New ZealandHow did it all go so very wrong for straws?The humble straw is becoming the latest target in the battle with plastic waste.08 Sep 05:00 PM
EnvironmentYMCA spring cleaning promotes sustainabilityRaise Up youth group focused on fostering a sustainable future for all.02 Sep 11:00 PM
EnvironmentSteve Baron: Government waste levy hitting Whanganui folk in the pocketThe hidden cost to the Whanganui community may be an increase in fly-tipping21 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandTe Papa unleashes dinosaurs and monstersKids can explore the interactive new exhibitions at Te Papa from Saturday.15 Aug 05:27 AM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Banning plastic bags is just a PR stuntCOMMENT: Plastic bags aren't the problem, it's humans littering that's caused this.13 Aug 06:57 PM
LifestyleRachel Rose's tips for sustainable eatingAvoiding waste means doing a lot more than just recycling, Rachel Rose says15 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandSchool holidays: Plastic-free - it's possibleHere are some ways to have a holiday from plastics these school holidays — and beyond.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBarry Soper: Not hard to be cynical about recyclingHow do we know that rubbish is recycled?12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGreen or mean? What does 'biodegradable' plastic actually mean?Simon Upton wants confusion around biodegradable and compostable plastics cleared up.11 Jul 09:30 PM
LifestyleMum cut weekly rubbish down to fit in a tiny jar. Here are her tipsThis woman takes reusable containers everywhere and avoids plastic, with amazing results.11 Jul 08:43 PM
New ZealandCity runs out of rubbish stickersRubbish bag collection in Whanganui is back to normal, according to Waste Management.03 Jul 08:00 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Counter-intuitive Countdown's fantastic plastic 15c bagsCOMMENT: I'm loving Countdown's new 15c stronger plastic fantastic bags.28 Jun 08:23 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: Plastic bag 'ban'? They just make you pay for them nowCOMMENT: Countdown's new bags are even bigger and thicker than the old ones.27 Jun 06:05 PM
TravelVietnamese: One word, many meaningsIn Vietnamese, subtle variations can dramatically change the meaning of a word.26 Jun 09:43 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Maybe recycling is just a giant national scamCOMMENT: If recycling is such a good idea why doesn't it pay its way?26 Jun 08:01 PM
New ZealandMike's Minute: Is recycling a scam?Mike Hosking presents Mike's Minute where he discusses whether or not recycling is a scam. / Newstalk ZBWatch26 Jun 07:21 PM
TravelCycling North Vietnam: Pedaling against plasticPeloton Against Plastic takes Winston Aldworth on a cycle ride for change.Watch22 Jun 01:20 AM
WorldLooming crisis: China won't accept world's plastic anymoreCountry doesn't want to be the world's dumping ground for plastic anymore.20 Jun 07:43 PM
New ZealandPesky plastics: Five household products to targetSingle-use plastic bags shouldn't be all that we ban. Here are five other pesky products.18 Jun 10:21 PM
AirlinesBiofuel partly powers Cathay Pacific flight from AirbusAirlines experiment with alternative fuels but hydrocarbons are proving hard to replace.17 Jun 04:02 AM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: A complete waste of... well, everythingCOMMENT: What a load of rubbish.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland to adopt kerbside food scrap collectionsA collection trial in Papakura will be rolled out across the city.11 Jun 11:57 PM
BusinessZ scraps plastic bags for customersZ Energy has binned single use plastic bags.31 May 11:54 PM
New ZealandRecyclables stockpiled around country 'not sustainable'China's new ban on many recyclables has caused bigger headaches than expected for NZ.30 May 11:18 PM
New ZealandInmates: Guards stealing our newspapersNewspapers intended for inmates said to be winding up with guards.28 May 06:55 AM
OpinionPenny Hulse: Comments miss the mark on zero-waste goalCOMMENT: It is very important that the council is involved with waste collection.27 May 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Council, stay out of waste industryCompeting with more efficient private operators to do it is folly.23 May 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'Ploggers' get fit and clean up the streetsPlogging to keep NZ beautiful. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 May 01:31 AM
EnvironmentMitre 10 cuts single-use plastic bagsFrom July 1 plastic bags will be gone and customers will be encouraged to take their own.22 May 05:00 PM
CompaniesPlastic stockpiles growing after China banStockpiled plastic a 'scary' nationwide problem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 May 08:15 PM
New ZealandBudget: What NZ families would love to see - Case 1: The financially secureFunding for mental health, first home buyers and public transport were high priorities16 May 05:00 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Banning balloons just a lot of hot airCOMMENT: This move to ban just about everything needs to stop, it's out of control.14 May 07:28 PM
EnvironmentYouth coordinator heads to ThailandTony Sundman's push to get Whanganui YMCA recycling lands him Thailand trip03 May 07:00 AM
LifestyleWhy puffer jackets give me a chillBeware of the environmental and ethical pitfalls in choosing a coat, writes Alice Payne.02 May 05:00 PM
