On The Up: Rotorua rangatahi revive pride by cleaning neglected neighbourhood streets
He grew up in the Glenholme and Fordlands suburbs, and said he knew first-hand which streets needed attention.…
Auckland’s fortnightly rubbish collection trial kicked to kerb
On Tuesday, the Policy, Planning and Development Committee voted to scrap the trial. Its chairman, councillor Richard Hills,…
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…
Gisborne council warns rubbish dumpers face fines as costs surge
“Security cameras will be operating after hours. Council will investigate and issue infringements for anyone caught dumping illegally.”…
‘Now they have the gall to start burning it’: Residents slam Puketapu dumpers
Heather Symons, whose family has lived on Springfield Rd for generations, says the road, which is on the…
Fire and Emergency warns Waiuku residents to close windows after rubbish blaze overnight
Sixteen fire engines were called in from 13 fire stations across Auckland, and more than 60 firefighters battled…
Far North seniors say new recycling charges too costly to keep up
“They don’t have a lot of recycling, and it’s too expensive for them. “Now they gather it up…
Sea Cleaners remove 300,000 litres of rubbish from Tauranga waterways
One of the most common and stubborn items they found? Tyres. “It’s phenomenal how many we find,” he…
Council prohibits freedom camping along Whanganui River Road after safety and behaviour concerns
Currently, campers along the road can stay for a maximum of two nights. “While the River Road was…
A twist in the tale: Steve Braunias on the trial of the mum who killed her children and hid their bodies in suitcases
There was a terrible and unexpected twist late into the already especially terrible murder trial of Hakyung (Jasmine)…
Brooklyn Beckham says he ignores ‘rubbish’ gossip and focuses on wife Nicola
He said: “I have to go back. I left my wife with our four dogs on her own…