Vavatau Bing sentenced for South Auckland nitrous oxide crash killing pregnant teen Kydejah Kisiona
Because she was pregnant, Kydejah Kisiona had her seatbelt buckled behind her in the front seat. The 23-year-old…
Government cracks down on sales of nangs; dairy and vape store large-canister sales now deemed illegal
Branding such as “L.A. Sokka” and “Miami Magic” were considered “clearly targeted towards kids”, when sales to under-18s…
Nitrous oxide abuse: Rising hospital cases and police action
Of the exposures reported since 2019, 70% of patients were aged 20-54, 23% were 13-19, and 7% were…
Rotorua retailer granted name suppression over alleged nangs sales
The request was granted and the man was remanded on bail to reappear in court on March 27…
Rotorua retailer charged over illegal nangs sales after police warnings
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Police and Ministry of Health say nitrous oxide ‘nangs’ use on rise, factor in road deaths
Rotorua residents have become frustrated at a recent increase in the use of nangs in public spaces. Assistant…
Northland ‘nang’ use concerns grow as bigger nitrous oxide canisters found
Whangārei District councillor Nicholas Connop, who runs the Love Whangārei Monthly Clean Up, said dumped nang canisters had…
What nitrous oxide does to your body and your brain
However, use remains rife, particularly among younger people, and parents of habitual users are raising alarm bells over…
Nangs crisis in Hawke’s Bay: ‘It’s epidemic now – they’re everywhere’
“The community is concerned about this matter and I share their concerns,” he said. “I have spoken with…
Mother calls for tighter rules on nitrous oxide sale after daughter’s harm
Nitrous oxide is known on the streets as nangs or laughing gas. It has been used as a…
Nitrous oxide containers dumped near Rotorua
Former Health Minister Shane Reti said at the time he had sought urgent options to address nitrous oxide…