Police
'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.
Police 'failed' woman who accused McSkimming of sexual offending, lawyer says
The allegations arose from an affair between McSkimming and the woman who at the time was a junior non-sworn police employee.
Expert: Solving cold cases
Today we are joined by Police cold case specialist Detective Superintendent Darryl Sweeney. Audio
Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner's medals to be revoked
The police commissioner has begun a process to revoke medals awarded to disgraced Jevon McSkimming.
Cyclist dies in collision with another cyclist
The cyclist was airlifted to hospital but later died from their injuries.
'Could've been catastrophic': Arrests after fireworks shot into shop
Two people have been arrested, after fireworks were fired into an Auckland lawnmower shop, injuring people inside.
Body found after Hamilton fire
Police say a body has been found after a house fire in Hamilton East.
Man dies at popular Auckland beach
Police have confirmed a man was pulled out of the water at a beach near Auckland's Mission Bay.
'Boot-loads of spare tyres': Police crack down on boy racers
Fireworks and a dedicated skid car were also found.
Woman arrested after Wellington shooting incident
The 34-year-old will appear in the Palmerston North District Court on Saturday.
'Unacceptable': Hipkins says more robust police vetting needed
The Labour leader says it is "unacceptable" that former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's behaviour was not picked up in vetting for the role.
Calls for criminal investigation into falsified police breath tests
The integrity of the past and current work of any officer involved is called into question, the Defence Lawyers Association says.
