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 ...

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 ...

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.

Fred and Myrtle's Paua Shell House is back as a virtual tour. The new interactive experience means visitors to Canterbury Museum at CoCA can once again enjoy the polished pāua shells, vintage carpet ...

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 ...

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 ...