The rally took place over 7–9 May and is based in the country's largest city, Auckland.

Jari-Matti Latvala took his third WRC win after taking advantage of an error by Sébastien Ogier on the final stage; which promoted the Finn into first place.

Loeb had been leading prior to stage 19, before hitting a tree which cost him over 40 seconds.

[3] Jari Ketomaa won the Super 2000 class of the rally, finishing in eighth position overall.

Xavier Pons also broke the top ten overall as he finished behind Ketomaa to extend his championship lead to 20 points over Martin Prokop, who finished third in the class.