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This high school has more Olympic gold than most countries

Lisa Carrington and Stacey Fluhler have more gold medals than most countries competing.

Some councillors 'embarrassing themselves' over urgent items

Four issues were raised in the meeting but none of them were considered urgent.

Rotorua shooting: Witnesses wanted as police investigation continues

One person was transported to hospital in a moderate condition.

Māori flag to fly at BOP regional council buildings

The last surviving designer of the flag says the move is "awesome".

Bay of Plenty economy outperforms rest of NZ post Covid-19, despite job concerns - report

The Bay of Connections report highlights growth in concerns and house values.

'Firearms, gangs and drugs': Meth and black market gun dealer sent to jail

Illegal firearms dealer Gordon Mark McRae was sentenced in Rotorua District Court today.

Zizi Sparks: Housing inquiry should give solutions as well as answers

Opinion: We need more than inquiries if we want to make a difference.

How much would you pay for a tomato? Prices climb, approach all-time high

Loose tomatoes were on sale for $14.99 a kilo at one supermarket.

'I imprisoned myself': Miss Rotorua contestant's inspiring story

Pageant contestant Anita Paul is a single mother of six children.

Opinion: Supermarket industry needs a fair shake of the sauce bottle

OPINION: Farmers' and supermarkets' margins need more balance.

Elective services disrupted for specialist doctors stop work meetings

Doctors across the region will attend the meetings this week.

Dairy labour shortage: 'I'm doing 16 hours a day minimum'

''If you are in a shop you can lose a customer so be it, but you can't lose a cow.''

Jo Raphael: Balance between personal responsibility and public safety

OPINION: Councils must ensure public safety when projects are designed to draw people.

Sevens gold glory: 'Baby sister is so amazing'

The Black Ferns Sevens beat France 26-12 to win gold at the Tokyo Olympics.

Controlled burn could be seen on Mt Ngongotahā

A large fire burned on the side of Mt Ngongotahā this afternoon due to a controlled burn.

Under new management: Bay Dreams 2022 introduces 'fresh new look'

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