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genetic modification

Otago Daily Times: Farming groups reluctant to embrace GE

In the News  |  Published: 03 August 2009

An article by Neal Wallace in the Otago Daily TImes looking at the appetite among players in the agricultural sector […]

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Purple tomatoes and a fresh approach to GM trials

Blog  |  Published: 05 July 200906 July 2009

I had my first brush with a genetically-modified organism this week – and was pleasantly surprised at the experience. When […]

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Blow for GM research as High Court blocks approval

In the News  |  Published: 08 June 2009

A High Court ruling overturning approvals granted the Crown research institute Agresearch to undertake GM research across a range of […]

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NZH: Scientists say it’s time to let GM genie out of the bottle

In the News  |  Published: 02 December 2008

An extensive feature by New Zealand Herald writer Chris Barton on genetic modification research in New Zealand. In three parts: […]

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Beyond fear and loathing: Scientists discuss GMOs

In the News  |  Published: 07 November 200818 November 2008

Media briefing on GMOs Media briefing from yesterday now available for playback online. Please dial 0800 449 994 and enter […]

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Food that fights heart disease – GM in the spotlight

Blog  |  Published: 03 November 200819 June 2011

Reports on the news wires suggest a genetically-modified soya bean that has been the subject of first phase trials in […]

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Bob Brockie: GM paranoia still runs deep

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 03 November 200803 November 2008

Dominion Post science columnist and Victoria University honorary research associate Dr Bob Brockie writes on the subject of genetic modification […]

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10 science questions for John Key

In the News  |  Published: 17 October 200823 July 2020

1. Education: New Zealand is struggling to produce enough science and technology graduates to meet the demanded for a skilled […]

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Genetic modification explained

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 19 September 200819 June 2011

Genetic modification (GM) is the alteration of the genome of a plant or animal by the addition of new genetic […]

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