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Kelly Makiha
Multimedia Journalist
Rotorua

Kelly Makiha, a Multimedia Journalist at the Rotorua Daily Post, specialises in court and police reporting.

I started work as a Multimedia Journalist at the Rotorua Daily Post as an 18 year-old in 1996 and I am still here, loving every single day. I wanted to be a journalist since I was a child and remember making my mum follow the flashing lights of emergency services so I could see what was happening. I started writing for my local newspaper in Timaru when I was a young teen and knew then that this was the job for me. I made the move to the Rotorua Daily Post and it was meant to be a stepping stone but I fell in love with this city, got married and we are now raising our three children here. I have covered all rounds but specialise in court and police reporting and have been chief reporter or assistant editor for most of my career. I am now back doing what I love – writing stories that matter, holding people and organisations to account, celebrating heroes, paying tribute to amazing lost loved ones and using my role to highlight issues to make a difference. Each day I’m honoured to be surrounded by a group of professionals who work hard and believe in what we do.

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'Merry hell' in Mamaku: Village held 'to ransom' by hoons
New Zealand

'Merry hell' in Mamaku: Village held 'to ransom' by hoons

11 Jul 06:00 PM
Tearful hunter admits shooting and killing friend
New Zealand

Tearful hunter admits shooting and killing friend

11 Jul 05:00 PM

Mark Jefferson was on a hunting trip when he accidentally killed Stuart Stobie.

Pair deny charges over death of Paige Johnson in alleged hit-and-run
New Zealand

Pair deny charges over death of Paige Johnson in alleged hit-and-run

11 Jul 12:26 AM

One man is charged with manslaughter and the other with being an accessory after the fact.

'Give Paea a chance': Wife's tearful plea for Tongan overstayer
New Zealand

'Give Paea a chance': Wife's tearful plea for Tongan overstayer

10 Jul 08:02 PM

Judge urges Paea Vehikite's family to continue their fight to keep him in NZ.

'Horrible': Memorial for deaf, blind man killed in alleged hit-and-run is destroyed
New Zealand

'Horrible': Memorial for deaf, blind man killed in alleged hit-and-run is destroyed

08 Jul 10:50 PM

The family says the roadside memorial was their way to cope with the tragic loss.

'Brazen' gang attack: Mongrel Mob members avoid jail
New Zealand

'Brazen' gang attack: Mongrel Mob members avoid jail

08 Jul 04:31 AM

Thirteen Mongrel Mob members attacked a rival gang at a Rotorua roundabout.

21yo defends wounding charge after alleged hit-and-run at night market
New Zealand

21yo defends wounding charge after alleged hit-and-run at night market

08 Jul 12:05 AM

Tara-Paige Simon pleaded not guilty in Rotorua District Court.

How a routine traffic stop exposed a Snapchat rapist who attacked a 13yo Rotorua girl
New Zealand

How a routine traffic stop exposed a Snapchat rapist who attacked a 13yo Rotorua girl

07 Jul 06:00 PM

Police suspicions were raised by the age gap between 13-yr-old girl and older man in car.

Kāinga Ora axes housing project, reveals new plans
New Zealand

Kāinga Ora axes housing project, reveals new plans

06 Jul 06:00 PM

The change is part of the agency scrapping hundreds of social houses.

Man admits having $20k of stolen goods in mysterious arson case
New Zealand

Man admits having $20k of stolen goods in mysterious arson case

04 Jul 06:00 PM

William Tidd tried to sell the stolen items hours after the incident.

'Social dysfunction at its worst': Two people sentenced over Rotorua teen prostitution ring
New Zealand

'Social dysfunction at its worst': Two people sentenced over Rotorua teen prostitution ring

04 Jul 01:08 AM

Judge says Clayton Fox was by far the most culpable in teen prostitution ring.

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'Heartbeat of the lake': Iconic paddleboat set for comeback
New Zealand

'Heartbeat of the lake': Iconic paddleboat set for comeback

03 Jul 08:58 PM

Damon Hagaman bought and restored the dry-docked boat with help from local volunteers.

Why an outspoken leader is resigning and returning to Rotorua
New Zealand

Why an outspoken leader is resigning and returning to Rotorua

01 Jul 10:00 PM

Haehaetu Barrett is leaving Lifewise after 15 years for a 'new adventure' at home.

Rotorua land once earmarked for bypass set for new development
New Zealand

Rotorua land once earmarked for bypass set for new development

01 Jul 09:42 PM

The land was initially planned for the Rotorua Eastern Arterial.

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'Bad advice': Hipkins reflects on Labour's Rotorua housing challenges
New Zealand

'Bad advice': Hipkins reflects on Labour's Rotorua housing challenges

29 Jun 05:00 PM

Hipkins said Labour's next campaign will focus on jobs, health, and homes.

Cover-up alleged in motorbike manslaughter case
New Zealand

Cover-up alleged in motorbike manslaughter case

27 Jun 03:39 AM

One man is charged with manslaughter, and another with being an accessory after the fact.

Finished: 25 new Kāinga Ora homes ready for Rotorua families
New Zealand

Finished: 25 new Kāinga Ora homes ready for Rotorua families

26 Jun 08:39 PM

The project has employed about 300 tradespeople, mostly from Rotorua, since October 2023.

Second person charged after deaf and blind man's death in alleged hit-and-run
New Zealand

Second person charged after deaf and blind man's death in alleged hit-and-run

25 Jun 10:59 PM

The man has been charged with being an accessory after the fact to manslaughter.

'Significant problem': Business owners clash with CBD homeless
New Zealand

'Significant problem': Business owners clash with CBD homeless

25 Jun 05:37 AM

'We have watched clients pull up and then drive away.'

Man charged over deaf and blind man's death in alleged hit and run
New Zealand

Man charged over deaf and blind man's death in alleged hit and run

25 Jun 04:44 AM

Police arrested a 31-year-old man in Hamilton today.

Small but mighty: Kyro gets set for Tai Mitchell challenge
New Zealand

Small but mighty: Kyro gets set for Tai Mitchell challenge

24 Jun 09:26 PM

Kyro Uri, 12, plays first five for Rotorua Maroon in the Tai Mitchell Tournament.

Fatal hit-and-run: Police hunt motorcyclist with full leg tattoo
New Zealand|crime

Fatal hit-and-run: Police hunt motorcyclist with full leg tattoo

24 Jun 03:34 AM

They believe the suspect rode a black and gold Kawasaki motorbike.

Local schools unite for grand performance at Sir Howard Morrison Centre
New Zealand

Local schools unite for grand performance at Sir Howard Morrison Centre

23 Jun 08:30 PM

Students will perform kapa haka, choir, dance and drama on stage.

Hunt for motorcyclist after fatal hit-and-run: Police get several responses
New Zealand

Hunt for motorcyclist after fatal hit-and-run: Police get several responses

23 Jun 06:33 AM

Johnson suffered critical injuries after he was hit on a pedestrian crossing.

Speed limit on part of Te Ngae Rd to rise following review
New Zealand

Speed limit on part of Te Ngae Rd to rise following review

20 Jun 05:01 AM

Te Ngae Rd's speed limit will rise from 50km/h to 60km/h after a review.

Crowds gather for Rotorua Matariki celebration at Te Puia
New Zealand

Crowds gather for Rotorua Matariki celebration at Te Puia

20 Jun 03:00 AM

Rotorua's Whānau Day drew more than 1700 people for Matariki celebrations.

From the ashes: New golf clubhouse unveiled five years after devastating fire
New Zealand

From the ashes: New golf clubhouse unveiled five years after devastating fire

19 Jun 10:12 PM

Club operations manager Rachel Beckett wants to attract events and functions.

Rotorua chef denies arson of his own home
New Zealand

Rotorua chef denies arson of his own home

19 Jun 06:00 AM

The fire took place around midnight and took firefighters three hours to control.

Blind and deaf man dies after hit-and-run, police release new images of suspect
New Zealand

Blind and deaf man dies after hit-and-run, police release new images of suspect

19 Jun 01:04 AM

A motorcyclist overtook a car and struck Paige Johnson on a pedestrian crossing.

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Publican on rugby, running 'tough' bars, and the night he sold 85 kegs of Guinness
New Zealand

Publican on rugby, running 'tough' bars, and the night he sold 85 kegs of Guinness

18 Jun 07:32 PM

Reg Hennessy has owned pubs, taverns and liquor stores over a nearly 50-year career.

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'Feeding kittens': Debate on supporting Rotorua's rough sleepers heats up
New Zealand

'Feeding kittens': Debate on supporting Rotorua's rough sleepers heats up

17 Jun 06:00 PM

About 50 people attended a public meeting to discuss homelessness in Rotorua.

CCTV of rider released after blind, deaf cancer survivor struck in hit-and-run
New Zealand

CCTV of rider released after blind, deaf cancer survivor struck in hit-and-run

17 Jun 04:05 AM

A motorcyclist overtook a car and struck Paige Johnson on a pedestrian crossing.

Rotorua hit-and-run victim was deaf, blind and a cancer survivor
New Zealand

Rotorua hit-and-run victim was deaf, blind and a cancer survivor

16 Jun 10:39 PM

A motorcyclist hit Paige Johnson on a pedestrian crossing in a hit-and-run.

'Do what's right': Shaken witness' call after hit-and-run
New Zealand

'Do what's right': Shaken witness' call after hit-and-run

16 Jun 01:59 AM

A motorbike overtook a car and hit a pedestrian on Edmund Rd.

'You can’t come in smoking your meth pipe': Lifewise CEO calls for crisis centre
New Zealand

'You can’t come in smoking your meth pipe': Lifewise CEO calls for crisis centre

15 Jun 06:00 PM

Lifewise wants Rotorua triage facility for homeless with addictions, mental health issues.

Hit-and-run accused banned from CBD after incident near night market
New Zealand

Hit-and-run accused banned from CBD after incident near night market

12 Jun 11:30 PM

The incident occurred near the Rotorua Night Market on June 5.

Sex in the city? Mayor defends removing homeless camp, cites offensive behaviour
New Zealand

Sex in the city? Mayor defends removing homeless camp, cites offensive behaviour

12 Jun 10:12 PM

Six people were trespassed on Wednesday and four more on Thursday.

Out of the closet: New trust to unite rainbow community
New Zealand

Out of the closet: New trust to unite rainbow community

11 Jun 12:00 AM

This weekend marks their first Matariki Pride festival with four events.

Taupō businessman to face trial on rape, bribery charges
New Zealand

Taupō businessman to face trial on rape, bribery charges

09 Jun 11:00 PM

The man is one of three accused of trying to bribe the complainant.

'We want to stay': Deane pitches China cabin idea but homeless reluctant to leave CBD
New Zealand

'We want to stay': Deane pitches China cabin idea but homeless reluctant to leave CBD

09 Jun 09:40 PM

Tiny Deane wants to import cabins from China to house the homeless.

Young Rotorua actor lands lead role in Auckland's Annie
New Zealand

Young Rotorua actor lands lead role in Auckland's Annie

08 Jun 09:09 PM

Gracie travels from Rotorua for rehearsals, balancing school with theatre.

Man charged with drugged driving over crash that killed four
New Zealand

Man charged with drugged driving over crash that killed four

05 Jun 04:00 AM

The 21-year-old allegedly drove after using cannabis.

'State of disbelief': Man in court accused of murdering Tokoroa father
New Zealand|crime

'State of disbelief': Man in court accused of murdering Tokoroa father

03 Jun 04:22 AM

Rapana Heretini, a father of two, died on May 29 at Waikato Hospital.

'We were all feeling it': Emotional tribute to slain teen at league tournament
New Zealand

'We were all feeling it': Emotional tribute to slain teen at league tournament

02 Jun 06:59 AM

Kaea's parents received the carved tewhatewha from the Pikiao team.

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Former cop's dying regret over 50yo Mona Blades mystery
New Zealand

Former cop's dying regret over 50yo Mona Blades mystery

30 May 06:00 PM

Mona Blades disappeared while hitch-hiking from Hamilton to Hastings on May 31, 1975.

'Culture of belief': How underdogs became national champions
League

'Culture of belief': How underdogs became national champions

30 May 01:36 AM

Young league players set for massive Rotorua event this weekend.

'Heartbreaking': Labour slams National over housing policy
New Zealand

'Heartbreaking': Labour slams National over housing policy

28 May 10:03 PM

Rotorua MP Todd McClay rejects claims there have been targeted Māori housing cuts.

'Exploded': Staff member's fright as car crashes through gym's windows
New Zealand

'Exploded': Staff member's fright as car crashes through gym's windows

27 May 12:31 AM

Another vehicle involved in the crash left the scene, police say.

'Traumatic' tenancy: Landlord accused of 'inhumane and degrading' conditions
New Zealand

'Traumatic' tenancy: Landlord accused of 'inhumane and degrading' conditions

26 May 07:35 PM

The tribunal ordered the Ranolf Trust to pay over $6000 to the tenant.

Do not pass Go: Farmer, 75, must report to jail after losing appeal
New Zealand

Do not pass Go: Farmer, 75, must report to jail after losing appeal

23 May 04:00 AM

Warren Koberstein was convicted of severe animal cruelty offences.

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202-home project advances despite financial woes for developer's companies
New Zealand

202-home project advances despite financial woes for developer's companies

22 May 08:43 PM

The Government partnered with Watchman Capital; funding is reportedly solid.

Taser probe incident: Woman appears in court
New Zealand

Taser probe incident: Woman appears in court

21 May 03:00 AM

The alleged incident occurred at Kokako St shops in Rotorua on May 7.

Killer's jail sentence quashed due to critical letter error
New Zealand

Killer's jail sentence quashed due to critical letter error

20 May 07:00 PM

Daniel Rikiti's sentence for running over and killing Richie Martin is quashed.

'Drop-kick losers': Outrage as masked gang of trail bikers tear up kids' rugby fields
New Zealand

'Drop-kick losers': Outrage as masked gang of trail bikers tear up kids' rugby fields

16 May 06:36 AM

Parents and coaches confronted masked bikers at Rotorua rugby fields.

Entertainment figure takes name suppression case to Supreme Court
New Zealand

Entertainment figure takes name suppression case to Supreme Court

16 May 05:00 AM

He was convicted of indecent assault and attempted sexual violation in 2023.

Taser probe: Attack with mystery device prompts hunt for woman
New Zealand

Taser probe: Attack with mystery device prompts hunt for woman

14 May 06:00 AM

The suspect fired the probe from a black object, possibly a Taser.

Rotorua woman badly mauled by dogs lives with legacy of fear
New Zealand

Rotorua woman badly mauled by dogs lives with legacy of fear

12 May 05:00 PM

Suz Guet was attacked by three unregistered roaming dogs in Rotorua.

Police station axe attack-accused denies charges
New Zealand

Police station axe attack-accused denies charges

12 May 03:22 AM

The attack incident sparked an armed police response.

'About time': Residents sick of 'boy racers' back Govt plan to toughen laws
New Zealand

'About time': Residents sick of 'boy racers' back Govt plan to toughen laws

11 May 06:06 PM

Ministers announced the changes in Rotorua on Sunday, alongside Mayor Tania Tapsell.

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'Vulture': Accounts manager stole $88k, blames grieving boss
New Zealand

'Vulture': Accounts manager stole $88k, blames grieving boss

09 May 05:00 PM

Kerryarna Pene stole nearly $90,000 over two years from the Rotorua Citizens Club.

Teen killer attempts to appeal murder conviction 23 years later
New Zealand

Teen killer attempts to appeal murder conviction 23 years later

08 May 03:21 AM

The victim's mother says she is shocked by the attempt – and how she learned about it.

'Best decision': Teacher credits group for marathon success
New Zealand

'Best decision': Teacher credits group for marathon success

05 May 05:00 PM

Matthew Liley completed the Rotorua Marathon in five hours and 50 minutes.

'This can't continue': Serial shop thief amasses 129 convictions
New Zealand

'This can't continue': Serial shop thief amasses 129 convictions

05 May 06:00 AM

Santana Tonihi was jailed for 12 months, but she'll be out in a month.

'Forgotten my shoes': Boy runs mini marathon in Crocs
New Zealand

'Forgotten my shoes': Boy runs mini marathon in Crocs

02 May 03:24 AM

About 2400 pupils participated in the event today ahead of the Rotorua Marathon.

Hunting death: Minginui man denies manslaughter charge
New Zealand

Hunting death: Minginui man denies manslaughter charge

01 May 10:02 PM

Mark Jefferson, 46, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the High Court at Rotorua.

Girl's fear after hiding during armed store robbery
New Zealand

Girl's fear after hiding during armed store robbery

01 May 07:00 AM

Police have so far referred one teen to the youth court.

Two 12-year-olds referred to Youth Aid over tyre-slashing spree
New Zealand

Two 12-year-olds referred to Youth Aid over tyre-slashing spree

30 Apr 10:55 PM

Tyres were stabbed on several vehicles in the Rotorua CBD.

Tyre slashing spree: CCTV footage shows two girls, knife
New Zealand

Tyre slashing spree: CCTV footage shows two girls, knife

29 Apr 05:30 AM

And English tourist pair whose tyres were slashed say they'll still come back to Rotorua.

'Deeply distressing': Tyre slashing spree hits CBD
New Zealand

'Deeply distressing': Tyre slashing spree hits CBD

28 Apr 03:03 AM

More than 10 vehicles were hit, with most having all four tyres stabbed.

Man charged with abducting 3-year-old from daycare
New Zealand

Man charged with abducting 3-year-old from daycare

23 Apr 11:26 PM

A man has been charged with taking a child from an early learning centre in Rotorua.

Sex crimes case: Appeal court declines man's bid to keep name secret
New Zealand

Sex crimes case: Appeal court declines man's bid to keep name secret

17 Apr 12:00 AM

He has 20 days to appeal the decision.

On The Up: From tricycle to triumph - Young BMX champ aims for Olympics
New Zealand

On The Up: From tricycle to triumph - Young BMX champ aims for Olympics

15 Apr 12:00 AM

Maddy, 13, is a four-time national BMX champion with sights firmly fixed on the Olympics.

Pattern of deception: Woman scams Facebook users
New Zealand

Pattern of deception: Woman scams Facebook users

12 Apr 05:00 PM

The offender previously stole $305,000 from her employer.

How a $335k fast-build home aims to tackle NZ's housing crisis
New Zealand

How a $335k fast-build home aims to tackle NZ's housing crisis

11 Apr 07:01 PM

The Living House was completed in Rotorua in just six weeks.

Insanity plea: Triple killing case in Rotorua heads to trial
New Zealand

Insanity plea: Triple killing case in Rotorua heads to trial

10 Apr 09:07 PM

The accused, Justin Jeffries, is pleading insanity to three murder charges.

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Sex crimes case: Why an entertainment figure’s identity is still secret
New Zealand

Sex crimes case: Why an entertainment figure’s identity is still secret

09 Apr 05:05 PM

It has been six months since a Court of Appeal hearing about name suppression.

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Payment disputes: Kāinga Ora apartment project hits roadblock
New Zealand

Payment disputes: Kāinga Ora apartment project hits roadblock

08 Apr 06:00 PM

Little has happened at a Kāinga Ora-owned building site in Rotorua for months.

Fake cop: Teen impersonates police officer at hospital
New Zealand

Fake cop: Teen impersonates police officer at hospital

07 Apr 11:01 PM

He parked his ex-cop car in a police spot and probed staff for a security guard's details.

‘Fully back in the saddle’: How this city’s events sector is thriving
New Zealand

‘Fully back in the saddle’: How this city’s events sector is thriving

06 Apr 09:29 PM

There's something in the air for Rotorua venues and suppliers – renewed confidence.

‘Her energy and enthusiasm was 100%‘: League stalwart, 80, steps down
New Zealand

‘Her energy and enthusiasm was 100%‘: League stalwart, 80, steps down

05 Apr 06:00 PM

For nearly 50 years, Jenny Nahu has been the glue that's held Bay rugby league together.

Man’s drink-driving conviction overturned on appeal after lawyer, police errors
New Zealand

Man’s drink-driving conviction overturned on appeal after lawyer, police errors

04 Apr 08:01 PM

Zebulon Lawrance was more than twice the legal drink driving limit but has been let off.

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