Rachael O’Grady
Rachael O’Grady is the sister of Ben Timmins, a former soldier who was involved in a tragic shooting incident at Waitārere Beach. In a recent interview, she described her brother as a 'broken man' and shared insights into his life, including his time as a peacekeeper in Iraq and his love for animals, particularly breeding cats and dogs.
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Rachael O’Grady is Timmins' sister who expressed her concerns about her brother's mental state before the incident.
Waitārere Beach shooting: Sister says brother was working on court documents before death
New Zealand· 2026-01-15
Rachael O'Grady told the Herald her brother was a former soldier who had since turned to farming.
Waitārere Beach shooting: Young girl called 111 after fatal Waitārere Beach shooting, family-harm call made days earlierNew Zealand· 2026-01-15
Rachael O'Grady told the Herald her brother was a former soldier who had since turned to farming.
Waitārere Beach shooting: Police scene examination to take days after one found dead, three critical at rural propertyNew Zealand· 2026-01-14
Rachael O’Grady described her brother as a 'broken' man and a former soldier.
Waitārere Beach shooting: Sister says brother was a ‘broken’ manNew Zealand· 2026-01-14