
Michael Morrah
Investigations Reporter and Pacific Correspondent at Newshub
None at New Zealand Herald
Senior investigative reporter @nzherald. Spearfishing enthusiast. [email protected] [email protected]
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1 week ago |
nzherald.co.nz | Michael Morrah
A far-right cult, 764, linked to child exploitation, has members in New Zealand, says the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). Leaders Prasan Nepal and Leonidas Varagiannis have been arrested by the FBI for allegedly recruiting a network of exploiters and sharing violent, degrading content online. The group targets vulnerable children, using tactics like grooming, extortion, and swatting, according to the FBI.
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2 weeks ago |
nzherald.co.nz | Michael Morrah
A constable who recently graduated from police college rolled a patrol car while driving in Porirua. The crash is under investigation, amid concerns about police recruitment standards and training. Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Labour’s police spokesperson Ginny Andersen exchanged criticisms over recruitment pressure and safety.
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2 weeks ago |
nzherald.co.nz | Michael Morrah
149 police recruits graduated without a swimming assessment due to a cryptosporidium outbreak at public pools in Wellington. Police Minister Mark Mitchell has expressed concerns, saying water competency during police training is important. The Police Association argued against retesting, citing officer safety and the non-mandatory nature of the assessment.
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2 weeks ago |
nzherald.co.nz | Michael Morrah
Police have revealed an audit of police applicants will be carried out after learning some had been accepted to police college, despite failing fitness standards. Photo / NZPAThe Herald can exclusively reveal police are carrying out an audit of hundreds of applicants after some recruits who failed physical tests were allowed into police college. The investigation follows concerns about political pressure to meet the target of 500 extra officers by November.
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2 weeks ago |
nzherald.co.nz | Michael Morrah
An Auckland man claims Roofbuddy, fronted by Art Green, operates like a “modern day cowboy”. Kenian Fatherly’s roof replacement led to a legal win after poor workmanship was discovered. Roofbuddy CEO James Logan defended the roofer as highly experienced, saying he had completed almost 100 other jobs on the Roofbuddy platform. Another Aucklander, Tim Stewart, faced an 18-month ordeal with Roofbuddy, resulting in tenant compensation and stress.
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Police have revealed to the Herald an audit will be carried out on hundreds of police recruit applicants after some were let into police college despite failing fitness standards. It comes amid claims of political interference @nzherald #police #nzpol https://t.co/O1f6Gh10e5

All hospital emergency departments are failing to assess and treat patients with imminently or potentially life threatening conditions on time @nzherald Watch/Read: https://t.co/H7izCdEMDJ

Greyhound racing in New Zealand will be banned within 20 months with the final racing event expected to be held in July 2026. @winstonpeters has just made the announcement #greyhounds https://t.co/Z9hUhwyH5S Winston Peters announces greyhound racing ban to protect dog welfare