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Principal abuse is increasing as schools have to make difficult disciplinary decisions over badly behaved children. Research out of Australia has found school principals are six times more likely to be physically assaulted than the general public, with 27 per cent saying they had encountered violence from children or parents. It is a claim backed by the New Zealand Principals’ Federation president Philip Harding, who said it was likely to be the same story here. Ministry of Education figures show between 2010 and 2012, 13 Mid Canterbury pupils alone were stood down for physical assault on staff. In that same period there were 71 stand downs for verbal assault on staff. Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association president Neil Simons said one incident was one too many. “That many cases (in Mid Canterbury) is too many, teachers and principals are there to help people so you’re

biting the hand that’s feeding you.” Mr Simons said he and colleagues sometimes had to make “big decisions” as to how they dealt with an increasing number of badly behaved and disadvantaged children. “Often kids will just say things out of anger and it doesn’t mean a heck of a lot, and sometimes you can understand why parents get emotional because it is their baby you’re dealing with,” he said. “You have just got to remember it is the kid that’s important and if you’re dealing with agencies like CYFs or in court you have got to make sure the kid is the priority.” The Australian survey also found 38 per cent of principals faced threats from parents or pupils. Mr Simons said pupils with behavioural issues were on the rise and often distracted classes. “For some, it’s better to be seen as badly behaved than stupid . . . but we work hard to build a culture where people are prepared to take risks and support them.”

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Monday, August 5, 2013 Five things that may interest you

Coast to Coast Coast to Coast organiser Robin Judkins will be in Ashburton tonight. Judkins plans to catch up with any 2014 Coast to Coast entrants or athletes considering having a go at the multisport race at the Hotel Ashburton from 7pm, and there will be a special preview screening of the 2013 Coast To Coast film. The event was won by Methven’s Braden Currie.

Swift sale Taylor Swift’s childhood home in Pennsylvania is on the market, but fans looking to “Begin Again” in Pennsylvania may be too late. Century 21 Gold agent Lisa Tiger says the six-bedroom home in Wyomissing, near Reading, is in contract and expected to close this month. Swift’s parents had rented the home for many years before moving to Nashville when the singer was 14.

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Parliamentary officials in Britain want lawmakers to keep their hands off Margaret Thatcher’s toes. Authorities are considering roping off statues of former prime ministers, including Thatcher and Winston Churchill, because they are suffering wear and tear from legislators rubbing their toes for luck. Members of Parliament traditionally touch the statues in the House of Commons lobby before entering the chamber.

Surprise visitor The Ashburton MSA men’s choir was practising recently, when a stranger came in and sat down. After a time the choir master invited the visitor to join in, which he did. After noting the man’s dulcet tones, the choir master commented that he was “quite good” – soon after to discover the visitor was in fact world-renowned opera singer Simon O’Neill. He was visiting his parents in Ashburton, and had popped in to listen to his father’s choir practice.

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Smuggle attempt Mexico City prison authorities say they have quashed an attempt to smuggle a prohibited cellphone into a city prison in the coffin of an inmate’s mother. Prisoners in the city have the right to have the casket of a deceased parent or child brought into the prison yard so they can bid farewell to their relative. But city correctional spokesman Emilio Castelazo said before the coffin was allowed into the Santa Marta Acatitla prison, guards searched the casket and found the cellphone inside.

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WHAT’S ON ■ Today: All Woman – Bev Short exhibition, Ashburton Art Gallery until 15 September. Wellingtonbased photographer Bev Short has spent more than two years travelling the length and breadth of New Zealand capturing images of women who inspire her. From a Carmelite nun to Olympic

sportswoman Barbara Kendall ironing in her curlers, Bev’s photography is as captivating as it is appealing. Gallery admission: Free. ■ At the movies: After Earth (Cert. M), Regent Cinema, 6pm. Futuristic sciﬁ adventure in which a crash landing leaves Kitai Raige (Jaden Smith)

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Suspicious fires Firefighters attended a spate of suspicious fires in Christchurch overnight Saturday. An abandoned house was badly damaged by fire on Azure Place in Burwood about 9.30pm. A Fire Service spokesman said the house had been “red-zoned” due to earthquake damage. The fire was being treated as suspicious and police were investigating. Between 2am and 4am, firefighters were called to between six and eight rubbish fires in the Woolston area. None of the fires caused any major damage but they were all being treated as suspicious. - APNZ

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The Undy Run participants ready to race at the Mt Hutt Ski Area’s 40th birthday party at the weekend.

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Happy 40th birthday Mt Hutt By Michelle NelsoN michelle.n@theguardian.co.nz

Mt Hutt Ski Area’s 40th birthday party went off with a bang at the weekend. Almost 3000 people took part in the celebrations, and at least 1800 of those enjoyed perfect weather and great snow on Saturday, ski area manager James McKenzie said. The sight of 10 staunch men stripped down to their underwear for the Rock FM Undy Run, racing down from the summit, was a crowd pleaser. On the deck clowns and bouncy castles kept youngsters amused, and the avalanche search and rescue dogs were also a hit. Saturday’s festivities concluded with a spectacular Fire and Ice Show, with fireworks, flares and fire twirlers lighting up the mountain. While the crowd thinned out yesterday, due to windier conditions, it did nothing to dull the atmosphere.

RIGHT: An Undy Run participant sets off on his chilly journey down Mt Hutt at the weekend, to help celebrate the skifield’s 40th birthday.

Community groups looking for extra support can now apply for a grant through the Fonterra Grass Roots Fund. The Fonterra Grass Roots Fund is now open for applications from groups in our rural communities looking for a helping hand with great ideas, projects and initiatives. Funding grants between NZ$500 and NZ$5000 are considered twice a year for projects that are in line with the companies values of quality, safety, wellbeing, the environment, and fostering community spirit. Over the past six years support has been given to more than 1200 community projects across New Zealand. Applications for this round of funding close on August 31. For application details and criteria visit www.facebook.com/ fonterragrassroots.

Car rolls in Southland Two men have been rescued after a car rolled in Southland. Southern ambulance ommunications team leader John Sneesby said a call was received at 10.14am yesterday that a car had rolled off Rowallan Road in Rowallan. One man in the car suffered a moderate to serious pelvic injury and was flown by helicopter to Southland Hospital. Another man suffered a head injury and was taken to the hospital by ambulance, Mr Sneesby said. One ambulance and a helicopter attended. No other cars were believed to have been involved in the crash. - APNZ

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Convicted double murderer David Wayne Tamihere has been lending a hand in a local production of hit Broadway musical, Chicago. The West Auckland production, directed by Tamihere’s son, Jon TamihereKemeys, ran for two weeks at the Playhouse Theatre in Glen Eden, and closed with a sellout performance last weekend. The programme promised a tale of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery, treachery ... “all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts”. Tamihere spent 20 years behind bars for the 1989 murders of Swiss couple Urban Hoglin and Heidi Paakkonen. He’d previously served time for the 1972 manslaughter of young Auckland stripper Mary Barcham. The 59-year-old’s name is listed in the programme with those who helped backstage. - APNZ

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BOTULISM SCARE

Handling of scare criticised BY BRENDAN MANNING Fonterra have been decried by government ministers for its handling of the botulism contamination scare. Fonterra on Saturday announced that a dirty pipe at its Hautapu plant in Waikato might have contaminated three batches of a whey protein, called WPC80, with bacteria that can cause botulism, a potentially fatal illness. Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Trade Minister Tim Groser met with senior Fonterra staff yesterday afternoon to discuss the potential extent of the contamination and reprimand the dairy cooperative for its handing of the scandal. “I think Fonterra would be the first to say they have been on

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the back foot on this issue,” Mr Joyce said. “Obviously there’s a number of concerns about the time taken in terms of how this has come out into the public. “I’ve been very clear today that we’ve obviously been concerned about the apparent delays and made it very clear to them that we’ve got no time for those delays.”

The co-operative had to “front up and front up very fast”, Mr Joyce said. Mr Groser said that after the disaster of the melamine poisoning scandal of 2008 the level of tolerance in China when it comes to children’s health is zero. China’s reaction to the current scandal of temporarily banning all New Zealand milk products

Fonterra’s Whareroa processing plant near New Plymouth, New Zealand.

was “perfectly understandable”, he said. “I made it 100 per cent clear that this is entirely appropriate. It’s what I’m sure our authorities would do if the boot was on the other foot.” China had also banned milk powder imports from Australia, given they also use NZ product in their production, Mr Groser said. “The entire world knows about this and different countries are taking different positions.” Russia has made one of the most extreme responses to the contamination scare so far, banning all goods made by the New Zealand dairy giant. Malaysia, Vietnam and Sri Lanka were also restricting sales of New Zealand dairy products, Mr Groser said. - APNZ

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Phone runs hot BY MICHELLE NELSON MICHELLE.N@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

Mid Canterbury Fonterra Shareholders’ representative Charles Whitehead has been fielding calls from concerned farmers, but is confident the company is doing its utmost to mitigate the most recent contaminated milk scare. Concern has been escalating since Friday, when Fonterra informed the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) that 38 tonnes of whey made at its Hautapu plant near Cambridge a year ago was tainted with bacteria which could cause botulism – a rare disease which can cause paralysis and in some cases result in death. The contaminated product was sold to eight companies in New Zealand and six other countries and used to make a range of products. Mr Whitehead, who farms in the Methven area, said his phone had been ringing off the hook since the news broke on Friday. “From a farmer’s point of view, the shareholders and the shareholders’ council are very concerned with the enormity of the situation,” he said. “The emphasis at the moment is to get to the bottom of this to see what went wrong and where it went wrong. The whole company is working very hard to sort out the problem – some people have been working 24 hours straight through. “I’m 100 per cent sure that the (Fonterra) management and board are doing everything they can to contain the issue.” Mr Whitehead reiterated Federated Farmers’ deputy vice president Dr William Rolleston’s plea not to jump to conclusions. “To the best of my knowledge no one has become ill as a result of any of these products – we don’t even know whether the strain (of botulism) found does affect people,” Mr Whitehead said.

Nutricia recalls formula products in New Zealand Infant formula manufacturer Nutricia has recalled its products in New Zealand after receiving new information from Fonterra about its botulism scare. The products being recalled are Karicare Infant Formula Stage 1 (0-6 months) with batch numbers 3169 and 3170 (use by 17.06.2016 and 18.06.2016) and Karicare Gold+ Follow On Formula Stage 2 (6-12 months) with batch number D3183 (use

by 31.12.2014). The company said in a statement none of its products tested and sold in New Zealand indicated any contamination. “However, given the new information supplied by Fonterra, we have taken the decision to make a precautionary recall on specific products. “Nutricia’s quality and food safety management system includes rigorous testing procedures of our finished products.”

Vitaco Health Group yesterday confirmed it was also one of the eight Fonterra customers potentially impacted by the contamination. Its Aussie Bodies sports drinks contained whey protein from one of the contaminated batches, the company said in a statement. However, the products had undergone an “ultra high temperature” sterilisation process and therefore did not present a risk to customers.

Chief executive Geoff Norgate said the products were heated to about 139°C - too hot for the bacterium to survive and a recall was not necessary. Fonterra on Saturday announced three batches of a whey protein called WPC80, manufactured in May last year, may have been contaminated by a dirty pipe at the company’s Hautapu plant in Waikato. The Ministry of Primary Industries said the tainted prod-

ucts included infant formula, sports drinks, protein drinks and other beverages. The issue has the potential to cause major damage to New Zealand’s reputation for food safety with trading partners, including China. China’s government’s quality watchdog has called for importers who purchased dairy products from Fonterra to immediately initiate recalls. - APNZ

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PAY IT FORWARD

Helping local people in need BY MYLES HUME

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With what started out as a way to clear her clutter, Gemma Cochrane has created a way for hundreds of Mid Cantabrians to prop up those in need. Ms Cochrane is the face behind the Pay it Forward/Swap Ashburton Facebook page, where locals can put up items they no longer need and hand them on to others who may be struggling or find a use for the item. The idea is if you take something you should give back, or pay it forward, three times or

Beaten homeless man dies A homeless man brutally assaulted in central Auckland on Wednesday has died in hospital. Edwin Linder was discovered on Mills Lane, between Queen St and Albert Street, about 9am on Wednesday with severe facial injuries. Police said yesterday they had upgraded their inquiry to a homicide investigation after Mr Linder died in Auckland Hospital yesterday. A 17-year-old was arrested on Friday and is due to appear in court today charged with wounding. Further charges were expected to be laid. Police were also speaking to two other young men, aged 18 and 20, in relation to the incident. Anit Ram, a caretaker at a building near the scene, came across the injured man and was shocked at what he saw. “My boss was saying, ‘Hello, hello’, but the man was not talking. He was making noises, sounds like he had been punched,” Mr Ram said. “His face was bloody, black. He had black eyes. He wasn’t well.” Mr Ram said the area where the man was found was a popular place for homeless people to sleep. He had checked the security footage from his building and said there was no sign of the attack, only movements of several homeless people to and from the area. Auckland City Missioner Diane Robertson said the assault on the man was horrific. - APNZ

swap another item in exchange. “The feel good feeling from helping someone can be worth more than just about anything, seeing the appreciation on someone’s face can make such a difference,” Ms Cochrane said. The page was based on similar models in Christchurch, created to fit the need of Mid Cantabrians and to help remove the clutter Ms Cochrane possessed after moving to Ashburton three years ago. Today, the page has more 400 members. “It just grew and grew and

grew some more,” Ms Cochrane said. The page has seen some phenomenal gestures, such as young women giving away their expensive ball dresses, as well as food and warm clothes given to needy families. “For a small community I just can’t believe how some people are so willing to help anyone with anything whether it be clothes, shoes, food or anything. Some people in Ashburton have such a big heart and sometimes you don’t realise this until you ask for help.”

A mother of three, Ms Cochrane spends most her days at home but as the Facebook page continued to grow, so did her time policing it. Some members have ignored the ethos of the page, only taking and never given back, while others have been known to ask for items they “need”, but have then gone and sold them on other websites. It has prompted Ms Cochrane, and fellow page administrator Melissa Gawn, to create a page which will work under stricter new rules.

KIND GESTURES ■ Kind gestures ■ Free clothes given to families in need ■ Furniture given away ■ Baking swapped for clothes ■ Page members made a hamper for a new mother ■ Ball dresses given away ■ Donations for a family who had their house burnt down

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Rocky gets Canterbury View

Arowhenua Marae upoko conducts a blessing on Mt Hutt. BY MICHELLE NELSON MICHELLE.N@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

The sight of a 25-tonne rock on Mt Hutt is not unusual, but all attention was on one boulder yesterday. Dubbed Rocky, the boulder, which became a symbol of the Christchurch earthquakes, was formally unveiled and blessed. The Johnson family, whose house Rocky destroyed when he was shaken loose from his perch on the Port Hills on February 22, 2011, made the trip from Queenstown, where they now live, to take part. The Johnson children, Olivia and Luke, unveiled Rocky be-

fore he was blessed as a monument to in a Maori ceremothose who were View or purchase ny conducted by killed and injured photos online Arowhenua Marae in the quake. guardianonline.co.nz upoko Te Wera Details of the King, supported boulder’s advenby members of the tures are recorded Hakatere Marae. on a plaque, along The directors of with a poem dediNZSki – who purcated to those who chased the boulder in a Trade suffered in the quake, written Me auction for $50,000, which by Danielle Stelts, who also dowas donated to the Red Cross nated $10,000 to the recovery for earthquake recovery pro- effort. jects – were also in attendance. Mt Hutt Ski Area manager A number of visitors also James McKenzie said it was a stopped to witness the occa- moving ceremony. sion, carried out at Canterbury “It was an emotional time View, where Rocky now sits for the Johnson family, it was

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the end of that chapter in their lives,” Mr McKenzie said. “It was a beautiful morning, very still with a spectacular view over the Canterbury plains. And, for some of the visitors it was a chance to experience Maori culture.” The boulder was transported up the mountain in June, and off-loaded at Canterbury View. Mr McKenzie said Rocky’s final destination was chosen so more people would have access. “Canterbury View gets a lot of visitors in the summer as well as during the winter months. A lot of people just come up for the view.”

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CABBIE ABUSE

Racial abuse rife – driver BY KATHRYN POWLEY Race-based abuse is a fact of life in the taxi industry, says an Indian taxi driver injured in a brutal attack. His employer confirms clients regularly complain about being sent “towel head” drivers. Last week, the Herald on Sunday revealed a verbal assault on an Invercargill taxi driver. Readers responded with disgust towards the passenger, Greg Shuttleworth, who called Pakistani driver Tariq Humayun an “Islam prick”and urged him to go home.

Tauranga Mount Taxis driver Gurmeet Singh is still recovering from a vicious bashing in January. He said the attack was racially motivated. “Before they jumped in they were talking to each other and I heard them say: ‘He’s an Indian’.” Jared Dixon, 18, and Tomote Manu, 19, have been jailed for two years, nine months and three years respectively. Singh’s turban came off during the attack due to blows to his head, but he can’t remember much else as he was unconscious. “I put my hand on my face.

They hit me on my hand and head. They dragged me on to the road and hit me on my body.” He believed he owed his life to people who ran to his aid. Other Tauranga driver friends had lost teeth and had their turbans ripped off them. Singh, who lived in Tauranga with his wife Surinder and two sons aged 10 and 4, drove his taxi only occasionally now as he was too scared. Tauranga Mount Taxis spokeswoman Jacqui Coffey said racism happened “all the time”. “I get people in the office saying, ‘Can I have a white

driver’? I say, ‘Actually no, you can’t request that’.” Besides, with nearly all of their 70 drivers Indian, there were few Pakeha drivers. “I’ve had people ring up saying, ‘Do you have to send me a towel head’? I get offended. Sometimes I’m not quite sure what to say without being really offensive back. I work for some great guys.” She’d watched the footage of the attack on Singh captured in his “blood-splattered vehicle”and was disgusted by the hatred on the faces of the attackers. - APNZ

Boardwalk damaged The Orakei boardwalk in east Auckland was badly damaged by a suspicious fire yesterday. Detectives from Glenn Innes police went to the scene between Orakei Road and Manapu St, Meadowbank, about 7.30am. Police said a number of planks had to be removed from the boardwalk so that firefighters could extinguish the blaze. It was not safe for public use in this state and Auckland Council had been notified to close the structure. - APNZ

New learning space Otago Polytechnic is set to spend $10 million to $12 million on a “contemporary learning space” for its students. The project, which involves building an atrium linking the polytechnic’s H and F blocks and transforming the ground ﬂoor of both buildings into a “student hub”, was approved in the closed section of Friday’s council meeting. Construction was planned to begin by the end of this year and would be completed in stages, with the ﬁnal stage being completed in late 2015 or early 2016. - APNZ

Cannabis find A call-out to Niblett Street by Whanganui Police and the Fire Service just after 11am on Saturday yielded more than a fire. A 55-year-old man at the house was arrested and will appear in court this week on a charge of cultivating cannabis in what Sergeant Drew Allison said was not the most sophisticated operation. The cannabis was not in the room where the fire started, but was found when a check was made of the house after the fire. Station officer Aaron Summerhays said a man was cooking in his bedroom when a curtain caught fire. - APNZ

Rental checks

Iris Bishop checks out the jewellery on offer at the Methven Craft Fair held in Methven’s Memorial Hall. PHOTO KIRSTY CLAY 040813-KC-003

Craft fair boosts Methven Play Centre coffers A successful craft show will help top up the coffers of the Methven Play Centre. The annual Methven Craft

Show attracted 37 stallholders and a steady stream of visitors yesterday, although organiser Sarah Lock said rugby and cel-

ebrations on Mt Hutt seemed to have taken precedence on Saturday. “It was really busy yesterday though, everyone

seemed to be having a great time,” she said. The event is expected to net the Methven Play Centre about $3000.

A “warrant of ﬁtness” system for Wanganui rentals could prevent the city becoming a haven for dodgy landlords. Wanganui lawyer Hamish McDouall said a compulsory building examination for rentals, similar to what was proposed for Dunedin, would make sure houses available for rent were ﬁt to live in. Young Wanganui mum Danielle Hope was awarded $4500 by the Tenancy Tribunal for issues relating to the house she rented in Wanganui, from Federal Housing Management Ltd, owned by Hamish Davey. The house had a leaky roof, mould, leaky toilet and other issues and yet the landlords were charging $200 a week and wanted to increase the rent. - APNZ

Trampers retrace steps of lost leader in touching tribute BY DON FARMER A tribute to a tramper who went missing in the Tararua Ranges 40 years ago and was never found is to be held next month. Wellington scoutmaster Kenneth Balfour, 45, died in the

ranges after separating from three scouts he had taken into the mountains on a tramp in early September 1973 and having peeled off from his three young companions to try and find a way out of the bush. To mark the anniversary of

Mr Balfour’s disappearance, and as a tribute to him, Wanganui Tramping Club members are coming to North Wairarapa to organise a trip to Herepai Hut on September 14, heading along the tops to Roaring Stag Lodge for lunch on the following day.

The scoutmaster’s disappearance was nationwide news in 1973 and led to one of the largest ever, unsuccessful, search and rescue operations mounted in the Tararuas. Kenneth Balfour along with Venturer Scouts Clark Halver-

son, 17, Phillip Doole, 16, and Andrew Larsen, 14, had entered the bush at Putara, near Eketahuna, on September 6. The searchers soldiered on until September 17 when the search for the scoutmaster was officially called off. - APNZ

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SMOKING

Duty-free cigarettes in the firing line BY LYNLEY BILBY AND JOHN WEEKES

they would pay at a local supermarket. Officials are looking at how a change in the tobacco concession will impact inDuty-free cigarettes are in the firing ternational tourism and customs agreeline: good news for the Government’s ments. “Any changes would also have implicatax revenue but bad news for the dwinGE N0 1 6 3 AG2 6 x 4 1 dling number of smokers. Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia has revealed to the Herald on Sunday that she is “very keen” to close a loophole that allows people entering New Zealand to bring in a carton of cigarettes for bargain prices. She intends to seek Cabinet signoff for the law change in the next few months. Travellers avoided $55 million to $66m in tobacco duties last year, according to official estimates, and that could rise to $84m in 2016 unless the allowance is slashed. Ministry of Health officials are looking to either lower the duty-free limit from 200 cigarettes to 50 (matching Australia); to allow only a single open pack of up to 19 cigarettes (as in Hong Kong) or to eliminate the duty-free allowance entirely. Anti-smoking advocates say the cheap duty-free tobacco is keeping communities trapped in addiction. Unpublished research by AUT University’s Dr El-Shadan Tautolo reveals a “cultural norm”where travellers returning from the Pacific are expected to bring back gifts of tobacco for friends and family. “The risk that duty-free tobacco sales pose is particularly high,” he says in the research synopsis. Centre for Tobacco Control Research director Dr Marewa Glover, from the University of Auckland, said: “We find people who are trying hard to stop smoking but they get given free tobacco that well-meaning friends and family have brought in duty-free. It’s undermining their attempts to quit.” Adults arriving in New Zealand are allowed to bring in 200 cigarettes. If bought from an airport duty-free store, they will save as much as half the price

tions for airport retail business and New Zealand Customs Service operations, but these should be manageable with plenty of notice and a good lead-in time,” Turia’s spokeswoman said. A British American Tobacco spokes-

woman expressed disappointment at the proposed ban. “This is another way of penalising consumers including tourists and international travellers, both of whom are very important to New Zealand.” - APNZ

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Tenia Pora isted even greater injustices occurred, Mr Krebs said. All he wanted was for Pora’s alleged wrongful imprisonment to be addressed. “It’s a question of which will be the quickest route to that course. “If I could be given some sort of an assurance that I could talk to Teina and say ‘hey, let’s hold off on your appeal, let’s appear instead in front of some sort of inquiry’, then I think Teina would probably go along with that.” However, if Ms Collins thought the Privy Council was a more appropriate avenue for hearing Pora’s appeal, “then that of course is the way it must be”, Mr Krebs said. He said he was donating his time pro bono because he believed passionately in Pora’s cause. Philanthropists had suggested they were prepared to donate funds to help with the appeal process and their assistance was welcomed, Mr Krebs said. “I’m convinced that we have an extremely strong case.” - APNZ

Teina Pora was convicted in 1994 of the rape and murder of Susan Burdett in her home. He was convicted again in a retrial in 2000. New expert evidence suggests he may have been convicted on a false confession. An increasing number of experts and some former senior police believe he is innocent. He is preparing to appeal to the Privy Council. Malcolm Rewa was convicted in 1998 of raping Ms Burdett after he was linked to semen from the scene. Two juries could not reach a decision about whether he murdered her. Rewa is serving preventive detention for solo attacks on 25 women. TV3’s Third Degree last week revealed that police believed Burdett’s attacker was a serial rapist before Pora was put on trial but did not disclose this to his lawyers. NZ Herald revelations ■ The police’s own expert criminal profiler - whose evidence was key to convicting Rewa - has “no doubts” that Pora is innocent. ■ The world’s leading expert on false confessions says Pora’s confessions are “fundamentally flawed and unsafe”. ■ A second senior officer involved in the Burdett case has written to the police commissioner with concerns about Pora’s conviction. ■ Police paid key witnesses but have refused to release details. ■ A British profiling expert says it is “highly unlikely” Rewa would have worked with anyone, let alone Pora.

New political party plays race card BY AMANDA SNOW

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A new political party which wants to strip Maori of racebased privileges has made mass leaflet drops in Tauranga, Napier, Hastings and Orewa. The 1 Law 4 All party’s policies include abolishing the Treaty of Waitangi, ending “co-governance agreements”, and axing racebased seats and posts in central

and local government. Napier man Tom Johnson has fronted the party since it started in June and said an Auckland office had opened in Mt Eden. The party had nearly 1000 members and was applying for registration. “Our focus has only been on two areas to get started - Hawke’s Bay and Tauranga,” Johnson said. “We are now in the process of

replicating that in other areas.” Victoria University professor of comparative politics Jack Vowles said the party was another entrant in a crowded field. “The Conservative Party, New Zealand First, Libertarianz - they all have similar positions but they just haven’t put them to the forefront to the degree these people have,” he said. - APNZ

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McLeod strong supporter of gallery BY SUSAN SANDYS

among community members vehemently opposed, while incumAshburton mayoral candidate bent Angus McKay was among Don McLeod believes his sup- a minority who voted against port of the town’s controversial the project proceeding to tender art gallery and museum project at a 2011 council meeting. will not damage his chances Mr McLeod said he did not come election time. think there would be a “backMr McLeod not lash” against his suponly voted with the port of the project majority of Ashburcome election time. ton District counWhen he stood for cillors to build the the council for the West Street comfirst time at the last plex, but is now local body elections, chairperson of the he had stated he was council’s new Art in favour of the proGallery and Heritject. age Centre Funding “That’s been my Don McLeod Committee. stance all the way The committee through,” Mr McLewill soon be raising money in od said. the community to help fund fur“I believe what we are doing is niture and fittings for the com- for the greater good of the complex, to open in the middle of munity, and I’m very proud to be next year. associated with it,” he said. Mr McLeod is the only one “I don’t think anyone is going of Ashburton’s three mayoral to hold that against me, councandidates to be a passionate cils have a responsibility for the supporter of the project. Fel- cultural wellbeing of their comlow candidate Russell Ellis was munity.” SUSAN.S@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

When it came to funds for furniture and fittings, currently there was $1.15 million in the kitty, representing $700,000 from the lotteries board and $450,000 from the council. Up to another $350,000 was required, which was to come from grants and the community. The council established the committee about two months ago, which was meeting fortnightly and included representatives from the council, art gallery and museum. Mr McLeod said members had recently picked up a “wish list” from art gallery and museum representatives on what they wanted for furniture and fittings, likely to include items such as chairs, tables, lights, display screens and data projectors. “We want it to be state of the art, we want it to open well equipped with modern up to date furniture and equipment, so from day one it’s an art gallery and heritage centre to be proud of, we want it to be a first class facility,” Mr McLeod said.

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Kidnap triggers dramatic chase BY KATHRYN POWLEY A wild chase, during which a man careered through a gate and an orchard with his 10-month-old son next to him in the car, happened after he allegedly kidnapped a woman from outside a police station, police say. Police were relieved to get the child back to his mother after the chase in Hawke’s Bay on Friday. Police say the action started outside the main Napier police station, when the man turned up to try to talk to his partner, who was reporting an assault against him.

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They say he forced a support person who was with his partner into the family car, where he had the boy, and drove off. That set in motion the chase and eventual capture. The man, reported to be a Mongrel Mob member, appeared in court on Saturday charged with kidnapping, two counts of male assaults female, threatening to kill, reckless driving and failing to stop for police. Police said more charges were possible. He was remanded in custody to reappear in the Napier District Court on August 7. - APNZ

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New Zealand’s top rugby league referee, Leon Williamson, has lost a tooth after a supporter threw a rock at him. A Bay Roskill supporter, the coach of a lower-grade team, threw the rock from the sidelines during a Fox Premier game between Bay Roskill and Pt Chevalier at Walker Park. It hit Williamson between the shoulder blades, jarring his head forward. He was blowing a penalty at the same time and bit on his whistle, dislodging a tooth. He had to go to the emergency department after the attack, and has since paid hundreds of dollars in dentist bills. “I was pretty pissed off at the time,” Williamson told the Herald on Sunday. “I still love the sport and won’t stop refereeing but things need to change.

People have to realise that officials are there for the good of the game.” Williamson ordered the offender off the ground but the man refused to leave. He was subsequently banned for the season. Williamson, who has controlled test matches including the 2009 Four Nations final between Australia and England, admitted referees needed a thick skin but said verbal abuse and threatening behaviour had “probably got worse”in recent years. Sideline behaviour has come under the spotlight in league, rugby and football this year, especially in junior grades - and Sport Auckland chief executive Daniel Gerrard said attacks were on the increase. “They are a disgrace, an absolute disgrace,” he said. - APNZ

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Let kids roam free Coen Lammers EDITOR

e are not doing our children any favours by wrapping them in cotton wool. Over the past few decades parents have become more aware of potential hazards for their youngsters and have started building in mechanisms to protect their children from any potential harm. Along with the safeguards within the families, authorities, agencies and any organisation your child could be involved with have also increased their rules and regulations to avoid potential injury and potential blame. Gone are the days when children roamed free to play and unconcerned parents knew they would come home when they were hungry. These days, nearly every activity is organised and supervised, and decision-making and risktaking has been virtually eliminated. We have become more aware, and almost paranoid, of all the potential risks in the big bad world, but the key phrase is potential. It is impossible to prove that fewer young children are getting hurt because we are being more careful, and it is definitely not possible to prove that our children face more dangers than their parents did 30 years ago. Author Bill Bryson once pointed out during a writers’ festival in Christchurch that there are likely just as many risks and dangerous strangers these days as there were 30 years go, but we were simply not as aware of it. And you do have to wonder whether that relative innocence was a blessing in disguise. International research is now showing that children are not spending enough time outside climbing trees, doing silly stuff, getting hurt, and in the process, discovering their limits. One researcher described it as a lack of exercise for the ‘Risk Muscle’. Because younger generation have not learned how to take a small risk at a tender age, they are more likely to make a bad decision later in life when they are in real danger of getting hurt, for example when driving a car. Thankfully, one Mid Canterbury pre-school is among several educators and parents who trying to reverse that trend. Without getting carried away, pushing the boundaries of toddlers might help saving their lives 20 years later.

YOUR VIEW Rail crossing Poor decision by Kiwirail: With regards to the article “Kiwirail, council clash over sign” on page 3 of the Ashburton guardian published Monday, July 29, I’d just like to say good on the council for considering the safety of drivers by installing a stop sign and painting yellow lines on the North Park Road crossing. If the best that Kiwirail can do is a cheap give way sign and a promise of lights within the next 12 months then shame on them. The crossing supposedly sits at number 14 on Kiwirail’s priority list to upgrade but already the crossing has experienced two accidents, one of which ended in a fatality. As far as I’m concerned, until Kiwirail installs lights and bells, the least that should be there is a compulsory stop sign.

With regards to Kiwirail shunting on the lines over Walnut Avenue on a regular basis during peak time traffic, the waiting time is pathetic. Why doesn’t the council stand up to them? Kiwirail really needs to sort out their priorities. The next step the council needs to take is to take the initiative and buy back/reclaim the land bound by East and West streets, Walnut Avenue and Havelock Street and to move the entire railway yard out to the new industrial estate on Northpark Road as previously discussed on multiple occasions. Maybe someone can enlighten me on who currently owns the land but as far as I’m concerned the demolition of the historic station signals a time for change and a move from the central area of town.

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New look Congratulations on producing a worthwhile easy to handle and read newspaper. The compact move has heaps of advantages that have already been talked about recently. It appears to me you are concentrating on the positive stuff which makes me feel good, so keep it up. Leave the negative stuff to TVNZ and the so-called big centre papers. The layout is great, the puzzles are great, the various sections make something for everyone, all in all a great move. Murray Palmer What’s happened to the Aus-

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EYE ON POLITICS

ard to ignore. Yes, that’s right, it’s Winston Peters I have in mind. He simply won’t go away. At the end of a bad-tempered week in New Zealand politics only Winston seems to have emerged with status and future prospects enhanced. The PM, increasingly, needs him and David “I’ll be at the helm for many years yet” Shearer would love to have him aboard whatever shaky craft Labour and the Greens might be able to cobble together by November next year. Polls. The polls, conveniently, are telling John “resilient” Key to swallow his previous hard-hitting denunciations of Mr Peters, grasp a particularly painful nettle, offer the NZ First leader the prospect of another bauble if he will, too, forgive Mr Key’s less than friendly words of the past, so together they can get on with the job of keeping David and Russel (Norman) well away from the Treasury benches. With little chance of any other coalition support post election 2014, John Key has only this one way to go. Moral u-turn. So despite its being a moral U-turn - and he’ll take flak for that - it is also essentially a pragmatic manipulation of the political possibilities as they seem to be taking shape. If politics really is “the art of the possible” voters will probably accept that changing circumstances tend to make obsolete initially well-intentioned assertions but assertions now being overtaken by events. It depends. Does the pragmatism of politics inevitably

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Kim Dotcom has become a larger than life figure in New Zealand. outrank the moral? Hardened politicians and world-weary voters will probably take such “lapses” in their stride. It’s now that matters, after all, not as things looked five years ago. Even so, having Winston on your side can turn out to be both a proverbial sorely stinging nettle and a similar poisoned chalice. Just ask Mrs Shipley. Brave attempt. Of course, Mr David “embattled” Shearer, in a brave attempt to deflect the everlasting controversy over his leadership - or lack of it may just have hit the jackpot by announcing a Labour housing “initiative” which would ban infamous “foreigners” - and how we hate them - from buying houses in New Zealand thus preventing hard-working and underpaid “honest” Kiwis from purchasing their own homes. Whether such overseas sales really do affect significantly the local market has yet to be

proven - the number-crunchers from both side are currently working flat tak on coming up with their own opposing figures, but the “policy” itself has a nice ring to it, likely to appeal to the range of voters Mr Peters is said to have on his books. Two large men. Meanwhile, two large men fight to retain their hold on residence, temporary or otherwise, in this country. By immigration standards, if one is too heavy to stay so is the other. South African chef Albert Buitenhuis is a shapely 130 kilos - when once a more challenging 160 - while Kim Dotcom, a well-known German import, almost certainly tips the scales somewhere between those figures though to get the actual weight would probably require a Royal Commission any decision of which would be long out of date by the time it was handed down. Lionised. Personally, I have

much greater sympathy for the apparently hard done-by South African than the inexplicably lionised German. The latter is even now taking a leading role in attempting to frustrate the Government’s determination to change the framework of its Communications Security Bureau making it possible - emotively - “to spy on innocent New Zealanders”. That issue is more than likely to end in some sort of compromise between National and Labour as both have a vested interest in seeing to be guardians of our national integrity. That a man fighting to avoid extradition to the United States to face serious charges should have any hand or voice in decisions affecting the security of this country seems to me both astonishing and deplorable. Even if his hard-pressed knee is going to take a dollar or two to patch up, Albert would get my vote every time.

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Staff - Welcome

Kia ora and Greetings College Ball Last term concluded with a very successful Senior Ball, after having been postponed earlier due to weather. The Ball was a fabulous evening. Our congratulations and thanks to the organising committee of students and staff, to all of those who attended and assisted, and to the Hotel Ashburton. We are also very appreciative of families and many businesses throughout Mid-Canterbury who adjusted their plans and helped ensure a successful evening for all. ACADS and all of their volunteers also deserve special mention for again organising a safe and, by all accounts, enjoyable after-Ball event. I know many other schools that wish they had a community-led approach to keeping their students safe like this. College Reports Parents and Caregivers of Years 11, 12 and 13 students received their child’s mid-year reports recently. As was signalled, the report format has changed to include more achievement information and more staff feedback and comment. If you wish to find out more about your child’s progress please contact their teacher or the College Office. We are also interested in your feedback about the new report format. If you have comments please either email Grant Congdon, Deputy Principal (co@ashcoll.school.nz) or phone Grant on the College number 308 4193. Year 9 and 10 mid-year reports are being completed now and will be posted out on Friday 16 August. Tokorozawa-Kita School We have been joined by two staff members and 30 students from our partner school in Japan for two weeks. This is a much looked forward to visit and a great opportunity for students from both schools to learn about and from each other. The Japanese students spend their time here also focussing on their English language skills.

Tono - Invitation To all students, whãnau/family, kaiako/teachers and hãpori/community Laura Ciora Learning Support Assistant, Classrooms

Lisa Elliot Teacher of Drama

Ginny Neal Head of Junior School, Teacher of Drama

Leona McGregor Learning Support Assistant, Student Learning Support Unit Dan Shaw Teacher of Mathematics

Staff - Farewell Suz Allnutt Suz started with College in January 2004 and has been a much appreciated Learning Support Assistant, working with students in the Student Learning Support Unit. Suz’ ability with, and care for, students with disabilities was of a very high level with her support greatly valued by parents/caregivers, students and staff. Her capabilities, willingness and collegial friendship will be missed in a very real sense and we say thank you for a job well done, and wish her all the best in her new employment.

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We have a very successful business relationship, of which this newsletter is a part. We also work together on new ideas and developments which will benefit both parties and our students, such as the youth web-page “The Wall” and a current news relationship where we share information about current events and happenings in the College. All three of these relationships are very different, and you can imagine are not always without contest or challenge. Just as changing public expectations and new technologies are radically changing the way that education works and looks like, the same is also happening in journalism and the media. Also, as in education, if - in the face of changing requirements, shifting expectations and new ways of doing things - you are standing still then you are actually going backwards. Very few communities of our size can still boast a daily morning newspaper of the Guardian’s quality and reach. The willingness, and probably courage, the Guardian is showing in doing new things and working in new ways, like the on-line publication and now this new format, will probably ensure a long and proud tradition continues into the future when others will not. Cheers Grant McMillan Principal

Information Mathematics – Student Tutorials Need Help With Mathematics? Make use of ‘Maths Help’. The Mathematics Faculty offers the following, every week: • Library • T10 • T10

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 1:40pm, with a different mathematics teacher on duty each lunchtime. Start of lunchtime Tuesdays: Revision for Year 11 Algebra CAT. Start of lunchtime Wednesdays and Thursdays. All welcome but a particular focus on senior exam revision.

7:00pm - 8:30pm, Hakatere Marae, Nau mai, haere mai. The National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) is the main national qualification for secondary school students in New Zealand. This is a meeting to provide information and guidance about the qualification, and also to answer any questions you may have about NCEA, to help you best assist your child’s journey to achieve educational success. There will be an opportunity to chat informally with the presenters and staff from Ashburton College over a cup of tea after the presentation. Open to students and whãnau of all year levels. RSVP to:

Ashburton College Girls’ Hockey Team Fundraiser

Ball Gown Extravaganza Including: Ball Gowns modelled by Ashburton College students

Future students, parents/caregivers and whanau are warmly invited and encouraged to attend

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At the end of the evening you can enjoy a sausage sizzle, coffee, tea, juice on the chessboard.

Presentations start in the College Auditorium at 5:30pm and 6:15pm. These are followed by guided tours of the College, or you may choose to self-tour by following the signs.

EVERYONE MOST WELCOME

NCEA Examination Entry Fees 2013 and Financial Assistance Entry fees for NCEA are now being processed.

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Families and students are invited and encouraged to attend this Course Selection Expo to talk with staff about subjects which are available for the 2014 College year. Staff representatives of all subjects will be there to – • expand on subject content • outline links between course choices and career or tertiary options • answer questions For further information please feel free to contact Helen Shore-Taylor, Deputy Principal, at the College (308 4193, ext 830).

Ashburton College Music Evening Monday 19 August, 7:00pm Holyoake Auditorium

Tickets: $5:00 On sale from College Office - Monday 12 August onwards The evening will showcase a range of talent as well as the ever popular House Fest items.

Hair and make-up by Thursday 08 August 2013 Ashburton College Auditorium, 7:30pm Tickets: $10

During the evening you will have the opportunity to meet with the Senior Leadership Team, staff and students, view our facilities and hear and see what the College can offer your child and family.

Wednesday 14 August 2013 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Hotel Ashburton

Tipene Philip - 027 308 4194 or pi@ashcoll.school.nz

Tuesday 20 August 2013, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

We have sixteen students and two staff travelling to Japan in eight week’s time, where they will re-meet the staff and students from Tokorozawa-Kita School and be hosted as a part of their trip. The time in Japan and in homestays helps our students focus on their Japanese. Congratulations to the Ashburton Guardian The College has a strong and ‘many parts’ relationship with the Guardian.

Tonight, Monday 05 August, Ashburton College invites you to NCEA and the Whãnau – and Mãori Education

This is an opportunity for Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12 students and parents / caregivers to talk with staff members about the choice of subjects for next year.

Tickets available from: Hockey Team Members, Ashburton College Office and Depeche Mode. Door Sales available.

Transition Department News Invitation: Studylink Tertiary Evening Tuesday 13 August, 7:30pm This evening provides an opportunity for parents/ caregivers and students to listen to and ask questions of Studylink staff regarding student loans and allowances for tertiary study in 2014. Studylink staff will have spoken to senior students at Forum during the day, but offer the presentation again in the evening. Staff from Inland Revenue will also attend in the evening.

Parenting Tweens and Teens Thursday 15 August 2013 - Thursday 19 September, 7:30pm-9:00pm, six consecutive Thursday nights. Venue: Turret Room, Menorlue, Ashburton College Campus 27 Walnut Avenue. Cost: $67:50 per person or $90 per couple (subsidy funding available if needed) For booking and more information: David Henson (307 2368) or email DavidH@caponmadden.co.nz Or contact Lynley Garratt (03) 355 2680 or email lynley.garratt@theparentingplace.com To book online and see more course information check out www.theparentingplace.com

College Ski/Snowboarding 2013 Programme

Forms, seeking numbers attending, have been Year 9, 10 and International Students distributed, and are also available at the Transition Office. Ski/Snowboard dates for Years 9, 10 and International Liaison Visits Scheduled for the next few Tuesdays: Students are as follows. These days are part of the Year 9 and 10 Outdoor Education programme and students are

You will have received your account on 31July. Enclosed • Inland Revenue Department - 06 August encouraged to take part. with this was a copy of the Examination Timetable • Studylink (Student loans and allowances) -13 August Year 10 for examinations commencing 11 November and the • CPIT (Chch Polytechnic) for course planning 10J, 10 K, 10L, 10M, 10N - Tuesday 20 August necessary information regarding Financial Assistance. – 20 August Financial Assistance – application forms required before 04 September If you qualify for Financial Assistance please complete the application form and return it, with your payment, to the College Office before 04 September 2013 to enable processing and approval to be given. You qualify for Financial Assistance if • you receive Income Support or a Student Allowance (Income – Community Service Card) or (Beneficiary – Benefit based); • you have a low weekly income; • more than two students from a family are entering for qualifications in 2013 [you may be eligible].

• Lincoln University for course planning - 17 September 10V, 10W, 10X, 10Y, 10Z • University of Canterbury for course planning - 24 September Year 9 • Otago Polytech for course planning - 24 September

(payment by Thursday 15 August) - Wednesday 21 August (payment by Friday 16 August)

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- Tuesday 27 August University and Polytechnic Halls of Residence for (payment by Thursday 22 August) 2014: Information is available from the Transition Office on 9BK, 9BM, 9RJ, 9RK, 9RL - Thursday 29 August University and Polytechnic Halls/Colleges of Residence (payment by Friday 23 August) and the application process. Skiing Costs: $71 Full Hire/Lesson/Bus $54 Lesson/Bus (Season Pass only On-line applications are now open, and should be with own gear) submitted by mid-September.

Snowboarding Costs: $71 Full Hire/Lesson/Bus Year 13 Testimonials: $54 Lesson/Bus (Season Pass only All Year 13 students are able to have a testimonial with own gear) Payment for all fees - by Wednesday 04 September completed for them for the end of the year. The process To the College Office. This is the last day that fees can be involves input from students and teachers, and the first Snowboarding is limited to the first twenty five students paid accepted by your school. part of this involves students completing an achievement per trip. statement which they received at Forum last week. Payment is required four school days prior to going. For further information telephone Mary Buckland, No late payments accepted. the Principal’s Nominee (308 4193, ext 816), This is to be completed and returned to Transition by or email at bu@ashcoll.school.nz Interhouse Skiing/Snowboarding: Tucker Trophy August 16 for the process to continue. Tuesday 06 August

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Events College Ball As outlined in the Principal’s Comment a very successful evening was held and the support of the Business Community greatly valued. The College acknowledges the hard work of the Student Ball Committee in preparing for this event, alongside Deputy Principal Helen Shore-Taylor. Ball Committee Members (pictured right, back row, left to right): Frances Smith, Amelia Lane, Amy Blair, Laura Kell, Helen Shore-Taylor (Deputy Principal), Aleisha Fawcett, Sarah Moore, Monica Leadley, Alex Boote. (Front row, left to right): Charlotte Leopole, Abbey Marshall (Co-Chairperson), Ellen Dakers (CoChairperson), Danyelle McNar. Student Executive, (pictured left, back row, left to right): Ash McBride, Josh Aberhart, Savanna Ormsby, Vicky Squires, Matt Arnold, Ellen Dakers, Abbey Marshall, Hannah Waters. (Front row, left to right): Finau Fakapelea (Head Girl) and Kane Olsen (Head Boy).

Tokorozawa Kita High School Visit Pictured below is the welcoming powhiri held in the Whare Wananga last Monday. During their thirteen day stay the Tokorozawa students will

absorb life in Mid Canterbury through their Homestay accommodation, attending College classes, and visits to Canterbury University and Ferrymead; Allenton School and Rosebank Retirement Home.

Congratulations

Ashburton College – Burnside High School Winter Sports Exchange

Ministry of Education Language Immersion Award

South Island Secondary Schools’ Swimming Championships, Blenheim

Held on the last Tuesday of Term Two fifteen College teams travelled to Burnside, who hosted the whole exchange ranging over hockey, chess, basketball, football, rugby and netball. On this occasion Burnside emerged victors overall with 10 wins to College’s 5, albeit some losses were close, particularly the Boys’ Under 14 and Under 15 Rugby teams who lost 35-34 and 31-29 respectively.

Approximately five months in Japan in 2014 is the destination for Year 12 student Caitlin Adlam, a current student of Japanese and participant in this year’s forthcoming College Tour to Japan, who has gained this prestigious award, administered by AFS Intercultural Programmes.

The Ashburton College Swim Team has again produced some outstanding results. Team members were Sophie Beckley, Lucy Clough, Caitlin Johnstone, Adam Tupper and Sarah Whyte, with Coach Carl Gordon and Manager, Carolyn Clough.

College’s top junior spellers contested this event in College Winning Teams Timaru, at the end of Term Two with 3rd placing going Gaining wins were the Hockey Boys’ 1st XI (6-1), to the team of Abbey Hands, Ashley Kelland and Scott Hockey Girls’ 1st XI (6-0), Chess A and B Teams (13 – Kelland. 2.5 and 12 - 4) and Girls’ A Basketball (80 – 50). The team led throughout but, to their dismay, dropped four points on the trick ‘all or nothing’ question. Their (Pictured left): efforts, though, were still impressive. Nic Campbell (front) and Tom SPADES Girls’ Rugby Festival Dudley (back). Tournament Manager, Karen McKenzie, advises that the Ashburton College Girls’ 1st XV Rugby Team travelled to Oamaru to participate in this Open Secondary Schools’ Tournament, from 15-17 July. The Tournament, which (Pictured right): College attracted teams from Motueka to Southland, was a firstDevelopment Squad time entry for Ashburton College. players (front left and Ashburton College has a relatively young, inexperienced right) Christian Vainerere team and was participating in this tournament for the and Harry Ferguson of the first time. College 1st XI Football Team The team, coached by Geoff Wright, John Harrison and look to charge the high ball Martin Badham, gained a final placing of 5th. down. Aoraki Team Selection On the final day, the competition changed from 15 a-side to a 7 a-side tournament with five Ashburton College’s Year 9A and Year 10A teams contested this College players chosen to play in an Aoraki Team: Libby Badham, Annie McDonald, Nicole Purdon, Hannah tournament, held in Christchurch 15-17 July. Wright and Emma Waite. The team finished 3rd on (Pictured, left points in the A Division. to right) – Year Most Valuable and Most Improved Players 9A Team Nicole Purdon was named Most Valuable Player and Members: Emma Waite the Most Improved Player. Both Nicole and Jaimee Bird, Georgina Kelly Emma were named in the tournament team. (Captain), Ashleigh Street, Tori Watson, Serenity Timothy, Grace Wills, Molly Stapleton, Olivia Gibson, Sala Bueta (Vice Captain), Grace Wilson. Lisa Elliott is the team’s Coach and Deborah Gibson the Manager.

Junior Development South Island Secondary Schools’ Netball Tournament

From 32 teams in the grade the Year 9A team placed first in their pool and, following cross-over play, finished the tournament in 6th position.

Pictured left: Sophie Beckley who placed 3rd in the Girls’ 14 years and under 50m Breaststroke.

Year 9 and Year 10 Extra Spelling Competition

In this event Sophie swam a personal best by two seconds, and swam under the qualifying time for the New Zealand Age Group Championships. Sophie was also 5th placed in the 100m Breastroke. Results for the other swimmers were Caitlin Johnstone (Girls’ 15 years and over) – 2nd 100m Breaststroke, 3rd Open 200m Breaststroke, 4th 50m Breaststroke; 50m Freestyle; Open 200m Individual Medley, 6th 100m Freestyle Lucy Clough (Girls’ 14 years and under) – 3rd 100m Freestyle; 5th Open 400m Freestyle; 6th Open 400m Individual Medley; 8th 50m Freestyle. Sarah Whyte (Girls’ 14 years and under) – 4th 50m Butterfly; 7th 100m Breaststroke; 5th 50m Breaststroke; 8th 50m Backstroke. Adam Tupper (Boys’ 15 years and over) – 6th 100m Breaststroke and Open 200m Breaststroke. Relay Results – Team Members: Caitlin Johnstone, Lucy Clough, Sophie Beckley and Sarah Whyte 4th Open Girls’ 200m Freestyle Relay 6th Open Girls’ 200m Medley Relay Overall Placings The girls finished 4th on the overall Girls’ Points Table and the College team finished 7th overall in the Combined Team Scores. Appreciation To Coach Carl Gordon who is leaving Ashburton to an appointment as Director of Coaching at the St Peter’s Swimming Academy in Cambridge. Carl is thanked for his work in coaching our AshColl swimmers over the last seven years. He is a huge loss to swimming in our community.

Squad Selections Sophie Beckley, Joseph Brown and Lucy Clough have all been selected into the newly-established Canterbury The team (pictured above, back row, left to right): Squads as part of the new high performance pathway Geoff Wright (Coach), Alice Mareko, Riley Clayton- initiative by Swimming Canterbury West Coast. Wade, Nicole Purdon, Tayla Harvey-Brown, Ashley- Sophie - Bronze Squad Anne Roulston, Tessa Puleaga, Kaweau Patea, Laura Harrison, Theresa Gimblett, Tyra Patterson, John Lucy - Silver Squad and also selected for the Swimming New Zealand Top Age Group Camp. Harrison (Coach). (Front row, left to right): Olivia Ashworth, Georgia Joe - Gold Squad. The Gold Squad will travel to Australia Lysaght, Emma Waite, Naomi Cone, Hannah Wright, in December to compete at the Victorian Age Group Annie McDonald, Libby Badham, Ash McBride. Championships.

Also 6th placed in their grade, and also from 32 teams, was the Year 10A team of Kieren Bell (Captain), Danielle Secondary Schools’ Biathlon – Philip, Ella Bonnington, Larissa Allan, Georgina Tuck, Madeleine Evans, Tayler Cousins, Dakota Rossellini, Cross Country Skiing & Shooting Charlotte Waddell and Hannah Roulston. Rachel Evans Snow Farm at Cardrona, Wanaka, hosts New Zealand’s coaches this team which is managed by Marie Philip. only Cross-Country skiing facility where a six day training camp for school students was held from Monday 22nd – Saturday 27th July. The first four days included intensive training on Cross-Country Skiing technique, Shooting and Gym Sessions, working on the core muscles. The final two days involved putting it all August together in a race. 05 Lincoln High School v Ashburton College Sports Exchange, at Ashburton NCEA and the Whanau Evening, Hakatere Marae, 7:00pm The first race was an 8km sprint and the second race 06 Pasifika students - visit, reading programme/mentor support, Netherby was a 15km pursuit race. School Emma Waite (pictured below) undertaking both Tucker Trophy Inter-House Ski/Snowboard Competition, Mt Hutt disciplines, was the only participant from Ashburton Aoraki Secondary Schools’ Girls’ Badminton, Timaru College. She participated very well considering it was Year 13 TOF Espresso Beverages Course, Ashburton College her first attempt at Biathlon and she hopes to return next Board Meeting, Menorlue, 7:00pm year, much stronger 07 Aoraki Secondary Schools’ Boys’ Badminton, Timaru and more competitive. College A Netball, Christchurch Competition, Hagley Courts, Emma is hoping to Christchurch encourage others to 11AGR, 11PIA - Farmbikes Course, Ashburton Showgrounds join her so that we can Year 13 TOF Espresso Beverages Course, Ashburton College have an Ashburton 08 Postponement day – Lincoln/College Sports Exchange College team. Year 11 General Studies – Unit Standards Course, Adrenaline Forest, Biathlon New Zealand Spencer Park has funding to send 12OR - Class Outing, Base Café, Ashburton five young Biathletes to 08 11AGR, 11PIA - Farmbikes Course, Ashburton Showgrounds Sweden in December. Ball Gown Extravaganza, Girls’ Hockey Fundraiser, 7:30pm, Auditorium It is hoping to raise 09 Postponement Day – Tucker Trophy Competition, Mt Hutt the standard so that 12 Year 13 TOF-Unit Standard Food Safety Course, Aoraki Polytechnic these young people can 12-16 Ashburton College Mathematics Week compete at the Youth 13 Pasifika students - visit, reading programme/mentor support, Netherby Olympics. School ICAS Mathematics Competition, Years 9-13

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Cantamath Competition, Y10 team, CBS Arena, Christchurch College A Netball, Christchurch Competition, HagleyCourts, Christchurch 4 2013 Young Person’s Forum, likely 9:00am- 1:00pm, Ashburton District Council Course Selection Evening, Hotel Ashburton, 6:00pm – 8:00pm 15 Aoraki Mathematics Competition, Timaru Boys’ High School, Timaru Year 13ACC - Somerset Grocer/Leech and Partners, 8:00am - 10:00am 12OR - Class Outing, Base Café, Ashburton Toolbox- Teen Parenting Course, 7:30-9:00pm, Menorlue Uniform Clothing Shop Open, from 10:00am – 1:00pm, Administration Block 16 Junior Mid-Year Reports posted 16-18 Field Trip – Year 13/Year 12 Painting/Photography students, Te Papa & Wellington City Art Gallery, Wellington 17 South Island Secondary Schools’ Moto X, Pleasant Point 18 Aoraki Ski/Snowboard Championships 18-23 College Arts and Languages Week 19 Year 13 Biotechnology One Day Course, Lincoln University Postponement day, Aoraki Ski/Snowboard Championships College Music Night, 7:00pm, Holyoake Auditorium

Term Dates 2013:

Term Three: - Friday 27 September Term Four: Monday 14 October - Thursday 12 December (Year 9 and 10 students)

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In brief

9 killed in attack on consulate Three suicide bombers tried to attack the Indian consulate in an eastern Afghan city yesterday, sparking a shootout with guards on a bustling downtown street that left at least nine civilians dead, official said. The attack, which ended when the militants detonated a car bomb that left charred debris scattered in central Jalalabad near the Pakistan border, did not appear to damage the consulate itself, and Indian officials said all of the facility’s staff escaped unharmed. The Taliban denied responsibility for the attack, and suspicion instead fell upon Pakistanbased terrorist groups that have been blamed for deadly violence against Indian interests in Afghanistan in the past. The bombing comes at a time when Afghanistan and India are both trying to patch up relations with Pakistan. Islamabad considers Afghanistan its strategic backyard, and has always viewed India — with which it has fought several wars in the past 65 years — as a rival here. Afghan President Hamid Karzai, who has blamed Pakistani influence over the Taliban for much of the violence in his country, only last week

Security officials conduct an investigation at the scene of suicide bomb attacks in JalalAP Photo/BABrAk abad, Afghanistan yesterday. announced plans to travel to Islamabad. The two nations have had tense ties for years, and Afghanistan has accused Pakistan in the past of supporting the Taliban in the movement’s fight against the Afghan government. But the election two months ago of a new prime minister in Pakistan had raised hopes in Kabul that

Islamabad will be more open to helping start peace talks with the Taliban than the previous government — which it perceived to be more hostile to Afghanistan. Pakistan is seen as a key player in the Afghan peace process, and the US has been trying to enlist its support to help coax the Taliban into talks. Islamabad

has ties to the Taliban that date back to the 1990s, and many of the group’s leaders are believed to be detained or living on Pakistani territory. Saturday’s attack began when two men wearing explosive vests got out of a car as it approached a checkpoint outside the consulate, prompting a police guard to open fire. - AP

■ AUSTRALIA

Prince William on diaper duty

Rudd sets date for election

Prince George. ternoon. The 31-year-old royal managed to score the winning goal for his team and was later presented with a miniature polo stick for his baby boy. He

jokingly asked if he’d be getting some nappies — the British term for diapers — instead, telling guests he had to “pick some up on my way home.” Of his performance on the pitch, William said he was “in baby mode out there, thinking about nappies. I wasn’t really in the zone.” When quizzed about George, he said the little prince, who was born July 22, “likes to move around a lot. He wriggles a lot. He keeps on our toes.” Kate and the baby were not in attendance at the polo.

■ ENGLAND

Robber defiant after 50 years Half a century after Britain’s infamous Great Train Robbery, the most notorious member of the gang, Ronnie Biggs, is unrepentant and says he is proud of his role in the heist. The gang stole the equivalent of about $NZ80 million in today’s money from a mail train travelling from Glasgow to London 50 years ago on Thursday. The crime itself was auda-

Zimbabwe’s 89-year-old Robert Mugabe has romped to victory in presidential and parliamentary polls. However, his longtime foe Morgan Tsvangirai is vowing to boycott the government formed by the “fraudulent” vote. The veteran leader scored another five years in office, extending his 33-year rule with a landslide 61 per cent of the vote, against Tsvangirai’s 34 per cent. In parliament, his ZANU-PF party scored a super majority which allows it to make changes to the country’s constitution.

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Prince William gave guests at a charity polo match an insight into his newfound paternal duties yesterday, saying his mind had been stuck in “baby mode” thanks to his feisty newborn son. William was playing alongside his brother Harry at the Audi Polo Challenge in the English village of Ascot. The match came less than two weeks after he and his wife, Kate, had their first child, Prince George, and William told spectators it was “good to get out of the house” for the af-

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cious enough, but it was Biggs’ 36 years on the run and his high-profile new life in Brazil which propelled him to fame. He escaped from prison in 1965 and was finally arrested and thrown back in jail in 2001 on his voluntary return to Britain. Biggs, who will celebrate his 84th birthday on the anniversary of the robbery, was released from prison in 2009 after his lawyer claimed he was close

to death following strokes. But he is still alive and although now confined to a wheelchair he showed he has lost none of his old defiance. Biggs, who speaks through a spelling communicator, said: “If you want to ask me if I have any regrets about being one of the train robbers, my answer is ‘no!’ “I will go further: I am proud to have been one of them.” - AP

The September 7 federal election will be about who the Australian people trust to manage the economy, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says. Shortly after visiting Governor-General Quentin Bryce to set the poll date yesterday, Mr Rudd outlined his “positive” plans for the nation’s future. “This election will be about who the Australian people best trust to lead them through the difficult new economic challenges that now lie ahead,” he told reporters in Canberra. The poll will also be about who Australians trust to protect jobs, deliver fair wages and conditions, invest in health and education and ensure there is a fair go for all, he added. The prime minister positioned himself as the underdog in the election contest against Opposition Leader Tony Abbott. “If we had an election yesterday Mr Abbott would be prime minister as of today,” he said. Taking aim at Mr Abbott, Mr Rudd said Australian politics must move forward from oldstyle negative politics. - AP

A group inspired by the running of the bulls in Pamplona is planning to unleash bulls in several US cities to sprint through fencedin courses as daredevils try to avoid being trampled. The Great Bull Run is set to kick off August 24 at a drag-racing strip south of Richmond, Virginia. A second event is planned for October 19 at an Atlanta-area horse park that hosted events for the 1996 Olympics.

Heavy rains kill 14 Heavy rains that swept across Pakistan brought down more than 100 homes and caved in a factory wall, killing at least 14 people in the downpours yesterday, officials said. The rains caused about 120 houses to collapse in different areas of northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing at least eight people, said Latifur Rehman, a provincial disaster management spokesman.

Japan shakes A strong earthquake shook northeastern Japan yesterday in the same region devastated by a giant tsunami and temblor 2-1/2 years ago, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 struck shortly after midday, and was centered off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture, and 50 km below the seabed. There was no risk of a tsunami.

Fine defaulters West Australia’s top 100 fine defaulters will be named and shamed and their vehicles will be clamped and licence plates seized. The new laws target thousands of people who owe a total of $259 million in unpaid infringements and court fines, with the most serious fine defaulters owing $67 million. Under the new laws, the Sheriff’s Office can wheel clamp vehicles for 48 hours or seize licence plates for 28 days if a person has more than $2000 in unpaid fines and infringements.

Rome diverts traffic The city of Rome has barred private vehicles from using the main road to the Colosseum in order to protect the iconic monument that has been blackened by pollution and is in a poor state. Cars, lorries and other private vehicles have been barred from using the last trunk of the avenue Via dei Fori Imperiali, which links Piazza Venezia to the Roman amphitheatre. - AAP

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1 – Which Christchurch street is not an ‘Avenue’? Hagley Moorhouse Riccarton 2 – Who is the manager of Mt Hutt Ski Area? James McKenzie John McKenzie Warren McKenzie

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Rakaia’s 10th grade team competing in the Mid Canterbury Football local competition has been having a ball this season learning new skills and playing against teams from Ashburton and Methven.

3 – Which author was not a New Zealander? Ngaio Marsh Janet Frame Sylvia Plathe 4 – Hone Harawira represents which party in Parliament? Labour Party Maori Party Mana Party

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6 – In which year was a British task force sent to recover the Falkland Islands after an Argentinian invasion? 1978 1982 1989

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7 – The children’s story Winnie the Pooh was written by...? A. A. Milne J. B. Priestley Evelyn Waugh

■ Cook pasta according to packet directions. ■ Heat a medium saucepan or frying pan ■ Squeeze the sausage meat from the sausage casings. ■ Discard the casings and fry the sausage meat crumbling it as it cooks. ■ Add the crushed garlic and when soft set the pan aside.

8 – How many years old is Mt Hutt Ski Area? 20 30 40

■ Beat eggs and egg yolks together and stir in parmesan cheese. ■ When pasta is cooked, drain, reserving ½ cup of the pasta cooking water. ■ Pour drained pasta into the pan with cooked sausage or bacon. ■ Add the egg mixture and a

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Naturalist Daphne Dozo (right), holds a flashlight as visitors watch the release of sea turtle hatchlings during the Sea Turtle Awareness Programme at the Biscayne Nature Centre in Key Biscayne, Florida. Nesting season on Florida’s Atlantic coast runs from PHOTO AP March through October.

It’s turtle-nesting season in Florida BY LYNNE SLADKY It’s turtle-nesting season in Florida, when sea turtles lay their eggs and hatchlings head for the water. A number of parks, beaches and conservation groups around the state run programmes where nature-lovers can learn about the phenomenon and even watch baby turtles — without disturbing them — as they emerge from the nests and make their way to the water. The Miami-Dade County Sea Turtle Conservation Programme offers presentations and turtle walks certain evenings July through September, at the Crandon Park Visitor and Nature Centre in Key Biscayne and Haulover Park.

But like many of the other programmes offered around the state, the Miami-Dade walks are so popular that they fill up months in advance. Three species of sea turtles regularly nest on Florida beaches, the loggerhead, leatherback, and green. More than 90 per cent of US loggerhead nesting takes place in Florida. A count on 26 Florida beaches in 2012 found 58,172 loggerhead nests, the second-highest number in 24 years, according to the Fish and Wildlife Commission. Florida is also the only state in the continental US where leatherbacks regularly nest, according to the wildlife commission. In addition, the state hosts

one of the largest examples of green turtle nesting in the Western Hemisphere. Two other species also nest in Florida in very small numbers, the Kemp’s ridley and hawksbill. The loggerhead is threatened and the green and leatherback are endangered, but all sea turtles are protected by the federal Endangered Species Act and the Florida Marine Protection Act. It is against the law to touch or disturb nesting sea turtles, hatchlings or their nests. Adult females nest every two or three years and lay several nests in one season. They emerge from the water to nest on the beach mostly at night, returning to the nesting grounds where they were born. Nests average 100 eggs, and

Carlie Hamlin, 3 (left) and her sister Hailey, 4, look at a loggerhead sea turtle hatchling during the Sea Turtle Awareness Programme at the Biscayne Nature Centre in PHOTO AP Key Biscayne, Florida. incubate in the sand for approximately 60 days, depending on the species. The hatchlings usually emerge from their nests at night. Only about one in 1000 baby turtles survive to adulthood. Nesting season in Florida runs from March through October on the Atlantic coast, and from May through October on the Gulf Coast. The largest numbers of nesting sea turtles are found on the central east coast of Florida, the Space Coast, where walks are typically offered in June and July. Those also fill up well in advance, so if you’re planning ahead and would like to see the phenomenon next year, make sure to remember to register for turtle watches in April and May.

If you go ... SEAT TURTLE WATCHES: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission maintains a list of organisations permitted to conduct sea turtle watches at http:// www.myfwc.com/education/ wildlife/sea-turtle/where-toview/. Many programmes charge a small fee of around $10 a person to participate. The programmes are so popular that they fill up months in advance. Turtle walks by the MiamiDade County Sea Turtle Conservation are offered through September but also fill up in advance; check back next year for the 2014 schedule at http://www.miamidade.gov/ecoadventures/seaturtle_program.asp. -AP

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Ashburton Trust Mid Canterbury Development Netball team placed fourth in the senior C section of the Mid Canterbury Junior Netball Tournament on Sunday. The team played five games and lost to North Canterbury 13-11, Selwyn 15-13 and Independent 13-11, but beat South Canterbury 15-11 and Malvern 26-6. Meanwhile Mid Canterbury Junior A netball team finished fourtth out of seven teams in the Mid Canterbury Netball Junior Tournament in Ashburton yesterday. The team won its first two games, beating North Canterbury A 20-14 and Selwyn A 26-12. In the third match the side lost 23-14 to Nelson Primary A and lost 23-11 to Marlborough under 13A in a play off game.

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Hampstead A upset defending netball premiers Methven A on Saturday to keep alive a resurgence that may catapult them into semi-final contention. In a low scoring 24-18 victory, Hampstead managed to stay on top of the Methven side the entire match in what coach Lynda Scott described as “terrible conditions”. Celtic, Methven and United are favourites for the top four of the Mid Canterbury premier netball competition, leaving College and Hampstead to vie

for the fourth spot and a semifinal opportunity. Hampstead’s comprehensive 36-18 win last week and their win over Methven gives them the inside running as College A went down to premier competition favourites Celtic A on Saturday. Only six goals were shared between the sides in the first quarter, with Hampstead edging out to a 4-2 lead over Methven. Hampstead then extended their lead going into half time, up 11-8 with their combinations clicking and things they

practised during the week transferring on to the court. During the third and fourth quarters, Hampstead continued their dominance to grind out the six goal victory, and five competition points. “It was definitely a low scoring game and that was because of the conditions, sometimes the ball would go up and down the court four or five times before it went in the goal,” Scott said. “We are really rapt with the win, that was one of the toughest games we have had this season - that’s for sure.”

In other matches, frontrunners Celtic A beat an understrength College A 31-20. The College side had only seven players thanks to a raft of injuries, which made it harder to compete with a Celtic side that stayed ahead the whole match. College’s B side also had a tough day at the office, going down 30-15 to United A. “Our defensive pairing combined really well and managed to restrict the number of shots they made, that really helped with our win,” United A coach Karla Newlands said.

Warriors given a wake-up call BY MICHAEL BROWN

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The Warriors were a bit sleepy against Cronulla on Saturday night so it was little wonder they referred to their 18-14 defeat at Mt Smart Stadium as a wakeup call. They are by no means out of the race for the playoffs, and Newcastle’s draw with Brisbane on Friday night helped their cause, but it certainly put a dent in their top-eight ambitions. They have five games remaining and need to win at least three, if not four, and hope other results also go their way. Their first assignment is

against the third-placed Sea Eagles. Fortunately Sunday’s match is at Gosford, and not Brookvale Oval where the Warriors have a poor record, but countering that is the fact Manly are in Asada’s sights as the drugs probe across the Tasman deepens and teams often galvanise under adversity - the Sharks have done it all season. Matt Elliott’s side will need to bring the sort of application and attitude they had been playing with for the past eight weeks. It was missing at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday night and, despite a late rally when

they got to within four points after being 18-4 down, an efficient Sharks outfit took advantage. Their effort and execution was off and it reflected in the stats - 67 per cent completion rate, 13 errors and 36 missed tackles - but one positive was the fact they nearly won the game even though they played so poorly. “It comes down to how badly we want it,” fullback Kevin Locke said. “Personally, I wasn’t there [against the Sharks]. There are no excuses in the NRL. I need to put my hand up and hopefully sort it out next week.” - APNZ

Silver Ferns skipper Casey Kopua looks set to remain with the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic. Despite approaches from three other New Zealand franchises, including an “extremely strong bid” from the Mystics, Kopua is unlikely to follow Laura Langman and Irene van Dyk out the exit at the Magic. There might still be time for a last minute change of heart and nothing has been ﬁnalised but the Herald on Sunday understands the 28-yearold is “very close” to signing for 2014. - NZH

Storm crush Raiders Melbourne showed there was plenty of bite left in the reigning premiers as they ﬂexed their muscle to hand Canberra their worst ever defeat in a 68-4 hammering at Canberra Stadium. Looking to win at home for the 13th straight game, the Raiders were instead embarrassed on their home patch, the Storm running in 12 tries in a breathtaking performance. The defeat eclipsed the 54-3 loss to Parramatta in their debut campaign in 1982, while the 64-point winning margin matched the Storm’s best when they beat Wests Tigers 64-0 in 2001. - AAP

Tigers toothless Gold Coast ended their NRL losing run in style with a comprehensive 36-6 victory over Wests Tigers yesterday. In perfect conditions at Skilled Park, the Titans revived their top eight aspirations and snapped a four-match losing streak with the 30-point win over the hapless Tigers. The only downside for the Titans was an incident midway through the second half where Greg Bird was placed on report for a late hit on - AAP Braith Anasta.

Doggies not waiting Canterbury prop James Graham admits the Bulldogs can’t afford to wait for the return of injured star fullback Ben Barba, with a spot in the NRL top eight still far from assured. The Bulldogs play the ﬁrst game of what is expected to be a ﬁvematch stretch without the reigning Dally M medal winner when they take on St George Illawarra tonight. - AAP

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Cup cliffhanger

Weepu shock AB omission By Wynne Gray

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Rakaia openside flanker and captain Mark Andrew receives the ball in the Watters Cup final on Saturday against Methven.

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Rakaia held their nerve and defended a last minute Methven onslaught to reclaim the Watters Cup on Saturday. As the final minutes of the 2013 season counted down, Rakaia’s 13-9 lead was under siege from a desperate Methven side, whose forwards pounded the defensive line at the Ashburton Showgrounds in an attempt to snatch a second consecutive title. Methven took on Rakaia in a close quarter battle but could not breach the staunch defence, and a last second penalty awarded to Rakaia allowed them to kick the ball into the 2000-strong crowd and take back the Watters Cup which they last held in 2011.

So often finals footy can come down to who plays better on the day and with Rakaia beating Methven twice during the regular season, they were naturally touted as favourites. “It was great for us as coaches in what was a whole team effort, very satisfying. It would have been disappointing to do so well in the combined competition as the top Mid Canterbury side and lose the final,” Rakaia coach Wayne Foxcroft said. Rakaia centre Dwayne Burrows opened the scoring from a Methven mistake early in the match, when he scooped up a dropped pass and scampered over the line. Fullback Josh Walker opened his account with a conversion, and later went on to kick a pen-

alty to take Rakaia into the half time break up 10-0. “The message at half time was about finishing off what we had started. We needed to stop giving away penalties, if they kicked all their penalties it could have been a different story,” Foxcroft said. However, his pleas fell on deaf ears, as Methven wing Jay Aitkens took over the kicking duties and slotted three penalties to bring his side back into the game, closing the margin to 10-9. With about 10 minutes remaining, Rakaia were awarded a penalty within kicking range, where Walker kept his cool and pushed the lead out to four, forcing Methven to score a try if they were to claim the cup. Methven knew what was re-

quired, and hammered away at the line in a bid to break Rakaia hearts but could not do so. Foxcroft said it was a big moment for the club, who had to wait 32 long years before winning the title again in 2011, and went on to beat Methven three times this season, a feat that has never been achieved in Rakaia rugby history. Methven coach Dale Palmer said his players were disappointed, but they had come a long way after struggling to field a senior side at the beginning of the year. “It was hard, it’s like anything I suppose, and the five teams in the Mid Canterbury competition all lift for the local competition, it still has a lot of meaning to us and the locals around here,” he said.

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Rejection came for Piri Weepu and Victor Vito yesterday as two of the great All Black enigmas slipped off the national radar. The halfback carries warrior instincts without the same fight for fitness while the loose forward is a great athlete who can’t find the sting for battle. Both missed the cut for the Rugby Championship squad with an unavailable Rene Ranger and Ben Afeaki, Matt Todd, Francis Saili and Jeremy Thrush who were involved in the June test group. Saili, Thrush, Blues wing Frank Halai and prop Joe Moody will train as injury cover each week but then return to their provinces for ITM Cup games. Vito was a great athlete, coach Steve Hansen said, and needed to play with “freedom, aggression, intensity and physicality” but it just hadn’t come. “So we’d like him to step out and work on his game in the ITM Cup.” Weepu’s sharpened physique has not kept up with the pace the All Blacks wanted to play and he has been replaced by Thomas “TJ” Perenara for the tests with the Wallabies, Springboks and Pumas. The selectors have monitored Weepu’s work this season, and his 71st and last test start against France confirmed their opinion. “We just felt that how we are trying to play the game, the speed of the game we are trying to play, Pow [Weepu] is just struggling with that,” Hansen said. - NZH All Blacks squad; (caps in brackets): Dane Coles, Wellington/Hurricanes (6), Andrew Hore, Taranaki/ Highlanders (76), Keven Mealamu, Auckland/Blues (104), Wyatt Crockett, Canterbury/Crusaders (14), Charlie Faumuina, Auckland/Blues (7), Ben Franks, Hawke’s Bay/Hurricanes (25), Owen Franks, Canterbury/Crusaders (47), Tony Woodcock, North Harbour/Highlanders (98), Brodie Retallick, Bay of Plenty/Chiefs (14), Luke Romano, Canterbury/Crusaders (14), Sam Whitelock, Canterbury/Crusaders (41), Sam Cane, Bay of Plenty/Chiefs (7), Steven Luatua, Auckland/Blues (1), Richie McCaw - captain, Canterbury/Crusaders (116), Liam Messam, Waikato/Chiefs (23), Kieran Read, Canterbury/Crusaders (51), Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Waikato/Chiefs (4), TJ Perenara, Wellington/Hurricanes (0), Aaron Smith, Manawatu/Highlanders, (15), Beauden Barrett, Taranaki/Hurricanes (8), Daniel Carter, Canterbury/Crusaders (95), Aaron Cruden, Manawatu/Chiefs (22), Ma’a Nonu, Wellington/Highlanders (79), Conrad Smith, Wellington/Hurricanes (69), Israel Dagg, Hawke’s Bay/Crusaders (28), Charles Piutau, Auckland/Blues (1), Julian Savea, Wellington/Hurricanes (11), Ben Smith, Otago/Highlanders (15).

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International signing for rep squad? BY MYLES HUME

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Former Japanese international flyhalf Murray Williams is on the cusp of joining the Mid Canterbury Heartland squad. The Guardian understands Williams, a former international and NPC player, has been linked with the side to be selected as one of three loan players for the representative season to start on August 24 against Poverty Bay. The current Ponsonby premiere first five-eighth will be one of the one of the main talking points surrounding the Mid Canterbury Rugby Union’s announcement of a preliminary 24-man squad, which is still yet to confirm Williams, two other import players and a province of origin player. The squad features 13 players from Saturday’s Watters Cup fi-

nal, with eight players from the champion Rakaia side and five from Methven selected, along with eight debutants. Southern loose forward Jon Dampney has been named as captain. New coach Glenn Moore said he was excited with how the squad was shaping, but there was concern around flanker and halfback with Jackson Donlan and Cawte Whiting left due to injuries. Rakaia captain Mark Andrew will cover openside flanker while Methven flyhalf Davie Maw will provide cover for first five-eighth and halfback. “It does put a little bit of pressure around those positions but overall we have got a good balance, with a mix of experience and a lot of new faces which makes it quite exciting,” he said. Moore wants to put huge

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focus on the mental side of the game and build a fit team that has the ability to shut out games in the final 20 minutes. Southbridge centre Peni Manu Manu Niliwa and Glenmark wing/fullback Muleli Bula are understood to have been imported as loan players while HSOB lock Michael Barry likely to be the province of origin player.

Although Williams is set touted to be the biggest signing for the squad, Hampstead back Esera Lauina, who represented Samoa, is also another drawcard. Moore said the squad will be slightly bigger this season, looking to carry 26 players during the season and reducing the development squad. He said he would have more information on the three loan and province of origin players in the coming days. Mid Canterbury Heartland preliminary squad: Jon Dampney (captain), James Carr, Grant Polson, Paddy Davis, Will Mackenzie, Johannes Lambrechts (Southern), Ron Manu, Kamaka Reti, Kody Nordquist, Mark Andrew, Dwayne Burrows, Josh Walker, Andrew Fluker (Rakaia), Simon Fleetwood, Andrew Smith, Mitch Sim, Davie Maw, Richard Catherwood (Methven), Tukulua Tolu, Ross McKay (Celtic), Tevita Ula, Esera Lauina and Josh Nonu (Hampstead). *Rakaia’s Tautaina Samisoni has pulled out of the squad.

Senior B supremos

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The pressure of being labelled favourites can be a curse for any team, but Tinwald’s senior B side ensured their season did not come crashing down in the second grade cup final on Saturday. Up against a spirited Collegiate side, Tinwald put on a masterful display to win 28-20 and cap off a successful season during finals day at the Ashburton Showgrounds. Tinwald coach John Pearson said eve-

ryone was out to beat his side this season, and praised his team’s strength to put away a spirited Collegiate side. Second five-eighth Joe Caroll starred for his Tinwald side, crossing the line twice and converting all his side’s four tries to rack up 18 points. Number 8 Hayden Cowan and wing Chris Twamley added their names to the score sheet as well. 030813-KC-166 Tinwald now take on Southern for the Beckley Cup on Sunday, to be Tinwald senior B captain Cameron McCormick is all smiles as he holds aloft the senior B cup. played in Mt Somers.

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Cruden blocks kicking hiccups BY PATRICK MCKENDRY As far as his goalkicking goes, Aaron Cruden, in his own words, has had a “tricky old season”. A groin injury picked up in pre-season training meant he couldn’t practice his goalkicking at all during the early rounds, which meant Gareth Anscombe took the tee until the Chiefs’ 11th game of the season. That’s a long time for a firstfive wanting to prove himself as a credible alternative to Dan Carter and, while he settled into his kicking groove as the season went on, there were a few bad misses and his first kick of the evening against the Brumbies at Waikato Stadium wouldn’t have helped his nerves one bit. With a quarter of the match gone and the Brumbies up by 6-0, Cruden duffed a kick from right in front, the ball’s flight resembling that of a badly wounded duck. He had a couple of other misses - hitting a post with a penalty when the score was 19-12 to the Brumbies and the conversion to Liam Messam’s try. However, he came back with two more successes - the conversion of Bundee Aki’s try and a penalty with eight minutes remaining to stretch the lead to 27-22 for a five-from-eight return. Asked to shed some light on his kicking form, Cruden said afterwards: “No I can’t. It’s been a tricky old season. “It’s been a bit hit and miss and I was just stoked to see the last couple go through the posts. I’ll have to get back on the horse and keep at it but as a kicker you just have to try to kick your way through the bad times and hopefully a few go through the posts, which the last couple did.” Cruden was better against Dan Carter and the Crusaders than he was against the Brumbies, the visitors’ swarming defence putting pressure on all of the backline including halfback Tawera Kerr-Barlow and the midfield of Andrew Horrell and Charlie Ngatai. It is a testament to the Chiefs’ determination and team ethos that they overcame the difficulties presented to them in the first hour. The 24-year-old Cruden has also developed into a player who rarely gets flustered, even in the biggest of occasions. Cruden added that the most satisfying thing about winning consecutive titles was that it was the realisation of a goal set at the start of the year. “We wanted to do it for ourselves, for our side, our little Chiefs circle. We weren’t sure we’d be able to do it but we had a lot of belief throughout the year that if we got our game right we’d be able to test sides.” - APNZ

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In brief Whare in drugs probe Centre Dean Whare has joined Kiwis team-mate Jeremy Smith in the spotlight as the drugs probe across the Tasman enters a critical phase and the outcome could have an impact on New Zealand’s World Cup squad. Whare was named by the Sunday Telegraph as one of the 30 who will be interviewed by anti-doping investigators over the coming weeks. Smith had long been suspected to be on that list, given he was at Cronulla in 2011. - APNZ

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Unbeaten streak continues

Kemp eyeing Glasgow Kiwi squash player Jaclyn Kemp is targeting a return to the court to defend her Commonwealth Games doubles crown alongside Joelle King in Glasgow next year. Kemp (nee Hawkes) retired from the Women’s Squash Association tour last year to start a family with husband, Jonathan, but always believed she could play in Glasgow if the timing lined up. Their daughter, Maia, was born in late May and Kemp joked that King rung her almost immediately after Maia’s birth to check they were on track for Glasgow.- APNZ

Wenger ﬁres up Arsene Wenger has hit back at Brendan Rodgers after the Liverpool manager insisted Arsenal’s bid for Luis Suarez fell well short of the player’s valuation. Rodgers claimed Suarez’s qualities meant he should be valued in similar terms to Gareth Bale, who has attracted a near STG100 million ($A170m) approach from Real Madrid. Arsenal manager Wenger conﬁrmed the club had made a formal bid for Suarez - believed to be in the region of STG40m. But he also insisted negotiations would remain in-house and admitted he was perplexed by Rodgers’s - AFP decision to speak out.

Ogier closes in on title Sebastien Ogier took a firm grip on the world rally championship yesterday when he swept to victory in Finland for his fifth triumph of the season. The French Volkswagen driver finished ahead of Ford duo Thierry Neuville of Belgium and Norway’s Mads Ostberg. Ogier had controlled the race since the midway point on Friday and set two of the fastest - AFP times yesterday.

Erakovic, Venus win Kiwi tennis players Marina Erakovic and Michael Venus have scored good doubles wins in big tournaments in North America. Erakovic and Zimbabwean partner, Cara Black, beat second seeds Liezel Huber (USA) and Spaniard Nuria Llagostera Vives in the quarter-ﬁnals of the US$795,000 (NZD $1,015,391) WTA Carlsbad tournament in Southern California in a one hour-40 minute match 6-4 3-6 12-10. Meanwhile, in Canada, Kiwi Davis Cup player, Venus and American partner, Bradley Klahn have won their quarterﬁnal match at the US$100,000 Vancouver Challenger. - APNZ

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Tinwald’s Thomas White launches a penalty corner in his side’s 11-2 thumping of Excelsior during a Mid-South Canterbury hockey competition game on Saturday. BY MYLES HUME

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Wakanui Black kept their unbeaten streak alive on Saturday, once again ousting fellow MidSouth Canterbury hockey competition heavyweights Northern Hearts. The Ashburton Hockey Turf played host to three competition play-off round matches on the day, with the Wakanui Black’s 4-2 victory over the Timaru side featuring as the match of the round. It was the third time the top side has beaten the second placed Northern Hearts this season, and will fill them with confidence before their Bowman Cup final against Wakanui

Blue and their semi-final on August 17 against Timaru Boys’. Wakanui Black’s Mark Bennett said his side shut their opposition out of the first half, rushing out to a 4-0 lead before the half time whistle, with Adam Wilson putting two shots in the back of the goal. James Tavendale kicked off the scoring for his side, while Richard Hawke also helped himself to a goal. “In the first half we played with a lot of purpose and knew what we wanted to do, but in the second half it was a completely different story,” Bennett said. Momentum swung in Northern Hearts favour, who man-

aged two goals to create a nailbiting end to the match. “Ryan Wilson had to come off with a hamstring injury and then it kind of fell to pieces, and I think we were a little bit complacent after our first half, we just wanted the game to end.” However, Wakanui Black showed enough mettle to grind out the win, and keep their winning streak alive. In other matches, Wakanui Blue played host to Timaru Boys’ in a 0-0 affair, both sides showing their defensive qualities to keep the ball out of the goal. Tinwald thrashed Excelsior 11-2, with Daniel Snowball fea-

turing on the scoresheet for his Tinwald side with four goals. Danny Stagg and Blair Snowball both registered a double, with Paul Everest, Thomas White and Toby Thomas making up the rest of the side’s scorers. In the women’s grade, Hampstead couldn’t get past defending champions St Andrews in a 4-1 loss in Timaru. The semi-finals are set down for August 17, with Wakanui Black to host Timaru Boys’ and Wakanui Blue to play Northern Hearts. On Thursday night this week the Wakanui sides will face off for the Mid Canterbury Bowman Cup.

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Jackson takes talents to Slovenia Cedric Jackson has signed a one-year contract with Slovenian club Union Olimpija, two days after confirming he would not be returning to the Breakers. The American point guard, who led the Breakers to two championships in his two seasons in New Zealand, has signed with the 15-time Slove-

nian League champions until the end of the 2013/14 season. Union Olimpija, who have won eight of the last nine titles, said the contract includes a clause which allows Jackson an early exit if an NBA team comes calling. Jackson has long held the ambition of returning to the NBA, impressing in the Summer

League during the last two offseasons. The 27-year-old (pictured) has previously had brief stints for three NBA teams and his chances of returning will be significantly aided by plying his trade in Europe. The Breakers, meanwhile, will be stepping up their search to replace Jackson after his resignation last week. - APNZ

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Karla Bruni claims Winter Cup A masterful ride by Daniele Johnson (left) paved the way for the Roydon Bergeson-trained Karla Bruni to land the Gr.3 $100,000 Estaronline Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton on Saturday. The six-year-old mare looked to be labouring as heads turned for home, but a decision to navigate a passage closer to the fence as her rivals scouted wide

proved a decisive factor, as Karla Bruni downed Taurus by twoand-a-quarter lengths, with Thrive finishing third. “At the 600m I thought I was flat for all money and going to run last, but to her credit she’s picked herself up and won really well,” said Johnson. “She loves the wet tracks, so it panned out quite well. I hit a bit of a flat spot and the inside has

turned out to be the best way home. “Roydon’s done a great job with her and with just the 53 kilos on her back today, it was a huge bonus.” Trainer Roydon Bergeson rated the victory as one of the highlight’s of his career, with the Awapuni conditioner sharing in the ownership along with his good mate and champion

jockey Opie Bosson, who also happens to be Johnson’s boyfriend. “It’s probably my biggest thrill in racing to own a horse like her and win a race like this,” Bergerson said. “It is just amazing!” “She probably should have won the Whyte Handicap last start, so we thought we’d press on and pay the late entry fee for today’s race.”

Stratford gallops Today at Stratford raceway

Stratford RC Venue: Stratford Meeting Date: 5 Aug 2013 NZ Meeting number : 4 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6 1 1.01pm YORK ROAD/CENTRAL TYRES/SPRING MOSS MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 2000m 1 x0444 Huarwee 58.5............................... Scratched 2 20L88 Light Handed (5) 58.5 ......................S Doyle 3 0x083 Our Comedian (4) 58.5 ............... B Lammas 4 8x757 Self Evident h (6) 58.5 ................ R Hannam 5 7 Tigger (1) 58.5 ...............................H Tinsley 6 00x What Next h (7) 58.5 ........... M Dravitzki (a2) 7 0x804 Set (3) 56.5 .................................... J Parkes 8 7 Ethical (2) 56.5 ................................S Collett 9 86x Lovin Connection (8) 56.5 ...............R Myers 10 0x870 False Empathy (9) 56.5 ..........L Whelan (a1) 2 1.36pm TOKO JUNCTION/MCDONALD’S REAL ESTATE/ALL IN R65 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2000m 1 02129 Coljoy (9) 59 ....................................R Myers 2 x0319 Jackabean tdh (3) 58.5 ....... R Hutchings (a) 3 05406 Riverman Jack h (12) 58 ..... M Dravitzki (a2) 4 55102 Graceful Joy t (11) 57.5............ B Grylls (a2) 5 35190 Beaudastorm m (8) 57.5 ................ J Parkes

Race 6: Sortemout, Kenneth, Seams Like Magic, Jojo $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 6 63574 No Excuses m (10) 57 ................ B Lammas RATING 75 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1200m 7 20636 Torrado dm (5) 55.5 .................... R Hannam 1 325x9 Urunga d (5) 58.5 ............................ K Myers 1 55371 Jojo m (10) 61 ............................. R Hannam 51 Sortemout dm (6) 59 ...................... J Parkes 8 72240 Goldie Cantride mh (6) 54.5............S Collett 2 4480x The Debt Collector dm (7) 58. Dravitzki (a2) 2 9 9x053 Vicki Anne (1) 54...........................D Bradley 3 x9257 For Petesake dmh (3) 57.5....... B Grylls (a2) 3 x0652 Kenneth d (7) 58.5 ..........................S Collett 10 90x56 Ballroom m (7) 54 ...................... V Johnston 4 14033 Sir Cosworth dm (2) 57.5 ..........W Satherley 4 05406 Riverman Jack h (4) 58 ....... M Dravitzki (a2) 11 10098 Carinya dm (2) 54 ..................L Whelan (a1) 5 2336x Guru Girl d (9) 57 ...........................H Tinsley 5 54003 Fair Script (2) 55.5 ...................... B Lammas 12 80090 Rivelatore (4) 54....................... A Taylor (a3) 6 22690 Benny’s Sister tm (6) 56 .............. B Lammas 6 54032 Rampantexcuse 55.5 ................... Scratched 0106x Replace d (8) 55 .............................R Myers 7 45780 Recession Proof d (9) 55.5 .............R Myers 3 2.11pm PGG WRIGHTSON MERCHANDISE & LIVE- 78 79075 Cracker (1) 54 .................................S Collett 8 6x005 Alkempo m (3) 55.............................S Doyle STOCK MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 Finkbig (5) 58.5 ........................... B Lammas 9 35330 Royal Haze tmh (4) 54 ........ R Hutchings (a) 9 06398 Antownov m (5) 55 ................... A Taylor (a3) 2 Jimwok (9) 58.5......................L Whelan (a1) 5 3.26pm RJ EAGAR LTD/ROY’S BOY MAIDEN $7000, 10 x4509 Trickjah dm (1) 55 ..................L Whelan (a1) 11 38263 Seams Like Magic (8) 54 .... R Hutchings (a) 3 Oh That’s Nice (4) 58.5 ............ B Grylls (a2) MDN, 1480m 4 22 Cassie Anne h (11) 56.5 .......M Hudson (a3) 1 25348 Aria Prince (7) 58.5 .........................R Myers Blinkers on : Tigger (R1), Lady Go Lightly (R5) 5 2. Skychi h (8) 56.5 ...........................D Bradley 2 x0444 Huarwee 58.5............................... Scratched Blinkers off : Goldie Cantride (R2), Catwomandu (R3), 00. Lykaroc h (1) 58.5 ......... M Dravitzki (a2) Replace (R4), I Candy, Vendemiaire (R5), Antownov 6 044 Helio Star (10) 56.5 ...................W Satherley 3 River Stone h (3) 58.5 .................... J Parkes (R6) Winkers on : Catwomandu (R3) 7 70x4 Mrs Clooney (1) 56.5 .....................H Tinsley 4 8 7x Catwomandu h (3) 56.5 ..................R Myers 5 5367x I Candy (2) 56.5 ....................... B Grylls (a2) Winkers off : For Petesake (R4) SELECTIONS 9 0 Julieta (12) 56.5 .................. M Dravitzki (a2) 6 65420 Ngawhini (6) 56.5 ..........................D Bradley Ashton Valley (9) 56.5 ................. B Lammas Race 1: Our Comedian, Lovin Connection, Self Evident 10 Cullister (6) 56.5............................. J Parkes 7 11 Our Debutante (7) 56.5 ............... R Hannam 8 60x09 Lady Go Lightly (5) 56.5........M Hudson (a3) Race 2: Vicki Anne, Goldie Cantride, Graceful Joy, Coljoy Naked Truth h (4) 56.5 ...........L Whelan (a1) Race 3: Cassie Anne, Skychi, Mrs Clooney, Julieta 12 09. The Rahtwo Rebel (2) 56.5 . R Hutchings (a) 9 Darryl Bradley rides Vicki Anne 4: Guru Girl, Sir Cosworth, Royal Haze, Urunga 4 2.46pm JACK TAYLOR MEMORIAL/KINGDOM BAY 10 66x79 Vendemiaire (8) 56.5......................H Tinsley Race 6 3.56pm TAG OIL (NZ LTD)/ABIT LEICA RATING 65 Race 5: Ngawhini, Aria Prince, Vendemiaire, Ashton Valley in the second at Stratford today.

Palmerston North dogs Today at Manawatu Raceway

Palmerston North Greyhounds Venue: Manawatu Race- 1 87754 Homebush Julie nwtd ............... S Gommans 7 1343 Thrilling Judge nwtd ........................ K Walsh 2 62362 Ostapchuk 26.12 ..............................L Ahern 2 64727 Miss Moet 22.18...........................P Blanche 8 23121 Boston Chanel 26.10 F & ...............Turnwald 3 11217 Mammy Brown 26.22 .......................L Ahern way Meeting Date : 5 Aug 2013 NZ Meeting number: 9 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 3 61357 Queen Cobra 21.84 ......................... A Clark 9 x4876 Thrilling Grace nwtd B & ...............G Atwood 4 67518 Kango Klink 26.47 .........................B Mitchell 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 4 31574 Kotumba 22.03 L & ............................ Morris 10 85687 Flossy Haka nwtd.........................P Blanche 5 31236 Fastback King 26.36 ........................ A Clark 5 88884 Double Tapp 22.03 ........................M Gowan 6 1.45pm MARTON STAKES HT2 C1 C1q, 457m 10, 11 and 12 6 34163 Crushed Monkey 26.34 U & ....... McCracken 6 32117 Addicted 22.02 .................................L Ahern 1 35462 Belldeen nwtd ..........................A Duganzich 7 32222 Thrilling Charly nwtd ....................... K Walsh 1 12.10pm (NZT) AWAPUNI DASH C1 C1, 375m 7 82817 Tepirita Jazil nwtd ............................ C Brider 1 34266 Triple Aye 22.14 .........................W Hodgson 2 64344 Queen Rowdy nwtd..........................P Taylor 8 12651 Mi Ti Pa 26.26 ..................................L Ahern 2 45461 Homebush Alex (c2) 21.64........J McInerney 8 35743 Opawa Black 21.74 B & ................G Atwood 3 13211 Thrilling Brave (c2) nwtd ................. K Walsh 9 76743 Upahut Cindy (c2) 26.47 .............B Hodgson 9 88488 Rijeka 21.76 ..................................M Gowan 4 24834 Uno Charm nwtd ..............................L Ahern 10 4x774 Thrilling Deal (c2) 26.31 ..............B Hodgson 3 36764 Raveon 22.18 ................................M Gowan 4 48243 Black Mercedes nwtd ............... S Gommans 10 67788 Ghost Chips nwtd......................A Blackburn 5 441 King Lumpy nwtd F & .....................Turnwald 9 2.38pm CLOVERLEA DASH C4 C4, 375m 6 16342 Almost Got It nwtd U &............... McCracken 1 86553 Red Moova Hoova 21.60 G & ............Denby 5 46752 Flirt Academy 21.88 U & ............ McCracken 4 1.10pm MANAWATU RACEWAY C2 C2, 375m 6 37722 Masonyx 22.06............................A Turnwald 1 52645 Eunuchs Luck 21.85..................A Blackburn 7 48766 Cawbourne Anna nwtd..............J McInerney 2 88614 Run Junior Run 21.79 .................A Turnwald 7 54855 Runs Like Al nwtd ........................... C Brider 2 43616 Groovy Shane nwtd B &................G Atwood 8 36175 Tepirita Tuiteka nwtd......................B Mitchell 3 54331 Tiz Now (c5) 21.68 F & ..................Turnwald 8 17284 Nina Be Good nwtd ............................. L Bell 3 88453 Cawbourne Steffi 21.86 .......J Woolston-Bell 9 x4876 Thrilling Grace nwtd B & ...............G Atwood 4 45374 Moody Man 21.73 .............................D Edlin 9 88488 Rijeka 21.76 ..................................M Gowan 4 73136 Prefontaine nwtd .......................J McInerney 10 85687 Flossy Haka nwtd.........................P Blanche 5 45377 Thrilling Cairo 21.68 .......................... D Little 10 67788 Ghost Chips nwtd......................A Blackburn 5 57222 Emma Marie 21.77....................... T Downey 7 2.03pm ASHURST SPRINT C3 C3, 375m 6 27546 Shanghai Sam (c3) 21.36 ................L Ahern 6 61121 Creme Da Genes (c3) 21.93 ............L Ahern 1 57446 Kezz 22.06 .............................. T McCracken 7 51422 George Baxter 21.91.................J McInerney 2 12.30pm (NZT) WOODVILLE DASH C1 C1, 375m 1 51321 Snuffalopogas (c2) 21.93 .................L Ahern 7 62328 Gone Awol nwtd ........................J McInerney 2 56137 Kazillion 21.83...................................D Edlin 8 42725 Moulin Blue nwtd F & .....................Turnwald 2 85666 Sand Buster 21.73 ................... S Gommans 8 88868 Krussian 21.59 ..................................D Edlin 3 11725 Uno Green 21.74 ............................S Maher 9 63666 Go Fern Go 21.95 .......................A Turnwald 3 85675 Kate Rose nwtd............................... C Brider 9 66471 My Little Oah (c3) nwtd .............J McInerney 4 78133 Cawbourne Reeah nwtd ...........J McInerney 10 56763 Tilt Your Glass 21.43 D J & ....J M MacAuley 4 47734 Snap To It 22.23 ..........................T R Pilcher 10 63688 Chelseas Babe 22.02................... T Downey 5 42751 Flying Blake 21.98 .............................. L Bell 10 2.56pm SHANNON SPRINT C5 C5, 375m 5 13232 Supreme Shelleen nwtd ............J McInerney 5 1.28pm SINCLAIR PHOTO FINISH HT1 C1q, 457m 6 61151 Miss Foxy Minx (c4) 21.56 G & ..........Denby 1 12815 Slangevar 21.66 ................................ D Little 6 56545 Yes He Will nwtd .............................. I Moore 1 14756 Mr. Darci nwtd A & .............................. J.Hall 7 14661 Hot King Cole (c4) 21.84..................L Ahern 2 21273 Charming Nev 21.60 ........................L Ahern 7 44435 Thrilling Halo 21.80 .......................M Gowan 2 17337 Amy Wineglass 27.05 ..............A Duganzich 8 85688 Jack’s First nwtd ............................... A Clark 3 62122 Daddy Lowe 21.17 ...........................L Ahern 8 x4141 Nitro Luis nwtd F &.........................Turnwald 3 73578 Mighty Baxter nwtd ...................J McInerney 9 38833 Ode To Liberty nwtd .........................R Waite 4 31141 Uno Allegro 21.56 ............................L Ahern 9 88488 Rijeka 21.76 ..................................M Gowan 4 82677 Secret Nadia 26.21 .........................S Maher 10 37478 Stock Taker (c2) 21.40 .....................L Ahern 5 35412 Crystal Wave 21.54 .....................B Hodgson 10 67788 Ghost Chips nwtd......................A Blackburn 5 22113 Another Another nwtd ...............J McInerney 8 2.20pm FEILDING STAKES C2/3 C2/3, 457m 6 54523 Thrilling Havoc nwtd .........................G Quirk 3 12.50pm (NZT) J P PRINT PETONE C1 C1, 375m 6 11821 Tarryn’s Pride nwtd F & ..................Turnwald 1 81442 What’s Up Gee nwtd ........................L Ahern 7 84362 Little Blackspot 21.27 D J & ...J M MacAuley

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In brief Podium for Paddon New Zealand drivers Hayden Paddon and John Kennard ﬁnished with a well-deserved third place in the competitive WRC2 category at this weekend’s World Rally Championship in Finland. The pair began the ﬁnal day’s eight stages in a podium position, just under two minutes behind former Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica in second with Finn Jari Ketomaa out in front. Paddon and Kennard were second quickest of the WRC2 competitors on both runs through the Ouninpohja stage and were never outside the top four all day. - APNZ

Ko grafts it out Lydia Ko left the Old Course after grafting a three-over par 75 in the third round of the women’s British Open and play was immediately suspended due to high winds yesterday. The gauge is if players’ balls start moving before they play their shots, which tends to happen around the most exposed parts of the course from holes eight through to 11. Ko is four-over for the tournament; a credible effort in the blustery circumstances of the last two rounds. - APNZ

Aussies’ need for speed Australia kept their Ashes-saving mission alive and kicking at Old Trafford yesterday, with Mitchell Starc rising to take three crucial England wickets. Under ordinary circumstances, Australia would be in supreme control. A 233run lead at stumps on day three has secured them an almost unbeatable position. But rarely is the difference between a win and a draw as monumental as it’s for Australia in this third Test. At 2-0 down in the five-match series, anything other than a win will consign them to a third-straight Ashes series defeat for the first time in over half a century. England will resume at 7-294 and Australia know they need to be batting at some stage during the first session on day four to keep the game moving. Starc got rid of danger man Kevin Pietersen (113) before stumps and predicts the match will move quickly from here on in. - AAP

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Boyle up with the best Lauren Boyle has joined the great Danyon Loader as the most successful New Zealander swimmer at the Fina world championships. The 25-year-old earned her third bronze medal in a superb performance in the women’s 800m freestyle, won in a world record by American teenager Katie Ledecky in 8:13.86 in Barcelona yesterday. Boyle clocked 8:18.58, to take a further 1.5 seconds off the New Zealand record she set in the heats, a reduction of more than four seconds overall on the national record she recorded at the London Olympics. “I was so nervous. “It was such a surprise for me to do so well in the 1500m and even the 400, so coming into this race I wanted to do well so I was really nervous,” Boyle said. “I was shocked that I was keeping up with Katie (Ledecky) so I was really happy. “In this race I was quite surprised to be with them still halfway through.” It was a new Oceania record, giving Boyle two New Zealand and Oceania records in the 800m freestyle and 1500m freestyle and becoming the only New Zealand swimmer to hold a current Commonwealth long course record (1500m freestyle).

“I am so surprised and happy to win three medals. “I really wanted to get one medal so I am thrilled with three. “They are all bronzes but I am still really happy.” Boyle’s third medal of the world championships emulates the deeds of Loader, who won three medals at the 1994 world championships - a silver medal and two bronze. New Zealand has only won eight medals in the 40year history of the world championships with the others achieved by Anthony Mosse with a silver medal in Madrid in 1986 and current Swimming New Zealand coach Gary Hurring with a silver in Berlin in 1978. In yesterday’s 800m freestyle, Boyle went with the early pace set by two-time world champion and Olympic medallist Lotte Friis, who was matched by the remarkable Ledecky. The trio went through the 100m under the one minute mark. The New Zealander went through the 200m in 2:01 and halfway mark in 4:07 before Friis and Ledecky moved away slightly. Boyle continued to reel off 31 seconds for

each 50m, lifting herself to be well clear in third place behind the world record 8:13.86 from the young American, with Friis second in 8:16.32 ahead of the closing Kiwi in 8:18.58. Boyle is set to continue racing in Europe, in two World Cup short course meets in the next two weeks before a break and then resetting her goals for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow where she is now a prime prospect for medals. Earlier in the day Wellington’s Gareth Kean missed out in qualifying for the semi-finals in the 50m backstroke. The championships finish today with Nathan Capp (Tauranga) and Samantha Lucie-Smith (Wellington) competing in the 400m individual medley and Kean, Glenn Snyders, Shaun Burnett and Matthew Stanley in the men’s medley relay. - APNZ

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ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20) While life will remain complex and busy for some time to come, having the right attitude is also going to be the deciding factor. TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21) You’re moving into a few days where there may be some communication issues, with the more you can clear the air now the better. GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 22) Wishful thinking without a plan won’t get you anywhere, but a plan that isn’t backed up with wishful thinking will lack long term motivation. CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) You have an intuitive read on a battle being waged between new life wanting to breakthrough but the past trying to hold onto you. LEO (JULY 24 – AUG 23) No matter how busy your day is give yourself permission to spend time day dreaming, soul searching and/or navel gazing. VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 23) There is both an altruistic and serendipitous force in play today that makes it a day for giving of your time generously and random acts of kindness. LIBRA (SEP 23 – OCT 23) As your professional instincts kick in this is giving you your first real sense that there is definitely something different going on this year. SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 24) At the same time as getting a boost in professional confidence, you’ll also find it hard to focus, with a sense of adventure or wanderlust in the air. SAGITTARIUS (NOV 24 – DEC 21) By putting your financial instincts and a smart head for money on the same page, you’re able to see this as a chance to take your power back. CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 20) Tension you are experiencing at present is simply an opportunity to find a more authentic balance between your personal and relationship needs. AQUARIUS (JAN 20 – FEB 19) With an intuitive read on any work matters there is a reminder of what you’re really striving and aiming for. This will make it harder to sweat the small stuff. PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 20) A boost in confidence is likely on both the income and work fronts, which needs to be trusted regardless of your current reality.

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Family Notices 26 Ashburton Guardian Deaths ROBERTSON, Frederick James (Robbie) – On August 2, 2013, passed over peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Home Invercargill, aged 93 years. Much loved father and fatherin-law of Sandra and Ian Ashby (Cairns, Australia). Loved and respected longtime friend of ‘Dot’ (deceased), respected brother of the late Gordon and Molly (Calvary Hospital). A funeral service to celebrate Fred’s life will be held in J Fraser and Son’s Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets on Wednesday 7 August at 2pm. Followed by a private cremation. A special thanks to Dad’s family at Donovan Wing for their devoted care of Fred. Messages to 1/14 Caesar Street, Bentley Park, Queensland 4869 Respectfully cared for by J Fraser & Sons Ltd, FDANZ

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NZ Situation

isolated snow thunder flurries

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NZ Today

Canterbury High Country

TODAY

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rain

TODAY

FZL: 2000m

Mainly fine, but areas of low cloud or fog clearing towards midday. High cloud increasing in the evening. Northeasterlies, fresh about the coast, easing and turning northwest.

Mainly fine, but areas of morning fog. High cloud increasing during the evening and scattered light rain developing at night. Wind at 1000m: NW 30 km/h developing. Wind at 2000m: NW rising to 50 km/h.

TOMORROW

High cloud, a few showers mainly about the divide. Snow flurries above 1300 metres. Wind at 1000m: NW rising to 50 km/h. Wind at 2000m: NW rising to 60 km/h.

TOMORROW

Mainly fine with high cloud, a few spots of morning rain possible. Westerlies.

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Rain developing. Southwest change.

FRIDAY Becoming fine. Light winds.

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

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Greymouth

rain

Rain developing about the divide, a few spots spreading further east. Strong westerlies, gale about the tops.

Christchurch

fog

Timaru

mainly fine

THURSDAY

Queenstown

mainly fine

Rain, some heavy falls possible about the divide. Strong northwesterlies easing.

Dunedin

mainly fine

FRIDAY

Invercargill

fine

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

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Tuesday

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

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Fair

Rise 6:09 am Set 4:08 pm

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9 noon 3

9 pm

Fair fishing

Fair

Full moon

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Fair fishing

Rise 7:16 am Set 6:06 pm

First quarter

9:52 am

Rise 7:40 am Set 5:38 pm

Rise 6:44 am Set 5:06 pm

New moon

21 Aug 1:46 pm

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River Levels

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Selwyn Whitecliffs (NIWA) at 3:00 pm, yesterday

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Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 1:45 pm, yesterday 108.6 Nth Ashburton at 3:00 pm, yesterday

6.46

Sth Ashburton at 3:30 pm, yesterday

8.68

Rangitata Klondyke at 3:00 pm, yesterday

46.4 178.1

Waitaki Kurow at 3:00 pm, yesterday Source: Environment Canterbury

Canterbury Readings

Wednesday

Rise 7:41 am Set 5:37 pm

Bad fishing

7 Aug

rain clearing

8:33 2:54 9:02 3:07 9:13 3:32 9:40 3:45 9:53 4:09 10:18 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 6 minutes.

Rise 7:43 am Set 5:36 pm

Bad

Napier

Blenheim

2:28

few showers

Nelson

Hamilton

rain clearing

Forecasts for today

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few showers

Wellington

FZL: 1600m

Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing Monday

Auckland

A few showers. Light winds.

World Weather

overnight max low

Palmerston North few showers

WEDNESDAY

High cloud. Northwesterlies.

Monday, 5 August 2013

A trough approaches New Zealand from the Tasman Sea tomorrow, then moves over the South Island during Wednesday and Thursday, and the North Island on Friday.

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6am Breakfast 9am The Chase 3 0 10am Good Morning 11am Cowboy Builders 3 0 Noon One News 0 12:30 Emmerdale Jimmy prepares to take on Charity; Jai is awkward; no one knows where Dan is; Lizzie failed to come home. 0 1:30 Come Dine With Me Australia PGR 3 2pm Four Weddings USA 3 3pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:55 Te Karere 2 0 4:25 Masterchef Australia 3 The 14 remaining contestants face a mystery box challenge with a twist. 0 5:25 Millionaire – Hot Seat 0 6pm One News 0 7pm 7:30 8pm 8:30 9:30

Seven Sharp 0 Dog Squad 0 Life Flight 0 Person of Interest AO 0 Castle AO When a divorce attorney who only represented women is murdered, Castle and Beckett encounter a plethora of former husbands, any of whom could be the murderer. 0 10:25 One News Tonight 0 10:55 Unforgettable AO 3 0 11:50 World’s Strictest Parents US PGR 3 0 12:50 Te Karere 3 News and current affairs from a Maori perspective. 2 0 1:30 Infomercials 5:05 Believer’s Voice Of Victory 5:35 Te Karere 3 2 0

CHOICE TV 6am Benny Hinn 6:30 N2K PGR 7am The Kitchen Job 8am Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 8:30 Cheese Slices 9am The Story Of Wales 10am Big Dreams, Small Steps 10:30 Our Food 11:30 Saturday Cookbook 12:30 Storage Hoarders 1:30 Days Of Our Lives PGR 2:30 Early Edition 3:30 Room Crashers 4pm Trish’s Paris Kitchen 4:30 Secret Meat Business 5pm Design Star 6pm What’s Really In Our Food? 6:30 House Crashers 7pm Odd Folks Home Delve into the weird worlds, peculiar lairs and extraordinary science artifacts of Obscura’s favourite customers, hosted by Edgar Oliver. 7:30 Urban Secrets There are secret places, unknown history and great characters that lie buried behind the everyday and tourist trails. Explore the incredible tales of each city. 8:30 James Nesbitt’s Ireland 9pm Martin Shaw Aviators 9:30 Coast 10:30 Stupid Stupid Man A0 11pm Odd Folks Home 11:30 Early Edition

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6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Buzzy Bee And Friends 3 0 6:35 Tiki Tour 3 0 7am Fish Hooks 3 0 7:25 Rated A For Awesome 0 7:50 Generator Rex 3 0 8:15 Franklin 3 0 8:40 Mike The Knight 3 0 8:50 Fireman Sam 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am Shortland Street PGR 3 0 11:30 Scrubs PGR 3 0 Noon The Secret Circle PGR 0 1pm Jeremy Kyle 2pm My Kitchen Rules PGR 3 0 3:10 Supernormal 3 0 3:20 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 3:30 SpongeBob SquarePants 3 0 4pm Kickin’ It 3 0 4:30 The Erin Simpson Show 4:59 Horace In Slow Motion 3 5pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:30 Hope And Faith 3 0 6pm Friends 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0 7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 The Middle PGR 0 8pm Suburgatory PGR 3 Tessa returns to Chatswin after spending the summer in New York with her grandmother; George feels threatened by Tessa’s interest in her mother. 0 8:30 Grey’s Anatomy PGR 0 9:30 Wentworth AO 0 10:30 Shameless AO 0

6am 3 News – Firstline 8:30 Infomercials 10:30 The Shopping Channel 11:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 30 Noon 3 News 12:30 Home And Away 3 0 1pm Dr Phil AO 2pm The Dr Oz Show PGR 3pm Million-Dollar Listing NY 4pm Rachael Ray Chef Richard Blais joins Rachael in preparing Tex-Mex minestrone with chimichurri. 5pm Entertainment Tonight 5:30 Home And Away After Spencer’s rejection, Sasha contemplates returning to Broken Hill; Maddy realises Spencer still has feelings for Sasha; John has a rocky start to his new job at the Diner. 0 6pm 3 News

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Moe 7am Sticky TV 3 7:30 Avatar – The Last Airbender 3 7:55 Hey Arnold! 3 8:25 Chuggington 8:35 Bananas In Pyjamas 3 8:50 Bob The Builder 3 9am Thomas And Friends 3 9:10 Peppa Pig 3 9:20 Barney And Friends 3 9:50 Tickety Toc 3 10am Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Moe 3pm Sticky TV 4:30 Four Live Pop-culture entertainment show. 6pm Everybody Hates Chris 3 6:30 Futurama 3 0

6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show. 7am Deal Or No Deal 3 7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Doctors PGR 1pm The Jeff Probst Show 2:05 Masterchef USA PGR 3 Chef Gordon Ramsay, wine maker Joe Bastianich, and chef Graham Elliot search for America’s second Masterchef. 3pm Millionaire – Hot Seat 3 0 3:30 Getaway 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 0

7pm Campbell Live 7:30 Storm City – Avalanche AO Documentary about avalanches, with experiments and stories from survivors. 8:30 M Terminator 2 – Judgment Day AO 3 1991 Action. Two cyborgs are sent from the future, one to kill a boy destined to be a leader, the other to protect him. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton. 0

7pm The Simpsons PGR 3 0 7:30 How I Met Your Mother PGR 3 8pm New Girl 3 0 8:30 Up All Night PGR 9pm Don’t Trust the B**** in Apartment 23 PGR 3 9:30 The Mindy Project PGR 9:55 N Parks and Recreation PGR Leslie and Andy are in Washington, DC, visiting Ben and April at their new jobs. 10:25 The Ringer PGR

7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Mayday PGR Minutes after taking off from Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah airport, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 catches fire, killing all 261 people on board. 8:30 Madagascar 9:35 60 Minutes 10:35 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

11:35 Happily Divorced PGR 3 0 12:05 Good Vibes 3 12:35 Brothers And Sisters PGR 3 0 1:30 Infomercials 2:30 Private Practice AO 3 0 3:25 Jeremy Kyle PGR 3 4:15 Anderson Live 3 5:05 The Erin Simpson Show 3 5:30 Infomercials

11:10 Nightline 11:45 F Sons Of Anarchy AO 3 Samcro tries to get rid of Ethan Zobelle once and for all. 0 1:05 Infomercials 5am Joyce Meyer 5:30 City Impact Church

11:20 Entertainment Tonight 11:45 Infomercials

11:05 The Late Show With David Letterman A late-night comedy and talk show. 12:05 Home Shopping 1:35 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show. 2:05 Home Shopping

MAORI TV 10am Korero Mai 3 2 11am Toku Reo 3 Noon Korero Mai 3 2 1pm Toku Reo 3 2pm Korero Mai 3 2 3pm Tatai Hono 3 3:30 Rolie Polie Olie 3 2 4pm Miharo 3 2 4:30 Pukana 2 5pm Toi Whakaari 3 2 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm F Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3

THE BOX 6am NYPD Blue MVLS 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Hardcore Pawn PG 7:40 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 8:05 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG 8:30 Cash Cab USA PG 8:55 24 MVLS 9:50 Law And Order MV 10:40 CSI – Miami MV 11:30 SmackDown! MC 1:15 NYPD Blue MVLS 2:10 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG 2:35 Cash Cab USA PG 3:05 24 MVLS 4pm Hardcore Pawn PG 4:30 The Simpsons PG 5pm Law And Order MV 6pm America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 6:30 The Simpsons PG 7pm Hardcore Pawn PG 7:30 CSI – Miami MV 8:30 CSI – New York MV 9:30 SVU MV 10:30 Law And Order MV 11:30 CSI – Miami MV

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12:30 24 MVLS 1:20 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 1:45 Cash Cab USA PG 2:10 NYPD Blue MVLS 3:05 CSI – New York MV 3:55 SVU MV 4:45 24 MVLS 5:35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG

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11pm Motorsport – IndyCar Series 11:30 Motorcycling – Superbike World Championship Midnight Rugby League – NRL 2am Rugby League – NRL 4am Motorsport – Nascar Sprint Cup Series 5am Motorsport – Nascar Nationwide Series

SKY SPORT 2 6:30 Ako 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 Kai Time On The Road 8pm Behind The Faces 3 8:30 Native Affairs 9:30 A New Hope AO 10pm Tatai Hono 10:30 UK Super League 3 Wigan v Hull KR.

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DISCOVERY 6am Destroyed In Seconds PG 6:30 Dirty Jobs PG 7:30 Sons Of Guns M 8:30 Ultimate Fish – Murray Cod PG 9:30 Deadliest Catch PG 10:30 Top Hooker PG 11:30 River Monsters With Jeremy Wade PG 12:30 I (Almost) Got Away With It M 1:30 Blood, Lies And Alibis M 2:30 Auction Hunters PG 3pm Auction Hunters PG 3:30 Sons Of Guns M 4:30 Deadliest Catch PG 5:30 Mythbusters PG 6:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG 7:30 Auction Kings PG 8pm Auction Hunters PG 8:30 Mythbusters PG 9:30 The Big Brain Theory PG 10:30 Deadly Devotion M 11:30 Stalked – Someone’s Watching M

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Midnight I Was Murdered M 12:30 Sons Of Guns M 1:30 Auction Kings PG 2am Auction Hunters PG 2:30 Mythbusters PG 3:30 The Big Brain Theory PG 4:30 Man v Wild PG 5:30 Auction Kings PG

Storm City – Avalanche 7:30pm on TV3

SKY MOVIES 6:35 Biography – Cameron Diaz PG 2011 Documentary. 7:25 This Means War MVLS 2012 Comedy. Reese Witherspoon. 9:05 Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes MV 2011 Action. James Franco. 10:50 The Making Of Prometheus 11:05 Gone MVL 2012 Thriller. Amanda Seyfried. 12:40 Killer Elite 16VL 2011 Action. Jason Statham, Clive Owen. 2:35 Biography – Cameron Diaz PG 2011 Documentary. 3:25 Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow 2010 Drama. 4:55 Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark MV 2010 Horror. Katie Holmes. 6:35 The Debt 16VL 2010 Thriller. 8:30 Green Lantern MV 2011 Action. Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively. 10:30 21 Jump Street 16VLS 2012 Comedy. Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum.

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12:20 The Thing 16VL 2011 Horror. 2:05 Biography – Kevin James PG 2009 Documentary. 2:55 21 Jump Street 16VLS 2012 Comedy. Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum. 4:45 The Thing 16VL 2011 Horror. 6:30 Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow 2010 Drama.

The Mindy Project 9:30pm on FOUR

MOVIES GREATS 6:15 16 Blocks MVL 2006 Crime Action. Bruce Willis, Mos Def. 7:55 Metro 16VL 1997 Action. Eddie Murphy, Kim Miyori. 9:55 The Chronicles Of Narnia – The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe PG 2005 Adventure. 12:15 Napoleon Dynamite PGC 2004 Comedy. Jon Heder, Jon Gries, Aaron Ruell, Haylie Duff. 1:45 The Beach 16VLS 2000 Thriller. Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert Carlyle. 3:45 Garfield – A Tail Of Two Kitties 2006 Comedy. Breckin Meyer, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Bill Murray (voice), Billy Connelly. 5:05 Mad Max 18V 1979 Action. Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel. 6:40 Sleepy Hollow MC 1999 Horror. Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci. 8:30 Ray MC 2004 Drama. Jamie Foxx, Regina King, Kerry Washington. 11:05 Spider-Man 3 MV 2007 Action. Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst.

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1:25 The Making Of Fast And Furious M 1:50 Garfield – A Tail Of Two Kitties 2006 Comedy. 3:10 Mad Max 18V 1979 Action. 4:45 Sleepy Hollow MC 1999 Horror. 6:30 Ray MC 2004 Drama.

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Rakaia held on in a nail-biting 13-9 victory over Methven in the Watters Cup final on Saturday. Defending champions Meth-

ven were hot on attack in the dying minutes as they tried to break the hearts of Rakaia and their supporters, but they couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t breach the defensive blue line. More than 2000 people turned

out to watch the match played at the Ashburton Showgrounds, where emotions were running high as the intense rivalry between the two clubs reached a climax as Methven tried to go back-to-back, while Rakaia vied

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for the title they last claimed in 2011. Above: Number 8 Alepeti Polotele celebrates with teammates as the referee blows up a penalty to Rakaia, giving them the chance to kick the ball into

the stands and hold aloft the Watters Cup. It capped off a stellar year for Rakaia who made the combined competition semi-finals and qualified as the top Mid Canterbury side. - Match report P20

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