DoC staff not keen to 'play God' with native species
DoC staff are happy to "play God" with pests - but not with our cherished native species.
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Predator-free NZ: The seven big questions
Today marks six months since the Government announced an ambitious plan to rid New Zealand of pest predators by 2050. Is the concept possible, or even safe?
Nutella ingredient found to be cancerous
It's the world's favourite chocolate spread, but a report claims one of Nutella's main ingredients is carcinogenic.
Govt weighs option of GE pest control
Killing off all rats, stoats and possums in New Zealand will require novel methods including genetic engineering, Govt has been told.
Brits get nod for human gene editing
British scientists have received official permission to genetically modify human embryos.
Focus on future of gene editing
Experts meet in Washington to set out a safe path ahead for technology that could lead to designer babies.
Designer genes now a reality
Designer babies is getting closer to reality as scientists in China claim they're the first to use gene editing to create "designer dogs."
Regulations 'put NZ at a disadvantage'
New Zealand’s strict rules on genetic modification are putting the country at a competitive disadvantage, the head of Treasury says.
China said to lift ban on GM corn
China's government is said to be lifting a ban on imports of a genetically-modified corn variety that's commonly grown in the US.
Bob Forlong: Responsible GM approach will remain
The regime governing genetic modification in New Zealand is one of the strictest in the world, writes Bob Forlong.
GM rules go back under microscope
Debate over New Zealand's stance on genetic engineering is set to reignite with a review of the rules defining what is - and what isn't - GM research.
Battlelines drawn over GM crops
On November 5, Washington voters, who last year defied United States drug warriors and legalised marijuana, will go to the polls to decide another contentious question: should genetically engineered foods be labelled for consumers?
Pushing the boundaries
They are novel DNA-changing techniques that blur the lines around what is and what isn't genetic engineering.
Stricter rules for GMOs - working party
Government appears likely to block attempts by councils to set stricter rules on genetically modified organisms.
Sam Judd: Genetic modification to the rescue?
Sam Judd takes a look at the good side of genetic modification and how breakthroughs in a highly-criticised area of science could help the environment.
GM rice tipped for a golden future
Scientists say they have seen the future of genetically modified foods and have concluded that it is orange or, more precisely, golden.
Scientist sacked over biosecurity breach
A government scientist who intentionally allowed genetically modified ryegrass plants to flower and potentially release pollen was justifiably sacked, says the ERA.
Going bananas
10 years ago, it was said we might have no bananas in 10 years, and experts say the logic remains as valid as ever.
Federated Farmers: No to GM ban
Federated Farmers say farmers should have the right to decide if they want to use genetically modified technology.
Scientist fired over GE flowering
A senior government scientist was fired for allegedly allowing genetically modified ryegrass plants to flower and potentially release pollen without proper protection.
Should NZ grow genetically modified crops?
What are the benefits, if any? And is it inevitable? Two views from opposite sides of the argument from Agram chief executive Graeme Peters and university researcher Professor Jack Heinemann.
GE tree attack: Company vows to replant
The destruction of hundreds of GE pine trees has been slammed by scientists