Rally New Zealand:  Friday - Day 1 07 May 2010 
Stage
No
NameDistance 1st car
starts
StatusDescription
1 Waipu Gorge 11.09kms 09:03 Completed This traditional ROWhangarei stage has been used many times before by the WRC; starts up the hill then through the gorge with 6 one way bridges - is smooth and fast.
2 Brooks 1 13.87kms 09:26 Completed With a new Start on Finlayson Brook Road, this is a typical Northland road, with a ford, many bends and finishes at the famous Hella Bridge jump on Swamp Road.
3 Bull 1 32.56kms 10:19 Completed This is the traditional WRC stage with a flowing start, windy through the gorge, then up the tarmac hill before the narrow winding descent to the Finish.
4 Cassidy 1 22.2kms 11:02 Completed This stage has a new loop on Stead Road which creates a great spectator viewing point.
5 Springfield 9.87kms 13:38 Completed A new stage on good flowing roads along the ridge, but will be challenging for the drivers.
6 Brooks 2 13.97kms 14:11 Completed With a new Start on Finlayson Brook Road, this is a typical Northland road, with a ford, many bends and finishes at the famous Hella Bridge jump on Swamp Road.
7 Bull 2 32.56kms 14:59 Completed This is the traditional WRC stage with a flowing start, windy through the gorge, then up the tarmac hill before the narrow winding descent to the Finish.
8 Cassidy 2 22.2kms 15:42 Completed This stage has a new loop on Stead Road which creates a great spectator viewing point.
9 SSS Auckland Domain 1.5kms 18:45 Completed A sheer blast for the spectators on 1.5km of tarmac in the heart of Auckland City. Starts in front of the Museum and finishes in Lovers Lane.

 Rally New Zealand:  Saturday - Day 2 08 May 2010 
Stage
No
NameDistance 1st car
starts
StatusDescription
10 New Franklin 1 20.82kms 07:43 Completed This year it starts with 9km of windy, rough and narrow tarmac, leading to the Finish down Matakitaki Road which is tight with many bends.
11 Baker 1 18.37kms 08:33 Completed This runs between the old Franklin and Port Waikato stages and is a real blast; fast and flowing with a few tightening corners to keep the drivers on their toes.
12 Te Akau Coast 1 30.89kms 09:11 Completed This includes a variety of winding yet flowing and narrow roads which will be a great test for the drivers.
13 Hampton Downs 1 4.68kms 11:46 Completed Hampton Downs is New Zealands new international race track. Drivers do 2 laps of this interesting circuit with a chicane thrown in for good measure. Great for spectators.
14 New Franklin 2 20.82kms 12:49 Completed This year it starts with 9km of windy, rough and narrow tarmac, leading to the Finish down Matakitaki Road which is tight with many bends.
15 Baker 2 18.37kms 13:39 Completed This runs between the old Franklin and Port Waikato stages and is a real blast; fast and flowing with a few tightening corners to keep the drivers on their toes.
16 Te Akau Coast 2 30.89kms 14:17 Completed This includes a variety of winding yet flowing and narrow roads which will be a great test for the drivers.
17 Hampton Downs 2 4.68kms 15:59 Completed Hampton Downs is New Zealands new international race track. Drivers do 2 laps of this interesting circuit with a chicane thrown in for good measure. Great for spectators.

 Rally New Zealand:  Sunday - Day 3 09 May 2010 
Stage
No
NameDistance 1st car
starts
StatusDescription
18 Te Hutewai 1 11.18kms 08:38 Completed This traditional stage now starts with 1.5km of tarmac. A great test for the drivers. A fantastic leadup to all that awaits in the next stage.
 
19 Whaanga Coast 1 29.67kms 09:11 Completed This iconic stage enjoys magnificent views of the Tasman Sea. In the past the Rally NZ winner has been decided on this stage with its demanding roads that give no mercy to drivers who go off the racing line.
20 Te Hutewai 2 11.18kms 10:51 Completed This traditional stage now starts with 1.5km of tarmac. A great test for the drivers. A fantastic leadup to all that awaits in the next stage.
 
21 Whaanga Coast 2 29.67kms 11:24 Completed This iconic stage enjoys magnificent views of the Tasman Sea. In the past the Rally NZ winner has been decided on this stage with its demanding roads that give no mercy to drivers who go off the racing line.
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