Brian Tamaki summonsed to court for allegedly ‘inciting racial disharmony’, says he hasn’t violated human rights
“I have not at all violated or crossed the line of that side of racial disharmony; that’s absolutely…
Man fined $10k over illegal dump that left Whittlesea City Council with $3m clean-up bill
A man has been fined $10,000 for running an illegal tip on land leased from a suburban Melbourne…
Auckland bin collectors dumped, offered chance to buy their own rubbish trucks
By becoming contractors, Wallace said drivers would lose their right to sick leave, guaranteed hours and collective bargaining.…
In a Colorado shed, a New Zealander is turning rubbish into shoes
A visit to Colorado Shoe School produces trainers made from recycled scraps. Photo / Ash Juberg I am…
Mount Victoria armed attack: Woman wounded by two men while putting out rubbish
He said the offenders fled after neighbours heard the struggle and came to help the woman. “Unfortunately she…
Taupō fireworks banned under new protocols after rubbish entered Lake Taupō
Protocols required operators to notify the board 30 working days before using fireworks or pyrotechnic effects, and the…
Tenancy Tribunal orders tenant to clean his room after old takeaway and fizzy drink rubbish causes odour
The rubbish had marked and stained the walls and likely damaged and caused deterioration to the carpet. Tribunal…
Illegal dumping reduced in Gisborne after council increases signage and surveillance
However, a recent report showed illegal dumping volumes in the first six months of 2026 were about half…
Illegal dumping reduced in Gisborne after council increases signage and surveillance
However, a recent report showed illegal dumping volumes in the first six months of 2026 were about half…
Waste burning trial at Adbri cement site prompts backlash from council
An Adelaide cement factory has been given the green light to burn more plastic waste for fuel in…
Illegal rubbish dumping blights Gisborne’s popular Makorori surf beach
The repeated dumping had caused Seymour great concern because of the area’s beauty and importance as a surf…
Binman’s warning over common plastic mistake — ‘bins get rejected’
A binman has revealed which bin polystyrene belongs in, as he admitted it ranks among the most frequently…