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, ...

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 ...

An overseas company has announced plans to “bring back” the South Island giant moa. Colossal Biosciences, working with Ngāi Tahu Research Centre and Canterbury Museum, says it expects to “resurrect” ...

Research & development is one of few winners in the "no frills" budget, with three new science hubs, an investment boost for tertiary education, and support to grow the tech sector. Funding for ...

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) ...

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 ...

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Aotearoa would enter strict lockdown on 23 March 2020 – two years ago this week. The Prime Minister’s speech signalled the start of the country’s elimination ...

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 ...

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The Government is moving forward with new and previously announced changes to New Zealand’s energy sector. The previously signalled intention to remove the ban on oil and gas exploration beyond ...