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![Driver flown to hospital after three-car crash near Kerikeri](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Driver flown to hospital after three-car crash near Kerikeri
Elderly driver's two small dogs were, however, unhurt and are being looked after by SPCA.
![The end of bank cheques: Another step digitally excluding older people?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
The end of bank cheques: Another step digitally excluding older people?
Are our decisions to embrace a digital world leaving some of our most vulnerable behind?
![Farmers under siege by feral dogs pin hopes on public meeting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Farmers under siege by feral dogs pin hopes on public meeting
Councils, govt agencies expected at Houhora meeting from 10am on July 28.
![Blue Light programme takes Whangārei youth for fun in snow at Mt Ruapehu](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Blue Light programme takes Whangārei youth for fun in snow at Mt Ruapehu
Whangārei youth learn news skills in the snow at Ohakune on Blue Light programme
![What a dish: UK author adds a plateful of talent to arts centre fundraiser](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
What a dish: UK author adds a plateful of talent to arts centre fundraiser
More than 100 artists - mostly from Northland - have added their plates to the fundraiser
![Northland police pay thanks to the public who helped bring missing 'local legends' home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland police pay thanks to the public who helped bring missing 'local legends' home
Up to 160 members of the public turned out to help find Brian Bench, missing in Whangārei.
![Two people hurt in crash at Ōhaeawai](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Two people hurt in crash at Ōhaeawai
Motorists should factor in more time to their journey as delays are expected.
![Whangārei's Zonta Great New Zealand Book Fair nirvana for book lovers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whangārei's Zonta Great New Zealand Book Fair nirvana for book lovers
Thousands of books being sorted ahead of sale.
![News snippets from Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
News snippets from Northland
Coastal track closed by DoC; and planting day at Mangawhai.
![Historic bar admission sees registry officer celebrated on marae](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Historic bar admission sees registry officer celebrated on marae
Northlander Langdon Bradley joins the Whangārei court after long and trialling journey.
![Bay of Islands' PhatHouse Brewing Co gets $30k award](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Bay of Islands' PhatHouse Brewing Co gets $30k award
Northland's PhatHouse Brewing Co gets $30k award from Top Energy
![Body of 'local legend', 95, found in Northland harbour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Body of 'local legend', 95, found in Northland harbour
Charles ''Chas'' Strange was reported missing on Sunday.
![Motorists warned of crash chaos on busy stretch of Whangārei road](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Motorists warned of crash chaos on busy stretch of Whangārei road
Motorists travelling through the Kamo area can expect delays from this afternoon's chaos.
![Two arrests after violent Waipapa Superette robbery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Two arrests after violent Waipapa Superette robbery
Tobacco was taken in the violent robbery just before closing time on Sunday.
![Northland's meth epidemic and the new approach making a difference](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Northland's meth epidemic and the new approach making a difference
Drug experts call for a Northland initiative tackling meth use to be rolled out across NZ.
![Speed limits to drop in Mangawhai](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Speed limits to drop in Mangawhai
New limits will be 40km/h for most residential streets and 30km/h for busy shopping areas.
![Strong Northland team at Gymnastics National Champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Strong Northland team at Gymnastics National Champs
Strong chance of Northland success at NZ Gymnastics National Championships this week
![Waipū Cove surf lifeguards enjoy a wave of wins](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Waipū Cove surf lifeguards enjoy a wave of wins
Northland lifeguards scoop seven wins at Northern Region Surf Life Saving awards evening
![Floating pontoon allows for luxury vessel on-water refits](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Floating pontoon allows for luxury vessel on-water refits
New $1.2 million floating pontoon in Whangārei to draw international vessels.
![Takaimaania Ngata-Henare: Bilingual orator, business owner, national table tennis player, what else is this 14-year-old doing?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Takaimaania Ngata-Henare: Bilingual orator, business owner, national table tennis player, what else is this 14-year-old doing?
Takaimaania Ngata-Henare wins the Senior Māori Tā Himi Henare Memorial Trophy.
![Record kiwifruit crop in Northland harvests $76 million](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Record kiwifruit crop in Northland harvests $76 million
Northland's $76 million kiwifruit crop a new record yield.
![Fundraising appeal kicks off to revitalise Whangārei Hospital's children's ward](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Fundraising appeal kicks off to revitalise Whangārei Hospital's children's ward
The foundation is fundraising to create a more comfortable space for children in hospital.
![Western Sharks crowned Tyrepower Northland Premier Rugby champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Western Sharks crowned Tyrepower Northland Premier Rugby champs
All three Tyrepower Northland rugby finals close affairs
![Serious crash delays traffic on Ngunguru Road](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Serious crash delays traffic on Ngunguru Road
Diversions are put in place on Ngunguru Road following a serious two-car crash.
!['I'm so glad that I'm alive': Woman wakes to find car in her living room](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'I'm so glad that I'm alive': Woman wakes to find car in her living room
A large concrete brick landed next to the 74-year-old's head.
![House fire: Memories all that's left of home; still looking for lost pets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
House fire: Memories all that's left of home; still looking for lost pets
Roberta and George Niha lost their 30-year-old house in Pipiwai to a fire.
![Cop's efforts recognised at Neighbourhood Support awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Cop's efforts recognised at Neighbourhood Support awards
James Calvert has spent the past four years bringing Northlanders closer together.
![Thousands turn out across Northland in 'howl of protest'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Thousands turn out across Northland in 'howl of protest'
About 1600 utes, trucks, vans and tractors brought Northland towns to a standstill.