Increase in illegal rubbish dumping costing Whanganui thousands
For the last half of the 2024/25 financial year, 7.94 tonnes of illegally dumped material were sent to…
Trump Administration hikes US global tariff rate to 15%
It also appears on its face to be an attempt to circumvent the Supreme Court’s latest ruling, which…
Coroner rules teen driver Jacob Hoani Butler’s death was preventable
It was March 10, 2023, when the 17-year-old and three friends were illegally hunting with dogs in the…
T&G Envy apple victory in China: Illegal orchards torn out, damages awarded
The court has also supervised the destruction of a large number of illegally planted trees in Gansu province.…
Kerry 2026 supplements taste report highlights ‘hybrid’ flavors
The Kerry Group released its 2026 Supplements Taste Charts as an industry guide, aiming to provide insights into…
‘Not a dumping ground for the world’: Malaysia announces immediate ban on e-waste imports
By Angela Symons with AP Published on 05/02/2026 – 7:55 GMT+1 Malaysia has announced an immediate and full ban on the…
Local jail to be featured on new Discovery Channel series – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
BUTLER COUNTY — A local jail will be featured on a new Discovery Channel series called 120 Hours…
Ray White agent, builder discharged without conviction for illegal Mt Eden buildings
The council opposed the discharge application. Its lawyer John Kang said the defendants were both experienced professionals who…
Indonesian fishermen who ‘should have known better’ jailed after repeat offences in Australian waters
Four Indonesian fishermen have been jailed for four months for poaching sea cucumber from a protected marine park…
More than $3m put into bank accounts of illegal migrant in alleged kiwifruit tax evasion scam, police investigate alleged kidnapping of ‘money mule’
This was one of the NZ Herald’s top stories of 2025. An illegal overstayer working in the kiwifruit…
Northland illegal toheroa and tuatua catches prompt fisheries warning
Most offending will be dealt with through warnings or infringement notices, but Lal said prosecutions were being considered…
Gisborne flytipping surges nearly 55% – and it’s being dumped at a surprising location
About 20% of the rubbish left at the gate is stickered (paid for), with people thinking the crates…