Police
Police officer who labelled McSkimming allegations as 'false' still active
"There's a process to follow, and we need to let it take its course," Police Commissioner Richard Chambers told Checkpoint. Audio
Man faces over 10 charges after indiscriminate attacks
Several people were injured after a man walked down a West Auckland road assaulting people he came across, police say.
Inside a 'cover-up': The top cops, the 'quasi investigation' and the officers who stood up
"It doesn't take a rocket scientist… Jevon has tried to get rid of this by making a complaint," wrote one officer, "... this looks like a cover-up."
The rise and fall of Andrew Coster
He was once considered a liberal darling and champion of progressive policing, now Andrew Coster's reputation and legacy are in tatters. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
Police commissioner says IPCA report reveals cover up
The IPCA report that has found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police has revealed a long police roll of dishonour; staff and senior officers identified only by their ranks, each hidden… Audio
Person dies in Waikato crash, closes SH25 intersection
One other person was treated for minor injuries.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 November 2025
The fallout from a damning finding of serious misconduct and now confirmation of a coverup at the highest levels of the police is continuing; A charity boxing match in Wairoa has been cancelled due to… Audio
Explainer: The ins and outs of the McSkimming case
If you've heard any news at all today, you'll be aware the Independent Police Conduct Authority has released a report into the Police's handling of complaints about former Deputy Commissioner Jevon… Audio
Charity boxing match cancelled due to local gang tensions
A charity boxing match in Wairoa has been cancelled due to ongoing gang tensions in the Hawke's Bay town. Wairoa Mayor Craig Little spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Labour’s Ginny Andersen responds to IPCA report
Labour's Ginny Andersen spoke to Charlotte Cook about damning findings of serious misconduct and a what the Commissioner is calling a coverup at the highest levels of NZ Police. Audio
Latest on reaction to damning IPCA report
The fallout from a damning finding of serious misconduct and now confirmation of a coverup at the highest levels of the police is continuing. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte… Audio
'Absolute shambles': Victim advocate calls for Coster to front up
"Andy Coster has got a lot to answer for ... It's only Andy Coster that can actually tell us why he did what he did," Louise Nicholas says. Audio
Coster refuses to comment on damning McSkimming report
He has been placed on leave from his role as chief executive of the Social Investment Agency.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 November 2025
The Police Commissioner has described an investigation into complaints against former Deputy Commissioner, Jevon McSkimming, as a cover-up. An IPCA report, released last night, has found serious… Audio
Minister says 36 emails with allegations about McSkimming were kept from him
Mark Mitchell says a protocol was put in place by the Commissioner's office so the Minister didn't see the emails. Audio
Police Minister Mark Mitchell responds to IPCA report
The government is set to appoint an Inspector General of Police - after a damning report into the force's handling of the Jevon McSkimming case. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Victims advocate Claire Buckley responds to IPCA report
The Police Commissioner has described an investigation into complaints against former Deputy Commissioner, Jevon McSkimming, as a cover-up. An IPCA report, released last night, has found serious… Audio
"Disgraceful": Police Commissioner on McSkmming complaints handling
A former Police Commissioner has been placed on leave after a damning report found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Scathing report into upper echelons of NZ Police
RNZ political reporter Lillian Hanly joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Police Minister slams 'inexcusable conduct'
Richard Chambers says today's IPCA review into the McSkimming complaints found inexcusable conduct by former senior police leaders.
