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'It's been quite a ride': Alan Sciascia serves last day in hospitality

He closed the doors on his 48-year career the same day he got the cancer all-clear.

Right to dream: Rotorua's migrants and former refugees share their stories

The launch of a new Ministry for Ethnic Communities is a historic first for New Zealand.

'We are hurting': Outrage over skilled worker immigration lockout

Businesses say the immigration delays are 'incredibly frustrating'.

Letters: Put scoreboard at crash hotspots

Readers have their say.

Boredom Busters: Plenty to do these school holidays

There is something for all to enjoy during the July school holidays.

'It could be fatal': Mother warns of RSV danger

A Tauranga mother is afraid to "relive the trauma" of RSV.

Murder trial: Accused says he was subject of 'pure harassment' from police

The accused in a Opotiki murder trial has recanted statements he had made to the police.

Meet the Rotorua man who fought for 40 years for folic acid in bread

When Lyall Thurston's son was born in 1983, doctors said he had 24 hours to live.

'Really good news': Iwi scheme will build $500K homes for whānau

Ngāti Whakaue wants to establish real pathways to homeownership for their people.

Rotorua lakefront will be 'one of the most beautiful in NZ' - mayor

The mayor says the council has to rattle cages to make a difference.

Murder trial: Victim suffered 'multiple blunt force impacts'

A forensic pathologist says 77-year-old suffered extensive bruising and broken bones.

More power for Rotorua economic arm floated to help enable inner-city apartments

It is hoped the change will help build 6000 homes by 2031.

Local Focus: Locals targeted for deer velvet

Claims that deer velvet helps boost immune system. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Drink-driving charges laid after fatal Tokoroa crash

The 40-year-old was allegedly drink driving when the couple were struck.

Biosecurity officers to monitor Rotorua boat ramps all year round

Protection from biosecurity threats on the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes has been boosted.

Error leaves hundreds of Lakes DHB staff unpaid

The staff were meant to be paid on Wednesday night.