James Shaw isn't prepared to talk about the potential of genetic engineering.

Sir Peter Gluckman says "the science is as settled as it will be" on genetic modification.

Following a string of major incursions, Professor Travis Glare discusses NZ's biosecurity.

US military money has come with researchers wanting to kill Kiwi rats using gene tech.

Federated Farmers signals the end of lengthy legal saga over GMO regulation in Northland.

Where do political parties stand on conservation, biosecurity and genetic engineering?

DoC staff are happy to "play God" with pests - but not with our cherished native species.

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?

It's the world's favourite chocolate spread, but a report claims one of Nutella's main ingredients is carcinogenic.

Experts meet in Washington to set out a safe path ahead for technology that could lead to designer babies.

Designer babies is getting closer to reality as scientists in China claim they're the first to use gene editing to create "designer dogs."

New Zealand’s strict rules on genetic modification are putting the country at a competitive disadvantage, the head of Treasury says.

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.

The regime governing genetic modification in New Zealand is one of the strictest in the world, writes Bob Forlong.

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.

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?

They are novel DNA-changing techniques that blur the lines around what is and what isn't genetic engineering.

Scientists say they have seen the future of genetically modified foods and have concluded that it is orange or, more precisely, golden.

A government scientist who intentionally allowed genetically modified ryegrass plants to flower and potentially release pollen was justifiably sacked, says the ERA.

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 say farmers should have the right to decide if they want to use genetically modified technology.

A senior government scientist was fired for allegedly allowing genetically modified ryegrass plants to flower and potentially release pollen without proper protection.

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.