Kelly Makiha
New ZealandjournalistFemale6.7Global Dominance: 0.00%Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist with over 25 years of experience reporting for the Rotorua Daily Post. She focuses on police, court, human interest, and social issues, providing the community with important insights and coverage of local events and challenges.
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Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for more than 25 years.
Election 2026: Labour leader Chris Hipkins in Rotorua on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s leadership speculation, business commentsNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for more than 25 years.
Election 2026: Labour leader Chris Hipkins in Rotorua, unveils AI, start-up support plan for small businessesNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported on the case for over 25 years.
Tokoroa murder trial: Moetu Kaitai claims Kelvin Kana was shot accidentallyNew Zealand· 2026-08-05
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for more than 25 years.
Rotokawa School wins national recognition for AI curriculum bot – On The UpNew Zealand· 2026-08-04
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for more than 25 years.
Rotorua’s Hickey Contractors closes ahead of 50th anniversaryNew Zealand· 2026-08-02
Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for more than 25 years.
Christopher Luxon in Rotorua: Minister Todd McClay gets between Luxon and angry local at public meetingNew Zealand· 2026-07-30
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for more than 25 years.
Nia Glassie killer Michael Curtis from Rotorua appears before parole boardNew Zealand· 2026-07-15
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for more than 25 years.
Rotorua councillor Raj Kumar dropped plan to run for NZ First over race commentsNew Zealand· 2026-07-14
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for more than 25 years.
Families flock to Rotorua for Matariki celebrations and drone showNew Zealand· 2026-07-10
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for more than 25 years.
Rotorua house fire: Father dies from suspected heart attack after rescueNew Zealand· 2026-07-09
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported on the case for the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua landlords Stephen and Jasu Bhana named after tribunal rulingNew Zealand· 2026-06-24
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for more than 25 years.
How a tenant took on Rotorua landlords Stephen and Jasu Bhana and wonNew Zealand· 2026-06-22
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for more than 25 years.
Rotorua: Former rugby player and coach Ngarimu Simpkins starts new career as lawyerNew Zealand· 2026-06-02
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported on police and social issues for over 25 years.
Assistant Commissioner Tim Anderson on Mauao slip response and leadershipNew Zealand· 2026-02-17
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for more than 25 years.
Kāinga Ora to sell Fenton St, Rotorua transitional housing site after $11m spendNew Zealand· 2026-02-11
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for over 25 years.
Rotorua motels used for emergency housing found to lack consentNew Zealand· 2026-02-06
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for more than 25 years, covering mainly police, court, human interest and social issues.
Rotorua: Te Ngae Rd overgrown gardens to get makeover following safety concernsNew Zealand· 2026-01-24
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for more than 25 years.
Rotorua daycare toddler snatcher: Offender jailed for two years to be freed in weeksNew Zealand· 2026-01-24
Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for more than 25 years.
Rotorua and Tauranga courts: More people try to take in drugs and weaponsNew Zealand· 2025-12-22
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for over 25 years.
Rotorua Lakes High principal Jon Ward farewelled after 6 years of changeNew Zealand· 2025-12-20
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for more than 25 years.
Rotorua homicide: Stepdaughter’s memorial flowers for victim stolen from crash siteNew Zealand· 2025-12-14
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for more than 25 years.
Taupō Mongrel Mob boss jailed for life over emergency housing motel murderNew Zealand· 2025-12-12
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for more than 25 years.
Rotorua student Casey Paul’s 13 years of perfect school attendance honouredNew Zealand· 2025-12-10
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for more than 25 years.
Family home of Rotorua landlord Stephen Bhana up for mortgagee saleNew Zealand· 2025-12-05
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported on various issues for over 25 years.
Black Power associate sentenced over Rotorua gang clash and Facebook bike stuntNew Zealand· 2025-11-01
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for more than 25 years.
Missing Tokoroa teacher Jayleb-Che Dean: Family offers $8000 rewardNew Zealand· 2025-10-24
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for more than 25 years.
Rotorua residents confront man after playground defecation incidentNew Zealand· 2025-10-21Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for over 25 years.
Coroner considers joint inquest after four children die in motocross crashesNew Zealand· 2025-10-17
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for more than 25 years.
Taupō businessman facing rape, bribery charges keeps name secret for nowNew Zealand· 2025-10-15
Kelly Makiha is a senior journalist who has reported for the Rotorua Daily Post for more than 25 years.
Rotorua teen fighting cancer finds new hope after given weeks to liveNew Zealand· 2025-10-09
