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A Toyota Hilux and the large barge it was towing ended up in the roadside drain on the Awanui Straight on Monday afternoon, blocking the southbound lane, but no one was hurt and no damage was done. Carters in Kaitaia dispatched a hiab to return the vehicle and trailer to the road. A police spokesman said the accident had been the result of a power to weight ratio issue. Remembrance services for the victims of the Christchurch mosque killings will take place at seven Far North venues tomorrow, fewer than were initially expected.

The official service to remember and honour those who lost their lives and were wounded, which will begin at Hagley Park in Christchurch at 10am, will be broadcast live at each Far North venue, with doors opening at 9am.

Each of the Far North services will include candles and flowers, with a Far North District councillor or community board member to attend each. Council staff will accept donations on behalf of the Christchurch Foundation’s Our People, Our City fund.

The services will take place in Kaitaia (Te Ahu), Kerikeri (the Turner Centre), Kaikohe (the Far North District Council chambers), Kawakawa (St John hall), Russell (Christ Church Parish Hall), Opononi (South Hokianga War Memorial Hall) and Broadwood (Broadwood Area School).

Donations to the Our People, Our City fund may also be made at: https:/ /christchurchfoundation.org.nz/giving/ our-people-our-city-fund/donate

Paul James, chief executive of the Department of Internal Affairs Te Tari Taiwhenua, said the tragic events of March 15 had affected all communities throughout the country.

Mr James said the national remembrance service would be an important opportunity to bring all New Zealanders together, to demonstrate to the watching world that the actions of March 15 had no part in New Zealand society, to provide the nation with an opportunity to honour those who lost their lives, and to show solidarity with the victims, their families and the community of Christchurch.