New ZealandGovt needs to look at genetic modification: ShawBut the Climate Change Minister says any decisions have to be "incredibly careful".18 Jul 05:11 AM
New ZealandKiwi scientists shed light on how some fish change sexKiwi scientists shed fresh light on one of the weirdest phenomenons of the natural world.14 Jul 02:20 AM
EnvironmentFederated Farmers: Greens won't even talkJames Shaw isn't prepared to talk about the potential of genetic engineering.29 Apr 11:39 PM
New ZealandGluckman: Time to restart GE debate in NZSir Peter Gluckman says "the science is as settled as it will be" on genetic modification.01 Jul 04:03 AM
New Zealand50 questions about the environment: Our biosecurityFollowing a string of major incursions, Professor Travis Glare discusses NZ's biosecurity.17 Jan 11:47 PM
New ZealandUS military money eyes up Kiwi islands for testsUS military money has come with researchers wanting to kill Kiwi rats using gene tech.04 Dec 05:15 AM
New ZealandFed Farmers drop Northland GMO appealFederated Farmers signals the end of lengthy legal saga over GMO regulation in Northland.01 Nov 02:45 AM
New ZealandElection 2017: Conservation, biosecurity and GMWhere do political parties stand on conservation, biosecurity and genetic engineering?23 Aug 11:31 PM
New ZealandDoC staff not keen to 'play God' with native speciesDoC staff are happy to "play God" with pests - but not with our cherished native species.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPredator-free NZ: The seven big questionsToday 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?24 Jan 10:14 PM
LifestyleNutella ingredient found to be cancerousIt's the world's favourite chocolate spread, but a report claims one of Nutella's main ingredients is carcinogenic.12 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandGovt weighs option of GE pest controlKilling off all rats, stoats and possums in New Zealand will require novel methods including genetic engineering, Govt has been told.02 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldBrits get nod for human gene editingBritish scientists have received official permission to genetically modify human embryos.02 Feb 08:55 PM
WorldFocus on future of gene editingExperts meet in Washington to set out a safe path ahead for technology that could lead to designer babies.02 Dec 06:34 PM
TechnologyDesigner genes now a realityDesigner babies is getting closer to reality as scientists in China claim they're the first to use gene editing to create "designer dogs."22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRegulations '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.15 Jun 09:50 PM
BusinessChina said to lift ban on GM cornChina's government is said to be lifting a ban on imports of a genetically-modified corn variety that's commonly grown in the US.17 Dec 01:00 AM
OpinionBob Forlong: Responsible GM approach will remainThe regime governing genetic modification in New Zealand is one of the strictest in the world, writes Bob Forlong.16 Jun 05:46 AM
New ZealandGM rules go back under microscopeDebate 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.30 May 05:00 PM
WorldBattlelines drawn over GM cropsOn 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?02 Nov 01:16 AM
New ZealandPushing the boundariesThey are novel DNA-changing techniques that blur the lines around what is and what isn't genetic engineering.01 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandStricter rules for GMOs - working partyGovernment appears likely to block attempts by councils to set stricter rules on genetically modified organisms.23 Jun 11:30 PM
OpinionSam 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.05 May 08:14 PM
BusinessGM rice tipped for a golden futureScientists say they have seen the future of genetically modified foods and have concluded that it is orange or, more precisely, golden.04 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandScientist sacked over biosecurity breachA government scientist who intentionally allowed genetically modified ryegrass plants to flower and potentially release pollen was justifiably sacked, says the ERA.22 Jan 11:52 PM
New ZealandGoing bananas10 years ago, it was said we might have no bananas in 10 years, and experts say the logic remains as valid as ever.04 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFederated Farmers: No to GM banFederated Farmers say farmers should have the right to decide if they want to use genetically modified technology.24 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandScientist fired over GE floweringA senior government scientist was fired for allegedly allowing genetically modified ryegrass plants to flower and potentially release pollen without proper protection.09 Oct 10:15 PM
OpinionShould 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.11 Sep 05:30 PM
