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flag A loud boom shook Rotorua, New Zealand, on Feb. 22, 2026, with no cause found despite investigations.

flag A loud booming noise, likened to an explosion, shook parts of Rotorua, New Zealand, just before 10 p.m. on February 22, 2026, prompting police to investigate. flag Residents in western and southern suburbs reported shaking windows, startled pets, and sounds like shattering glass. flag Security footage from Fordlands showed no visible damage. flag Police found no evidence of an incident and continue probing possible causes, including a car backfire, fireworks, or transformer failure. flag Fire and Emergency NZ received one call but did not respond, as no fire was reported. flag The source remains unknown.

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