The Blue Baths are currently fenced off and in disrepair following their 2021 closure.

Building law shake-up gives hope to Rotorua's historic Blue Baths

The Blue Baths were closed in 2021 after the building was determined to be earthquake-prone, but proposed changes to the system could see the site reopened.

Mon, Oct 27

New Zealand’s longest-serving councillor, Rotorua’s Trevor Maxwell, looks to have booked himself another three years in local government. (Source: Alan Gibson)

Trevor Maxwell becomes NZ's undisputed longest-serving councillor

Uncle Trevor's re-election, once confirmed, will take him to 51 years as an elected councillor.

Sun, Oct 12

Tui, one of the dogs rehomed from Rotorua's dog pound earlier this year.

'Deeply upsetting': Plea issued to residents wanting a dog

"Sadly, not every dog can be rehomed. In some cases, our team faces the very difficult decision of euthanasia."

Sun, Sep 7

Rabbit damage at Okere Falls property.

Brazen bunnies overrun property, causing pest control confusion

Burrow holes, droppings, dead animals and damage to gardens are among the problems caused.

Mon, Sep 1

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Rotorua mayor Tania Tapsell

'Truly shocked': Hobson's Pledge uses Rotorua mayor's image

"We are not the least bit concerned that we did anything inappropriate."

Fri, Aug 29