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Dynamic Computer Services owner Darryn Franklin warns having staff work from home can come with many thorny issues. PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 200320-HM-0017

Working from home By Heather Mackenzie

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Covid-19 is clearly having an effect on all of New Zealand. With self-isolation and social distancing becoming the norm, the stage where many businesses require staff to work from home is looming rapidly. Sounds easy enough – give them a laptop and cellphone and off they go. Simple, the business wheels can keep turning until it is safe to return the work and toilet paper is back on supermarket shelves. However Dynamic Computer Services (DCS) owner Darryn Franklin warns having

staff work from home can come with many thorny issues to be dealt with. He said it is vital that remote staff systems are set up and tested well before companies actually need them. “Business continuity is vital to remain solvent and computing systems and data protection are certainly part of that, but also operators need to think about how they are going to continue trading. How will your customers or clients contact your business if physical access is no longer possible?” Franklin said it is imperative for business

sending employees home to work, to know for sure their data is going to be protected from hackers and scammers currently taking advantage of the virus-induced workfrom-home movement. “If you are a business with 20 staff working from home, how will all that data be collated, monitored and kept safe?” If a company wishes to grant remote access to the work servers, at the very minimum staff should prove their home computers have all the latest updates and their virus protection is a recognisable brand with all the recent downloads installed.

Providing employees with work laptops or having them take their desk top computers home will circumvent any home virus protection issues, but this is not exactly a foolproof solution either. “Do staff members have enough room in their homes to fit another desktop and potentially two screens?”

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Ashburton District Council’s community facilities continue to remain open this week although closures at some stage during the week aren’t out of the question. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

■■ COVID-19

Community facilities to remain open By Matt Markham

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The shape of Mid Canterbury changed significantly at the weekend as the government enforced tougher restrictions and gave heavier precautions in the wake of Covid-19. After a week of uncertainty, cancellations and postponements last week, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s media conference on Saturday afternoon left the country, including Mid Canterbury scrambling to enforce stricter restrictions around many walks of life to try and combat the spread of the virus in the community. Yesterday’s Ministry of Health update confirmed 14 news cases in New Zealand, taking the total to 66 with two cases located in Canterbury, although exact specifics of the location are yet to be confirmed. Ardern’s announcement on Saturday that New Zealand had

moved to alert level two, in a fourtiered system, brought tougher rules into play. Alert-level 2 means Covid-19 is “contained but risk of community transmission growing” and human contact must be further reduced – over-70s have been told to stay at home and everyone needs to limit domestic travel. Local restaurants and cafes and establishments had a registration system in place by Saturday night in which visitors had to sign and give contact details to help should the need for tracing be required in the future – many also shuffled their restaurant areas to ensure sufficient spacing was available between tables. Local GPs who have come together to form a communication network for the community stated that plans are under way in Ashburton for a single site of assessment for Covid-19. The Guardian understands that further information will be an-

nounced on this today. “At this stage the community based assessment clinic (CBAC) will be up and running next week,” the Ashburton Covid-19 team said. “The clinic will test suspected Covid-19 cases. Anyone who is concerned they may have Covid-19 will need to contact their GP first, or call the Covid-19 healthline 0800 358 5453. “Your GP will then make an assessment on whether you need to be tested, and if you meet the criteria, will then refer you to the CBAC.” Later, the group also issued a statement advising that while local GPs would still care for those who require their services, general practices may look different with work being done behind the scenes to set up alternative, contact-less ways of managing patient consultations should the need arrive. They stressed the importance

of staying at home and using the phone when arranging medical needs while local pharmacies would only be issuing one month supplies of prescribed medication. Meanwhile, the Ashburton District Council announced yesterday that community facilities would remain open to the public at this stage, but the decision would be evaluated regularly. The EA Networks Centre, Ashburton Public Library, Art Gallery & Heritage Centre, Council Administration building and the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, will continue to operate at their normal advertised opening hours. Mayor Neil Brown said careful consideration was given to the decision and it was reached based on the Government’s alert level guidelines. “The council is monitoring this fast-evolving situation and acting on the best advice available for

our community’s safety,” Brown said. “We want the community to be able to safely access our local facilities for as long as they can. “At this stage, we are well within the guidelines to remain open.” Brown added that while aware of many larger councils choosing to close their facilities, Ashburton District Council’s stable of community places didn’t fall into the same guideline measures. “That being said, I strongly urge residents to follow the sensible precautions we have put in place, which means staying home and away from these centres if you are feeling unwell. “Every decision we make concerning public safety during this time is done with the utmost consideration of expert Government advice. “Evaluation on this decision around our facilities is ongoing and we will update residents regularly,” Brown said.

■■ REFUGEE INTAKE

District’s first intake of refugees likely to be delayed By Sue Newman

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Ashburton’s first intake of refugees from Afghanistan may be delayed because of the Covid-19 outbreak. On March 17 the UN refugee agency, (UNHCR), and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) took steps to temporarily suspend refugee resettlement departures for refu-

gees. The agencies said this would be a temporary measure that will be in place only for as long as it remains essential. No further refugees are due to arrive in New Zealand for the current intake and from late April the current intake at the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre will arrive at the settlement locations of Blenheim and Timaru. Decisions on future intakes

have not yet been made but any decisions will be made in line with developments in the Covid-19 situation, which is fluid and fast evolving. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has taken a precautionary approach to manage the Covid-19 outbreak in relation to refugees who have recently arrived in New Zealand under the Refugee Quota Programme. All quota refugees

in the March intake completed a Covid-19 check before boarding their flights for New Zealand. This was in addition to a pre-departure “fit to fly” health check carried out through the IOM health team. On arrival at Auckland Airport, refugees were processed as per the exiting processes. The last group arrived in New Zealand on March 13 and are

now at the Mangere centre. From March 12, on arrival the refugees were self-isolated in their accommodation blocks for 14 days. A Covid-19 screening nurse is onsite at the centre and from March 15 public access to the centre has been restricted to staff and essential services only. Prior to leaving for their settlement locations, all refugees will undergo a health check.

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The challenges of working from home From P1 Home internet speed may not be at the same level as it is in the office or work space. Franklin said of course all problems can be fixed if you throw enough money at it, but it becomes a trade-off for businesses between efficiency of staff working remotely and the cost of fixing something off site that may only

be needed for a month or two. He raised the question who would pay for any internet upgrade, employee or employer? Increased security for remote access is better for company data protection, but the downside is it can make it harder for employees to connect to the system, especially if they are not tech savvy and, again, who pays to help them with technical issues, he asked. Franklin said they had noticed

an increase in remote access inquiries. “We go to the client and explain all of the options, from the cheapest and fastest set-up to the most expensive and comprehensive remote access system available, including the pros and cons of each option.” And the really curly question, how does insurance work for business computers taken out of the office?

Franklin said insurance policies may cover computer gear if it is moved around New Zealand, but he strongly suggested that businesses check with their insurance company or broker to make sure. Insurance issues could also cause headaches for those using their personal computers at home for work purposes. If something goes wrong they may not be covered under home contents insurance.

Again Franklin strongly suggests a quick call to the insurance company to check. Then of course there are the added distractions that come with working from home, young children enjoying having mum or dad at home during the day, cats landing on the keyboard and pushing pens off the desk and the large amount of self-discipline required to remain on-task when out of the office environment.

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DEALING WITH THE UNKNOWN everyone else, the Guardian is deeply impacted too. There’s just so much uncertainty, so much unknown and so much that could still be to come. But we want to make one thing certain. And it’s that the people of this district, who six days a week rely on the Ashburton Guardian to provide them with their news, have that service available through such uncertain times. So we’re making a few changes. They are just

hese are interesting times we are facing. No-one really knows what lies ahead for us as a country, as a district and as a community. What we are hearing is that businesses are bracing for the worst with some tricky times forecasted in the coming weeks and months and, just like

was taken lightly; but we believe it’s the best way forward for you and for us. We’re not saying that they won’t be back either. At the end of the day, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and, while we might not see it yet, it will eventually come into play and with that will come some wonderful opportunities, which we are already planning, to ensure that your Guardian is even better than it was before. So we ask that you bear with us while we tighten things up for a little while. It’s done with the best intentions and won’t in any way directly impact on the amount of local content you get each and every day from us. We are still fiercely local and determined to be the voice for this district each and every week and won’t waver from that promise. All we’re doing is ensuring that there’s a daily newspaper in this district once the Covid-19 dust finally settles. And we hope you can understand that, given the circumstances. At the end of the day, the most important thing is that you, your families and our staff are safe and healthy and we get through this together. Kind regards,

temporary and we’re asking you, our valued readers and advertisers, to stick with us while we, you and the rest of the country ride out this situation we’re faced with. You’ll notice today’s paper is a little thinner. Don’t be alarmed. It is intentional. We made the tough decision that while we are sitting in this state of uncertainty and while we wait to see just what the impact of Covid-19 will be, that we’re going to be proactive. Proactive in that we’re looking to future-proof a business that has served this community for more than 140 years and future-proof the livelihoods of the close to 30 staff who rely directly upon its existence. By reducing our paging numbers, and don’t stress it won’t be like this every day of the week, we’ve had to remove some of our permanent fixtures which is disappointing, but in the circumstances, completely necessary. We understand that this won’t please everyone and need you to know that each decision has been made with the utmost respect for our readers’ needs and wants and not one

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There is no doubt that Covid-19 has presently changed communities, wreaked havoc on sports events, caused large public events to cancelled and forced people into their homes for 14 days. But in the midst of all this, there are some good things happening. Virus-affected communities are fighting back and helping each other out. All over the world notices are appearing in community shop windows and private letterboxes. These are not the usual Covid-19 information around how many times to sing happy birthday when washing your hands, these notices are about help and support. In keeping with this recent trend Methven’s Iva Prazakova got together with Liz McMillan last week and set up the Facebook page “self-isolation in Methven”. Here those wanting help during self-isolation can register or those who would like to help can add their name to the list. Prazakova comes from the Czech Republic where, as at March 19, there are 631 confirmed cases of Covid-19. It was this number that prompted Prazakova to get involved. “The virus is very bad at home and if I was there I would be doing this to help out. Since I am not, I wanted to help the community I live in now.” Along with the social media site, Prazak-

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■■ DRIVER MENTOR PROGRAMME

Set to change lives By Heather Mackenzie

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The recent launch of the Salvation Army community driver mentor programme was an exciting day for local Nick Coffey. Coffey has been driving around on his learner licence for 11 years. He said that no one had ever taken the time to teach him to drive, so he would just jump in a car and do it himself. Coffey would then get caught driving illegally and be fined and the cycle would continue until the number of court appearances and fines finally mounted into an unsurmountable pile. For Coffey the prospect of learning to drive though this new mentor programme is literally a life-changing opportunity and he sees it as another step away from his self-proclaimed naughty boy past. “I am looking forward to getting my restricted and then my full licence and leading a better life. With a licence I can focus on getting a job and saving for a car. “It is nice to know there are people there if I need them.” It is Coffey and others like him that will be given a real chance to turn their lives around thanks to the mentor programme. Eleven referrals from welfare departments, well-being agencies or those with financial difficulties have signed up for the first course to be helped towards getting their restricted or full licence. During his speech at the launch, Mid Canterbury senior sergeant Leigh Jenkins spoke about how vital it is in Mid Canterbury to have a licence. “When I first moved to the

Funerals going ahead Funerals are going ahead but Kiwis are being urged to scale them back and livestream the service to as many guests as possible. Guests had already started “self-policing” as a result of the coronavirus, with undertakers reporting numbers down this month at big funerals where 200 or more mourners would have been expected at other times, Funeral Directors Association president Gary Taylor said. Yet, despite Government rules requiring no gatherings of more than 100 people indoors, Taylor said it was important Kiwis knew funerals could still take place largely as normal. Taylor said funeral parlours were advising people they should arrange funerals in much the same way - NZME they always do.

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Community driver mentor programme co-ordinator Heather Daly and course attendee Nick Coffey at the programme launch. PHOTO PHOTO HEATHER MACKENZIE 180320-HM-0011 area, I noticed the distinct lack of buses, trains, or Uber drivers, so having a licence is critical here.” Jenkins went on to say that the New Zealand Police have made a commitment to the government to reduce the fatal crash rate by 5 per cent this year. He highlighted the fact that in order to achieve this goal, upskilling of young vulnerable drivers was an integral part of that plan. He said the police will be working closely with the programme, referring driving offenders, which will go a long way to break the drive, fine, can’t pay the fine, get community service, can’t attend due to lack of trans-

port and finally end up in the judicial system. Jenkins also hoped they wouldn’t be ticketing either of the two flash new Hyundai cars. Driver programme co-ordinator for Ashburton Heather Daly also voiced her passion for the project. She sees the positive impact of being able to drive as huge in people’s lives. Daly wanted to stress that this programme is about training rather than teaching. “We are not taking work from businesses already established in Ashburton, but rather working alongside them to support each other.” In order for drivers to partic-

ipate in the course they must have a current learner’s licence and have at least 30 hours of driving experience. In her role, Daly matches mentors with clients and has constant contact throughout the process. Support doesn’t stop when the client has their newly-acquired licence in their hand. Further assistance is on offer like help contacting the right people to find employment and also budget help. If you think you have what it takes to be a volunteer driving mentor contact Daly on 021 927 370 or email heather.daly@salvationarmy.org.nz

■■ FIRE AND EMERGENCY

Police’s Eagle trial comes to an end The Police Air Support Unit’s trial has come to an end, attending more than 300 jobs, none of which are believed to have been in the Ashburton District. The helicopter, commonly known as Eagle, has been trialled from a base in Christchurch for five weeks, from February 17 to March 20. At the end of week four, March 15, there had been 305 jobs Eagle had attended and 210 apprehensions or people found due to the help of the eye in the sky. This translates to 69 per cent of offenders being caught or people being found using Eagle as a policing tool. A quick search of police data on its time in Canterbury did not show any jobs in the Ashburton District. In its first 24-hours on trial in Canterbury, one of Eagle’s first jobs, with the assistance of ground staff, was to locate a sto-

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len motorbike and a suspicious car seen leaving a carpark of a local tavern. Ground staff talked to air staff and with specific instructions and expert guidance, the staff

identified a route where the stolen bike and car would be blocked in and stopped by staff. There was success for the teams involved when three arrests were made, one stolen mo-

torbike recovered, one stolen car recovered and two men arrested and charged with possession for supply of methamphetamine. And things only got busier from there. Canterbury district commander Superintendent John Price said Eagle’s involvement during its time in the region helped reduce the possibility of major damage or injury. “Eagle has helped our groundbased staff by attending a range of events including a number of road policing jobs,” he said. “It’s been a good tool to assist with our front line teams working to halt offenders in their tracks.” Now the trial is complete, the staff and helicopter will return to Auckland. There will be a full evaluation which will be considered by police on the potential for any future expanded deployment.

Hawke’s Bay District Health Board is limiting visitor numbers and has set up checks outside its emergency departments’ front entrances to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Medical Officer of Health Dr Rachel Eyre on Saturday confirmed temporary changes at its hospitals and health centres in response to Covid-19. “As we boost our response to Covid-19, we have introduced a new visitor policy, as well as stationing staff in full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) outside the front entrance of Hawke’s Bay Hospital’s emergency department to double-check travel history and the reason for coming to ED, before entering.” - NZME

Free sanitiser Cardrona Distillery is offering free hand sanitiser to local individuals or businesses in an effort to help keep the community safe. As of yesterday, people can take their clean spray bottles to the cellar door at Cardrona Distillery and have them filled up with sanitiser made on the premises. Cardrona Distillery owner Desiree Whitaker says this is one way the company found to help the local community, which is already hurting from the effects of Covid-19. Individuals and businesses can visit the premises and get up to 500ml of hand sanitiser per household per week. - NZME

14 new cases New Zealand has 14 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the country’s total number of cases to 66. The country’s alert level is still at two, Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield says. There are five confirmed cases in Auckland, one in Northland, one in Canterbury, two in New Plymouth, two in Waikato including one in Hamilton, one in Tauranga, one in the Coromandel and one in Dunedin. All are in self-isolation, with close contacts being identified and followed up. Eleven of the cases have a history of international travel, while one is a close contact of a confirmed case. - NZME

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■■ BUSINESS

Smallbone closing Timaru Holden dealership

Jayden Williams with his 2003 XR6 BA Falcon.

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■■ FORD CRUISE DAY

Cruise for Ford enthusiasts By Heather Mackenzie

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Jayden Williams is a Ford man, which is why he is in the middle of organising his second Mid Canterbury Ford cruise day. The idea came for the first cruise when Williams was unable to attend last month’s 2020 All Ford day, held in Christchurch. Not wanting to miss the fun, he hit upon the idea of setting up Ashburton’s own Ford Cruise. Williams set the stipulation that it didn’t matter what kind of car make it was, just as long as it

had a Ford motor under the hood and was totally roadworthy. His plan was successful with nine cars and 20 people joining the convoy from the Ashburton Domain, out to the Hakatere Huts, then to Methven for a picnic lunch, via Rakaia and Barrhill. The positive feedback from the first event prompted Williams to organise a second cruise, to be held on April 19. “The route we will take is the same as last time as that seemed to suit everybody.”

Williams said he is looking to attract somewhere around 20 cars this time round, a number he may achieve if his Ford Cruise Facebook page is anything to go by. Currently he has 15 cars confirmed and 350 people expressing interest. Even though Williams’ first car was a modest 1982 Suzuki Alto, he soon moved onto Ford ownership, leaving the Japanese car market for good. His latest car is a 2003 BA Falcon which he purchased after

selling his AU Falcon. Williams said the loss of Holden at Bathurst will certainly change the look and feel of the race. “At least Ford will be represented through the Mustang drivers,” he said. He admits it is a shame there will no longer be the fierce rivalry of days gone by, when the V8 Commodores rumbled next to the V8 Falcons on the starting grid. Williams has set up a Facebook called Ford Cruise which contains all the information.

■■ BURGLARIES

Two men arrested after local pharmacies burgled By Jaime Pitt-MacKay Jaime.p@theguardian.co.nz

Two men have been arrested following burglaries at two Ashburton pharmacies on Friday morning. The Guardian understands the two pharmacies that the men burgled were Wises Pharmacy and the East Street Pharmacy, with the men being arrested at the East Street Pharmacy. A police spokesperson said both phar-

macies were damaged when the two men attempted to enter them, the two men were only able to get into one of the pharmacies. “Ashburton police apprehended one of the men inside one of the pharmacies and the second in close proximity,” they said. “A 39-year-old man and a 53-year-old man are due to appear in court on burglary charges in due course.”

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Smallbone Ltd’s Ashburton services will not be impacted by the decision to shut their Timaru Holden dealership. The company made the decision two weeks ago to close the branch, said chairman Craig Carr. He said a mixture of circumstances had led to the decision to close, driven by the announcement earlier this year that General Motors would be discontinuing the Holden brand. “Our Timaru branch has several barriers to its ongoing viability, such as the requirement to find a new premise, the need to urgently install new plant equipment, the recent hailstorm and now finding an alternative franchise to replace Holden. “All these items and events have led us to the point where we have decided to close our Timaru branch over the next three months.” Carr said the board are currently in discussions with several motor vehicle companies whom are extremely interested in partnering with Smallbone in the Ashburton and Mid Canterbury area. “As part of our ongoing commitment to our customers in the South Canterbury area we have now started the process of identifying third-party service providers and will look to appoint a service-provider in the coming weeks, this may also help effected staff in new roles. “This has nothing to do with our Ashburton dealership and we are looking at all our options at the moment for a new car franchise,” he said.

How to self-isolate if you’re 70+ If you’re over 70 years of age, you should stay at home (self-isolate) as a precaution. It’s a good idea to organise a plan of action by reaching out to family, friends and neighbours.

Continue enjoying physical exercise – like gardening – and ensure you have a good supply of food and medication. As a helping hand, the Government has doubled the Winter Energy Payment.

For more advice go to Covid19.govt.nz

How to support anyone 70+ It’s really important that we all support people aged 70+ in our communities during this challenging time. Here are a few suggestions: 1. Stay at least 1 metre away.

5. Offer to pick up supplies and medicine.

2. Wave or nod instead of shaking hands.

6. Offer to help them connect in ways other than in person, like video chat.

3. Keep visits short (under 15 minutes). 4. Talk to neighbours over the fence.

7. Send videos or pictures of children rather than taking them to visit in person.

For more suggestions go to Covid19.govt.nz

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veryone has a Kenny Rogers story somewhere in their repertoire. A legend of the country music scene, creator of one of the most iconic songs of all times and a musician of a lifetime for many. And so it came as no surprise on Saturday night when news broke of the legend’s passing at age 81 that the world reacted. And also not surprisingly, not just from the generation who witnessed him in full flight, but the following generations who grew up listening to his music on radios, cassettes and in pubs and clubs around the world. For just one short amount of time, the death of Kenny Rogers

usurped one of the biggest news stories to have hit this planet in Covid-19. I was one of those lucky youngsters who grew up with Rogers’, and so many others like him, music playing in the background of everyday life. The Gambler was a favourite song for many years and would be produced at any chance

possible for the entire family, or the gathering of friends to sing aloud to around a couple of quiet drinks once I’d reached that age. It’s hard to say what it was about him though – because he was simply like any other singer of his era – a master at his craft with the ability to make you stand up and sing along at the drop of a hat. You wouldn’t say he was any better than a Tom Jones, Neil Diamond or any of his country singing counterparts of the time, but there was always just something about Kenny. I’ve got fond memories of my uncle and grandfather both singing karaoke to his songs,

and if not karaoke then at family gatherings and it’s those memories that so many other people will have that made the news of his passing so widespread among so many generations of people. It will be an interesting time in life when 50 years down the track whether we say the same about some of the current crop of artists we have producing music today – the answer, you’d imagine – with the exception of a rare few – will be no. Whether it be The Gambler, Lucille or one of his many couplings with Dolly Parton, Rogers will always stand out and future generations are almost assured to know of his music through the

longevity of his popularity. It’s always interesting to watch a massive amount of people show emotion in the passing of someone they’ve never met, but someone they feel like they’ve grown up with and in the case of Rogers, the outpouring was bigger than I can remember for anyone else. So, if you’re stuck in self-isolation this week, or looking for that next album to sing along to in the car on the way to work, then you could do far worse that chuck on anything produced by the late, great Kenny Rogers. And for that piece of advice, I won’t ask for a taste of your whiskey.

US Army maintenance convoy was ambushed in Nasiriyah: 11 soldiers were killed, including Pfc. Lori Ann Piestewa; six were captured, including Pfc. Jessica Lynch, who was rescued on April 1, 2003. In 2005, truck driver Tyrone Williams was convicted in federal court in Houston for his role in the 2003 deaths of 19 immigrants he was smuggling across Texas. (After initially receiving a life sentence, Williams was resentenced in January. 2011 to nearly 34 years in prison.) In 2011, Academy Award-winning actress Elizabeth Taylor died in

Los Angeles at age 79. Ten years ago: President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in an unusual pair of low-profile meetings at the White House amid a serious dispute about settlement construction. Five years ago: Lee Kuan Yew, the founder of modern Singapore who was feared for his authoritarian tactics and admired worldwide for turning the citystate into one of the world’s richest nations while in power for 31 years, died at age 91. One year ago: US-backed forces declared military victory over

the Islamic State group in Syria after capturing the last pocket of territory that had been held by the militants. Rescue workers off Norway’s western coast evacuated 1300 passengers and crew from a disabled cruise ship by helicopter, lifting them to safety one-by-one as waves tossed the ship from side to side. Today’s birthdays: Singer Chaka Khan is 67. Actress Amanda Plummer is 63. Actress Catherine Keener is 61. Actress Hope Davis is 56. Actor Richard Grieco is 55. Country musician Kevin Griffin is 55. Actress Marin Hinkle is 54. Rock singer-musician Damon

Albarn is 52. Actor Kelly Perine is 51. Actress-singer Melissa Errico is 50. Rock musician John Humphrey is 50. Actor Randall Park is 46. Actress Michelle Monaghan is 44. Actress Keri Russell is 44. Actress Anastasia Griffith is 42. Gossip columnistblogger Perez Hilton is 42. Actress Nicholle Tom is 42. Country singer Paul Martin is 42. Country singer Brett Young is 39. Actor Nicolas Wright is 38. Thought for today: “When people say, ‘She’s got everything,’ I’ve got one answer — I haven’t had tomorrow.” — Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011). - AP

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Monday, March 23, the 83rd day of 2020. There are 283 days left in the year. Today’s highlight in history: On March 23, 1933, the German Reichstag adopted the Enabling Act, which effectively granted Adolf Hitler dictatorial powers. On this date: In 1775, Patrick Henry delivered an address to the Virginia Provincial Convention in which he is said to have declared, “Give me liberty, or give me death!” In 1792, Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. 94 in G Major (the Surprise symphony) had its first public performance in London. In 1806, explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, having reached the Pacific coast, began their journey back east. In 1848, the first Scottish settlers arrived in Otago. The district celebrated the arrival of the immigrant ship John Wickliffe as the founding day of the province. The ship and its 97 passengers sailed from Gravesend, England, on 24 November 1847. Three days later, the Philip Laing left Greenock, Scotland, with a further 247 people. Both ships were carrying Scottish settlers bound for New Zealand. – nzhistory.govt.nz In 1919, Benito Mussolini founded his Fascist political movement in Milan, Italy. In 1942, the first JapaneseAmericans evacuated by the US Army during World War Two arrived at the internment camp in Manzanar, California. In 1956, Pakistan became an Islamic republic. In 1965, America’s first twoperson space mission took place as Gemini 3 blasted off with astronauts Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom and John W. Young aboard for a nearly 5-hour flight. In 1990, the romantic comedy Pretty Woman, starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts, was released by Buena Vista Pictures. In 1993, scientists announced they’d found the renegade gene that causes Huntington’s disease. In 2003, during the Iraq War, a

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One Apollo downs the champ

Gerard O’Reilly gets the best out of One Apollo on Friday night.

competitive on Friday.” Competitive might be an understatement though because not only did One Apollo win the black type feature, he was forced to sit outside Winterfell and run him down in the straight. After settling middle of the pack, One Apollo, who was driven by another Mid Canterbury local, Gerard O’Reilly, launched down the back straight, forcing Winterfell wider up the track. Once he got to the front, most would have expected the multiple Group One winner to simply win but One Apollo found plenty in reserve to run him down in the straight. “It was a big performance, and somewhat justification for the

opinion I’ve had of him for a long time. “It was a big thrill, that’s for sure.” White will look to produce the son of former Harness Jewels winner, One Over Da Moon in the Fred Shaw Memorial Trotting Championships at Addington in a fortnight for another crack at the big guns and then the long term target is the Harness Jewels. “That’s been the focus for us throughout the season, we’ve wanted to get there and I think we’re justified in going for it now.” White capped off a good weekend yesterday when maiden pacer, Reattore broke maiden status after a run of good form to take him to 13 winners from the season from 84 starters.

Forbury Park harness Today at Wingatui Raceway

Forbury Park Trotting Club Inc Venue: Wingatui Meeting Date: 23 Mar 2020 NZ Meeting number: 7 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6 1 12.03pm MG SHEARING HANDICAP TROT $7250, non-winners & r40 spechcp, stand, 2200m 1 000x0 Petula Clark (1) fr.................... J Morrison (J) 2 78000 Petronelli Gee (2) fr........................... A Milne 3 70800 Ken’s Dream (3) fr............................L Dobbs 4 The Good Doctor (4) fr............. M Williamson 5 0 Trot Black (5) fr...........................E Barron (J) 6 85425 Whangamata (6) fr.......................B McLellan 7 004 Shandon Bells (U1) fr.................M Hurrell (J) 8 x0705 Bonnies Delight (U2) fr...............M Anderson 9 6P0Px Svelt (1) 30M............................ N Williamson 10 43080 Pat The Monkey (2) 30M.............R McIlwrick 11 00089 Windsor (3) 30M............................B Orange 12 26606 Sage Trouble (U1) 30M......................A Beck 2 12.53 RICOH PACE $7250, non-winners 3yo+, 2200m 1 Deposit (1) fr..............................M Anderson

Ashburton-based harness racing trainer Brent White had a quiet feeling he might have a horse good enough to mix it with the big guns of trotting in New Zealand but the astute horseman has been in the game long enough to know you can’t take too much for granted. So when he lined up his latest star One Apollo in the Four and Five-Year-Old Trotting Championship at Addington on Friday night, against a field that included Inter Dominion Championship winner, Winterfell, White kept his opinions on what might unfold to himself. “I’d seen enough to think we had a chance,” he said. “Some of his recent runs had been massive and the times that he was clocking suggested he’d be

2 75x56 Kingsdown Atom (2) fr................R McIlwrick 3 06008 Woolfie Mac (3) fr...............................A Beck 4 3536x Jacks Anne (4) fr..................... J Morrison (J) 5 00089 Maximilian (5) fr....................... M Williamson 6 44203 Missmollygoodgolly (6) fr......... L McCormick 7 00900 It’s A Laugh (7) fr..................................C Lee 8 70007 Attache (8) fr..................................B Orange 9 0x700 Supreme Lincoln (9) fr..........K Tomlinson (J) 3 1.43pm MORCLARKE DEVELOPMENTS MOBILE PACE $7250, non-winners 3yo+., mobile, 2200m 1 80626 Rock To The Boss (1) fr...............C Ferguson 2 24790 Silent Shadow (2) fr................ J Morrison (J) 3 80708 La Rocca (3) fr......................... N Williamson 4 9 Fiery Reactor (4) fr.........................B Orange 5 79530 Matai Dani (5) fr................................ A Milne 6 08 Ideal Robyn (6) fr.......................M Hurrell (J) 7 x3930 Real Change (7) fr................K Tomlinson (J) 8 x3405 Sport Mental (8) fr......................E Barron (J) 9 0x049 Battle Axe (9) fr...........................R McIlwrick

10 0 Celebrating (U1) fr................... M Williamson 11 845x0 Old Luke (U2) fr...........................B McLellan 4 2.33pm DUNEDIN CITY MOTORS HANDICAP TROT $8000, r40-r63 spechcp, stand, 2200m 1 52225 Matai Jetstar (1) fr............................. A Milne 2 41000 Make My Day (2) fr......................... B Barclay 3 09760 Midsummer Queen (3) fr................B Orange 4 x0050 Spurs Of War (4) fr.................. J Morrison (J) 5 417x Marquis De Sade (5) fr.................G McEwan 6 24021 Listen Easy (6) fr...................... M Williamson 7 31738 Sunny Valley (7) fr.......................C Ferguson 8 P6090 Deborahs Gem (U1) fr..........K Tomlinson (J) 9 24008 Miss Bamboocha (U2) fr.............R McIlwrick 10 110 Andy Hall (1) 15M.................... N Williamson 11 60031 Count Eyre (2) 15M............................A Beck 12 410x9 Davey Mac (3) 15M...................P Williamson 13 68968 Nottingham K Two (4) 15M.........E Barron (J) 14 21173 Kiwi Crusher (U1) 15M...............M Hurrell (J) 5 3.24pm EQUINOX RESTAURANT MOBILE PACE $7750,

r40-r46., mobile, 2200m 1 10970 Wee Ring The Changes (1) fr.....R McIlwrick 2 22385 Melton Mafia (2) fr................................G Lee 3 80096 Russian Express (3) fr............. M Williamson 4 3P758 Coolhand Easton (4) fr...................B Orange 5 659x0 To Ri Caitlin (5) fr.......................M Hurrell (J) 6 76560 Royal Jester (6) fr..................K Tomlinson (J) 7 19090 Gomeo Denario (7) fr..................... B Barclay 8 00740 Chaaat (8) fr............................. L McCormick 9 3179x Rakagem (9) fr......................... N Williamson 10 18348 Mighty George (21) fr.................E Barron (J) 11 75769 Bettors Atom (22) fr.....................C Ferguson 12 08650 Myrcella (23) fr.....................................C Lee 13 05270 Franco June (24) fr.................. J Morrison (J) 14 4PP32 Kayla Maguire (25) fr.................M Anderson 6 4.13pm YALDHURST HOTEL MOBILE PACE $7750, 3yo+ r49-r55., mobile, 2200m 1 27112 Black Ops (1) fr..................................A Beck 2 21806 Olive Cook (2) fr....................K Tomlinson (J)

3 47104 Vintage Beach (3) fr...................M Anderson 4 0x10 Well Said Love (4) fr.......................B Orange 5 16770 Robyns Shadow (5) fr.................C Ferguson 6 05307 Miss Paddy Wagon (6) fr.............R McIlwrick 7 34735 Motoring Major (7) fr..................M Hurrell (J) 8 4517P Allaboutjoy (8) fr....................... N Williamson 9 66413 Wolf West (9) fr........................ M Williamson 10 90759 Rockin Rod (21) fr.......................... B Barclay SELECTIONS

4 50254 Baban (2) 57.5..............................K Mudhoo 5 72435 Metasequoia td (9) 56.................. C Johnson 6 74910 Madam De Soir dm (8) 56...............B Murray 7 24903 Verses d (11) 56............................K Williams 8 98772 Producer (7) 56...............................S Wynne 9 57590 Superstition m (10) 56........... R Mudhoo (a2) 10 x0080 Ruakiwi Blaze (5) 56....................L Callaway 11 80085 Stirling Lady (4) 56..................T Comignaghi 7 4.38pm R.M.G. BEAUMONT CUP $25,000, OPEN HCP, 1600m 1 18102 Killarney tdb (8) 62..................T Comignaghi 2 46184 Lochan Ora tdm (9) 60.5..............K Kwo (a3) 3 39082 Son Of Maher td (6) 59.5......... K Asano (a1) 4 63665 Shaara tm (4) 59...........................K Mudhoo 5 11x7x Gold’nguru tdm (1) 58......... C Campbell (a1) 6 69430 Picture Me Rollin tdm (7) 56...........S Wynne 7 7007x Orepuki Lad tdm (5) 56.................K Williams 8 37916 Bakela tdmh (3) 56....................... C Johnson 9 63461 Nopele tdm (2) 56.......... K Chowdhoory (a2) 8 5.08 NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark Fillies and Mares*, 1600m 1 108x9 Dante Fire th (11) 62........... C Campbell (a1) 2 85207 Taieri Gem tmh (2) 62.................... C Barnes 3 75436 Times Time m (3) 62....................K Kwo (a3) 4 7x4x2 City Slicker d (17) 61.5............. K Asano (a1)

5 02110 Kandhu db (10) 61.5...............T Comignaghi 6 97x31 Elle Makfi (1) 60.5.......... K Chowdhoory (a2) 7 x6261 Llovizna (13) 60.5.........................K Mudhoo 8 x2501 Reliable Belle h (9) 60.5............... C Johnson 9 0x455 Blue Eyed Susie h (16) 60............T Moseley 10 48778 Perfidia 60..................................... Scratched 11 72995 Havana Heights th (4) 59.5...............J Lowry 12 10950 Neruda th (14) 59.5....................B Hong (a3) 13 40x00 Reliable Glow dm (6) 59.5...... W Papier (a4) 14 31090 Heidi Hi m (18) 59...........................B Murray 15 90043 Fine And Dandee d (19) 58.5.R Mudhoo (a2) 16 386x0 Molly Polly dm (5) 58.5 17 90006 Karima dm (15) 57 18 45870 Cocee th (12) 57 19 30551 Qwerty d (8) 60.5 20 12975 Severine (7) 62 SELECTIONS

Race 1: Windsor, Svelt, Whangamata, Trot Black Race 2: Deposit, Missmollygoodgolly, Jacks Anne, Maximilian Race 3: Celebrating, Rock To The Boss, Real Change Race 4: Count Eyre, Kiwi Crusher, Nottingham K Two Race 5: Kayla Maguire, Melton Mafia, Coolhand Easton Race 6: Black Ops, Well Said Love, Rockin Rod, Allaboutjoy LEGEND: X - Spell from racing of at least 3 months P - Retired (or pulled up) from race L - Driver unseated U1 - Unruly beginner {C} - Concession driver {C.cl} - Claiming concession driver which allows horse to start one class down

Beaumont gallops Today at Wingatui Raceway

Beaumont RC Venue: Wingatui Meeting Date: 23 Mar 2020 NZ Meeting number: 6 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 1 11.38am NIGHT N DAY MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 1200m 1 x4533 Beeslaststing (7) 60.5......................J Laking 2 Gallant Fredi (9) 60.5....................K Mudhoo 3 6x2 Golden Harvest b (10) 60.K Chowdhoory (a2) 4 538 Exchange h (3) 60.............................J Lowry 5 x8x24 The Last Word h (1) 58.5............. C Johnson 6 67x25 The Fabulous Pearl b (5) 58.5.. K Asano (a1) 7 24486 The Selection (4) 58.5.....................B Murray 8 000x Pleadingguilty h (8) 58.5................ C Barnes 9 25x98 Sombra Deamor (6) 58...........T Comignaghi 10 Anticipate h (2) 58 2 12.28 LINDSAY MOYLE MEMORIAL $11,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1200m 1 45108 Bluey’s Chance tdm (5) 62.5.R Mudhoo (a2) 2 203x5 Our Teddy Boy tdmh (1) 61.C Campbell (a1) 3 3366x Tryfan dm (6) 59............................K Williams 4 96581 Kerany tdh (2) 58.5...................... C Johnson 5 367x2 Fire Show d (8) 58.5...............T Comignaghi 6 720x1 Confessional d (3) 57.5........... W Papier (a4) 7 11942 Expressive (4) 56.5.........................S Wynne 8 32669 Promising tdm (7) 56.....................T Moseley 3 1.18pm TEMUKA TRANSPORT $10,000, Rating 65

Palmerston North Greyhound Racing Club (2014) Incorporated Venue: Manawatu Raceway Meeting Date: 23 Mar 2020 NZ Meeting number: 3 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 1 12.18pm (NZT) FORMPRO RATINGS FREE EVERY MONDAY C1/C2 C1/2, 410m 1 85823 Summer Glee nwtd....................J McInerney 2 74777 Chat Ya Later 23.72............................ I Howe 3 58341 Tuff Temptress 23.72......................B Mitchell 4 78241 Giraffe Club 23.65...............................L Cole 5 86487 Arm Turner nwtd.........................J McInerney 6 67676 Nuclear Jewel 24.34........................L Doody 7 6875x Rose And Crown nwtd..................M Goodier 8 17786 Big Time Benny 23.74.........................L Cole 9 58877 Bigtime Ronnie nwtd.......................... I Howe 10 8888x Rambo 23.65.................................W Woods 2 12.41pm GREYHOUNDS AS PETS C1/2, 410m 1 75414 Punch On Ruby 23.65................J McInerney 2 47147 Born Fab 23.73................................S Maher 3 22688 Little Scamp 23.33........................ D Denbee 4 54553 Dino The Fox nwtd.................... K Gommans 5 36433 Bigtime Puma 23.57............................L Cole 6 61668 Bigtime Chris 23.88 G &......... S Fredrickson 7 21284 Fool’s Russian 23.33...........................L Cole 8 31511 Big Time Fairy 23.28...........................L Cole 9 58877 Bigtime Ronnie nwtd.......................... I Howe

Benchmark*, 1200m 1 13425 Deceptio Visus tdbh (8) 61.5............J Laking 2 42576 Repo Sun dm (2) 61............ C Campbell (a1) 3 63902 Plutonium tdh (5) 60.5...................K Mudhoo 4 4x198 Tap ‘n’ Go d (6) 59.5.....................L Callaway 5 76207 Where Angels Walk 59.................. Scratched 6 86035 Swiss Eire db (9) 59....... K Chowdhoory (a2) 7 9790x Pure Class dm (3) 58.5...................S Wynne 8 12083 Secret Sound mh (12) 58.5............ C Barnes 9 57592 Running Man d (11) 58.5 10 04018 Touchabeel d (1) 57.5.................. C Johnson 11 100x0 Out Of Aces th (4) 57............ R Mudhoo (a2) 12 00x89 The Likely Lad (10) 57............T Comignaghi 13 90047 Lady Davone d (7) 56...................K Kwo (a3) 4 2.08pm PETER LYON SHEARING $10,000, MDN, 1600m 1 24225 Hombre b (8) 60.5........................ C Johnson 2 x7684 Dough Boy h (12) 60.5............. K Asano (a1) 3 x9000 Benlachie (6) 60.5.........................K Mudhoo 4 x00x0 Dr Pepper (3) 60.5......... K Chowdhoory (a2) 5 Outcome h (11) 60.5...................... C Barnes 6 7x32 The Ace (1) 60..................................J Lowry 7 x730x Speights bh (13) 60............. C Campbell (a1) 8 700 Andale Andale (4) 60....................T Moseley 9 00x80 Maxwell (7) 60.........................T Comignaghi

10 84370 Dancing Choux (5) 58.5...............K Kwo (a3) 11 Memo (9) 58.5.................................B Murray 12 0x090 Miss Atomic Bomb (10) 58.5............J Laking 13 40504 Verdigris h (14) 58................. R Mudhoo (a2) 14 70x67 Miradello (2) 58...............................S Wynne 5 2.58pm HELENSVALE $10,000, MDN, 1600m 1 80839 Jiminy Cricket (11) 60.5...............L Callaway 2 0x4x0 Shaker h (5) 60.5................ C Campbell (a1) 3 07870 Artic Warrior (8) 60.5.......................B Murray 4 500x9 Eisenhower (6) 60.5..........................J Lowry 5 05090 Saboteur 60.5............................... Scratched 6 37954 Zakunda (13) 60............. K Chowdhoory (a2) 7 6x0 Keep Quiet (1) 60..................... K Asano (a1) 8 7 Poppa h (12) 60............................. C Barnes 9 72203 Lugano’s Ace h (2) 58.5...................J Laking 10 57702 Secretaria (4) 58.5........................K Williams 11 44494 Rox (9) 58.5..................................T Moseley 12 0x86 Road To Diamonds (3) 58.5....T Comignaghi 13 09095 Alagant Angel (10) 58.................. C Johnson 14 079 Eavesdrop h (7) 58........................K Mudhoo 6 3.48pm EDINBURGH REALTY & WALTER PARKER MEMORIAL $11,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 2200m 1 31115 Scooby tdm (6) 62.5....... K Chowdhoory (a2) 2 72830 What’s Up Alf m (1) 62.5..............K Kwo (a3) 3 5x101 Transcendent d (3) 57.5................T Moseley

Race 1: Golden Harvest, Beeslaststing, The Fabulous Pearl Race 2: Fire Show, Our Teddy Boy, Confessional, Expressive Race 3: Plutonium, Deceptio Visus, Swiss Eire, Running Man Race 4: The Ace, Hombre, Dough Boy, Dancing Choux Race 5: Rox, Zakunda, Lugano’s Ace, Secretaria, Alagant Angel Race 6: Baban, Metasequoia, Scooby, Transcendent, Verses Race 7: Shaara, Killarney, Picture Me Rollin, Lochan Ora Race 8: Elle Makfi, Times Time, Blue Eyed Susie, Kandhu

Palmerston North dogs Today at Manawatu Raceway 10 8888x Rambo 23.65.................................W Woods

3 1.06pm AFFORDABLE PET ACCESORIES C3, 410m

1 15687 Gray Bale nwtd..............................W Woods 2 64168 Allegro Lanie 23.57.............................L Cole 3 66161 Bigtime Kate 23.38 G &.......... S Fredrickson 4 41362 Zipping Luther 23.46 J &......................D Bell 5 156F4 Bigtime Daisy 23.61............................L Cole 6 34212 Allegro Will 23.37................................L Cole 7 21171 Big Time Kevin 23.34..........................L Cole 8 73225 Spring Fox 23.63............................ M Gowan Emergencies: 9 77536 Big Time Dynasty 23.19......................L Cole 10 x6878 Bigtime Jetty 23.29.............................L Cole 4 1.31pm CREATIVE CATERING C3/C4 C3/4, 410m 1 73264 Big Time Lebron 23.38........................L Cole 2 13411 Sub Twenty Three 23.50.....................L Cole 3 24213 Bigtime Cutie 23.66.............................L Cole 4 25262 Electrical Storm 23.35...................M Goodier 5 35125 Bigtime Honey 24.01...........................L Cole 6 21245 Allegro Lexxi nwtd...............................L Cole 7 12418 Articulator nwtd............................B Hodgson 8 37216 Cawbourne Moss 23.38 J &.................D Bell Emergencies: 9 77536 Big Time Dynasty 23.19......................L Cole 10 x6878 Bigtime Jetty 23.29.............................L Cole 5 1.56pm J P PRINT, PETONE C4/C5 C4/5, 410m 1 63543 Big Time Gwyn 23.29..........................L Cole

2 27378 Big Time Tina 23.42............................L Cole 3 81667 Big Time Clare 23.90..........................L Cole 4 42242 Funky Facts 23.27 G &........... S Fredrickson 5 73475 Bigtime Banjo 23.10............................L Cole 6 67652 Bigtime Bee 23.51...............................L Cole 7 16375 Big Time Spot 23.43............................L Cole 8 88268 Bigtime Sheer nwtd.............................L Cole 6 2.21 RED SNAPPER SEAFOODS, CHRISTCHURCH C5 C5, 410m 1 15263 Big Time Pluto 23.28...........................L Cole 2 76611 Bigtime Emjay 23.44 G &........ S Fredrickson 3 15151 Trojan Hoarse 23.06............................L Cole 4 12831 Big Time Billie 23.38...........................L Cole 5 11183 Big Time Frosty 23.33.........................L Cole 6 24624 Bigtime Lizzy 23.43.............................L Cole 7 22215 Cheese And Chalk 23.44....................L Cole 8 12681 Big Time Vegas 23.18.........................L Cole 7 2.46pm PAUL CLARIDGE ELECTRICAL C1, 457m 1 63372 Grunty Mama 26.80 S &............C Blackburn 2 54553 Bigtime Bailey nwtd.............................L Cole 3 36242 Novo Ollie nwtd...................................L Cole 4 1231 Big Time Amber nwtd..........................L Cole 5 38242 Big Time Eden nwtd............................L Cole 6 32184 Dangerous Di nwtd................ L E Dunkerton 7 67236 Tuff Treasure 26.52........................B Mitchell 8 27211 Big Time Mac 26.17............................L Cole 9 88776 Three Of Hearts 26.46.................B Hodgson

8 3.13pm DOUG BRADLEY PAINTERS C1/2, 457m

1 56623 Double That 26.35 G &........... S Fredrickson 2 6x557 Bill’s Barker 26.58............................S Maher 3 64537 Penny Mowhawk nwtd................... D Denbee 4 58765 Tuff Mr. Tee 26.54...................... S Gommans 5 63486 Meandering 26.34........................A Turnwald 6 34456 Dyna Diode nwtd....................... K Gommans 7 56345 Bigtime Alfie 26.25..............................L Cole 8 72434 Big League Diva 25.95 G &.... S Fredrickson 9 88776 Three Of Hearts 26.46.................B Hodgson 9 3.40 OUTBACK TRADING COMPANY C3/4, 457m 1 17135 Broke Brad 26.27.........................A Turnwald 2 74765 Bigtime Levi 25.75..............................L Cole 3 66356 Bigtime Diesel 26.18 G &........ S Fredrickson 4 21813 Woman No Cry 26.43..................A Turnwald 5 42441 Big Time Trae 26.11............................L Cole 6 47276 Bigtime Benji 25.74.............................L Cole 7 56486 Bigtime Bruno 26.19...........................L Cole 8 46447 Bigtime Acacia 26.09..........................L Cole 10 4.03pm KERNOW CONSTRUCTION C4 C4, 457m 1 42583 Bigtime Tank 25.91..............................L Cole 2 32467 Big Time Jackson 26.13......................L Cole 3 52473 Cheeseball 26.11................................L Cole 4 24586 Big Time Kobe 25.89...........................L Cole 5 11113 Big Time Brie nwtd..............................L Cole 6 25736 Bigtime Leads 26.03...........................L Cole 7 22532 Harpoon Harry nwtd....................... M Gowan

8 34413 Tuff Knight 26.78............................B Mitchell

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HOUNDS.KIWI C1 C1, 410m 1 74868 Ohana Lad nwtd........................ K Gommans 2 33537 Double Change nwtd................ S Gommans 3 84445 Mickey Mowhawk 24.23................ D Denbee 4 57466 Here’s Hemi 23.62.....................J McInerney 5 12121 Allegro Kyle nwtd................................L Cole 6 5F783 Belmonts 23.45...................................L Cole 7 46422 Paradox Prince nwtd....................B Hodgson 8 45534 Black Mags nwtd...............................S Stone Emergencies: 9 58877 Bigtime Ronnie nwtd.......................... I Howe 10 8888x Rambo 23.65.................................W Woods 12 4.49pm TOTAL BODYSHOP SUPPLIES C1, 410m 1 21686 Triple What 23.66 J &...........................D Bell 2 3x13 Yasawa Lights 23.74....................A Turnwald 3 36751 Jacks Point nwtd............................W Woods 4 76838 White Comet 23.69........................ D Donlon 5 57774 Paris End nwtd....................................L Cole 6 68457 Trajan nwtd.................................J McInerney 7 74262 Plan Stan nwtd................................ L Pearce 8 64264 Diamond Geezer 24.06................ P B Briggs 9 58877 Bigtime Ronnie nwtd.......................... I Howe 10 8888x Rambo 23.65.................................W Woods

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Sky TV boss Martin Stewart has shed some light on New Zealand Rugby’s plans for a local Super Rugby competition amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying that the revamped event could also include an international element. Sky, along with its rugby broadcast partners NZ Rugby, have been working hard to create some form of meaningful competition to screen for its sports subscribers as travel rules and gathering restrictions continue to cripple the sports industry – and consequently Sky. NZ Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson revealed last week that the governing body are working on a New Zealand-only competition featuring the five Kiwi Super Rugby sides, which is likely to be played across 10 to 12 weeks from April. An Australian version of the Super Rugby competition, which has seen a recall of the Western Force, was confirmed on Friday. Details of any proposed New Zealand competition have yet to be revealed, but Stewart said the possibility of an “overseas element” is also on the table according to his discussions with NZ Rugby. “We are obviously seeing some people who no longer wish to subscribe to the sports channels,” Stewart told Jim Kayes on Radio Sport. “I’m hoping that the Super Rugby teams will be back in action shortly in New Zealand. “We’re very excited about that. We’ve been working closely with New Zealand Rugby. It’s going to be a local New Zealand team-based competition. “There are a couple of alternatives that will depend on how things develop in terms of travel bans etc. as to whether or not there is an overseas element towards the end or whether it remains purely a New Zealand-based competition. “But either way, we’re hopeful that working closely with New Zealand Rugby, we’ll be able to see some great action between all of the Super teams in New Zealand.” Any form of rugby competition would be a commercial life-saver for both NZ Rugby and Sky, with the latter having seen its share price drop rapidly over the past week or so.

“NZ Rugby, who has a five per cent stake in Sky thanks to their broadcast deal, would also be in a deeply precarious financial situation if the competition wasn’t to go ahead.” Stewart admitted that the current climate has been a difficult time for the company, especially with most of its sporting portfolio forced to be postponed or cancelled due to the pandemic. “We are a vital cog in the, currently you’d have to say, fragile sports ecosystem in New Zealand,” he said. “Obviously the funding that we’re able to provide through the subscriptions that New Zealanders pay for the service is an ex-

tremely vital part of the funding system that codes across the country operate within. “So we’re trying to balance the needs of our customers with the needs of our partners.” One way that Sky has attempted to discourage sports customers from leaving its service has been to offer free upgrades to other parts of Sky’s entertainment content, like movies. Sky’s main competitor Spark Sport announced last week that it was offering the public free access to its platform during the coronavirus crisis. “What we have done yesterday is we’ve written to all of our customers and they’ve received those emails either yesterday, today or tomorrow, giving them a complementary three months upgrade package to something that they don’t currently take from Sky – either a Sky movies package or the Sky entertainment package or some pay per view movie opportunities as well.” Stewart, whose company employs over 1000 people, sidestepped a question about the possibility of stopping funding to sports governing bodies like NZ Rugby if things like the proposed local Super Rugby competition failed to materialise, but didn’t deny the possibility of it happening. “[It’s a] juggling act. “We need to carry on the conversations with our various partners which we’re doing on a daily basis. “We’re hoping that we can get them all back in action at some point in some form. “And it’s far too early to tell how things are going to play out in the longer term. “Our first priority has been our people and our second priority has been our customers and our sports partners.”

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Fatialofa’s doctors ‘shocked’ at recovery Injured New Zealand rugby player Michael Fatialofa provided a bit of good news amid the coronavirus gloom when a video showed the lock walking unaided 11 weeks after he suffered a serious neck injury in an English Premiership game. New Zealand-born Fatialofa was shown walking in a video posted by his wife Tatiana on Instagram. “You’re witnessing a miracle that even medical professionals can’t explain,” she wrote. “They are so (shocked) by his progress given his critical level of injury.” Fatialofa, 27, suffered the injury while playing for Worcester

against Saracens on January 4, less than a minute after coming onto the field in the second half. He has been in hospital since. “He was literally paralysed from the neck down just 10 weeks ago and currently spinal cord injuries do not have a clinical cure, but my amazing husband is proof that god is never limited to human wisdom. “So so so thankful,” his wife added. Fatialofa had surgery for a spinal contusion, which causes compression on the spinal cord and can eventually lead to paralysis. His wife said her visits to the

hospital will become more difficult because of the coronavirus pandemic. “We’ve been advised by the hospital that visiting probably will be reduced to only one hour soon and while I understand completely it’s still so very hard on the heart,” she said. Worcester were going to use their home match against Harlequins on April 11 as a fundraiser for Fatialofa but that game will no longer go ahead as the Premiership is suspended until April 14 at least. Tatialofa played three years for the Hurricanes before moving to England in 2018.

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At the end of a bizarre week, an all too familiar result. The Warriors have won many admirers during a trying period, but this 20-6 defeat to the Raiders continued their unconvincing start to the season. Like last week, there were some moments of inspiration, but overall the Warriors were thoroughly outclassed by the 2019 grand finalists, who at times seemed to be content in third gear. A 74th-minute penalty try to Kodi Nikorima at least provided some relief, avoiding the ignominy of being only the second team in premiership history (and in almost a century) to be held scoreless in their first two matches of the season. While you can’t discount the mental toll of the past eight days, this was still a performance that left plenty of questions, especially around their offensive abilities, with little profit from long periods inside the Canberra quarter. Despite all the talk of a new game model, on this evidence, not too much has changed from 2019. There was still too much one-out running and predictable plays, and the jury is still out on David Fusitu’a at centre. They are missing several frontline players but there is much work to be done by the current group. The Warriors had endured a week full of questions and uncertainty before committing on Friday to staying in Australia for the foreseeable future. So it was a trying build-up, though Raiders coach Ricky Stuart showed little empathy ahead of kickoff. “They haven’t done anything special, said Stuart. “It’s our job to play football and that’s the way it is.” In blistering hot conditions, the Warriors made a decent start. They dominated the first 20 minutes, and could have been ahead by one, maybe two tries, but couldn’t take advantage of a weight of possession and territory. The Raiders looked off their game in the first quarter and were full of errors, as the Warriors enjoyed 61 per cent of the ball. But despite multiple penalties and repeat sets on the Raiders line, they couldn’t break through. They were a bit unlucky, with Lachlan Burr forcing the ball over the line in the seventh minute, but the try was ruled out by a generous interpretation of the new rules around tackling players in the air. New left centre Adam Keighran was stopped a few metres short after a promising run and Eliesa Katoa also came close. But aside from that, there was precious little shown on attack. The Warriors couldn’t generate much momentum in the ruck, which meant they were often facing a set defensive line, and lacked the variety and angles to penetrate them.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): The muses will favour you with practical solutions. You’ll be inspired, not to paint a picture or sing a song but to find the most elegant solution to an everyday problem. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Knowing what’s going to happen doesn’t make the future conceivable. Life can be explained, considered, talked about until faces go blue, but it’s only lived one way, and that is through the experience. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): When you love your own camaraderie, you’re never at a loss for good company. People will want to be near you today, which fortunately shouldn’t interfere with cherished solo time. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You’ll be a leader. Your ability to navigate the territory will be envied by those who don’t have nearly the same confidence level in a place as you do. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Empathy is at the heart of all you do today, and behind the things you don’t do. You’ll ignore the mistakes of others and overlook their shortcomings in order to praise strengths. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You’re looking forward to something pleasant but trying not to set your expectation too high, that would surely diminish the moment when it arrives. Happiness is mastering the art of expectation. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Anyone who has told a lie (in other words, just about everyone who speaks a language) knows something about the subtle differences between lies and truths. You’ll get a lesson in this today. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Someone will be intent on impressing you. Unfortunately for them, you are not easily impressed, and your reserve will only make this person try harder. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You might be able to put on your old clothes. Even so, when you do, you’re somehow not wearing them. Same goes for your old obsessions. You can go back, but when you get there, you’re never there. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): The thing you are trying to do will continue to be a pain, but you shouldn’t let that stop you from doing it anyway. This is important, or you wouldn’t be so frustrated. Keep going at it from different angles. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You really don’t feel compelled to run your ideas by other people for approval, but you should anyway. It’s not because you’ll change your mind but because you’ll learn from your presentation. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): There’s an endeavour that you’d do even if you weren’t paid. You’d wake up early or stay up late to do it. If it were suddenly made illegal tomorrow, you’d risk it in secret. That’s what you should spend the bulk of your time on.

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DOWN 2. Extreme happiness (7) 3. Catastrophic (7) 4. Desires (9) 6. Regretting (5) 7. Unbiased (7) 8. Final recipient (3,4) 13. Cover up a mistake (5,4) 14. Mythical creature (7) 15. Cut off (7) 17. Following (7) 18. Utmost (7) 20. Harden (5)

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NZ Situation

Wind km/h less than 30 fine

mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers fine showers clearing showers 30 to 59

fog

isolated snow thunder flurries

sleet thunder

rain

snow

hail

60 plus

Canterbury Plains

Canterbury High Country

TODAY

Morning cloud then fine. However, rain developing in the evening as northeasterlies change cold strong southwest.

TOMORROW Fine. Southerlies.

WEDNESDAY Fine. Light winds inland and northeasterlies about the coast.

THURSDAY

Adelaide Amsterdam Bangkok Berlin Brisbane Cairns Cairo Calcutta Canberra Colombo Darwin Delhi Dubai Dublin Edinburgh

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

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Monday 6

9 noon 3

9 pm am 3

9 noon 3

rain

Rain about the divide. Scattered falls in the east from afternoon, briefly falling as snow to 800 metres in the south. Wind at 1000m: NW 40 km/h changing SW 40 km/h in the afternoon. Wind at 2000m: NW 40 km/h changing SW 50 km/h in the afternoon.

Hamilton

thunder

Napier

fine

Wellington

showers

TOMORROWFZL: 1300m, to 1800m in the afternoon

Nelson

showers

Becoming fine, isolated showers in the west from afternoon. Wind at 1000m: SW 55 km/h. Wind at 2000m: SW gale 65 km/h gradually easing.

Blenheim

fine

Greymouth

rain

Christchurch

mainly fine

WEDNESDAY

Timaru

mainly fine

Mainly fine with high cloud. Isolated afternoon and evening showers in the west. S winds dying out in the morning. NW developing later.

Queenstown

showers

Dunedin

rain

Invercargill

rain

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

FZL: 2400m, lowering to 1900m at night

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-3 1 9 21 21 11 25 14 24 2 12 9 12 -5 24

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

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Rise 7:39 am Set 7:39 pm Good

Good fishing Rise 5:58 am Set 7:33 pm

Rise 7:40 am Set 7:37 pm Good

Good fishing Rise 6:59 am Set 7:55 pm

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Rise 7:41 am Set 7:35 pm Good

Good fishing Rise 7:59 am Set 8:18 pm

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Palmerston North showers

River Levels

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cumecs

0.93

Selwyn Whitecliffs (NIWA) at 2:05 pm, yesterday

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 2:00 pm, yesterday 250.6 Nth Ashburton at 2:00 pm, yesterday

3.70

Sth Ashburton at 2:00 pm, yesterday

6.90

Rangitata Klondyke at 3:00 pm, yesterday

124.9

Waitaki Kurow at 3:03 pm, yesterday

477.4

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Canterbury Readings

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Auckland

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Forecasts for today

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TODAY: Cloudy periods with NE. Showers and strong SW in evening.

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Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 18.9 24.9 Max to 4pm 4.3 Minimum 0.5 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm March to date 12.0 Avg Mar to date 43 2020 to date 70.2 151 Avg year to date Wind km/h SE 24 At 4pm Strongest gust SE 39 Time of gust 3:45pm

to 4pm yesterday

Methven

Christchurch Airport

Timaru Airport

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25.8 27.8 6.5 2.0

16.9 24.0 5.0 –

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0.0 15.8 31 62.8 121

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The Methven Golf Club with the Coleridge Cup earlier this month.

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Rare Coleridge Cup win for Methven The Methven Golf Club have enjoyed a golden run in recent times, capped by a Coleridge Cup triumph earlier this month. Earlier this month, the club celebrated its best performance in

years, finishing fifth at the Bristol Cup in Timaru. Methven’s Ross Breach was third in the individual category at the tournament which comprised of 14 Aorangi clubs.

It followed an earlier result where Steve Schwass and Greg Overall also clinched the Tinwald two-day tournament last month. Schwass then backed it up again by winning the four-day

West Coast Challenge with Methven team-mate Graham Gunn runner up. It proved to be a good omen for the Coleridge Cup a fortnight ago which the club managed to

take out for the first time in a decade. The annual event is played between the Methven, Greendale, Hororata and Waimak golf clubs.

IOC determined to press on with Tokyo Olympics International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has defended pressing on with plans to stage the Tokyo Olympics despite the coronavirus pandemic. The IOC and Tokyo 2020 organisers still insist the July 24-August 9 showpiece will go ahead as planned despite Europe and the US struggling to control the spread of the virus.

“A cancellation would destroy the Olympic dream of 11,000 athletes from 206 national Olympic committees and the IOC refugee team. Such a cancellation would be the least fair solution,” Bach told German SWR radio. He said because of their complexity “you can’t postpone the Olympic Games like a football match next Saturday,” and insist-

ed that any decision required reliable and clear information. His optimism that the show will go on, however, is looking increasingly out of step with countries in lockdown and athletes around the world unable to train. In a letter to United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) chief executive Sarah Hirshland yesterday, USATF urged

USOPC to use its voice to “speak up for athletes”. Chief executive Max Siegel said the USTAF “understood” the ramification of postponing the Games for the first time ever in peace time, but that moving forward would not be in the best interest of athletes. “We acknowledge that there are no perfect answers out there, and

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