Elaborate deception was only recently discovered when judge visited government office to renew his ID card Police in the Brazilian state of São Paulo have uncovered that a judge spent 23 years working under a false identity – and a distinctly British one Born José Eduardo Franco dos Reis – a name fairly typical in a country once colonised by Portugal – he entered law school and served for over two decades as a judge using the false name Edward Albert Lancelot Dodd Canterbury Caterham Wickfield In 1995, having just passed the public examination to become a judge, Wickfield claimed in an interview with a Brazilian newspaper that he was the son of English aristocrats born in Brazil but raised in the UK until the age of 25 What police and public prosecutors are now calling a fraud was only recently discovered and came to the public’s attention following a piece by the news outlet G1 Since then, Brazilians have been left stunned trying to grasp how a judge could sustain such an elaborate deception for so long he visited a government office in São Paulo to renew his ID card All his documents listed his “British” names but the birth certificate registration number matched that of a Brazilian man named Reis When police cross-checked the data – and fingerprints – they confirmed it was the same individual Reis began presenting himself as Wickfield in the early 1980s Police say he falsified his birth certificate entered the University of São Paulo’s law school and began working as a judge in 1995 remaining on the bench until his retirement in 2018 When police uncovered the alleged fraud, he was summoned for questioning. This time identifying himself as Reis, he claimed that Wickfield was his twin brother given up for adoption as a child to a noble British couple He gave no further explanation for the names, though a piece by the Folha de S Paulo newspaper noted that they appear inspired by literature – such as the Round Table’s Lancelot or Mr Wickfield the lawyer in Charles Dickens’s David Copperfield A public prosecutor charged Reis with identity fraud and using false documents Court officers have been unable to locate him so he has yet to be formally summoned to respond the São Paulo Court decided to suspend his pension payments as a retired judge – in February alone he received R$166,413.94 (more than $28,000) Working hours: approximately one day a week Remuneration: to be negotiated as partly depends on knowledge Location options: Hybrid mostly homebased but in Westminster on occasions The Faculty Office is looking for someone who can fulfil the role of senior finance officer within a small and friendly team in a unique organisation The Faculty Office’s three functions are the regulation of the Notarial profession the issuing of Special Marriage licences and the legal work in connection with the awarding of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s “Lambeth Degrees” You will have a multi-faceted and varied role to include bookkeeping You will also oversee/undertake the production of the statutory and management accounts and the maintenance of internal controls and the development of policies ensuring the Faculty Office’s compliance with financial good governance and risk management You must be able to use Quickbooks or its equivalent also an accounting finance qualification preferred but will consider those qualified by experience You will report to the Registrar of the Faculty Office and to the organisation’s councils and committees as appropriate. 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A small rural community has come together to save thousands of hens and other animals from Canterbury's rising flood waters Forage Farm NZ in Motukarara has been inundated with flood water - like much of Canterbury - and animals soon became in need of a rescue Farm owners Andy and Suzy Maxon told RNZ they moved the animals to higher ground multiple times "thinking we had 300ml up our sleeve" "Sure enough we came out [on Friday morning] and the whole yard He added the flooding was the worst they had ever seen with much of the farm flooded by water that reached the top of their fences The high ground where the chickens were moved was inundated with half a metre of water As the Maxons attempted to execute a rescue plan staff from a neighbouring farm - Willesden Farm - asked how they could help "We had never even meet them before in our lives," Andy said "What happened next felt like a dramatic episode of Country Calendar, utes rolling in one after another, trailers hitched and people turning up from all directions," the Maxons said in a post on Facebook "It was just an absolute saviour really because we didn't have dry grass to put [the chickens] on," Suzy added With the help of over 20 people including family 95 ewes and 16 cattle were rescued and moved to a neighbouring farm with dry ground Their drinkers and feed trailers were also taken higher ground The Maxons said a few of their sheds were also flooded "People really sort of went out on a limb for us," Andy said "The community support is just phenomenal.. I mean I don't know how many times I cried that day but it was a lot," Suzy added the support they gave us to get our hens and our livelihood of that farm into somewhere where we could survive - yeah it was just amazing." "You reminded us what the power of the rural farming community really means," the Maxon's Facebook post concluded Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday but local councils warn that storm damage repairs could take weeks which residents say could have been mitigated The Bulldogs have an immediate chance to bury last week's Suncorp Stadium disappointment when they return to the venue to play the Titans on Sunday afternoon The teams will kick off the final day of Magic Round with an entertaining contest between two high-quality attacks Canterbury suffered their first loss of the season last weekend but they will return to Brisbane with a fresh mindset and a chance to instantly rebound The Bulldogs are still seeking their first Magic Round victory having lost all five matches over the years however they have won four of their past five games against the Titans Gold Coast have endured a tough time in recent weeks but there have been glimpses of brilliance in the past fortnight The Titans held double-digit leads in each of their past two games and the focus this week will be on producing an 80-minute performance Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will look to lay the platform up front while Jaylan De Groot shapes as a key attacking weapon in the Sunday afternoon sunshine Titans: Forward David Fifita has been dropped as coach Des Hasler looks to spark his side's season The suspended Jaimin Jolliffe has been replaced by Iszac Faasuamaleaui on a new-look bench also featuring Klese Haas and Josiah Pahulu The Titans have also confirmed Brock Gray's season is over after tearing his ACL last weekend Reigning Hostplus Cup prop of the year Tukimihia Simpkins was included in the 19-man squad after Saturday's update Bulldogs: Coach Cameron Ciraldo has been forced into a handful of changes with Matt Burton Josh Curran and Sitili Tupouniua suspended following last week's loss to Brisbane Bailey Hayward will line up at five-eighth with Daniel Suluka-Fifita taking Curran's place in the front row Kurtis Morrin and Blake Taaffe are the new faces on the bench No changes in Saturday's 24-hour update with Lipoi Hopoi and Drew Hutchison remaining in the squad Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL. Full Match Replay: Titans v Bulldogs – Round 9 JACOB KIRAZ’S hat-trick helped Canterbury bounce back from their first defeat of the season against the Gold Coast Referee Todd Smith sin-binned Brian Kelly in the first half then Chris Randall in the second to hamstring the Titans’ chances Josh Curran and Sitili Tupouniua after their horror loss to the Broncos the Bulldogs had no issues overcoming a Titans line-up missing star forward David Fifita Hasler’s side also lost halfback Tom Weaver to a head-injury assessment inside five minutes seconds before Kiraz claimed the opening try off a Toby Sexton kick Ray Preston’s superb offload sent Connor Tracey in but Beau Fermor and Phillip Sami got Gold Coast back in the hunt Kelly’s sin bin for repeated offsides and Crichton’s subsequent penalty-goal left the Dogs in control at the break And they strengthened their grasp when Kiraz completed his hat-trick and Preston scored too in the first 15 minutes of the second half Fermor snagged a second and Alofiana Khan-Pereira raced 85 metres with a loose ball but Randall’s binning for a cynical professional foul on the chasing Bronson Xerri put the result beyond the Titans’ reach Preston became the third player binned late for a crusher tackle on Tino Fa’asuamaleaui before Reed Mahoney put the finishing touches on the scoreboard Khan-Pereira (66); Goals: Kelly 1/4; Sin bin: Kelly (34) – repeated infringements Mahoney (79); Goals: Crichton 7/7; Sin bin: Preston (76) – crusher tackle Penalty count: 4-5; Half-time: 8-14; Referee: Todd Smith; Attendance: 50,309 {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"/2025/05/04/state-of-emergency-lifted-for-christchurch-remains-for-banks-peninsula/"},"datePublished":"2025-05-03T18:51:11.539Z","dateModified":"2025-05-04T01:36:09.986Z","headline":"State of emergency lifted for Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger said things in Christchurch had settled down but that there were still a couple of issues in Banks Peninsula the council "need to keep an eye on" "It’s good to have access to powers under the State of Emergency if they’re required and some land instability that needs to be monitored," he said "Although we are transitioning into a recovery period we are still keeping a close eye on the stormwater basins to ensure we keep any disruption to a minimum." Lifting the state of emergency for the Banks Peninsula ward would be assessed next week which reconnected Banks Peninsula with the rest of the region but some smaller roads across the peninsula remained closed Most roads across Christchurch were now open Lower Styx Rd from number 980 to the lagoon These roads were impacted by the managed release of water from stormwater basins which continued to drain slowly The landslip at Lighthouse Rd in Akaroa continues to be regularly monitored with no changes in the past 24 hours A temporary pump installed has now stopped wastewater entering Akaroa Harbour but residents were asked to continue to limit demand on the wastewater system Damage from severe weather in Canterbury over the past few days. (Source: Christchurch City Council) The state of emergency put in place in response to flooding has been lifted for Christchurch but remains in place for Banks Peninsula. Mayor Phil Mauger said things in Christchurch had settled down but that there were still a couple of issues in Banks Peninsula the council "need to keep an eye on". "It’s good to have access to powers under the State of Emergency if they’re required. There are some road closures over there, and some land instability that needs to be monitored," he said. "Although we are transitioning into a recovery period, we are still keeping a close eye on the stormwater basins, and monitoring river levels, to ensure we keep any disruption to a minimum." Lifting the state of emergency for the Banks Peninsula ward would be assessed next week. Crews out surveying damage from a long spell of severe winds and heavy rain. (Source: 1News) State Highway 75, which reconnected Banks Peninsula with the rest of the region, reopened on Saturday afternoon, but some smaller roads across the peninsula remained closed. Most roads across Christchurch were now open, with just Empire Rd from Main North Rd, Lower Styx Rd from number 980 to the lagoon, Hendersons Rd, and Cashmere Rd remaining shut. These roads were impacted by the managed release of water from stormwater basins which continued to drain slowly. The landslip at Lighthouse Rd in Akaroa continues to be regularly monitored with no changes in the past 24 hours. Publican of damaged inn says scale of flooding worst in 50 yearsPublican Sarah McFarland of Little River Inn is hopeful it would be back up and running soon New Zealand Little River locals question if some flooding could have been avoidedThe Banks Peninsula town was cut off after State Highway 75 was inundated by half a metre of water Environment Main road to Akaroa still blocked days after floodingThe highway from Christchurch has been closed from Motukarara to Little River since Wednesday night Stowaway weka catches ride across Southern Alps The native bird caught a ride after a couple left their car door open at their campsite Christchurch's Court Theatre makes grand return to the CBD It's been 14 years since the theatre lost its home in the Arts Centre to the earthquake Chch students discover resilience helps young people deal with the challenges of life Council defends management of Lake Ellesmere during storm Environment Canterbury is being criticised for its management of Lake Ellesmere Selwyn lifts state of emergency as severe weather recovery continues Flooding from heavy rain has led to a state of emergency being declared in Christchurch (including Banks Peninsula) Flood lessons saved one district from a worse fate in latest rain event North Canterbury's councils have learnt the lessons from previous rain events which allowed them to be prepared for the latest event Southland farming company slapped with fine over effluent discharge 6:55pm Police believe wave of Invercargill robberies, burglaries are linked 6:00pm Destiny Church to move out of its South Auckland headquarters 5:51pm 'Light' 4.1 magnitude earthquake jolts lower North Island 5:48pm 'Wake up call': Businesses warned over lithium battery fires 5:30pm Erica Stanford sent pre-Budget documents to her personal email 7:30pm 1Destiny Church to move out of its South Auckland headquarters Man's cigarette smuggling attempt stubbed out Explosions heard in 'suspicious' blaze at east Auckland McDonald's Formula One: Piastri wins third straight race, Lawson retires Two arrested over alleged plot targeting Lady Gaga concert in RioBrazilian police said they thwarted an alleged bomb attack planned for Lady Gaga's concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro. Lady Gaga rocks Copacabana Beach with free concert for over 2 million fansCries of joy rose from the tightly-packed fans who sang and danced shoulder-to-shoulder on the vast stretch of sand. Lorde announces new album name, date Thu, May 1 Kim Kardashian to testify in Paris trial over 2016 armed robbery Mon, Apr 28 Chubby Checker, Outkast, Cyndi Lauper join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Mon, Apr 28 Lorde releases new single after weeks of cryptic teases Thu, Apr 24 Chubby Checker, Outkast, Cyndi Lauper join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Mon The state of emergency put in place in response to flooding has been lifted for Christchurch but remains in place for Banks Peninsula A publican on Banks Peninsula says for the first time in 50-odd years businesses on the main road of Little River have been flooded Follow updates with 1News' live blog A state of emergency remains in place in Selwyn Canterbury's civil defence and emergency management says rain is easing in the region and they will be spending the day assessing the damage Publican Sarah McFarland said a breached stream ran through the entire lower level of her Little River Inn on Thursday as well as a couple of other businesses on State Highway 75 and that sort of flooding has not been seen for half a century and farmland in the area has also borne the brunt of heavy rain and floodwaters McFarland said she was hopeful the inn would be back up and running soon A Banks Peninsula business owner says Little River is no longer an accurate description for the village there's lots of little bridges and you see the water rushing through like 20 times at the level The river is 20 times the size of what it normally is "A little river is no longer a little river." Fowler said it was the third time the settlement has flooded since he moved there in 2010 Volunteer firefighters had been flat-out trying to divert the water rnz.co.nz Cleanup is underway in the Banks Peninsula town of Little River as angry locals are left to wonder if some of the flooding could have been avoided Little River was cut off until this afternoon after State Highway 75 was inundated with water aggrieved residents are questioning if its impact could have been lessened if the council had lowered the level of Lake Forsyth before the storm hit and it could have been avoided,” Little River Service Station worker Andy Davis said “Farmers did approach the council about opening the lake and that was back early or late last week and nothing had been done.” Davis is cleaning up after floodwater smashed the windows and upended freezers in the store it might have been the quakes and that could have broken the glass or it might have been the force of the water actually inside.” Rob McFarland was mopping the floor of the hotel after it flooded for the first time in 150 years “Obviously it’s quite a tragic event – a sea of water in here was the last thing we would have expected,” he said His daughter Sarah McFarland said because the lake was left high water coming down the mountain “had nowhere to go and came through the building” the head of Three Waters said the flooding would not have been mitigated by opening the lake “Flooding in Little River and surrounding areas is caused by issues higher up in the catchment and would not have been prevented by opening Lake Forsyth earlier,” Gavin Hutchison said Diggers opened the lake to the sea yesterday afternoon “We have to time this to coincide with the southerly swells dropping to ensure the channel stays open and has the intended impact and so we can ensure the safety of our staff and contractors when we carry out the work." “Having the lake open before the rain does help but it might help disperse some of the water,” she said she found her shop in 20-centimetre-deep water destroying a lot of her stock and leaving her with a huge cleanup “I’m not sure whether to close the doors and walk away.” The main road to Akaroa on Banks Peninsula is still blocked days after intense rainfall flooded State Highway 75 The highway from Christchurch has been closed from Motukarara to Little River since Wednesday night and extreme caution is still advised on the remainder of the route to Akaroa Photos and videos shared by residents on social media show fallen trees and other major damage on the highway which is the only road connecting communities like Akaroa to the rest of Canterbury Aerial footage captured by the Christchurch City Council on Thursday evening showed farmland submerged below floodwaters across the peninsula and Minister for Emergency Management Mark Mitchell noted the full extent of the damage would not be clear until the water subsided The council also reported large cracks on Lighthouse Road in Akaroa "The assessment found there [is] no immediate danger to the evacuated properties or other properties in the vicinity," the council posted on its Facebook page we may require houses further down to evacuate at short notice." Contractors opened Lake Forsyth to the ocean on Friday afternoon allowing the lake to drain excess water over the next seven days rnz.co.nz A weka who travelled from the West Coast to Christchurch over the Alps has been returned home after his roadie adventure The endemic bird caught a ride after a couple left their car door open at their campsite in Buller Gorge while packing up from their Easter getaway The gear was split between campers Kim Ranger and her partner Ian's two vehicles hidden in dog blankets in Ian's ute despite multiple stops He got home to Christchurch and hopped out and didn’t notice the weka," Kim said I opened the back door of the Ranger to get something there it was in the rear passenger footwell what on earth do you do with a weka in Christchurch?” Kim said they contacted the after-hours vet SPCA and DOC but were told to care for the bird until morning Apart from setting off the car alarm at 7am and covering the inside of the ute with poo Kim said the weka didn't seem distressed after her last name and given its temporary home Ranger was collected by DOC and checked over at the South Island Wildlife Hospital where — apart from being slightly dehydrated — was in good health and was released back to the area from where it hitched a ride DOC Biodiversity supervisor Craig Alexander said the episode was a reminder for people to check their vehicles for any wildlife when camping “There are no wild weka in Christchurch so we wouldn’t want to see them accidentally introduced here.” we also had someone accidentally bring two wētā over from the West Coast in their wetsuits,” said Alexander If you find a native animal has snuck a ride somewhere it shouldn't be; contact DOC on 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468) for advice on what to do next Christchurch’s Court Theatre has made its grand return to the city more than a decade after losing its home due to damage caused caused by the February 2011 earthquake A new location was found in Addington following the quake people queued to get a look at its brand new forever home The first reactions as people walked through the doors were all very positive I’m really excited to see lots of shows here,” one theatregoer said It’s such a moment for the city," another added The state of the art facility on Gloucester St houses two theatres – one large auditorium that seats 377 stopped by with his family to give it a once-over "We thought we'd pop down and see the new opening and I’m quite interested in architecture and was quite excited to see the building," his father said Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger described the project as a turning point for the city “Its return to the CBD is more than symbolic – it’s a celebration of what we can achieve when we work together," he said the theatre is expected to grow significantly It currently produces 20 shows annually with a combined audience of 120,000 Court Theatre executive director Gretchen La Roche said the new building "represents a transformative moment for the city’s arts scene” Artistic director Alison Walls called it symbolic and stirring “It feels beautifully fitting we open our new home with this deeply personal national story." Twelve Year 10 students from Christchurch’s Hornby High School have just finished a two-week wilderness adventure as part of Project K The Graeme Dingle Foundation runs the 14-month programme which is designed to help young people deal with the challenges of life 1News were there as the group returned on mountain bikes They were given a rousing guard of honour by fellow students and showered in love and hugs by their families Tania Mulholland greeted her son Toby McLeish with a tight hug "It's been a really long two weeks without him," she said getting them to achieve things that they've never done before so I think it’s great," she said Kayla said she has learnt "to never give up and to keep trying" Felt like I just wanted to go home but I just pushed through The teens trekked through native bush and arduous terrain near Otira One student said the tasks brought out the best in each of them "You'll feel scared and lonely and down and you just need to push through because you can do this," they said The students were nominated by their teachers to take part Hornby High School principal Ian Murray said those who were chosen had the "best opportunity to grow resilience and character to help them through the challenges that some of them may have been facing at the time" Their final task was to deliver a speech about what they’ve learnt I pushed myself beyond my limits and realised I had more to me than I thought," Kayla told the audience The Graeme Dingle Foundation's general manager for the Canterbury region said they've seen students flourish after going through the programme “We've seen them from students that have got their shoulders down and their heads down chin up and just beaming that they've overcome some amazing obstacles," she said The Graeme Dingle Foundation supports 27,000 young people to undertake a similar journey of discovery each year The Canterbury Regional Council says there was an agreement to open Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere to the sea last Tuesday but sea conditions prevented it from happening before the rain storm hit with people in Selwyn telling RNZ they are frustrated the lake was not opened to the sea earlier Taumutu farmer Tim Sanson said there had been good warning that a fairly serious weather system was on the way He was expecting around 80 millimetres of rain but received more than 150mm on Thursday which was "a fairly significant chunk of rain in a short period of time" "That is a lot more than what we were expecting from the forecast but to get more than sort of two inches in one hit here Sanson said the decision-making around opening Lake Ellesmere was a long-running "bugbear" for many locals "It's a bit like having a bucket that's full of water and potentially we should be doing that with the lake with a bit more management," he said which required heavy machinery and hard work "It did seem crazy to me watching the bulldozers head down there at high tide I think it was yesterday morning or the morning before to start preparing for opening with the southerly roaring in," he said said he thought the lake should have been opened sooner He woke at 4am on Friday to find six inches of water through his home after a nearby creek overflowed "If the council had opened the lake last weekend when it was nice and sunny then there would have been far less room for the water to move to the lake and travel on its way out to the sea," he said also questioned why officials did not act earlier to open the lake before the heavy rain caused widespread flooding She said she struggled in vain to get officials to open Lake Ellesmere to help the rising floodwaters drain away on Thursday evening She rang the Christchurch City Council and the Canterbury Regional Council after she got home to find water lapping on neighbours' doors The regional council told her it was after hours to call again in the morning and that the lake's opening was out of staff hands Adams said her property was a disaster zone with a repair bill estimated to cost tens of thousands of dollars The council used diggers to create a channel between the lake and sea at certain times governed by a 1990 water conservation order and resource consents held jointly with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu ECan general manger of hazards Leigh Griffiths said consultation for a lake opening began on Monday and by Tuesday afternoon a joint decision had been made to open the lake "We can only open the lake once a joint decision has been made and the lake height reaches a minimum of 1.13m (from 1 April to 15 June) The lake conditions were not met until Tuesday 30 April," she said Griffiths said earthworks had begun to open the lake but in current sea conditions it would not be successful because the cut would fill in and it was unsafe for people to operate machinery in the surf zone "We are watching conditions closely and the lake will be opened to the sea as soon as weather and sea conditions allow This is likely several days away at the earliest," she said Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell said he was confident officials had made the right call not to open Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere to the sea earlier Mitchell met Environment Canterbury staff and mana whenua on Friday about the lake "It is very apparent there is a lot of work and focus on how they manage Lake Ellesmere and the fact that there was a request to put in to widen that access," he said "All the information that they had in relation to that was what informed their decisions and they're all united in the fact that they've done the right thing and they've made the right decisions and they've done what they could." Mitchell said he had full confidence in that decision but he was prepared to hear more about the community's concerns over the the lake's management rnz.co.nz slips and road closures to parts of North Canterbury but local leaders say they came out relatively unscathed There were reports of slips in the Lees Valley But local councils say recent investment in flood defences ensured the region was protected against the rain Waimakariri District Council chief executive Jeff Millward said the rainfall was similar to rain events in 2014 and 2021 But the council has made significant investment in stormwater infrastructure over the last 10 years and established a specialist flood response team last year Hurunui Mayor Marie Black said the rainfall was significant but not as severe as council staff first feared On Thursday, state of emergencies were declared in Selwyn district Christchurch and Banks Peninsula as flooding and slips threatened homes and Millward said his council was close to joining them ‘‘We definitely had a nervous first night on Wednesday and from then on we were watching river levels closely.’’ Unofficial figures indicate there was 236mm of rain at the Ashley Gorge in 48 hours ‘‘Some of those numbers are quite alarming I think Christchurch is talking about this being one of the top five rain events and we weren’t too far off with rainfall you never quite know where it’s going to fall.’’ Millward had high praise for Environment Canterbury’s rivers team which kept Waimakariri council staff up to date with river management information The council invested more than $20 million on stormwater improvements in Kaiapoi the council set aside funding to establish a specialist flood response team It led to staff proactively setting up pump stations in response to the heavy rain and having five civil defence teams in an overlapping roster to monitor the event ‘‘There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes that people don’t see — including planning for the worst which could involve evacuating large portions of the district,’’ Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon said ‘‘From my travels around the district it was clear the improvements and significant investment especially in the new pumps in Kaiapoi made the difference as well as having pumps and sucker trucks on standby in other trouble spots.’’ Hurunui District Council chief executive Hamish Dobbie said there was some road damage and several roads and fords remained closed Black said the impacts varied across the district and there were high flows in the Waiau and Hurunui rivers She said there will be follow up work for staff with service requests and assessing damage ‘‘These things are not without cost to the council but we will work through it diligently and responsibly.’’ Both councils will continue to monitor the situation with updates available on their respective websites and Facebook pages LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air A large-scale Southland farming company has been fined $82,500 for discharging effluent in a manner which could have entered waterways Gladvale Farms Ltd committed the offending on two occasions in October 2019 at an Oreti Plains farm The company was sentenced on Monday after being found guilty in February following an August 2024 judge-alone trial Legal action against the company began when Environment Southland alleged the Resource Management Act had been breached through effluent discharge on or into land which could have resulted in the contaminant entering water It was alleged the defendant irrigated at night without monitoring due to employees being off duty The judgement said although it was not necessary to prove the contaminant had entered or impacted the waterway there was sufficient evidence to show it had Steps taken to mitigate against the discharge were not sufficient including using a digger to move effluent further into a paddock Judge Steven told the court that 90 percent of the fine would go to the council Gladvale Farms Ltd operates five dairy farms in Southland with 3700 cows across 3300 acres Stuff has previously reported fines against the company of $27,000 in 2018/19 Police have appealed to the public after two aggravated robberies and a series of burglaries in Invercargill overnight Detective Inspector Stu Harvey said officers were called to a premises on Dee St at around 2.30am on Monday to reports of two people entering a store demanding cash A worker was assaulted but not seriously injured Harvey said an attempted burglary and two burglaries were reported at three further premises on Windsor St Police then received a report that two people had entered a Tay St premises and demanded cash and items Harvey said information suggested the incidents were linked "Two vehicles were seen in the vicinity of some of the incidents "The other vehicle is described as a dark-coloured car," said Harvey "We would like to speak to anyone who saw vehicles fitting these descriptions between 1am and 5am." Anyone with relevant information about these vehicles or those involved should contact police on 105 A magnitude 4.1 earthquake has jolted the lower North Island this afternoon Geonet said the earthquake struck 10km northwest of Levin at 5.16pm at a depth of 37km It described the shaking as "light" with close to 2000 reports from people feeling the tremor by 5.45pm M3.6 quake causing weak shaking near Levin https://t.co/aJM2e4ScOx One Facebook poster said it was "definitely a good one" while another described it as "only little but strange" Horowhenua District Council said it was a "good reminder" to chat about being prepared for earthquakes A large fire which caused "significant damage" to a McDonald's restaurant in east Auckland this afternoon is now being treated as suspicious Emergency services were notified of the fire at around 3pm on Monday Fire and Emergency NZ said the building was "totally involved" in flames by the time crews arrived and Papatoetoe were in attendance at the blaze "Everyone was out at the time and there are no reports of injuries." FENZ said the fire was being treated as suspicious "A fire investigator is attending to determine cause and origin." Pakuranga Rd was closed for nearly two hours in both directions with road users advised to avoid the area "Investigations into the cause of the fire at the McDonalds are underway," police said told 1News he heard a couple of explosions coming from the restaurant as the blaze began He said he heard "one or two" explosions The restaurant was adjacent to a Z petrol station and 250 metres along the same road from Pakuranga College A staff member at the service station said they had closed their fuel pumps and there was "huge fire and huge smoke" coming from the fire The Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre Courts were also closed this evening due to the blaze Auckland Transport said several bus routes Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown thanked emergency services who had been responding to the incident "Please follow the advice of emergency services A McDonald's spokesperson said the McDonald's restaurant in Pakuranga had "suffered significant damage" in the fire "Procedures were followed to raise the alarm and safely evacuate staff and customers McDonald’s is assisting emergency services as they begin the investigation into the cause of the fire." Oscar Piastri maintained his advantage in the Formula 1 championship fight by winning the Miami Grand Prix this morning for his fourth win through six races this season Piastri has now won three consecutive F1 races for McLaren Racing where he and teammate Lando Norris are trying to dethrone four-time defending champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull Piastri is the first McLaren driver to win three consecutive F1 races in 28 years; Mika Hakkinen did it with a win in the 1997 season finale and then victories in the first two races of 1998 He widened his lead over Norris in the driver standings to 16 points while Verstappen trails Piastri by 32 points New Zealand driver Liam Lawson was forced to withdraw his Racing Bulls car after 38 laps following an early collision with Australian Jack Doohan Norris earned his first Grand Prix victory last year at Miami when he snapped Verstappen’s two-year winning streak at the course surrounding Hard Rock Stadium Norris also won the sprint race yesterday — Piastri dominated but a late safety car cost him the victory — but Verstappen won the pole in qualifying who announced the birth of his first child Friday morning has been determined to disprove the myth that fatherhood would make him a more conservative driver It was evident as he darted away at the start and then aggressively held off Norris’ challenge for the lead The Red Bull and McLaren were side-by-side and Norris was trying to edge ahead of the Dutchman Norris said Verstappen forced him off track and there was nothing he could do but try to avoid running into a wall — but F1 took no action against Verstappen But it really just how it is with Max — it's crash or their pass.” Norris recovered and picked his way back toward the front but not before Piastri took control away from Verstappen on the 14th of 57 laps McLaren has decided it will allow Piastri and Norris to race each other cleanly without team orders and Norris was cleared to challenge his Australian teammate for the victory Norris was able to close the gap but could never catch Piastri and settled for second in a 1-2 finish for McLaren The two held a nearly 40-second advantage over George Russell of Mercedes the hard work that's gone in,” Piastri said of McLaren I think we got lapped twice and to now have won the Grand Prix by over 35 seconds to third is an unbelievable result of the hard work of every single person.” Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes was sixth and Charles Leclerc was seventh after Ferrari ordered Lewis Hamilton to give his teammate the position in the closing laps was ninth for Williams and Yuki Tsunoda was 10th for Red Bull Doohan ran into Lawson on the opening lap and then crashed on the second lap — a showing that won’t quiet chatter the rookie is on the verge of being replaced at Alpine by Franco Colapinto There have been media reports in Argentina that Colapinto will replace Doohan at F1’s next race It was dismissed at the start of the Miami weekend by Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes who indicated “as it is today” the Australian would still be in the seat at Imola “I think it was a sponsor from Argentina off-camera giving his view on Franco I’m sure there’s a lot of people in Argentina who’d like him in the car this Sunday,” Oakes said about the speculation “We’ve been pretty open as a team that that’s just noise But it’s natural that there’s always speculation there Jack is our driver along with Pierre (Gasly),” he continued who didn’t complete two laps this morning and finished last has yet to score a point this season through six races His best finish was 13th at the Chinese Grand Prix Lady Gaga gave a free concert Saturday night in front of 2 million fans who poured onto Copacabana Beach for the biggest show of her career (...) Thank you for making history with me,” Lady Gaga told a screaming crowd kicked off the show at around 22.10pm local time with her 2011 song Bloody Mary Cries of joy rose from the tightly-packed fans who sang and danced shoulder-to-shoulder on the vast stretch of sand Concert organisers said 2.1 million people attended the show switching between an array of dresses including one with the colours of the Brazilian flag Some fans – many of them young – arrived on the beach at the crack of dawn to secure a good spot “Today is the best day of my life,” said Manoela Dobes a 27-year-old designer who was wearing a dress plastered with a photograph from when she met Lady Gaga in the United States in 2019 Madonna also turned Copacabana Beach into a massive dance floor last year The large-scale performances are part of an effort led by City Hall to boost economic activity after Carnival and New Years’ Eve festivities and the upcoming month-long Saint John’s Day celebrations in June “It brings activity to the city during what was previously considered the low season – filling hotels and increasing spending in bars generating jobs and income for the population,” said Osmar Lima the city’s secretary of economic development in a statement released by Rio City Hall’s tourism department last month Rio’s City Hall said in a recent report that around 1.6 million people were expected to attend Lady Gaga's concert and that the show should inject at least 600 million reais (NZ$178.3 million) into Rio’s economy Similar concerts are scheduled to take place every year in May at least until 2028 Lady Gaga arrived in Rio in the early hours of Tuesday The city has been alive with Gaga-mania since as it geared up to welcome the pop star for her first show in the country since 2012 Rio’s metro employees danced to Lady Gaga’s 2008 hit song LoveGame and gave instructions for today in a video A free exhibition celebrating her career sold out While the vast majority of attendees were from Rio the event also attracted Brazilians from across the country and international visitors More than 500,000 tourists poured into the city in the days leading up to the show according to data from the local bus station and Tom Jobim airport Rio’s City Hall said in a statement yesterday made a cross-continent trip from Colombia to Brazil to attend the show “I’ve been a 100% fan of Lady Gaga my whole life,” said Serrano who was wearing a T-shirt featuring Lady Gaga’s outlandish costumes over the years the mega-star represents “total freedom of expression – being who one wants without shame” Rio officials have a history of organising huge concerts on Copacabana Beach Madonna’s show drew an estimated 1.6 million fans last year while 4 million people flooded onto the beach for a 1994 New Year’s Eve show by Rod Stewart in 1994 that was the biggest free rock concert in history sixteen sound towers were spread along the beach Rio state’s security plan included the presence of 3300 military and 1500 police officers Among those present were Lady Gaga admirers who remember their disappointment in 2017 when the artist cancelled a performance scheduled in Rio at the last minute due to health issues “She's the best artist in the world,” the 25-year-old said I love you” in Portuguese rose from the crowd behind him whose real name is Ella Yelich O'Connor which also displayed what appears to be the album cover art — an X-ray of a pelvis "100% written in blood," the website read The new album's announcement came a week after she released her latest single What Was That The song's music video was filmed at a mysterious pop-up event in New York City's Washington Square Park that was initially shut down by police. The event ended up going ahead after all, and fans who stayed got to hear the new song for the first time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lorde (@lorde) It was the first sign of a follow-up to Lorde's previous album Her other albums were 2013's Pure Heroine and 2017's Melodrama she collaborated with British singer Charli XCX on a remix of Girl so confusing — on a re-release of the Grammy award-winning Brat Kim Kardashian thought she was going to be raped and killed when criminals broke into her bedroom in central Paris tied her up and stole more than US$6 million in jewellery 10 people will go on trial in Paris over the robbery abduction and kidnapping of the media personality and the concierge of the residence where she was staying during Paris Fashion Week the night of October 2 Kardashian’s lawyers said she will testify in person at the trial starting Monday and scheduled to run through May 23 "Ms Kardashian is reserving her testimony for the court and jury and does not wish to elaborate further at this time," they said "She has great respect and admiration for the French justice system and has been treated with great respect by the French authorities "She wishes the trial to proceed in an orderly fashion in accordance with French law and with respect for all parties to the case." In interviews and on her family’s reality TV show Kardashian has described being terrified as robbers pointed a gun at her In a 2020 appearance on David Letterman’s Netflix show she tearfully recalled thinking: "This is the time I’m going to get raped Twelve people were originally expected in the defendants’ box and another is seriously ill and can't be tried five of the 10 defendants were present at the scene of the robbery The French press has dubbed them The Granddad Robbers because the main defendants are elderly and have careers as bank robbers with long criminal records Kardashian told investigators she was taken to a bathroom next to her bedroom and placed in the bathtub Her attackers fled on bicycles or on foot and she managed to free herself by removing the tape from her hands and mouth She had also removed the tape from her feet and rushed to her stylist’s room She called her sister Kourtney to tell her about the theft Kardashian told investigators that she had not been injured adding that she wanted to leave France as soon as possible to be reunited with her children According to her testimony and that of the concierge at least one of the suspects had a handgun The gangsters stole many pieces of jewellery estimated to be worth more than US$6 million (NZ$10 million) Only one piece of jewellery — a diamond cross on platinum that was lost during the suspects' escape — has been recovered Two of the accused have partially confessed to the crime is one of two suspected robbers who allegedly entered the apartment his genetic profile was found on the tape used to gag Kardashian who was waiting for him in a parked car at a nearby train station The second robber said he tied up the concierge with cables but did not go up to Kardashian’s apartment said he acted as a lookout in the ground-floor reception area He said he was unarmed and did not personally threaten Kardashian but admitted he shared responsibility for the crime Abbas was arrested in January 2017 and spent 21 months in prison before being released under judicial supervision he co-authored a French-language book titled I Sequestered Kim Kardashian is the second alleged robber suspected of entering the flat although he was filmed by CCTV cameras and numerous telephone contacts with the other co-defendants show his involvement The other defendants are suspected of providing information about Kardashian’s presence in the apartment Others are accused of playing a role in the resale of the jewellery in Antwerp Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — in a class that also includes pop star Cyndi Lauper the rock duo the White Stripes and grunge masters Soundgarden the first female rap act to achieve gold and platinum status and the late singer-songwriter Warren Zevon will get the Musical Influence Award pianist Nicky Hopkins and bassist Carol Kaye will each get the Musical Excellence Award who sang at Woodstock and was best known for his cover of The Beatles’ With a Little Help From My Friends a member of Elvis Costello & The Attractions who argued that Cocker is "about as rock and roll as it gets" Soundgarden — with the late Chris Cornell as singer — get into the Hall on their third nomination They follow two other grunge acts in the Hall — Nirvana and Pearl Jam Bad Company get in having become radio fixtures with such arena-rock staples as Feel Like Makin’ Love Can’t Get Enough and Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy The Ahmet Ertegun Award — given to nonperforming industry professionals who had a major influence on music — will go to Lenny Waronker Some nominees that didn't get in this year included Mariah Carey and subsequent Let’s Twist Again are considered among the most popular songs in the history of rock 'n' roll The 83-year-old has expressed frustration that he hadn't been granted entry before including telling the AP in 2014: "I don’t want to get in there when I’m 85 years old so you better do it quick while I’m still smiling." Lauper rose to fame in the 1980s with hits such as Time After Time and Girls Just Want To Have Fun and went on to win a Tony Award for Kinky Boots have six Grammys and a reputation for pushing the boundaries of hip-hop The White Stripes — made up of Jack White and Meg White — were indie darlings in the early 2000s with such songs as Seven Nation Army Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they’re eligible for induction The induction ceremony will take place in Los Angeles this fall Nominees were voted on by more than 1200 artists historians and music industry professionals The selection criteria include "an artist’s impact on other musicians the scope and longevity of their career and body of work as well as their innovation and excellence in style and technique" Dave Matthews Band and singer-guitarist Peter Frampton were inducted Lorde has dropped her new single What Was That after weeks of cryptic posts and teases that set fans buzzing It's the lead single from her upcoming fourth album and her first original solo release since 2021's Solar Power which is three minutes and 28 seconds in length Some fans had been lucky enough to hear the track in full earlier this week. On Wednesday, Lorde posted a picture of Washington Square Park yesterday with the caption "tonight 7pm". Fans flooded the park an hour before she was supposed to appear, with photos shared of eager fans scaling trees to catch a glimpse of the singer. Shortly before she was to perform, the Royals singer took to social media to tell fans police had shut the event down. "Omg @thepark the cops are shutting us down," the message read. "I am truly amazed by how many of you showed !!! "But they’re telling me you gotta disperse ... I’m so sorry." However, the pop-up event ended up going ahead after all, with fans who stayed getting their first full airing of Lorde's new single. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lorde (@lorde) Lorde, real name Ella Yelich O'Connor, announced the single last week sharing a headshot-style photo of her wearing a red shirt with a dripping wet face Earlier this month, she dropped a 15-second snippet of the unreleased song Lorde was seen wearing a white shirt and jeans while walking through New York City I gave you everything/Now we wake from a dream What was that?” she sings over a synth beat It was the first sign of a follow up to Lorde's previous album The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs side to take on the Gold Coast Titans for Magic Round at Suncorp Stadium has been named The Bulldogs will open the Sunday afternoon slot against the Titans at 1:50pm, looking to replicate the form they showed in Round 2 which saw them defeat the Gold Coast at Belmore Sports Ground Cameron Ciraldo's side will be gunning for their first win during the NRL's Magic Round and will be determined to bounce back after their defeat in Brisbane last Thursday A number of changes have been made to the line up with the omission of Matt Burton Bailey Hayward comes into the five-eighth role Daniel Suluka-Fifita returns to the side in the starting front row while Kurtis Morrin and Blake Taaffe come onto the interchange bench Don't let a bet take you away from the match Reclaim the Game, be gamble aware. The Bulldogs' Round 9 line up is as follows: NRL Match Highlights: Bulldogs vs Titans - Round 9, 2025 Kiraz Hat-trick Headlines Bulldogs' Magic Round Win Catch up on this week's latest scores and NRL stories with ABC Sport. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) We’re taking a beast of an ELITE Trailer around Christchurch We’ve got one to give away with Elite Trailers Up for grabs is an Elite 8x4 Caged Tandem Braked Trailer We’re shifting spots every weekday until Friday Stay sharp and check this page daily for the updated location list 12:00 PM: The Gull Fuel Station – Corner of Moorhouse and Lincoln Roads 1:00 PM: Outside MITRE 10 on Brougham Street 1:00 PM: Prebbleton – 530 Spring Road near Three Arrows Dairy 1:00pm: Outside New World on Moorehouse Avenue You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image About 150mm of rain fell in the district over two days causing surface flooding issues at the end of last week Ashburton District Council infrastructure and open spaces general manager Neil McCann said the early estimate to repair the damage to local roads is $100,000 to $150,000 “The roading team and our maintenance contractor HEB photographed about 350 locations and there was extensive surface flooding “We will inspect the road fully once all the water has drained away to gauge the full condition The money to cover the repairs will come out of the operational budgets “We have a minor events budget for this type of work.” there were still several surface flooding-related road closures in the district on the Hinds River will have to be re-instated and a grader will tidy up Hakatere Potts Road for two to three days where there are quite a lot of potholes The NZ Transport Agency/Waka Kotahi had several pothole repair sites on the state highway network under temporary 30km/h speed limits there were other rain-related issues for the council including the re-emergence of a roof leak at Networks Centre stadium “We’re doing an assessment of the EA Networks Centre roof to look again for the source of the leaks there “Other council buildings coped with the prolonged rainfall but like many other building owners around the district we noted a few leaks across our community facilities and buildings “We’ll have to reinstate all the stockwater intakes that are on rivers and streams including Pudding Hill and Methven Auxiliary As part of the second Ashburton bridge project NZTA would be doing testing over the next few months which will provide information on existing ground conditions This involves digging holes in the existing roads and paddocks which will be refilled as testing is completed Testing will take place on South Street and Chalmers Avenue north of the Ashburton River/Hakatere and at several locations both on and off-road south of the Ashburton River/Hakatere - By Jonathan LeaskLocal Democracy Reporter He may be revered for his Premiership and International success at South Sydney but legendary forward Bob McCarthy can be regarded one of the most influential figures in Bulldogs history After breaking the hearts of Canterbury a decade earlier in the 1967 Grand Final McCarthy was sought after by Club executives in the 1976 off-season To usher in a new era of success in Blue and White McCarthy was 31 years old heading into 1976 But according to many in the Rugby League landscape Finally ready to hang up his boots after thirteen glittering seasons it was a conversation with legendary supremo Peter ‘Bullfrog’ Moore that brought McCarthy to Belmore It proved to be one of the most pivotal signings in the Club’s history “I was going to retire,” McCarthy stated on Fox League’s League Legends “Souths told me I was too old and over the hill and all that type of stuff and I was quite prepared to go home and retire...until Peter Moore came down to Giles’ [Baths] one day I saw him walking across the pathway there at Coogee he was the bloke who wouldn’t hang around gymnasiums “What are you doing Bullfrog?” McCarthy queried “I want you to come play for the Bulldogs.” We’ve got all these young kids coming through "There’s this little red-headed kid from Wagga called [Steve] Mortimer we’ve got this other tall kid called [Greg] Brentnall “We’ve got the Hughes’; these two blokes coming from England Michael Adams and Eric - another Hughes!” it was Head Coach Malcolm Clift who orchestrated the move citing the need for someone with McCarthy’s status and experience as the perfect mentor for his fledgling side Mark Hughes and Greg Brentnall needed someone to show them what success looked like if they were to win the Club's first Premiership since World War II “I didn’t think he was past it and in October I told the Canterbury management committee that I wanted to buy him,” Clift recalled in ‘The Bulldogs Story’ he said he wanted to see what Souths wanted to do first – he was a loyal man “But I knew he would be better off at Belmore and I told him he could have two great years with us Clift urged the Canterbury management committee: “Have faith in me – I've got faith in McCarthy.” With International half Tim Pickup nursing a severe knee injury Clift appointed McCarthy as the side's skipper for the 1976 season He would go on to score a try in their thrilling 25-24 opening round victory over Balmain leading the side to the finals with 25 appearances and 12 tries in total in a vintage showing Canterbury had been in contention for a drought-breaking title but just couldn’t quite put the nail in the coffin despite qualifying for the 1967 and 1974 NSWRFL Grand Finals it was McCarthy’s legendary intercept try that saw a Premiership elude the likes of Bulldogs Hall of Famers Les Johns and Johnny Greaves Upon arriving at Belmore in the off-season of 1976 according to the barrel-chested second rower it was quite obvious what needed to happen if Canterbury were to go all the way – some good old-fashioned team bonding “The first training session there we trained pretty hard we got them all together,” McCarthy explained “A lot of those guys at Canterbury sold insurance They could only see their clients at night because they were at work during the day They’ve got to come to training and then they’ve got to come to the pub and mix and mingle 'If they finish at one or two o’clock in the morning “The first training session we’ve gone back there and I was about 34 or 35 then so I was pretty tired after training I remember soaking myself up in the bath and I’d take longer than the other blokes “When I walked out to where the barbeque was I could see the bloke pulling the stems out and packing up everyone’s had a good steak and a couple of beers’ He said they’re all good mates and that type of stuff McCarthy's Triple: Minor Semi vs St George Go back to the pub and get some more kegs and get some more steaks and we always went to the pub then and we mixed and mingled “The Mortimer’s and the Hughes boys just loved throwing the footy around “Then they started making all those Grand Finals and they started getting some better players and up came all the Premierships in the ‘80s.” They couldn’t have been more polar opposite in age but another significant addition to the 1976 season was teenage halfback Steve Mortimer who debuted in the first of a magnificent thirteen seasons at the Club And while a fifth-place finish may have been seen as a downgrade from previous seasons Clift’s side now had more experience and enthusiasm to call upon 1980 Grand Final Highlights: Bulldogs vs Roosters McCarthy’s mob had upset the back-to-back Premiers in Eastern Suburbs 22-13 in the first week before making another significant stamp by disposing of 1975 Grand Finalists St George And while their magic run eventually ended at the hands of a championship Manly outfit by just three points who also thrived on a flamboyant style of play was a big beneficiary of the veteran’s arrival the legendary no.7 credited McCarthy as the perfect mentor for the youthful side the wonderful thing about Bob McCarthy is that he was a mentor but to a lot of the forwards as well,” Mortimer explained on League Legends I am very blessed to have played with the great Bob McCarthy and for him to have a big effect on my style of play While McCarthy eventually would return for a swansong season at South Sydney his influence at Belmore had already begun to bear fruit Two seasons after he called time on his career his influence was realised as ‘The Entertainers’ kick-started an unprecedented era of success at the Club in the 1980s headlined by the same youngsters he nurtured Mortimer was at the forefront of the Bulldogs’ four Premierships across the decade notably as Captain in the back-to-back victories in 1984-85 his final career appearance in the 1988 Grand Final would be alongside Bob’s son Judiciary Update: Preston to Dispute Round 9 Charge Senior Pathways Wrap Round 9: Flegg Wallop Roosters NRL Match Highlights: Bulldogs vs Titans - Round 9 Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Cold Gin had a hard luck story to tell out of her debut at Warwick Farm when she went to the line climbing over their backs she either leads or trails the leader and gets her chance to atone Poised was run down by Declichy Boulevard on debut on a heavy track back in June last year and resumes from a decent layoff Surf’s Up started $26 in the same race as Cold Gin and had an unimpeded run into second place down the outside she has to be in the finish again.How to play it: Cold Gin WIN Racing heads to Canterbury on Wednesday.Credit: Jenny Evans Miss Freelove was strongly supported at her first start and while she did have her chance up on speed and she’s a good chance with perhaps a bit of cover Chatterley has trialled quite well on two occasions and wound up nicely enough into a close second in her latest at Randwick recently and if she’s adept in the heavy she’s a good hope Bryant debuted in quite a strong race at Rosehill back in November and was spelled afterwards Returns a gelding and has trialled okay so can show something in the small field but the fact he’s here says the Maher stable thinks he can handle it.How to play it: Miss Freelove WIN Shangri La Impact was solidly supported at her debut at Kembla and went down fighting in a close finish over 1400m Fitter for that run and imagine they’ll look to lead with her this time Ant comes through the same race as Shangri La Impact and he basically held his ground in running fifth Dark Arts led them up and had his chance when runner-up at Hawkesbury third-up Has placed on a soft 7 and is hard fit so can’t be left out Barbray showed improvement second-up in the same race as Dark Arts to run third and is in the mix.How to play it: Shangri La Impact WIN First Mission returns for his second campaign and was a winner on a soft track in November is back as a gelding and draws to get a nice sit behind them Bellenth was cut down when resuming from almost a year off at Wyong then raced handy as favourite and was just a little flat but held on well to run fourth Be Quiet is a month between runs again after a solid on pace second at Wyong behind a handy one Gets a nice run in behind them and is one of the chances Bonjour Madame is in top form and was a strong winner on a soft 7 at Wyong a couple of weeks ago Could measure up.How to play it: First Mission WIN Debello should take some catching if his last few are any guide Too quick two starts back at 1300m at Hawkesbury then again gave a big sight up 200m when caught on the line Handles all ground and draws to find the front Brave One is going to be popular with his debut heavy track win there for all to see Didn’t fire in two subsequent starts and is back as a gelding and he is dangerous if he can produce his debut effort Cruel Summer has excellent wet track credentials and finds a heavy for the first time in a while Recent form doesn’t read great but barrier one and ideal conditions can see him lift Metallic Ruler is hit and miss and if he’s on then he’s some chance.How to play it: Debello WIN 5.Naval Commission has a handy fresh record and resumes in his favoured ground at a suitable trip Was narrowly beaten on a good track when resuming last time in with 4kg more and no surprise if he runs a cheeky race Body Bob gets the chance to roll across second-up after an even effort under 63.5kg at Canberra No Drama is a free roller who will put himself right up there as usual but won his only start here and best form is good enough Danaustar does need to improve a little on his two runs back but has five wins in the wet including a heavy so capable of finding some form.How to play it: Naval Commission WIN Dr Evil gets his chance to show his best back on a wet track Ran on well two starts ago from well back then couldn’t get into the on pace dominated race on a good track here last time Has a huge heavy track record and is right in this Perfect Play has had a few chances but comes through a reasonably strong race at Hawkesbury when third behind Flying Bandit Has placed several times in the wet and has another chance I Am The Empire won a good form race two starts back when he resumed then not as effective at Hawkesbury in the same race as its stablemate Lugarno was a winner first-up then last couple have been a little below his best Won on a heavy back in September and is a possible improver.How to play it: Dr Evil EACH-WAY Island Dec is back in class after two runs in Group company since her first-up win on a soft 6 at this track Not beaten too far in the PJ Bell and suited here with good speed engaged Llanddwyn likes a wet track and is fresh since finishing midfield at Randwick in February Can pull out a big one off a break in suitable ground and has to be respected Photograph only had the one run last time in and didn’t fire when favourite and no excuses found Spelled and she did win fresh on a heavy at Scone last time in so the ground is no issue and she’s worth including.How to play it: Island Dec WIN Best BetsRace 1 (9) Cold GinRace 4 (4) First MissionBest valueRace 7 (7) Dr Evil Supplied by Racing NSWFull form and race replays available at racingnsw.com.au Surf\\u2019s Up started $26 in the same race as Cold Gin and had an unimpeded run into second place down the outside she wasn\\u2019t disgraced in holding third and she\\u2019s a good chance with perhaps a bit of cover and if she\\u2019s adept in the heavy she\\u2019s a good hope but the fact he\\u2019s here says the Maher stable thinks he can handle it.How to play it: Miss Freelove WIN Fitter for that run and imagine they\\u2019ll look to lead with her this time Has placed on a soft 7 and is hard fit so can\\u2019t be left out Didn\\u2019t fire in two subsequent starts and is back as a gelding Recent form doesn\\u2019t read great but barrier one and ideal conditions can see him lift Metallic Ruler is hit and miss and if he\\u2019s on then he\\u2019s some chance.How to play it: Debello WIN Ran on well two starts ago from well back then couldn\\u2019t get into the on pace dominated race on a good track here last time Photograph only had the one run last time in and didn\\u2019t fire when favourite and no excuses found Spelled and she did win fresh on a heavy at Scone last time in so the ground is no issue and she\\u2019s worth including.How to play it: Island Dec WIN Supplied by Racing NSWFull form and race replays available at Transport for NSW has completed major road maintenance work on Canterbury Road and Old Canterbury Road between Bankstown and Lewisham Concrete slab replacements on Canterbury Road at the intersection of Fore Street Road maintenance work on Canterbury Road and Old Canterbury Road between Bankstown and Lewisham has been completed on schedule in line with a $12 million election commitment Please see the October 2024 notification (PDF, 681.98 KB) for more information on the completed work The community will now benefit from a smoother road surface consistent driving conditions and reductions in maintenance costs Transport for NSW would like to thank the local community for their support and cooperation during this important maintenance work Some documents on this page may not comply with accessibility requirements (WCAG) If you are having trouble accessing information in these documents, please contact us Email: info.harbour@connectsydney.com.au Transport for NSW recognise and celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and their ongoing cultures and care of Country We pay respect to traditional custodians and Elders past and present Sydney’s Olympic Park cops a bad rap a lot of the time midwinter night and 90 per cent of the stadium’s 83,500 seats are unoccupied it bears an uncanny resemblance to a low joint any atmosphere generated by the diehards in attendance dissipating into the cavernous surrounds the venue originally known as Stadium Australia is one of the last places people want to pay good money to watch a sporting event that they could be watching from the comfort of their own sofa what is now called Accor Stadium is a special place to myriad State of Origins and NRL grand finals and Bledisloe Cup showdowns when Canterbury and South Sydney battled it out in front of a crowd of 65,305 the largest attendance at a regular-season rugby league match in the code’s 117-year history The huge crowd at Accor Stadium for the Good Friday clash between Canterbury and South Sydney.Credit: Getty Images Canterbury and Souths fans have endured their fair share of dismal nights at Homebush where their clubs have been co-tenants for years the Bulldogs spent eight years as finals spectators Souths haven’t featured in the play-offs in their past three campaigns and last year finished above only wooden spooners Wests Tigers on the ladder Neither Canterbury nor Souths were the hottest ticket in town during their lean years But that didn’t mean their supporters had found a new team They’ve just been waiting for an excuse to emerge from the woodwork Five consecutive wins had the Bulldogs on top of the table had won four of their first six since the return of master coach Wayne Bennett With ticket sales already tracking towards a bumper turnout the Bulldogs released $10 seats in the top tier What better way to spend Good Friday than by helping to create rugby league history for less than the cost of a Big Mac and fries Souths were entitled to hope their supporters would be well represented But as seats filled in the final minutes before kick-off it became obvious the cardinal-and-myrtle jerseys in the crowd had been swamped by a sea of blue and white The Bulldogs capitalised on their home-ground advantage Deafening roars encouraged the Bulldogs to muscle up defensively on their own goal line in the early exchanges Soon enough they were applying pressure at the other end and another from back-rower Sitili Tupouniua were ample evidence of the Bulldogs’ modus operandi Bulldogs supporter Ahmed Barnzy arrives at Olympic Park on Friday.Credit: Sitthixay Ditthavong Souths might have fielded a star-studded back line featuring Latrell Mitchell but Canterbury’s forwards simply kicked the front door down When second-rower Jacob Preston extended their lead by crashing over early the second half the Rabbitohs were facing a 26-0 deficit and 35 minutes of catch-up football Cameron Ciraldo was thrilled that his team was able to provide its legion of fans with a 32-0 victory “Today was a really important day for our club,” he said the amount of people that came out to watch us to get 65,000 and break that record is something we’ll always get to remember … it just shows how strong our club is how many people have worked hard to get that sort of support and the fans that have come out to support the boys on the back of their hard work “I’m just really proud to be a Bulldog today.” was disappointed with the result but tipped his hat to the crowd “It was great to come in and see the stadium so packed .. most of them must have been Canterbury supporters because no one was leaving when the scoreboard was pretty high.” in Ciraldo’s debut year as an NRL head coach his team was slaughtered 66-0 by Newcastle at the same venue 24 hours before the biggest game of the season he declared: “It’s been part of the vision of this club to become the biggest club in rugby league That would have seemed laughable not so long ago but Ciraldo now has 65,305 reasons to support his theory Michael Chammas and Andrew “Joey” Johns dissect the upcoming NRL round, plus the latest footy news, results and analysis. 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Sydney\\u2019s Olympic Park cops a bad rap a lot of the time midwinter night and 90 per cent of the stadium\\u2019s 83,500 seats are unoccupied when it\\u2019s packed to the nosebleed rows From Cathy Freeman\\u2019s gold-medal triumph the largest attendance at a regular-season rugby league match in the code\\u2019s 117-year history Souths haven\\u2019t featured in the play-offs in their past three campaigns and last year finished above only wooden spooners Wests Tigers on the ladder But that didn\\u2019t mean their supporters had found a new team They\\u2019ve just been waiting for an excuse to emerge from the woodwork While it was the Bulldogs\\u2019 home game were ample evidence of the Bulldogs\\u2019 modus operandi but Canterbury\\u2019s forwards simply kicked the front door down \\u201CToday was a really important day for our club,\\u201D he said to get 65,000 and break that record is something we\\u2019ll always get to remember \\u2026 it just shows how strong our club is \\u201CI\\u2019m just really proud to be a Bulldog today.\\u201D \\u201CIt was wonderful,\\u201D Bennett said \\u201CIt was great to come in and see the stadium so packed .. because no one was leaving when the scoreboard was pretty high.\\u201D in Ciraldo\\u2019s debut year as an NRL head coach he declared: \\u201CIt\\u2019s been part of the vision of this club to become the biggest club in rugby league but we\\u2019re on the right trajectory.\\u201D Michael Chammas and Andrew \\u201CJoey\\u201D Johns dissect the upcoming NRL round Canterbury hosts an eight-race card on Wednesday with Race 6 Ranvet BM78 being the main race on the card The first race commences at 12:10pm AEST and the last concludes at 4.25pm AEST The rail is out 2m and Conditions are set to be HEAVY (2) Debello $4.00: 4YO Gelding who has been handy in all his last three outings notching up 2 wins and a second Drops back in trip now and remains at BM72 grade Molly Bourke stays on top and he rates well with the 2kg claim Draws a nice gate and should be in this for a long way (3) Llewellyn $14/$3.90: 4YO Gelding who has a handy little record and goes well when Latham steers Strips fitter now after his first up run and will likely be running on (8) Brave One $2.70: 3YO gelding who resumes today after having three trials where he has been solid Proven first up at Randwick in Saturday grade previously (5) Naval Commission $5.00: Resuming 5YO Gelding who generally goes well fresh and in unbeaten when steered by Nash Rawiller Draws pole today and has trialled twice leading in (6) No Drama $5.00: 5YO Gelding who is hard fit for this and must be considered here off previous efforts so expect him to handle the heavy no problem SCR (7) Our Empress Zoe $3.00: Terrific last start winner where she was gritty to win She remains at this grade/trip with a nice barrier Chad Schofield stays on top and there is no reason why she cant repeat last stats effort Only test will be the heavy track conditions but if she can overcome that she looks to be the one to beat (4) Perfect Play $3.80: 5YO Gelding who has been sound in majority of his runs this campaign and most recently was impressive in BM78 class only narrowly finishing behind Flying Bandit and Collect Your Cash Gets an extra 100m now which should suit and is hard fit (5) Rematch $7.00: 5YO Gelding who boasts a tidy resume with 5 wins and 8 placings from all his career starts He is hard fit and ran home nicely last start over 2100m Back in trip now and back to Canterbury where he has placed on both occasions (8) Ahuriri $5.00: 4YO Mare who was honest enough when resuming only finishing 1.4L off the winner in tougher company Strips fitter for this and has a handy second up record Rates well and Nash for Waller is hard to look past Shannon is an avid Horse Racing enthusiast and Essendon Bombers fan He grew up surrounded by horse racing and the passion for trying to find a winner with his father working for Hall of Fame trainers Colin Hayes and 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Rabbitohs revival and they sit fifth with four wins and two losses The Good Friday clash has been essential viewing since 2015 when Souths got home 18-17 on the back of a late penalty against James Graham for making contact with Adam Reynolds' legs and the Bulldogs skipper infamously vented his frustration at referee Gerard Sutton The Rabbitohs have had the wood on the Dogs in the past six Good Friday clashes but Cameron Ciraldo's men will go in as hot favourites to continue their unbeaten start to the season Bulldogs: Viliame Kikau has been cleared to make his return from a knee injury and has come into the side in Friday's 60-minute update The backrower's return sees Josh Curran shift to the front row and Daniel Suluka-Fifita reverting to 18th man Five-eighth Matt Burton is a certain starter after three games out with a knee injury so Bailey Hayward goes back to the bench Rabbitohs: Coach Wayne Bennett has declared returning duo Cody Walker and Campbell Graham will line up as named after getting through the week so the team we named is all good to go," Bennett told reporters on Thursday Englishman Lewis Dodd has been named on the bench for his first NRL game with Liam Le Blanc the 18th man and Josh Schuster dropping out of the squad Full Match Replay: Bulldogs vs. Rabbitohs - Round 7, 2025 ABC News News Home Sport The Bulldogs' 6-0 start to the season was ended by the up-and-down Broncos Link copiedShareShare articleCanterbury's first loss of the season had coach Cameron Ciraldo equal parts "filthy" and "proud" while general manager Phil Gould said it was "the game [he] enjoyed the most" this season The ladder-leading Bulldogs crumbled in the first half of their 42-18 loss to Brisbane at Lang Park on Thursday night after conceding six tries to fall behind 34-0 at half-time "I am really proud of the second half and filthy at the first half," coach Cameron Ciraldo said echoed sentiments expressed by his coach that the game would be a valuable learning experience for his team Of perhaps more concern than the loss was forward Sitili Tupouniua and winger Marcelo Montoya both being put on report twice while five-eighth Matt Burton was booked for a high shot on hooker Billy Walters and prop Josh Curran also fell foul for a wallop to the chin of Payne Haas Tupouniua (33rd) and Montoya (52nd) were all sin-binned as the Bulldogs dropped their first game after a 6-0 start to the season Canterbury utility Kurt Mann told ABC Sport a number of the reported incidents were "pretty unavoidable" but lamented: "I guess it's the way the game is going "Some people don't really agree with it but that's just the way it is now." Sitili Tupouniua was one of three Bulldogs sin-binned on the night Ciraldo was non-committal when asked if the sin-binnings were too harsh but said it was not an easy game to watch There was so much going on tonight and no flow to the game," he said "It was one of those games that was hard to watch to be honest It was a ball-ache to watch for me so I am sure everyone else felt the same "I put that down to us trying too hard We have been pretty disciplined for long periods so we can fix it." Ciraldo said his side was "humbled" before showing the Dogs showed their trademark grit to win the second half 18-8 in torrid conditions Adam Reynolds injured his shoulder while scoring under the posts but played on Broncos captain Adam Reynolds said he plans to play Magic Round next week despite coming from the field with a shoulder injury on Thursday night Reynolds persevered after injuring his right shoulder while scoring in the first half but another hit to the shoulder five minutes from time was too much for the halfback to handle who just three weeks ago left the Tigers game early with a hamstring complaint said it was his intention to suit up for next Sunday's Magic Round clash with Penrith it was sort of burning," Reynolds said of the initial injury where he fell on his shoulder while scoring "I'll get back to the club and see what they say Look back at all the action in our live blog below, and check out all the stats in our ScoreCentre Submit a comment or question Log in to commentLive updatesLatestOldest24 Apr 12:52pmThu 24 Apr 2025 at 12:52pmThat is all for the blog tonightMBy Michael Doyle while the Canterbury Bulldogs have tasted defeat for the first time this season Adam Reynolds produced a masterclass of halfback play but needed to come off the field late with a shoulder injury The weekend's footy has got off to an electric start We hope you join us tomorrow as ABC Sport continues to provide live digital coverage of the NRL season ReactReactCopy link24 Apr 12:38pmThu 24 Apr 2025 at 12:38pmAdam Reynolds says he plans to play next weekMBy Michael Doyle Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds says he intends to play next week despite coming off late in tonight's match at Lang Park Reynolds injured his right shoulder in the first half but pushed through in Brisbane's 42-18 win over the Bulldogs Reynolds was forced off the field with five minutes left in the game Reynolds said his arm "went dead on me" 12:25pmThu 24 Apr 2025 at 12:25pmBulldogs coach says his side is not good enough to 'play as individuals'MBy Michael Doyle Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo says his team did not have bad energy tonight they just made too many mistakes in the first 40 minutes He tells the media that he wants to focus on the response from his team in the second half "I'm really proud of the second half filthy about the first half," he says 12:18pmThu 24 Apr 2025 at 12:18pmBulldogs discipline brought into question after three sin binsMBy Michael Doyle Kurt Mann has joined ABC Sport following the Bulldogs' 42-18 loss to the Brisbane Broncos The Bulldogs had three players sent to the sin bin Mann says he felt some of the decisions were tough on his men "I guess it's the way the game is going," Mann told ABC Sport "A lot of people don't agree with it "Some of them were pretty unavoidable." 12:09pmThu 24 Apr 2025 at 12:09pmBrisbane's best performance of the seasonMBy Michael Doyle not quite the full 80 minutes Mick has been waiting for - but a very good first 30 minutes was more than enough for a comfortable win over the comp leaders Brisbane's second half was a comedown from the first 40 minutes but it would have been hard to maintain that level of excellence The Bulldogs were much improved in the second half The tries Brisbane conceded were all from errors ReactReactCopy linkKey Event24 Apr 11:51amThu 24 Apr 2025 at 11:51amFULL TIME: Brisbane Broncos 42 def Adam Reynolds was the perfect puppeteer behind a Payne Haas-inspired Brisbane forward pack that dismantled competition leaders Canterbury in a stunning 42-18 win Reynolds left the field in the 75th minute which he injured when scoring a try in the first half the Broncos did a Bulldogs on the Bulldogs at Lang Park on Thursday night pulverising them in the middle in a riotous first half but also dazzling them out wide to inflict the first loss of the season on the visitors It was hardly believable that a Bulldogs side that had not conceded a point in the previous two matches trailed 34-0 at halftime Brisbane had missed just three tackles to their opponents' 24 The visitors were ill-disciplined and had forward Josh Curran and Sitili Tupouniua sin-binned for hits on Payne Haas and Brendan Piakura Tupouniua was put on report for a second time for lifting his knees into Piakura's head while in possession in the second half a minute before winger Marcelo Montoya was binned for another high hit on Piakura Reynolds had scored a try and laid on three two with pinpoint chip kicks for Deine Mariner to score He put rampaging second-rower Xavier Willison in after two minutes and never looked back In the next set his halves partner Ben Hunt fired a cutout pass and winger Jesse Arthars had his 10th try of the season The performance of Haas was on another planet He set Reynolds up for his try with a pass after rampaging into a hole Haas's first 33-minute stint yielded 140m from 15 runs switching from wing to replace injured Reece Walsh was accomplished at the back in just his third starting appearance in the role and played tough after injuring a shoulder His left-side raid and silky pass put centre Gehamat Shibasaki over in the corner got the Bulldogs on the board courtesy of a neat Viliame Kikau pass Bulldogs second-rower Jacob Preston crossed after a Toby Sexton bomb and Bronson Xerri was the recipient of another Kikau pass Mariner was binned for hitting Kikau high to become the fourth sin-binning of the match Bulldogs playmaker Matt Burton was also put on report for a high tackle on Billy Walters who scored late to ice the win for Brisbane 11:49amThu 24 Apr 2025 at 11:49am80' TRY: Brisbane score their seventh to end in styleMBy Michael Doyle The Broncos get past the 40-point milestone In what will be the final play of the game interchange dummy half Cory Paix put in a perfect grubber kick for Billy Walters 11:47amThu 24 Apr 2025 at 11:47am78' PENALTY GOAL: Brisbane's lead extends to 18 pointsMBy Michael Doyle Brisbane have been given a penalty in front and they elect to waste some time and take the penalty goal 11:46amThu 24 Apr 2025 at 11:46am77' Brisbane hopeful Reynolds has 'a burner'MBy Michael Doyle has reported that Brisbane's initial diagnosis is that Adam Reynolds has "a burner" in his right shoulder it is just a rush of pain to a part of the body that has recently been hit 11:45amThu 24 Apr 2025 at 11:45am75: Adam Reyonlds OFF with a shoulder injuryMBy Michael Doyle Captain Adam Reynolds has just called for the trainer and has been rushed off the field the same shoulder he appeared to injure in the first half he threw a pass and then went down to one knee Reynolds is the key to this Brisbane attack 11:42amThu 24 Apr 2025 at 11:42am73' SIN BIN: Brisbane's Deine Mariner is offMBy Michael Doyle Brisbane will play the final seven-and-a-half minutes with 12 players after right winger Deine Mariner was sent to the sin bin second-row forward Viliame Kikau drew in the opposing centre and winger and threw a lovely pass to Bronson Xerri to score 11:40amThu 24 Apr 2025 at 11:40am72' TRY: Bulldogs score off fortunate penaltyMBy Michael Doyle They were given a fortunate penalty for a lifting tackle which live did not look to be illegal from Brisbane's Kotoni Staggs Staggs's own legs were the ones that flicked into the air The Bulldogs take full advantage of this opportunity and a nice shift to the left allows centre Bronson Xerri to score in the corner 11:24amThu 24 Apr 2025 at 11:24am58' TRY: Bulldogs score despite being down to 12 menMBy Michael Doyle It is a second try for the Canterbury Bulldogs Bulldog winger Jacob Kiraz leaps over his counterpart Jesse Arthurs to catch a high kick from Bulldog half Toby Sexton Kiraz is able to get an offload to second-row forward Jacob Preston who touches down 11:22amThu 24 Apr 2025 at 11:22am55' Ball hits Brisbane trainer denying the Bulldogs an excellent penalty kickMBy Michael Doyle They get a penalty and Toby Sexton boots the ball LONG It's a great kick and he is going to gain close to 50 metres The Bulldogs are pleading with the ref to allow them to tap the ball near the halfway 11:19amThu 24 Apr 2025 at 11:19am53' SIN BIN: Bulldogs have a THIRD sin binMBy Michael Doyle Canterbury try scorer Marcelo Montoya is off for 10 minutes Poor Piakura has been struck so many times in the head tonight I can't understand why Montoya is off for that high tackle but Tupouniua stayed on the field for a knee to an opponent's head 11:16amThu 24 Apr 2025 at 11:16am52' Sitili Tupouniua on report for lifting his kneeMBy Michael Doyle Sitili Tupouniua is on report after lifting his knee The knee hit the head of Brisbane's Brendan Piakura 11:07amThu 24 Apr 2025 at 11:07am46' TRY: Bulldogs get their first try of the matchMBy Michael Doyle The Canterbury Bulldogs are on the board tonight Left winger Marcelo Montoya has scored untouched after some nice build-up play They have pinned the Broncos in their own end A drop from Brisbane's Gehamat Shibasaki from a kick gave the Bulldogs a full-set at the goal line 11:06amThu 24 Apr 2025 at 11:06amThe second half begins at Lang ParkMBy Michael Doyle Canterbury will be out to save face in the second half Brisbane will not want to go into their shell they have had periods where their attention and play drops Coach Michael Maguire would love to see his side continue to play solid 10:55amThu 24 Apr 2025 at 10:55amBrisbane fans stunned … like everyone elseMBy Michael Doyle I'm not calling the game but 34-0 at the break is a pretty handy lead in very wet conditions - go Broncos 10:49amThu 24 Apr 2025 at 10:49amHT: Brisbane Broncos 34 leading Canterbury Bulldogs 0MBy Michael Doyle The Brisbane Broncos are getting a standing ovation from their fans at Lang Park as they head up the tunnel for half-time scoring six tries to take a 34-0 lead over the undefeated Bulldogs Brisbane gets into a huddle on the side of the pitch and five-eight Ben Hunt speaks to them before they go to the shed Canterbury must be hoping for the rain to continue and flood the pitch but were severely hindered by two sin bins CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced You are using an outdated browser. 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win at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night Reynolds left the field in the 75th minute clutching his right shoulder which he first injured when scoring a try in the first half the Broncos did a Bulldogs on the Bulldogs pulverising them in the middle with a stunning first-half display Brisbane had missed just three tackles to their opponents’ 24 The visitors were ill-disciplined and had forwards Josh Curran and Sitili Tupouniua sin-binned Brisbane Broncos celebrate scoring against the Bulldogs.Credit: NRL Photos his halves partner Ben Hunt fired a cutout pass and winger Jesse Arthars had his 10th try of the season He set Reynolds up for his try with a pass after charging into the Canterbury defence Haas’s first 33-minute stint on the field yielded 140m from 15 runs switching from the wing to replace injured Reece Walsh was accomplished at the back in just his third starting appearance in the role Bulldogs second-rower Jacob Preston crossed after a Toby Sexton bomb and Bronson Xerri was recipient of another Kikau pass That’s it for a most interesting night of rugby league The Broncos are back and the Bulldogs have questions to answer Adam Reynolds said his shoulder injury wasn’t as bad as he’d first feared Adam Reynolds leaves Suncorp Stadium.Credit: Getty Images No NRL team will win a match when spending 30 of the 80 minutes a player down They were bashed up in the middle of the field by Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan and out-skilled by Adam Reynolds Haas finished the night with 255 running metres a 42-18 loss was always going to be on the cards After taking the opportunity to add two more points with a penalty goal Brisbane add a 80th-minute Billy Walters try to complete the scoring but it was still more than enough following a blistering first 40 minutes The Brisbane players will head home tonight thinking that a finals run is on the radar Adam Reynolds hurt his shoulder in the first half but played on He just hurt it again and this time his night is over It’s reasonable to ask why he was still on the field considering what happened earlier and with the win in the bag For a match that’s been as good as over since about the 25 minutes mark of the first half there is still plenty of aggro in this game Canterbury want to make amends while Brisbane are seeking to pile on more pain That\\u2019s it for a most interesting night of rugby league Adam Reynolds said his shoulder injury wasn\\u2019t as bad as he\\u2019d first feared Brisbane had missed just three tackles to their opponents\\u2019 24 Haas\\u2019s first 33-minute stint on the field yielded 140m from 15 runs that\\u2019s not the reason why Canterbury lost It\\u2019s reasonable to ask why he was still on the field considering what happened earlier and with the win in the bag For a match that\\u2019s been as good as over since about the 25 minutes mark of the first half Unfortunately you are viewing this website on an outdated browser which does not support the necessary features for us to provide an adequate experience Please switch to a modern browser such as latest version of Google Chrome Southland Regional Naval Officer Lieutenant Commander Nigel Finnerty reflects on Anzac Day as he samples shipboard life as a guest aboard HMNZS Canterbury I’ve served as the Regional Naval Officer for Southland I look forward to getting up early on April 25 to stand at the Invercargill Cenotaph — no matter the weather — alongside 5,000 others from our community I stand there thinking not just of the sailors soldiers and aviators who served before me but also reflecting on my own time in the Navy — the things I did I also find myself wondering what it would be like to serve now who’ll be getting up early on Anzac Day to remember those who came before them my naval career took me all over the world I thought that was it — my sea time was over I figured I wouldn’t want to get back on a ship again But I had this idea that maybe I could go to sea without having to work (Some people might say officers didn’t work anyway So I went on a couple of ‘‘civvy’’ cruises to try to get it out of my system when I was asked to put the uniform back on and join a 12-day trip to the Auckland and Campbell Islands on HMNZS Canterbury It was a chance to see how the modern Navy works how things have changed — and to see if I still fitted in (many years later So it was with a mix of nerves and excitement in February and headed up the brow (gangway) to join the ship in Bluff walking down the passageway towards the 12-berth cabins Even though I’d never served on this version of Canterbury (my HMNZS Canterbury was a frigate) The crew’s quiet confidence the job would get done was infectious and the ‘can-do’ attitude of everyone really stood out Today’s sailors aren’t that different from yesterday’s — but sailors are still the heart of the ship — they work together to get the job done It’s not that different from what my mates and I were doing 30 years ago This amazing opportunity to live the military life again I’m confident that those serving today will be standing at cenotaphs around New Zealand in 25 years and they will carry that legacy into the future So what will I be thinking about this Anzac Day I’ll be thinking about those who came before me — those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and those who came home and helped build New Zealand But I’ll also be thinking about those who are out there now doing the business of the New Zealand Defence Force They’re living the life that we who served before them once lived but you can never take the Navy out of the sailor Canterbury enjoyed a dream run into the finals for the first time in eight years last season as Cameron Ciraldo spearheaded a revival at Belmore The Bulldogs were sparked by the arrival of Stephen Crichton with the three-time premiership winner guiding the club back into the title picture The Dogs have continued to build their roster in the off-season with Sitili Tupouniua arriving and Leo Thompson set to join the club in 2026 while they attempt to establish themselves as a premiership hope The Sporting News takes a look at Canterbury's 2025 NRL draw below Canterbury's bye rounds will be in Round 6 Mark Molyneux is a freelance writer covering the NRL and UFC for Sporting News Australia He has previously worked in the music industry and as a teacher around the world Canterbury have granted Tom Amone an immediate release from his contract The Bulldogs only announced the signing of the prop from Leigh last May on a two-year deal granting the release so he can take up an opportunity at another club," the Dogs noted "The club wishes him and his family all the best for the future." MORE: Trade smarter with eToro, the world's leading social investing platform Amone had previous stints with South Sydney and the Wests Tigers before finding his feet in the Super League he established himself as one of the game’s leading forwards Yet the 28-year-old was unable to convince Cameron Ciraldo of his quality after joining the Bulldogs in the pre-season "He has been the best front row forward in the UK for the past two years and he will certainly be a boost to our forward stocks," Canterbury supremo Phil Gould said at the time of his signing he was unable to crack the 17 at any point during this season with the likes of Daniel Suluka-Fifita Harry Hayes and Jack Todd jumping above him in the pecking order he has been forced to ply his trade in the NSW Cup this season Amone has been heavily linked to a return to the Super League with Hull KR and the Leopards believed to be the front-runners for his signature I think it’s raining #littleriver #weather #christchurch #newzealand Little River volunteer fire crews were dispatched throughout the town during today's heavy rain Photo / Little River Volunteer Fire Brigade Residents in the Canterbury town of Little River are praising their volunteer fire service for their heroics during today’s downpours The town is located on State Highway 75 between Christchurch and Akaroa The road is one of several closed today due to torrential downpours which drenched the region A video shared by Banks Peninsula MP Vanessa Weenink showed flood waters cascading through the town’s main road She captioned the video “Little River has changed into Big River” Staff at the Little River Inn praised the actions of local firefighters on Facebook after their pub was flooded “A massive shout out to our amazing Little River Volunteer Fire Brigade and good humour to help redirect the water back where it belongs,” the post said “Safe to say we’re a bit waterlogged and won’t be open tomorrow (Friday) — but we’ll check in again then with an update on how things are looking “We know we’re not the only ones affected — our hearts go out to others dealing with the wild weather crews saved two people and two dogs stranded in floodwaters when their car stalled Fire Chief John Genefaas told the Herald one of the crews rescued two motorists and their animals after they drove their car into the flood waters and stalled “We have a rural appliance which is 4WD and quite high so it can drive into the flood waters,” he said “We picked them up and organised some accommodation for them.” The fire brigade thanked local workers on Facebook “There are people out there that have been tirelessly working day and night in these very difficult and challenging conditions “Those people are the roading crew from GSL and Fulton Hogan I’m sure there are others too that deserve recognition Well done and thank you for your hard work.” David Williams is an Auckland-based Multimedia Journalist who joined the Herald in 2023 He covers breaking news and general topics A weka hitched a 300km ride to Christchurch in a ute.