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
New ZealandGE tree attack: Company vows to replantThe destruction of hundreds of GE pine trees has been slammed by scientists12 Apr 10:22 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Girl or boy? The choice is yoursIn a society bent on consumption, it seems designer babies could be just as desirable as the next in-season bag. Let the commodification of babies begin as people get the choice to choose their child's gender.30 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandGE law probe a big surpriseMinister 'unaware' of questions on genetic engineering gains.19 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCalls for inquiry into failed experiments on animalsThe Soil and Health Association is backing calls by the Green Party for a parliamentary inquiry into failed genetic experiments on animals.21 Feb 08:40 PM
WorldCouple wanting a daughter abort twin boysA couple so desperate for a baby girl that they terminated twin boys are fighting to choose the gender of their next child.08 Jan 04:30 PM
EmploymentMore to be done on tax, education, says Treasury secretaryMore can be done to improve the tax system to promote economic growth, says Treasury secretary John Whitehead.24 Nov 01:45 AM
WorldScientists spin artificial spider silkA scientific breakthrough has seen genetically engineered silkworms produce extra-flexible and tough spider silk.07 Oct 10:17 PM
World'Cat on a sofa' stemcell breakthroughAustralian scientists have found a unique way to grow a precious and life-saving type of stem cell, likened to putting a "cat on a sofa", in the lab.03 Oct 08:59 PM
New ZealandLab errors leads to GE leakA probe into the escape of genetically engineered plants from a government laboratory found scientists had left routes open.31 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandGE clover could cut livestock methane by 10 per centAgricultural scientists say a genetically engineered clover could reduce methane emissions from livestock by 10 per cent.15 Jun 11:09 AM
WorldSynthetic life breakthrough met with awe and alarmNews that synthetic life has been produced in a US laboratory has been received with awe and alarm.20 May 11:50 PM
WorldSynthetic cell a major step towards 'artificial life'In a major breakthrough, US scientists have produced a living cell powered by man-made DNA.20 May 10:09 PM
