Paua (Haliotis iris) is one of the enduring symbols of life in New Zealand. Whether it's in our art, jewellery or tacky souvenirs, paua makes its presence known in all sorts of places. So despite it ...

PAUA POWER: Ross Bowen, Fred and Myrtle Flutey's grandson, stands in the replica lounge of the Bluff couple's famous paua shell house at the Canterbury Museum. Photo: DON SCOTT / The Press Prefer us ...

After many months of behind-the-scenes conservation and cataloguing, the shells from Fred and Myrtle Flutey’s paua shell lounge are returning to the walls in their new home at Canterbury Museum.

I watch Mike Radon in action. He holds the shell in one hand, and a gentle push with a blunt tool is enough for the mollusc to be pried from the shell. It is fascinating to watch the gastropod called ...

A collection of over 300 paua shells and guts, left at the Colombo Road netball court carpark. PHOTO/ANDREW BONALLACK The Times-Age counted a pile of 315 paua shells and guts, among a cloud of flies, ...

Ray Chapman sells paua shells to donate to the local kindergarten but the supply has dried up due to the slip and conditions at Cape Kidnappers. Photo / Paul Taylor He sells seas shells by the sea ...

Depletion of abalone (paua) stocks in Asia has driven a lucrative export market from New Zealand Abalone are marine snails much sought after for their meat in Asia, and also for their decorative ...