Fatality at Hanmer Rally
 
A motor rally driver has died and their co-driver is in hospital following an accident in the Hanmer Rally this morning.
 
The accident which occurred at the end of a rally special stage is being investigated by MotorSport NZ officials.
 
Shayne Harris, President of MotorSport NZ, speaking on behalf of the Sport expressed his sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of the crash victims. 
 
Police have advised that details of those involved will be released once next of kin have been advised.
 
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