By Rachel Helyer Donaldson File photo. Photo: 123RF The Kaipara District mayor Craig Jepson says the surge of dog attacks in Northland is extremely concerning but the issue needs to be a top priority...

Christel Yardley/Stuff The toddler was attacked by the family dog, which has since been euthanised. (File photo) The critically injured victim of a dog attack in Mangawhai is a 2-year-old toddler. They were flown...

Christel Yardley/Stuff The baby was attacked by the family dog, which has since been euthanised. (File photo) The critically injured victim of a dog attack in Mangawhai is a 2-year-old baby. They were flown...

File photo. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi Two people have been critically injured in a crash in Dargaville this afternoon. Police were advised of the single vehicle crash at 2.50pm. The car was reported...