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, ...

Our aim is to promote accurate, evidence-based reporting on science and technology by helping the media work more closely ...

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

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 ...

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

From February 2026, GPs and nurse practitioners will be able to start medical treatment for adults with ADHD. The Medsafe and Pharmac decisions will help patients avoid the ballooning wait times to ...

Medsafe has expanded access to the psychedelic drug psilocybin, and the sleep hormone melatonin. The change means melatonin will be available for purchase at pharmacies with no prescription, and ...

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 ...

A global pandemic treaty is expected to be adopted by the World Health Assembly, which starts next week. Governments from across the globe agreed to the draft accord on pandemic prevention, ...

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced the new Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Dr John Roche. Members of the newly established Prime Minister’s Science and Technology Advisory Council ...