Infrastructure Commission warned govt to slow down on LNG plans
By Kate Newton, RNZ
The Infrastructure Commission warned the government to slow down over its LNG plans, saying it should develop the "right solution, not the most expedient one".

UK probes whether NZ oil and gas investment breaches trade deal

By Sam Sachdeva, Newsroom
Green co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick argues the coalition is risking NZ’s trade deals – but the trade minister says she is acting against Kiwis’ best interests

Shane Jones faces person dressed as Grim Reaper outside environment conference

RNZ
Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has come face-to-face with the Grim Reaper outside an environment conference in Auckland.

Govt green bank locks down $78m public funds as second solar project hits hurdles

By Sam Sachdeva, Newsroom
Far North Solar Farm’s big joint venture breaks up citing strategic differences, and a fast-track panel expresses ‘grave concerns’

Electricity, renewables slowly replace fossil fuels in NZ businesses

RNZ
Fossil fuel use across New Zealand businesses peaked before trending lower in recent years, according to new data from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority.

Cheap power or a pristine environment? Fast-track hydro scheme plans leave Waitaha River’s future in the balance
By Bill Morris, The Press (Premium)
The Waitaha River hydro scheme, its supporters say, will bring energy resilience to the West Coast. But is it worth draining one of the world’s last remaining wild rivers for?

Environment Court blocks Tutukaka culvert over landslide risk
By Sarah Curtis, Northern Advocate
A culvert in an upmarket Northland subdivision above a bush‑clad bluff will be temporarily blocked after the Environment Court found there was an arguable case it posed a serious landslide risk to a waterfront property below.