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
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
