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 student pilot faced “unacceptable delays” after reporting her instructor’s mid-air sexual advances to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Former chief ombudsman Peter Boshier criticised the CAA’s response, recommending an ex-gratia payment to Michelle Molloy. Boshier highlighted “serious administrative deficiencies” and a 16-month delay in the CAA’s handling of Molloy’s complaint.
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2 weeks ago |
nzherald.co.nz | Michael Morrah
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has downplayed the significance of Ilam MP Hamish Campbell’s involvement in a religious sect under FBI investigation for child sex abuse allegations. Campbell acknowledges his family connection to the Two-by-Twos but claims his faith doesn’t interfere with his political role. A former member described the group as a cult, highlighting serious “red flags” and personal trauma.
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2 weeks ago |
nzherald.co.nz | Michael Morrah
The 6-year-old son of Sonandi and Ruan Geldenhuys faces deportation because he has Down syndrome. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced rule changes, citing strain on the education system from children with learning difficulties. The Geldenhuys family plans to seek ministerial intervention, arguing the policy is discriminatory.
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2 weeks ago |
nzherald.co.nz | Michael Morrah
A screenshot from video footage showing coral rubble in the Challenger Plateau which Greenpeace says was caused by bottom trawling fishing vessels. Environmentalists who filmed deep-sea coral destruction attribute it to NZ bottom-trawling fishing vessels. Greenpeace says footage was taken at Mt Longva in the Northwest Challenger Plateau along a strip that bottom-trawling vessels fished in. The fishing industry argues climate change could also cause coral damage.
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2 weeks ago |
nzherald.co.nz | Michael Morrah
School Principal Daryl Gibbs regrets allowing his daughter to have a smartphone at 13 School principal Daryl Gibbs told the Herald his daughter developed anxiety and depression after receiving abusive messages on Snapchat. 250 parents gathered in Cambridge to attend educator Rob Cope’s online safety seminar which highlighted the dangers of social media, including bullying, exploitation and exposure to harmful content.
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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
Officials explicitly warned conservation minister that allowing commercial fishing in Hauraki Gulf protection areas would “undermine biodiversity”. Six days later, he recommended ring net fishers be allowed. @nzherald @WWFNewZealand @LegaSea_NZ https://t.co/K8PBngm8Fc