Two drivers were airlifted to hospital after the first of two crashes at the Targa New Zealand tarmac motor rally yesterday. It rolled but came to rest on its wheels on the far side of a ditch, with Mr Quin able to exit the vehicle himself. A Targa media spokesman said the pair were experienced Targa competitors. They were running fifth overall in the two-day Targa Regional Rally when the accident occurred. When not ferrying parliamentarians Mr Williams, the holder of the New Zealand road car land speed record of 317km/h, handed out sweets to children.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 16, 2016 18:00 UTC