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Supreme Court knocks out Grahame Christian's defamation case
The final ruling follows High Court and Court of Appeal decisions.
Iwi, forest manager call time on illegal rubbish dumping in Far North nature spot
'I won’t tolerate this rubbish and lack of respect for the environment,' says iwi leader.
'Taking the p**s': Charity boss hits out at op shop rubbish dumpers
Frequent clean-ups of soiled goods and rubbish are taking a toll on store team members.
Rollout of crates for recycling service begins
About 17,000 households will have crates delivered over the next five weeks.
Iwi to have input on waste-to-energy plant decision
A board of inquiry will allow iwi to have input regarding the decision.
Reactions to Gisborne District Council’s draft Three-Year Plan show diverse opinions
Ratepayers were asked how much they were willing to pay to help fix the issues.
'We don't even have kerbs': Petition against recycling service
Bill Simmons says the only council resource residents in his area need is water supply.
'Simply unsustainable': Recycling station overflowing
“The bins, it seems, are not big enough.”
'Concerning': What areas have been hit hardest by Auckland's mass bin removal
'It’s concerning when they’re removed more in our area than other areas.'
'Very unexpected': Transfer station changes hands
'We just want to get the feet under the desk and make sure we’ve got the basics down.'
New rubbish collection system being discussed for Taupō
Taupō residents will be asked their thoughts on a new suite of bins.
Environmental Protection Authority comments on Waikato incinerator proposal
The waste-to-energy plant was first put on the cards for Te Awamutu in 2021.
Opinion: 'Rage rooms' are on the rise - climate hit hardest with reality
OPINION: What do you smash? Well, that’s where my rage comes in!
Four effective ways to reduce food waste at home
Wasting food is a serious emergency around the world.
Sky-rocketing costs of trash illegally dumped across Gisborne - including human poo, dead pigs, tyres, fridges, syringes
Mountains of trash included pig carcasses, syringes, fridges, car tyres and microwaves.
Hastings council fined after 200 cubic metres of wastewater spills onto highway
Court told Hastings council has had 25 other breaches since 2019.
More than 2000 rubbish bins removed around Auckland so far in cost-cutting exercise
Council said it expected to save $9 million through the 'bin optimisation' process.
Jumbo trash bins: Lifeline for big Auckland families as waste collection cuts loom
The proposed waste management plan is open for public consultation until 28 March.
‘Farterton’ returns: Carterton’s poo ponds cause nasty stench
A bad smell is once again wafting from Carterton’s wastewater treatment plant.
'It's nuts': Huge response to Auckland Council rubbish bin cull
The Herald's inbox was overflowing with rubbish-related correspondence.
'Hell in a handbasket': Aucklanders up in arms over council bin removal
For Aucklanders, it's Binpocalypse Now as thousands of bins begin to disappear.
Average Kiwi has $1300 of unwanted stuff - Trade Me
Recycling advocates are urging budget-conscious Kiwis to avoid cheap and flimsy junk.
Microplastics are everywhere - including throughout us
With new studies revealing the reach of microplastics, scientists urge action.
The rubbish highway: Wairoa wants to close its dump and truck trash 125km to Napier
Wairoa Landfill is filling up fast. A surprising solution has been put forward.
Kerbside recycling service taking shape
“If you have a party one weekend, you can put out three crates of glass.”
Loads of rubbish: New waste rules outlined by council
Proposals went to public consultation this week.
Nappies 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.'
New recycling rules in force for Taupō District
Contractors will now be rejecting non-confirming items left in recycling bins.
Letters: Herne Bay residents object to sewerage upgrade; fuel tax scrapped
OPINION: And "David Seymour does rather have the doleful eyes of a turtle".
Waste-to-energy firm 'disappointed' with councils' move
The company behind the controversial waste-to-energy plant has reacted.
Southland community state of emergency declared, threats to life and homes
Heavy rain and sea swell has caused increased erosion at Bluecliffs.
Don't fear new recycling rules, says Auckland Council
Officials want to get rid of gross contaminants from recycling bins.
What you can no longer put in your recycling bins as national rules arrive
Kerbside standardisation is expected to divert an extra 53,000 tonnes of recycling.