Thanks to Grant Kern, Dave and Anthony Mallin, Nev Thompson and Todd Forsyth and Andy Wallace for sorting out getting Tony's car (and luggage) back to Auckland, safely strapped down and covered with tarpaulins (away from the Herald's prying eyes...).

Latest news (via Grant) is that:

Tony is doing OK
He has had his feet set. Apparently he lost a tooth, got a black eye, cuts and bruising on his face.
His helmet got broken.