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Cheap prices at The Warehouse for a dozen colony eggs has concerned some animal welfare experts who say there is a sad reason behind the low cost.

This week The Warehouse was able to undercut its competitors on colony eggs by the dozen. Kirsty Wynn explains how they did it - and the differences betwee

This week The Warehouse was able to undercut its competitors on colony eggs by the dozen. Kirsty Wynn explains how they did it - and the differences between...

A Waikato animal sanctuary is determined all 2000 battery hens will be adopted in its latest rescue. The Brown Shavers can live up to 10 years, but are slaughtered after 18 months. Photo: Public domain The birds will be taken from an unidentified egg farm which is due to close its doors mid-year before the ban on battery cages is introduced next year. Franklin Farm Sanctuary Founder Sally Hart said she "will do whatever it takes" to ensure each of the Brown Shavers are freed before time runs o...