Dumped rubbish is threatening the Hauraki Gulf but "people power" is helping to clean up the mess.

Many large players pitched for the Kiwi waste business, but Beijing Capital rolled in with a $950 million cheque, and the deal was done, writes Dita De Boni.

Beijing private equity firm joins options being weighed against IPO and Oz-NZ share float.

Grim study reveals demand for new products results in huge dumping of electronic equipment

The risk of emergency overflows of sewage into the Manukau Harbour for a further 50 years is being highlighted by community groups.

Environmental columnist Sam Judd takes a look at this year's Unpackit Awards - a competition for a good cause.

Treated sewage waste could be dumped on land 20m from property boundaries under the draft Auckland Council Unitary Plan.

Auckland plans to spend $4.8 billion over the next 10 years on water projects as the city's population grows.

What does the yellow cross-hatching signify at the intersection of Mt Eden, Oaklands and Stokes Rds?

The exact number of the batteries in circulation is a matter of speculation, but in Australia, an estimated 353 million portable batteries are consumed each year.

A new grant scheme has been launched to support projects which will help reduce waste going to landfill in Auckland.

Peter Hagglund is sick of old mattresses, bin bags overflowing with household rubbish and worse being illegally dumped near his home.

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