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'Tents are a little bit bigger than chilli packets' - Festival organisers upset at abandoned gear

Organisers of a Kaipara music festival disappointed to see camping gear abandoned.

A year in review: What moved the Waikato in March 2023?

As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.

Wellington should take the second Mt Victoria tunnel and run

Wellington has been more of a loser than a winner in 2023.

Editorial: Days numbered for clean car discount

OPINION: Is there a more equitable way to lower vehicle emissions?

'Astonishing': What scientists discovered about pollution at Auckland beaches

Microplastic pollution at Auckland beaches 50 times worse than elsewhere on NZ's coasts.

Firefighters contain ammonia leak from ship at Lyttelton Harbour

Three fire crews have been called to the wharf, where the chemical leak was reported.

Diana Clement: Why you shouldn’t buy joke Christmas presents

OPINION: Sudoku toilet paper anyone? Scented candle?

Mystery substance on Hawke's Bay beach prompts warning after dogs fall sick

The public are warned not to swim at Haumoana Beach and to keep their dogs out of water.

Samantha Ladewig: Plastic pollution - another nuclear-free moment?

OPINION: The need for international action is urgent.

New Zealand 'no longer on track' to meet climate goals - officials

They doubt the Government can hit its 2025 target; NZ risks becoming a climate pariah.

Earth will likely lock into breaching key warming threshold in 2029

World will hit a climate threshold if it keeps burning fossil fuels at the current rate.

How to ensure you leave no trace this sunny season

These principles should guide your adventures through the outdoors this season.

Auckland sewer sinkhole: Parnell bypass done but beaches stay closed

While the city hit a 23C high today, a least 22 beaches remain closed in the Waitematā.

World first: Scientists to map carbon profile of every NZ city and town

NZ could be the first nation to have real-time emissions data for all urban centres.

Intensification plans for Mount Maunganui ‘extremely irresponsible’, hearing told

"Slowly being poisoned": Marae rep concerned at intensification, air quality.

Watercare installs pipe to redirect wastewater in Parnell

Wastewater continues to flow into the Waitematā Harbour.