New ZealandSky-rocketing costs of trash illegally dumped across Gisborne - including human poo, dead pigs, tyres, fridges, syringesMountains of trash included pig carcasses, syringes, fridges, car tyres and microwaves.21 Apr 06:21 AM
New ZealandHastings council fined after 200 cubic metres of wastewater spills onto highwayCourt told Hastings council has had 25 other breaches since 2019.17 Apr 05:30 AM
New ZealandMore than 2000 rubbish bins removed around Auckland so far in cost-cutting exerciseCouncil said it expected to save $9 million through the 'bin optimisation' process.06 Apr 11:41 PM
New ZealandJumbo trash bins: Lifeline for big Auckland families as waste collection cuts loomThe proposed waste management plan is open for public consultation until 28 March.14 Mar 07:26 AM
New Zealand‘Farterton’ returns: Carterton’s poo ponds cause nasty stenchA bad smell is once again wafting from Carterton’s wastewater treatment plant.08 Mar 02:47 AM
New Zealand'It's nuts': Huge response to Auckland Council rubbish bin cullThe Herald's inbox was overflowing with rubbish-related correspondence.06 Mar 04:13 AM
New Zealand'Hell in a handbasket': Aucklanders up in arms over council bin removalFor Aucklanders, it's Binpocalypse Now as thousands of bins begin to disappear.04 Mar 11:49 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
LifestyleMicroplastics are everywhere - including throughout usWith new studies revealing the reach of microplastics, scientists urge action.28 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe rubbish highway: Wairoa wants to close its dump and truck trash 125km to NapierWairoa Landfill is filling up fast. A surprising solution has been put forward.22 Feb 02:41 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 ZealandLoads of rubbish: New waste rules outlined by councilProposals went to public consultation this week.19 Feb 12:43 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 ZealandWaste-to-energy firm 'disappointed' with councils' moveThe company behind the controversial waste-to-energy plant has reacted.08 Feb 04:12 AM
New ZealandSouthland community state of emergency declared, threats to life and homesHeavy rain and sea swell has caused increased erosion at Bluecliffs.08 Feb 01:16 AM
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 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
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Treaty Principles Bill dead in the water; Herne Bay sewerage anguishOPINION: 'Seymour should look in the mirror to see one major reason for this division.'30 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhanganui council's $3.4m plan to turn faeces into fuelThe $40m wastewater treatment plant became fully operational in February 2019.22 Jan 04:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Questions about our marine environment - and New Zealand artOPINION: "Issues need to be resolved - not just for snapper anglers but the whole planet."06 Jan 04:00 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 ZealandRecycling centre 'getting through as much as possible' after fireWhat you need to know about the recycling centre's operations over the holidays.24 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Coalition governments should be compulsory - here's whyOPINION: Coalition governments provide a pool of experience when allocating portfolios.21 Dec 04:00 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
New ZealandOld council building given new life as 'one-stop shop' to help environmentHe Awhi Rito Envirohub is a place for community groups and waste minimisation.10 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Why you shouldn’t buy joke Christmas presentsOPINION: Sudoku toilet paper anyone? Scented candle?09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLikely cause of Whanganui recycling centre fire revealedThe fire acts as a reminder to people to recycle their batteries correctly.04 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We need more people to solve our infrastructure problemsOPINION: Where are the workers to satisfy our desire for 'First-World' infrastructure?03 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessFormer waste management boss Grahame Christian loses second round of defamation battleCourt of Appeal concludes a defence of responsible communication was made out.30 Nov 10:49 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council looking to move from weekly to fortnightly rubbish collectionsThe switch to fortnightly collections is linked to reducing household rubbish.30 Nov 03:55 AM
New ZealandWarning wastewater pipes under Wellington Airport could collapseSewage could spill out through the airport and Kilbirnie in wet weather.21 Nov 06:00 AM
