New ZealandPlasterboard recycling trial a success: 'Exactly the result we were aiming for'Plasterboard is one of the New Zealand building industry’s most persistent waste streams. 16 Aug 06:00 PM
WorldFirst mechanised removal of 'wet wipe island' begins in ThamesVolunteers collected over 140,000 wipes in eight years.12 Aug 11:18 PM
New ZealandWairoa to transport landfill waste to Ōmarunui with remaining cyclone fundsWairoa to truck waste to Hawke’s Bay’s Ōmarunui landfill 01 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandCold showers, decontamination for workers at scene of truck crash'The clean-up was thorough and there is no ongoing risk.'19 Jun 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Abhorrent': Manawatū iwi outraged over secret radioactive waste facilityThe waste includes depleted uranium from redundant radiation devices used to treat cancer.15 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldTrash sucks: A Norwegian city uses vacuum tubes to whisk waste awayRubbish is sucked out of the city with the force of half a million household vacuums.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: If you want to crack down on fly-tipping, consider making the dump cheaperOPINION: It's a blemish on NZ's clean, green image and it's high time something was done.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Stems with a story' to get second chance to brighten NZ homesWonky Box will launch flower subscription boxes this month.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessOn The Up: Former Olympic swimmer dives into business with waste venturePortaSkip provides mobile skip bins for easy rubbish removal in Hawke’s Bay.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThousands of school meals uneaten in Northland every weekNationally, 34,878 surplus meals went uneaten for the week of March 28.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessIs this the solution to Auckland's potentially looming waste crisis? Neighbours of country's biggest tip fear for their property values and health under plans.01 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's e-waste regulation is stuck in limbo as battery fires riseLithium-ion fires have more than doubled, highlighting delay in NZ's e-waste policy. 28 May 11:36 PM
New Zealand$6.4m construction material recycling plant to be built in WaikatoThe plant is expected to process 187,200 tonnes of waste annually.22 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandHow a Kiwi mother and daughter are transforming hygiene with woolWoolchemy won the Idea Raw Material Achievement Award for neweFibre.20 May 06:01 PM
New ZealandRubbish site employee waived $111k worth of dump fees in exchange for beerThe customer did not pay to dump its rubbish on 71 occasions. 18 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Top dollar for no services': Residents decry council neglectResidents in the Far North pay up to $5000 in rates but get few services.17 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Nothing surprises': Illegal dumping leaves Auckland with costly clean-upMore than 1300 reports of illegal dumping are made each month in Auckland.09 May 04:59 AM
New Zealand'Daddy's girl': Te Anau character crushed in fatal workplace accidentLynda Kelly, 63, has been remembered for her care and compassion.05 May 01:11 AM
New ZealandAkaroa businesses flooded with sewage after wastewater overflowsBusinesses have been pumping sewage out of their shopfronts and back gardens.03 May 08:39 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council urges proper battery disposal as rubbish fires riseLast week's fire destroyed the Abilities Group recycling plant in Glenfield.28 Apr 06:45 PM
New Zealand‘Disgusting’: Cow guts dumped by beach highwayA cyclist found the cattle remains near Te Ahiaua Reserve on Tuesday morning.24 Apr 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ’s lack of e-waste policy needs urgent attentionOPINION: About 71% of Auckland’s kerbside bins contained e-waste in a recent audit.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of thousands of Auckland ratepayers dollars are going up in smokeAuckland has already had at least 11 rubbish truck fires this year.06 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail‘The energy you don’t use’: Ikea’s green strategy for NZ launchKaren Pflug emphasises collaboration to reduce waste and drive sustainability.23 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland’s biggest landfill set to stay open 7-8 years longer than expected under new proposalThe Redvale landfill at Dairy Flat is NZ's ninth biggest gasfield.16 Mar 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTrash talk: The future of Auckland's rubbishThe lifespan of Auckland's biggest landfill will need to be expanded another seven years, according to a new public consultation document. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch16 Mar 05:00 PM
