A memorial rugby match for Casey Smith took place on September 9 at Onerahi rugby grounds between Old Boys and Onerahi. Despite the wet weather a large amount of supporters and players turned up. Mum Wendy Giffin thanked the people behind the scenes and Onerahi rugby for making the event happen and also for providing kai. She said Old Boys won the match but they were all winners in her eyes.
Serious crash
A man in his 20s was airlifted to Whangārei Hospital on Friday in a serious condition after his car crashed into a bridge in Kaitāia. Emergency services were called to the scene around 10.20pm.
Two-vehicle collision
Three people suffered minor injuries following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 12 at Waipoua Forest on Friday. The Kaikohe Volunteer Fire Brigade were called to the crash at 4.53pm and helped to clear the site.