more, as it won’t be safe to leave.

They have also been given drills by their former SAS se-

curity manager on what to do if their team bus is attacked by rocks, stones or bottles.

“We have been told to stay low and all turn inwards towards the middle of the bus,” said one All White. “That will help to avoid any broken glass or things that are thrown. We have to be prepared.”

Up to 1000 police and security personnel will be inside the Azteca Stadium today. Police will escort the players to the game.

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