Video / NZ Herald Environmental authorities’ original explanation about the death of thousands of eels on a Canterbury beach was “absurd”, according to a well-known freshwater ecologist.

Thousands of dead eels have appeared on a Canterbury beach, shocking locals. Environment Canterbury says the deaths were natural, caused by poorly timed migration during the tuna heke. They said ...

Video / NZ Herald Thousands of dead eels have turned up on a Canterbury beach, shocking locals. Environment Canterbury said the deaths at Birdlings Flat were natural and caused by poorly timed ...