Kelly MakihaMultimedia Journalist·Rotorua Daily Post·29 Jul, 2026 09:17 PM6 mins to read‌NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Thursday, July 30, 2026. The Government continues Covid inquiries. The NZDF looks into allocating some budget for drones. Video / NZ HeraldUp to $6.5 million worth of cannabis has been seized in Rotorua after police swooped on what they say is a large-scale organised crime ring.

Police say they have dealt a major blow to the drug market, busting an alleged commercial-scale growing operation and making 16 arrests after finding houses