100% Pure NZ to Release Genetically Modified Frankenpossums

New Zealand’s 100% pure reputation took another hit today with the news that its conservation body is considering releasing generations of genetically mutated possums in to the wild. “The Department of Conservation is pursuing research into mutant possums which produce infertile male babies… One such tool being developed by Landcare Research and Otago University was…

Mount Tongariro Erupts, Ash Cloud Heading East – updated

The North Island’s Mount Tongariro (Mount Doom of the Lord of the Rings movies) has erupted and an ash cloud is headed east. Ash deposits were later found to contain Fluorine which is  toxic and often used in pesticides (including 1080: Sodium monofluoroacetate) If further falls of greater than 2 mm (0.08 of an inch) are…