New ZealandGrey council asks ministry to investigate dump above water supplyGrey district mayor: 'Who builds a dump above a water supply these days?'27 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandŌmarunui Landfill to accept 4000 tonnes of Wairoa's rubbish annually'We’re very grateful because we found ourselves in a corner.'23 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesStock Takes: Oliver Mander's new NZSA rolePlus: WasteCo's covenant breach, Tower's new horizons and Napier Port pain.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Crap to cash': Start-up nominated for breakthrough technologyThe significance of these achievements is "massive".08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandStink over sewage from Auckland housing development goes to courtWatercare plans to truck sewage away at three other housing developments.07 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandNew sewerage pipe connecting prison to council treatment plantThe Department of Corrections project has an overall cost of around $14 million.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne's DrainWise programme hailed a success by mayorGisborne's DrainWise scheme hailed for boosting sewage system capacity during wet weather.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil holds firm on rural recyclingCouncillors voted 7-6 to keep the service as is until at least next year.04 Sep 04:19 AM
New ZealandAviary back on council agendaA community group could get the go-ahead to operate the facility.02 Sep 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Luxon’s tough talk to councils — no more magic money treeOPINION: PM tells councils to focus on basics, not 'laundry list of distractions'.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaste-to-energy plant application called in by Environment MinisterThe plant is proposed to be built in Te Awamutu.28 Aug 04:05 AM
New ZealandWaste water from 300 Auckland homes trucked off-site to pumping stationWaste water from 300 homes in Auckland the Red Hills development gets trucked off-site to a pumping station. Video / Jason OxenhamWatch23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSurprise findings: What Kiwis really think about ‘poo transplants’Researchers surprised to find most Kiwis know about them - and would have one.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsbestos found in landfill used to recycle concreteConcrete recycling at the site has been put on hold. The landfill remains open.09 Aug 06:07 AM
KahuOpinion: Nations, corporations leading us into an unsustainable future – Dr Daniel HikuroaOPINION: Māori are responsible for ensuring the viability of land and resources.05 Aug 05:45 PM
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
LifestyleHow to compost in an apartment: Sustainable options for urban dwellersEthically Kate debunks myths about composting challenges and odors in compact spaces.03 Aug 06:00 PM
KahuNgāti Whātua appeals Waste Management landfill decisionIwi challenges Environment Court decision to grant Dome Valley site resource consent.29 Jul 07:19 PM
New ZealandNgāti Whātua head to court over Dome Valley tipTe Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua is at the High court to contest an Environment Court decision to grant resource consent for a mega-dump north of Auckland. Video / Te Ao Māori NewsWatch29 Jul 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Fixing our huge e-waste problemOpinion: We're dragging the chain on eye-popping amounts of electronic waste.25 Jul 01:42 AM
LifestyleEthically Kate: How should we dispose of expired batteries?OPINION: ‘Batteries are a ticking time bomb in recycling bins.’20 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbours fed up with piles of illegal rubbish dumped in their streetPeachgrove Rd has become a popular dumping ground.18 Jul 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGreen hydrogen export hub in Australia gets ‘significant’ fundingA Darwin project could be a major breakthrough.14 Jul 08:29 PM
OpinionAngus Simms: Record-breaking fruit season celebrated but still work to do in food wasteOPINION: Wonky Box ticks the food and waste boxes.11 Jul 07:44 PM
KahuKaipara waste to energy plant investigation ends with no reportThe council’s role in any future local WtE plant will be purely regulatory.11 Jul 01:44 AM
New ZealandRubbish, rates and housing behind huge number of submissions to council planBins and funding priorities were the most hotly debated areas of the Taupō council's plan.10 Jul 05:15 AM
New ZealandFrom farm to art: How wonky avocados are helping the fight against food wasteAuckland photographer Adam Popovich partners with Wonky Box to highlight food waste in New Zealand. Video / Carson BluckWatch08 Jul 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It's clear we have a problem': Kiwis wasting $3.2 billion in food annuallyEver wondered what happens to all that uneaten food you throw out each week?26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui gears up for launch of recycling serviceKerbside recycling is set to start in Whanganui from next week.25 Jun 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: David Seymour out of his depth on school lunch debateOPINION: Also in today's letters – rubbish council comms; that NZDF plane versus ferries.19 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
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
BusinessSupreme Court knocks out Grahame Christian's defamation caseThe final ruling follows High Court and Court of Appeal decisions.21 May 02:25 AM
