$11m ambulance station set to open its doors
St John is officially opening its new Rotorua ambulance station this Friday.
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Fire sprinklers set off at Rotorua Police Station
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Major roadworks prompt 270 inquiries to NZTA
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'Seasonal increase' in Lakes DHB staff working overtime
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Zizi Sparks: CrossFit competition renews drive to improve
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Rotorua police appoints first ethnic liaison officer
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Kāinga Ora won't say if it is buying another Rotorua motel
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