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
KahuRAD initiative: Bridging tech gaps in Gisborne communitiesTōnui Collab trains youth in device recycling at Horouta Wānanga.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew rubbish collection system being discussed for TaupōTaupō residents will be asked their thoughts on a new suite of bins.01 May 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProject Kea can buy Canterbury land for giant rubbish recycling plantTwo ministers signed off on the land deal for the project, opposed by some locals.01 May 01:48 AM
New ZealandNo one left behind for kerbside recyclingCarrying crates to the kerb could be a problem for some.16 Apr 07:46 PM
New ZealandDrug dealer turned recycled goods dealer gets second chance'I didn't want a criminal record - I just wanted a way out for my son.'05 Apr 09:00 PM
LifestyleEthically Kate: Can you recycle Easter egg foil?Kate Hall reveals where to put the waste (and how to make Easter sustainable next year).30 Mar 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Over the moon': Soft plastic recycling arrives“It’s one of these areas that hasn’t really had a home".21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAverage Kiwi has $1300 of unwanted stuff - Trade MeRecycling advocates are urging budget-conscious Kiwis to avoid cheap and flimsy junk.29 Feb 05:23 AM
New ZealandKerbside recycling service taking shape“If you have a party one weekend, you can put out three crates of glass.”22 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandNappies and dead animals: The 'revolting' items being dumped in recycling bins'You wouldn’t want somebody to come in and throw a dead animal on your desk.'18 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandNew recycling rules in force for Taupō DistrictContractors will now be rejecting non-confirming items left in recycling bins.15 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Herne Bay residents object to sewerage upgrade; fuel tax scrappedOPINION: And "David Seymour does rather have the doleful eyes of a turtle".10 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew recycling rules: What I shouldn't have put in binOPINION: I wash my recycling like it is going back in the cupboard.06 Feb 08:33 PM
Sustainable business & financePaku co-founder on introducing future generations to Matauranga MāoriCo-founder James Prier says the team launched their second product last year.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDon't fear new recycling rules, says Auckland CouncilOfficials want to get rid of gross contaminants from recycling bins.01 Feb 02:41 AM
New ZealandBeating the cost-of-living crisis one chippie packet at a timeChip Packet Project looking to ease looming winter crisis.31 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandTobacco ties, recycling rules and Air NZ’s impact | Focus Morning Bulletin February 1, 2024Government ministers are asked to disclose tobacco industry links, what you can no longer put in your recycling bins and Air New Zealand's impact on our economy in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHeraldWatch31 Jan 07:03 PM
New ZealandWhat you can no longer put in your recycling bins as national rules arriveKerbside standardisation is expected to divert an extra 53,000 tonnes of recycling.31 Jan 04:05 PM
New ZealandHamilton City Council announces changes to recyclingRecycling changes across the country mean only plastic types 1,2 and 5 will be collected.15 Jan 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: What our recycling says about usOPINION: It’s on us, as responsible citizens, to take care of our own waste.10 Jan 03:00 PM
LifestyleEat or clean with it: Five surprising uses for your Christmas treeBefore you chuck it outside, here are some more innovative ideas for your ailing tree.01 Jan 11:38 PM
New Zealand'Outrageous' contamination: How much recycling ends up in landfillOnce, an entire recycling truck’s contents weighing 4.38t were sent to landfill.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Inspiring' demoltion process in HastingsMaterials will be reused in Hawke's Bay and Tonga.23 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinister asked to step in over proposed rubbish burning plantA waste-to-energy plant near Te Awamutu received a record number of submissions.19 Dec 04:09 AM
