Fatal crash in Kaipara takes Northland's road toll to six 11 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM Quick Read Northern Advocate A car crash claimed the life of one person in Maungatūroto, around 70km south of Whangārei, yesterday afternoon. A white seven-seater Volkswagen reportedly rolled and landed down a bank on Bickerstaffe Rd around 3.15pm. St John sent two ambulances, a doctor, a Rapid Response Unit, and a Northland Rescue Helicopter. The Maungatūroto Volunteer Fire Brigade and police also rushed to the scene. One person in a minor condition did not need to be taken to Whangārei Hospital. Advertisement Police completed a scene examination yesterday afternoon.