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AgResearch's GE animal trials under scrutiny
It comes amid the release of a new report by genetic technologies opponent, not-for-profit GE-Free NZ which questioned the success and ethics of past trials.
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Forest guardians reject use of GMOs
The Forest Stewardship Council is holding firm on its stance against the use of genetic technologies in forests.
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Philosophy Now: Gene-editing your children?
How far we should go to give children the best start in life? Should parents be able to use genetic engineering - selecting for positive traits, and eliminating potential negatives - when having a… Audio
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Primary industries explore gene tech opportunities
Many scientists say the effective near 30-year ban on the use of gene technologies has held them back from progress.
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Are NZ shoppers hungry for genetically-modified foods?
Food Standards Australia New Zealand approved updated definitions for genetically-modified food in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code in June for review, following public consultation. Audio
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'Extinction is forever': Expert rejects moa comeback claims
Any end result of a new NZ-US project "cannot be a moa", a zoology professor says. Audio
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Return of the huia? Why Māori worldviews must be part of the ‘de-extinction’ debate
Colossal Biosciences successful resurrection of dire wolves raises a raft of ethical questions.
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Winners of 2024 Prime Minister's Science Prizes announced
From helpful plant-fungus combos, to studying anxiety - the latest Prime Minister's Science Prizes have been awarded.
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Why our biggest exporters are worried about going GMO
Is New Zealand really risking billions by changing its genetic modification laws?
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Bio-tech company claims to have cloned ancient wolf
Bio-tech company Colossal claims to have brought back dire wolf puppies by using cloning and gene-editing technology to alter the genes of a grey wolf. Professor Philip Seddon from the Otago… Audio
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Scientists claim to have brought back the dire wolf
The species died out 12,500 years ago, and was made famous by HBO TV series Game of Thrones.
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Gene Technology Bill: The public have their say
Nearly 25 years after the "corngate" saga, the debate on genetic modification is back thanks to the Gene Technology Bill currently in select committee.
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The gene editing technology being used to treat patients with a rare swelling disorder
The majority of rare health disorders are genetic in origin but now a treatment using gene editing could be providing a solution for a rare swelling disorder Audio
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Gene technology changes: What you need to know
Explainer - The current GMO regime is out of date, experts agree. But proposed changes sideline Māori, some say. Audio
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American bioscience company has sights to bring Moa back
Earlier this month an American bioscience company revealed their genetically engineered woolly mouse, which they described as a step towards bringing the woolly Mammoth back to life. Colossal… Audio
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Gene Technology Bill debated
Hearings are underway on the government's Gene Technology Bill, which overhauls the regulatory regime governing the use of gene technology. Audio
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The company that wants to see woolly mammoths roaming the earth by 2028
A team of scientists have achieved the first step in reviving the woolly mammoth: creating the woolly mouse.
Colossal Biosciences is a Texas-based company looking to do the impossible, using ancient… Audio
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How about them apples? The team behind New Zealand's future apples and pears
We find out what it takes to produce some of New Zealand's tastiest apples by heading inside Plant & Food Research where they help Prevar create new apple and pear varieties.
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Scientists create 'woolly mouse' with mammoth traits
The US company claims it's an important step toward bringing back traits that lost to extinction.
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Findings from preliminary autopsies on Gene Hackman and wife revealed
The couple was found dead in their New Mexico home on Wednesday along with their dog, the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office told CNN.
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Actor Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead
There was no immediate indication of foul play, the Santa Fe New Mexican website reported. Audio
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The 'bulldozer' of a bill set to change gene editing laws
Changes are coming to gene editing laws. Whether they'll help future-proof our economy or ruin New Zealand's international reputation is up for debate.
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The 'bulldozer' of a bill set to change gene editing laws
Changes are coming to our gene editing laws. Whether they'll help future-proof our economy or ruin our international reputation is up for debate. Audio
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Watch: Willis' message to supermarkets as economic forum kicks off
The Economic Growth Minister is targeting increasing competition in the banking, grocery, and electricity sectors for the government to address this year.
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Editing our genes
ProgrammeKim Hill explores the ethics, practice and implications of gene editing
