5 Mar 2026

Rotorua retailer charged over allegedly selling nangs

From Checkpoint, 4:23 pm on 5 March 2026

A Rotorua retailer has been charged over allegedly selling nangs or nitrous oxide for recreational use despite repeated warnings from police. Police are targeting shops selling the gas following a growing number of incidents involving huffing drivers. Bay of Plenty District Commander, Superintendent Will Loughrin spoke to Lisa Owen.