12:40 pm today

Search for 44-year-old Michael McRae after four churches set on fire in Masterton

12:40 pm today
Michael Kane McRae, 44 is being sought by police after arsons at churches in Masterton.

Michael Kane McRae, 44 is being sought by police after arsons at churches in Masterton. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

Police have a warrant to arrest a 44-year-old man after several churches were set on fire in the Wairarapa town of Masterton.

Four churches across the town were set alight between 4am and 5am on Saturday.

There were also arson attempts at two other churches, and a funeral home chapel.

Police believe Michael McRae will be able to assist their investigation.

They are again calling on the public for information about the movements of a green Ford Festiva, which was seen leaving one of the fires.

The car was found abandoned in Masterton on Sunday.