Rotorua

American

[roh-tuh-roo-uh] / ˌroʊ təˈru ə /

noun

a city on N central North Island, in New Zealand.

Rotorua British

/ ˌrəʊtəˈruːə /

noun

a city in New Zealand, on N central North Island at the SW end of Lake Rotorua: centre of forestry; noted for volcanic activity. Pop: 67 800 (2004 est)

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In the meantime, tourist towns like Queenstown and Rotorua have floundered, as New Zealanders look past the destinations or experiences favored by international visitors.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2021

Police said more than 20 people were on the bus that rolled on a highway about 20 minutes north of the North Island town of Rotorua.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 3, 2019

Rotorua Lakes Council Geothermal Inspector Peter Brownbridge told Radio New Zealand it was akin to a cap being blown off a shaken bottle of fizzy drink.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2016

A decade ago when he was lost on the streets of Rotorua, New Zealand, basketball was barely a hobby to him, let alone a career path.

From The Guardian • May 20, 2016

It was in the form of an ultimatum which expired at midnight, an hour which found the tour at Rotorua.

From Down Under With the Prince by Duncan, Sara Jeannette

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