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Tourists may face national park fees
International tourists could be charged to enter national parks under plans presented to Tourism Minister John Key.
Editorial: Islands of the gulf must be cherished
Delicate ecosystems - and a unique mixture of natural and human history - need intelligent management and support from everyone
Mighty mouse succumbs at last
An extremely determined mouse on a pest-free island managed to evade expert trackers and trappers for 61 days.
Motutapu: Precious wildlife on city doorstep
Motutapu's precious pest-free status was shattered when a stoat was discovered on bordering island Rangitoto after swimming an incredible 3km across the Hauraki Gulf.
Kirsten Warner: Northland trail an uphill climb
As the Herald reported this week, many national cycleway trails are open. But elsewhere progress is painfully slow. Kirsten Warner visits Hokianga to find out why
Winding tracks open to pedal-power
Herald reporters have been out and about testing New Zealand's ultimate recreational cycling experience for a five-part summer series beginning today.