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Colossal Biosciences successful resurrection of dire wolves raises a raft of ethical questions.

From helpful plant-fungus combos, to studying anxiety - the latest Prime Minister's Science Prizes have been awarded.

Is New Zealand really risking billions by changing its genetic modification laws?

The species died out 12,500 years ago, and was made famous by HBO TV series Game of Thrones.

Nearly 25 years after the "corngate" saga, the debate on genetic modification is back thanks to the Gene Technology Bill currently in select committee.

Explainer - The current GMO regime is out of date, experts agree. But proposed changes sideline Māori, some say. Audio

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.

The US company claims it's an important step toward bringing back traits that lost to extinction.

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.

There was no immediate indication of foul play, the Santa Fe New Mexican website reported. Audio

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.

The Economic Growth Minister is targeting increasing competition in the banking, grocery, and electricity sectors for the government to address this year.

A new report suggests they could be reduced by up to $10-20 billion in revenue each year.

Scientists are becoming increasingly worried about delays to a critical report that could see an overhaul of the country's science infrastructure and funding.

In a Rotorua lab scientists are cooking up plans to create stockfeed out of greenhouse gases captured from geothermal power stations.

In a bid to address food insecurity they want to create cows that can produce more milk than native species and are more heat tolerant and disease resistant

Advances in the field of genomics (the study of DNA and genomes) have meant big leaps in our ability to sequence, understand and manipulate the genomes of living things. Damian Christie explores…