Negative
26Serious
Neutral
Optimistic
Positive
- Total News Sources
- 5
- Left
- 2
- Center
- 2
- Right
- 1
- Unrated
- 0
- Last Updated
- 19 hours ago
- Bias Distribution
- 40% Center


New Zealand Lifts Offshore Oil and Gas Ban
New Zealand's parliament has voted 68-54 to lift the 2018 ban on offshore oil and gas exploration, reversing Jacinda Ardern's policy under Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's conservative coalition. The government argues the change is needed due to energy shortages, high prices, and slow renewable energy growth, positioning natural gas as critical for energy security. Resources Minister Shane Jones, once a supporter of the ban, dismissed consultations with climate and Maori groups and emphasized economic priorities. The move is part of a broader rollback of progressive climate policies, including cuts to green car rebates and accelerated mining project approvals. Environmental groups and the opposition warn the decision undermines New Zealand's climate leadership, threatens biodiversity, and damages its international reputation. The government has also withdrawn New Zealand from the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance, signaling a major shift away from previous climate commitments.




- Total News Sources
- 5
- Left
- 2
- Center
- 2
- Right
- 1
- Unrated
- 0
- Last Updated
- 19 hours ago
- Bias Distribution
- 40% Center
Negative
26Serious
Neutral
Optimistic
Positive
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