Indonesia has completed its first import of Russian crude oil, marking the start of a strategic shift to secure national energy supplies. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia confirmed on Tuesday that the government, acting through the Research and Development Center for Oil and Gas Technology (Lemigas), managed the shipment. This procurement is part … Read more
Police have launched an investigation into a 40-year-old individual following the discovery of cannabis and paraphernalia at a property in Canterbury. According to police, the evidence suggested the items were being used for personal purposes outside the scope of a medicinal cannabis licence. Authorities are currently reviewing information gathered during the search as they determine … Read more
Rental markets in Tauranga and Rotorua are showing signs of stabilization as tenants become increasingly price-sensitive amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures. While coastal suburbs like Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa remain the most expensive, with weekly rents averaging between $735 and $740, property managers report that rental growth has slowed significantly across the Bay of Plenty over … Read more