Are Landfills The Wrong Place To Dispose Of Food Waste?
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Landfills are not designed for food waste, which…
Moa Point wastewater plant replacement equipment not yet ordered, Wellington Water says
A month after the shutdown, Wellington Water’s chief operating officer Charles Barker said additional equipment to repair damaged…
Human metapneumovirus in California: What you need to know
A respiratory virus that doesn’t have a vaccine or a specific treatment regimen is spreading in some parts…
Wellington’s brown tide, Christchurch’s big stink, Auckland’s toxic beaches: Why our wastewater nightmare has just begun
My great-great-grandfather Âcollected night soil, the historical euphemism for human excrement. He came after dark on his horse-drawn…
Onemana sinkhole near wastewater plant sparks beach health alert
“We are aware of a tomo (sinkhole) that has formed near the Onemana Wastewater Treatment Plant, and we…
Screened wastewater now being discharged straight into Cook Strait
RNZ 5 Feb, 2026 10:43 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Water pollution warnings for Wellington, Lower Hutt after wastewater discharges
“When it’s raining, wastewater volumes are higher than usual, and some wastewater may bypass the full treatment, resulting…
Cocaine use surges 43% in NZ wastewater drug tests as meth harm soars
“It is likely that increased supply of cocaine to New Zealand has contributed to the expansion of the…
Muriwhenua meth use explodes as cheaper supply floods Far North
“It’s like a pebble in a pond. The ripples are felt all throughout the community and it’s not…
Oyster farmers to be compensated for wastewater overflow
Watercare confirmed on Monday in a statement that it was discussing the issue of financial support with Aquaculture…
Te Puke to get $96 million wastewater plant using first-of-its-kind technology
She said it would protect waterways and ensure reliable wastewater services as Te Puke continued to grow. Infrastructure…
Toxic chemicals from wastewater removed with Canada’s eco-friendly method
Scientists have developed a new method that removes toxic pollutants from wastewater. Developed by researchers from Dalhousie University,…