Paua
Summer science: Two stories from the ocean
In the final instalment of our summer science series, we bring you two stories from the ocean. First we have a story on marine noise pollution from Victoria University of Wellington Centre for Science… Audio
Summer science: Two stories from the ocean
In the final instalment of our summer science series, we bring you two stories from the ocean. First we have a story on marine noise pollution from Victoria University of Wellington Centre for Science…
AudioFarming Pāua - the black pearl of the ocean
A Bluff-based operation is farming cocktail-sized pāua using the pristine waters of Foveaux Strait. The New Zealand Abalone Company (TNZAC) is hoping to sell two million of the mini pāua every year. Audio
Farming Pāua - the black pearl of the ocean
A Bluff-based operation is farming cocktail-sized pāua using the pristine waters of Foveaux Strait. The New Zealand Abalone Company (TNZAC) is hoping to sell two million of the mini pāua every year.
AudioKaimoana for Kiwis - from sea to plate
Troy Bramley and Claire Edwards are trying to fish as sustainably as possible. They're also shunning plastic and polystyrene for seaweed and compostable boxes to bring kaimoana to Kiwis from sea to… Video, Audio
Kaimoana for Kiwis - from sea to plate
Troy Bramley and Claire Edwards are trying to fish as sustainably as possible. They're also shunning plastic and polystyrene for seaweed and compostable boxes to bring kaimoana to Kiwis from sea to…
Video, AudioPan-fried fish with Pāua and Tuatua Sauce
Recipe by Kasey and Karena Bird
From Fredstock on Monday 1 June 2020
Using music as medicine
New research has revealed that music could be prescribed to help us focus, feel happier, relax and overcome sadness. Lyz Cooper is the founder of the British Academy of Sound Therapy and conducted the… Audio
Climate change consequences for the iconic paua shell
Researchers have found that paua shells are at a big risk if there's continued ocean warming and lower pH levels. Audio
Four facing charges after pāua bust
A massive illegal haul of pāua, mostly undersized, has been uncovered in Taranaki following an operation by authorities.
Safe houses for Kaikoura's baby paua
NIWA is testing small 'safe houses' for baby paua, with the idea of boosting the population on the earthquake-damaged Kaikōura coast. Audio
Safe houses for Kaikoura's baby paua
NIWA is testing small 'safe houses' for baby paua, with the idea of boosting the population on the earthquake-damaged Kaikōura coast.
AudioOur Changing World for 8 February 2018
Designing and testing concrete 'safe houses' for baby paua, and using light to detect art forgeries and the properties of milk. Audio
Paua as climate change indicators
Paua nicknamed Thelma & Louise strapped to a heart monitor to demonstrate the effects of climate change. Audio
CSI Gracefield: using forensics to catch poachers
Scientists have helped convict seven people and a Bay of Plenty fishing company, for illegally selling nearly 700 kg of paua over a 13 month period. Dr Karyne Rogers, a Senior Scientist with GNS… Audio, Gallery
Field research looking into how paua affected by quake
Researchers studying how paua have been impacted by the Kaikoura earthquake say it's not yet clear how long it will take the species to recover. Last year the government announced a two million dollar… Audio
Paua recovery successful so far after Kaikoura quake
Volunteers relocating paua stranded by the Kaikoura earthquake estimate they have moved up to 56 tonnes of the shellfish back into the water. Video, Audio
Up to 3/4 of paua near Kaikoura are dead - Nathan Guy
Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy has announced the temporary closure of the crayfish, paua and seaweed fisheries along the earthquake-affected east coast of the South Island. Audio
Paua business gifts 400 kilos of paua to Kaikoura marae
PauaCo in Kaikoura has donated 400 kilos of paua worth $25,000 to a local marae which has opened its doors to people in the town. Audio
