EnvironmentMajor review links microplastics to reproductive, digestive harmResearchers urge governments to ban single-use plastics immediately.02 Feb 06:30 AM
New ZealandWhat’s causing a spate of rubbish truck fires in Auckland?Residents are being told off for inadvertently causing rubbish truck fires. 28 Jan 11:13 PM
New ZealandRotorua food and green waste collection to start next yearWhat it will cost eligible households.06 Jan 01:45 AM
New ZealandWhy Auckland Council confiscated more than 100 recycling binsAt least two warnings were served on households before the bins were taken away.04 Jan 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: We're wasting our waste when it could be powering our economyOPINION: Our waste per capita levels are high and recycling low, but progress is possible.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe fishing rods and the church organ: Finding treasure at Napier's community recycling dayRecycling raises funds for grants, benefiting projects like murals and community gardens.29 Oct 01:51 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNature Baby's ready to stretch and growKiwi organic babywear brand Nature Baby, launched 25 years ago, is ready for its OE.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBest of the Bay: What Napier residents love the most – and the least – about the ‘Art Deco Capital’Napier mayor welcomes public feedback - the main gripes will be listened to.06 Oct 05:01 PM
LifestyleSpring cleaning: How to declutter your beauty drawerPlus refillable products to help you start over more sustainably.28 Sep 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Ridiculous': Auckland Council's graveyard of rubbish bins cost $800-$1000 eachAuckland Council estimates savings of $600,000 to $800,000 by reusing removed bins.25 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandFears for safety as live shotgun cartridges again found by recycling sortersRecycling is sorted by hand, by real people, manager says.23 Sep 01:42 AM
WorldChemicals in plastics ‘threaten human life cycle’The negative impacts of plastics show increased health risks at every age.19 Aug 09:36 PM
New ZealandRural residents 'in the dark' about kerbside recycling'The cost of getting a truck out there is ridiculous.'11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: We’re getting close to an energy crisisOPINION: Our electricity prices last week were said to be the highest in the world.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCan you still bag a bargain at op shops?Shoppers have noticed a marked increase in prices at their favourite opportunity stores.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSo far so good for kerbside recycling service'We are seeing tonnes and tonnes of recycling not going to landfill.'09 Aug 04:57 PM
New ZealandSex toys and dirty nappies among things some try to recycleBut the biggest headache for the council’s waste team isn’t the downright dirty.08 Aug 07:39 AM
EnergyRising energy costs could force closure of Oji Fibre Solutions recycling plant'Crazy outcome' could follow as high power prices blamed for plant's possible closure.07 Aug 12:16 AM
New ZealandLive ammunition, needles and deer carcass amongst items found in recycling'Sheer luck' shotgun cartridge made it through process without going off.06 Aug 04:52 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJaguars, BMWs abandoned, AT sells hundreds of dumped vehiclesThe bane of many a berm: How much are those abandoned cars worth?06 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Waste and recycling sector is not a cash cowOPINION: Our country will generate more waste, recycle less, and emit more.04 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleEthically Kate: How should we dispose of expired batteries?OPINION: ‘Batteries are a ticking time bomb in recycling bins.’20 Jul 06:00 PM
LifestyleEthically Kate: Why your old phone can’t go in the rubbish bin (and what to do instead)The hidden dangers of dumping your old phone.08 Jul 03:48 AM
WorldFires spark debate on Australia battery recycling and disposalWorkers operating facilities and trucks are facing increasing risks every day.21 Jun 01:32 AM
New ZealandCouncil taking charge of recycling centre"It was a pleasure to be part of and it’s great to see it continue".14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHypocrisy claim: Witness claims Akl Council truck mixed rubbish with recyclingThe council is threatening to take people's bins off them if they can't follow rules.11 Jun 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDrug case arrests after alleged burglary at Auckland narcotics disposal facilityInitially charged with burglary, two now stand accused of a drug conspiracy.10 Jun 07:53 AM
New Zealand'Dirty nappies, old shoes' in recycling bins anger councilAucklanders need to be a bit more careful when it comes to recycling.09 Jun 08:55 PM
OpinionHow long should everyday appliances last? Why NZ needs a minimum product lifespan lawThe fact is, modern products often fail to meet expectations for longevity.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRollout of crates for recycling service beginsAbout 17,000 households will have crates delivered over the next five weeks.15 May 03:59 AM
New ZealandIwi to have input on waste-to-energy plant decisionA board of inquiry will allow iwi to have input regarding the decision.14 May 03:29 AM
New ZealandWorker mistakenly overpaid $9k quits, reneges on repayment dealHe's now resumed repayments after the Employment Relations Authority got involved.13 May 07:00 AM
LifestyleEthically Kate: Is recycling as good as we think it is?‘We cannot recycle our way out of our climate crisis.'11 May 06:30 PM
New Zealand'We don't even have kerbs': Petition against recycling serviceBill Simmons says the only council resource residents in his area need is water supply.06 May 02:08 AM
