Michael Morrah is a senior investigative reporter.
Michael Morrah joined NZME in July 2024 after nearly 20 years as a journalist, most recently as Newshub's Investigations Correspondent. He has twice been named Reporter of The Year at the NZ Television Awards in 2020 and 2021. Morrah also won the Best Coverage of a Major Event category at the 2021 Voyager Media Awards for his investigative work on the Government's Covid-19 response.
18-year-old facing deportation granted NZ residency after ministerial intervention
Daman Kumar was initially told he'd have to leave the country or he'd be deported.
‘Wrong side of history’: NZ makes controversial bid for Australia’s orange roughy quota
New Zealand is among 17 nations meeting in Chile to negotiate high seas fishing policy.
‘Bizarre’: Iwi calls out decision to allow superyacht with dirty hull into Hauraki Gulf
The Sea Eagle failed biosecurity standards twice and is undergoing more cleaning today.
‘Highly unusual’: Superyacht with dirty hull allowed in Hauraki Gulf regatta
The Sea Eagle hosted Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown during its Hauraki Gulf trips.
‘No decisions made’: Deportation of NZ-born teen on hold
Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk says he's yet to decide Daman Kumar's fate.
Watch: The best and worst-performing hospital EDs in NZ revealed
Official information reveals the best and worst performing hospital emergency departments.
‘Absolute disgrace’: NZ-born teen’s looming deportation to India draws outrage
Daman Kumar faces deportation to India despite his sister being allowed to remain in NZ.
Law Society president cleared after five months on leave during conduct inquiry
NZ Law Society president Frazer Barton will return to work tomorrow.
Fisheries crackdown: 4000 fishing offences in past year revealed
Commercial fishing breaches hit 863; recreational offences more than 3,000
‘Bodies stacked up like firewood’: Veteran aid worker remembers Boxing Day tsunami
At least a quarter of a million people died 20 years ago.
'Systemic failings': Court rules DoC failed to protect marine species for decades
A High Court judge has ruled DoC acted unlawfully by failing to follow its own laws.
Watch: Kindness or cult? Questions over Chinese meditation group’s inclusion in Santa parades
Chinese spiritual group Falun Dafa participated in Santa parades around the North Island.
Greyhound racing to be banned in NZ over animal welfare concerns
There have been three reviews in recent years highlighting animal welfare concerns.
Hospital bed-block 'worst it's ever been' - ED doctor
Peter Jones works as an emergency department physician and adviser to Health NZ.
CAA tried to keep secret an NZ airports audit revealing susceptibility to terrorism, drug trafficking
The CAA's released details of a security audit after an investigation by the Ombudsman.
Prime Minister comfortable living by new radioactive waste facility
A facility for storing all of the country's radioactive waste has been built in Manawatū.
Watch: Secret radioactive waste facility built; neighbours 'horrified' they weren't told
The Health Ministry argues the facility was built in secret due to 'national security'.
Watch: 'Spineless' – Officials warned Conservation Minister against Hauraki Gulf commercial fishing
Six days after being told it would 'undermine' biodiversity, the Minister approved changes
'Disrespectful': Lawyer criticises PM Luxon's absence during survivors' speeches
Sonja Cooper's worked on state abuse cases since 1995, assisting more than 3500 survivors
'Cloak of secrecy': Aviation leaders accuse CAA of covert restructure
The Herald understands 85-110 positions at the CAA could be disestablished.
'Just rhetoric': Auckland clinics to hike fees as doctors decry funding shortfall
ProCare's CEO says financial pressures on general practice is leading some to take loans.
Watch: Herald investigation reveals illegal $3 cigarettes sold in Auckland dairies
The Herald's Michael Morrah purchased single cigarettes at shops in Auckland's Manurewa
NZ trawler's 'shameful' 37kg coral catch suspends fishing in area until 2026
Nelson-based trawler Tasman Viking pulled up 37kg of coral west of New Zealand.
'He lied': Family say man who killed their son with meth beer tried to cover up crimes
'He knew what was in those cans. He knew.'
Fonterra manager guilty of manslaughter over meth-laced beer death
Aiden Sagala, 21, died after unknowingly drinking contaminated beer.
'100% preventable': Man dies after hospital fall, more than 24-hour wait in ED
Kerry Mason's father Brian Brosnahan died after a 'huge fall' on a hospital ward.
Watch: Crown says manslaughter accused 'not blind' to meth production at Auckland unit
Himatjit Kahlon has pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of Aiden Sagala.
'It tasted salty': Trial under way into meth-laced Honey Bear beer
Himatjit Kahlon is accused of the manslaughter of Aiden Sagala.
Firearms and fake grenades: Avsec seizes almost 900 banned items monthly
Unions argue that outsourcing security could lower standards and compromise safety.
'Long difficult queues': Govt looking at privatising airport security
The minister has suggested airports and airlines could manage aviation security
'Deep impact': Middlemore Hospital announces changes after man's death in overcrowded ED
Tony Knott collapsed and died in the toilet at Middlemore Hospital's ED waiting room.
Watch: Death in overcrowded ED waiting room – 'Dad fell through the cracks in a broken system'
A coroner's report said the delays Tony Knott faced were 'relevant' to his death.
Defendant pleads guilty in fatal meth-laced beer case after he's caught trying to flee country
The 31-year-old, who has name suppression, admitted the charges.
'Not good': Video shows turtle struggling in oil spill after NZ Navy vessel sinks
The video was filmed by a tour operator who said the situation was 'not good'.
Turmoil at the pool club: Top players banned amid bullying, match-fixing claims
New Zealand's top-ranked female pool players have been banned from country's biggest club.
'Kick in the guts': Acting principal critical of ban on teacher-only days during term
Minister David Seymour says new measures aimed to curb NZ's low school attendance rates.
'Unfair and illegal': GPs lay complaint with Commerce Commission
Doctors say the deals they're forced to sign are bad for all New Zealanders.
Hundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reserves
Official information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.
'Concept of family doctors in NZ is dead': GPs warn of primary care collapse
Doctors liken Herald footage of people queuing for care as 'Third World'.
Civil Aviation Authority orders independent review into workplace culture
Independent consultant hired after insiders raised concerns with Herald.
'Heartbreaking': Patients queue in cold from 6am to see doctor
Patients said they sometimes waited five hours to see a doctor.
Porn, self-harm content accessed on primary school iPads
Two online safety researchers ran experiments at six Auckland primary schools.
'Tone deaf': CAA director's email leaked after toxic workplace culture claims
Email sent to staff after whistleblower allegations has been leaked to the Herald.
'Take these issues seriously': Minister to meet aviation boss over 'toxic' workplace claims
Simeon Brown said the whistleblowers' allegations are concerning.
Pilots say CAA whistleblower allegations are 'serious' and warrant investigation
President of pilots' association says whistleblower allegations are 'serious'.
Watch: 'More people will die' - CAA whistleblowers warn of more aviation accidents in NZ
Staff have also accused senior leaders of bullying and intimidation.
'I hope no one dies': Meth beer victim's sister's warning after toxic lollies discovered
Angela Sagala called those who imported the lollies "careless and reckless".
Police push to outlaw 3D-printed gun blueprints amid crime surge
Police also want 'starter guns' and 'gel blasters' banned fearing they can be converted
Polkinghorne trial: What ESR scientist found in Remuera home where Pauline Hanna died
The jury of three men and nine women expects to hear from 62 witnesses in total.
Watch: Recap of week one of the Philip Polkinghorne murder trial
The jury of three men and nine women expects to hear from 62 witnesses in total.
'It's taken a toll on me': Church group boss resigns amid abuse inquiry fallout
Presbyterian Support Otago CEO Jo O'Neill's final day in the role is next Friday.
'We're not prepared': Customs warns drug, gang, corruption threats growing
Organised crime groups using new technology 'faster than law enforcement agencies'.
Abuse in care revelations: Law Society president on leave after complaints laid
The Law Society confirmed he had taken leave 'while any complaints are addressed'.
Exclusive: Second complaint made against Law Society president over advice to church
The Herald can reveal NZ Law Society president Frazer Burton is facing a second complaint.
Complaint against NZ Law Society president after church group advised it could destroy children's records
A staff member at Presbyterian Support Otago decided the records were “too much of a risk"
'I'm sorry': Minister apologises to abuse survivors as OT funding shake-up looms
Karen Chhour apologised for what two young complainants had endured.
Redress about more than just 'shut-up money': Gang boss on abuse in state care
Black Power leader 'Puks' says damaged whānau deserve more than just 'shut-up money'.
Exorcisms and abuse: Vatican strips Christchurch Catholic order of authority
Vatican investigated alleged unauthorised exorcisms and spiritual and psychological abuse.