Police seek man following suspicious church fires in Masterton

Wednesday 26 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Wed 26 Feb 2025, 12:53pm

An arrest warrant has been issued for 44-year-old Michael Kane McRae following several church arsons in Masterton on Saturday morning. Four churches sustained moderate to significant damage, while three others were also targeted. Police are searching for Mr McRae and his green Ford Festiva to assist with investigations.

How they headlined it

6h

7:01am12:40pm

1. StuffWed 26 Feb 2025, 7:01am

   Investigations continue into Masterton church fires (opens in new tab)

   • Arrest warrant in relation to church arsons (opens in new tab) Wed 26 Feb 2025, 12:53pm
2. RNZWed 26 Feb 2025, 12:40pm

   Search for 44-year-old Michael McRae after four churches set on fire in Masterton (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 26 Feb 2025, 12:44pm

   Masterton church fires: Police seeking Michael Kane McRae for arrest (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsWed 26 Feb 2025, 12:46pm

   Man sought by police following church fires in Masterton (opens in new tab)