Emergency services are at the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Te Whiti Rd and Te Kopi Rd, Carterton.

Police were called about 1.35pm.

One person, understood to be the sole occupant, has died following the crash.

Taita College students and teachers teamed up with Greater Wellington Regional Council’s River Ranger Travis Moody recently in a bid to rejuvenate the natural wetland at the back of the school’s field.

At yesterday’s Otago Regional Council meeting, we discussed options for the Water Permits plan change, a necessary change to address the issue of the expiry of deemed permits in October 2021.

Kāpiti will commemorate Waitangi Day with a vibrant and diverse community event at Campbell Park, Paekākāriki delivered through a partnership between Ngāti Haumia ki Paekākāriki, Te Whakamimenga ō Kāpiti and Kāpiti Coast District Council.

As a ridge of high pressure settles in for the weekend, Metservice forecasts warm and fine weather for much of the country.

Central Taranaki’s continuous dry weather spell has resulted in water restrictions being imposed in the Stratford district from today.

What goes into our stormwater catchpits can have an adverse effect on the plant and animal life living in our city’s waterways.

Biosecurity divers have discovered Mediterranean fanworm in their annual survey of marine pests at the inner harbour this week.

The dive team from Bay of Plenty Regional Council carried out the routine surveillance, inspecting hotspots in the marina.

Together with Police and NZ Transport Agency, Council’s road safety team are asking parents to talk to their children about road safety before starting back at school.

"We are utterly horrified at the painting of swastikas outside of the Jewish Congregation on Ghuznee Street, Wellington and at other locations around the city on Tuesday night.