Police seek man suspected of burning Masterton churches

Thursday 13 March 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 13 Mar 2025, 1:54pm

Police are searching for 44-year-old Michael Kane McRae in connection with seven suspicious fires at Masterton churches in February. Authorities believe McRae is likely receiving help to evade arrest and is believed to still be in the Wairarapa area.

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1. RNZThu 13 Mar 2025, 1:02pm

   man suspected of burning six Masterton churches getting help to hide, police say (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 13 Mar 2025, 1:39pm

   Suspect still wanted in connection to fires (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 13 Mar 2025, 1:52pm

   Man wanted for Masterton church fires likely being helped — police (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldThu 13 Mar 2025, 1:54pm

   Masterton church fires: Michael Kane McRae likely getting help evading police (opens in new tab)