Michael Morrah
Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter and team leader at the Herald, known for his award-winning journalism. With two accolades for reporter of the year, he has covered significant stories including the plight of Daman Kumar, shedding light on immigration issues in New Zealand.
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Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter at the Herald who has received multiple awards for his journalism.
Greyhound Racing NZ lifts prizemoney weeks before sport banned
New Zealand· 2026-05-27
Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter who covered the story of Rob Fitzpatrick's death.
Family calls for resignations after brother Rob Fitzpatrick’s cell deathNew Zealand· 2026-03-04
Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter at the Herald who covered the allegations against McSkimming.
Jevon McSkimming saga: Emails to ex-Deputy Commissioner demanded ‘$600 for every sexual act’New Zealand· 2026-02-22
Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter/team leader at the Herald.
Mount Maunganui landslide: Waterpipe network to be investigatedNew Zealand· 2026-01-30
Michael Morrah details who knew what and when regarding the landslide incident.
Mount Maunganui landslide: Were warnings missed? A timeline of who knew what and whenNew Zealand· 2026-01-26
Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter/team leader at the Herald.
New video reveals frantic rescue efforts after Mount Maunganui landslideNew Zealand· 2026-01-25
Michael Morrah contributed to the reporting of the landslide.
Human remains found at Mount Maunganui campsiteNew Zealand· 2026-01-25
Michael Morrah contributed to the reporting of the landslide incident.
Young family grateful for caravan lifeline after slip destroys homeNew Zealand· 2026-01-25Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter/team leader at the Herald.
Mount Maunganui landslide: Camper hails teacher who saved livesNew Zealand· 2026-01-25
Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter at the Herald and has won multiple journalism awards.
Mount Maunganui landslide search: Priest says teams near missing campersNew Zealand· 2026-01-24
Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter/team leader at the Herald.
Mount Maunganui landslide: Eyewitness says danger visible before campers buriedNew Zealand· 2026-01-23
Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter/team leader at the Herald.
Mount Maunganui landslide: Police warn rescue could take daysNew Zealand· 2026-01-22
Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter/team leader at the Herald.
Mount Maunganui landslide: Police warn rescue could take daysNew Zealand· 2026-01-22Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter/team leader at the Herald.
Mount Maunganui landslide: Camper praises ‘hero’ woman in shower blockNew Zealand· 2026-01-22Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter/team leader at the Herald.
Fishing host Matt Watson accuses Shane Jones of favouring commercial industry ‘mates’New Zealand· 2025-12-25
NZ Herald senior investigative reporter Michael Morrah joined The Front Page in July to discuss how we get on top of this trend.
NZ crime in 2025: Gangs, drugs, and a Minister for Mafias? – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-12-19
Michael Morrah interviewed Louise Nicholas regarding her views on McSkimming’s sentencing.
New Deputy Police Commissioner declines to comment on McSkimming’s home detention sentenceNew Zealand· 2025-12-17
Willis told HeraldNOW’s Michael Morrah she had written to all her ministers in the Government and their agencies.
Nicola Willis seeks further savings from public sector as debt pile grows, no surplus in sightNew Zealand· 2025-12-16
Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter at the Herald.
Police used 28 motion-activated cameras during Tom Phillips manhuntNew Zealand· 2025-12-11
Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter/team leader at the Herald.
Thousands of police formal warnings set to be wiped due to improper protocol over several yearsNew Zealand· 2025-12-07
Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter at the Herald covering the Gloriavale story.
Former Gloriavale member Clem Ready says children ‘slaves to a cult system’ despite checksNew Zealand· 2025-11-26
Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter/team leader at the Herald.
New Zealand Cricket chair Diana Puketapu-Lyndon writes to International Cricket Council over ‘hostile takeover’ claimsNew Zealand· 2025-11-25
Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter/team leader at the Herald.
Police Assistant Commissioner Sam Hoyle went with Tania Kura on Jevon McSkimming welfare checkNew Zealand· 2025-11-21
Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter/team leader at the Herald.
Senior police including Tania Kura visited McSkimming amid ‘serious concerns’ for his welfareNew Zealand· 2025-11-19
Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter at the Herald, recognized for his journalistic achievements.
Oranga Tamariki knew of Gloriavale child suffocation claims eight years agoNew Zealand· 2025-11-18
Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter/team leader at the Herald.
Frontline officers say Jevon McSkimming scandal has ‘betrayed the uniform’New Zealand· 2025-11-13
Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter at the Herald who has won multiple journalism awards.
Civil Aviation Authority security boss Chris de Wattignar on leave after Independent Police Conduct Authority reportNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter/team leader at the Herald.
Minister won’t rule out closing Gloriavale amid ‘horrendous’ abuse claimsNew Zealand· 2025-10-27
Michael Morrah won News Journalist of the Year at the 2025 Voyager Media Awards.
Local elections 2025: Local board member files complaint about ‘fake Facebook accounts’New Zealand· 2025-10-19
Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter at the Herald who covered the story about Christian's letter.
Hopeful Christian’s jailhouse letter reveals Gloriavale’s brutal child‑training beliefsNew Zealand· 2025-10-16