Much has been made of the potential of genome engineering for "de-extinction". But what about its potential to help existing ...

Less than two weeks remain for the public to have their say on sweeping proposals to change many aspects of the RMA, ...

An overseas company has announced plans to "bring back" the South Island giant moa. Colossal Biosciences, working with Ngāi ...

The strategy released this afternoon is a signal of "unwavering support for private sector investment in AI," the government ...

Heavy rain warnings have been issued for the top of the South Island for Thursday. The warnings come as the region recovers ...

The government has announced the largest reforms to NZ’s science sector in over three decades. The seven Crown Research Institutes will be replaced by three Public Research Organisations (PROs) ...

Amid this year's science sector reforms, the 2025 Budget includes money for the establishment of three new Public Research Organisations and a gene tech regulator. Science, Innovation and Technology ...

Warmer, saltier water from deep in the Southern Ocean has started rising to the surface, bringing up more carbon dioxide, a recent study shows. Fresher, cooler surface waters had helped sea ice expand ...

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The government has released its plan to deal with the rising seas, increasing heat and extreme weather that are predicted to come with a changing climate. The Climate Minister says the National ...