Police
Do the scathing IPCA report recommendations go far enough?
A scathing IPCA report into the way police handled sexual assault allegations against one of their own recommends a raft of changes around the management of integrity and conduct issues in the force… Audio
Cop turned aviation boss on leave after scathing police watchdog report
The former senior leader at police is on leave from his job at the Civil Aviation Authority as the fall-out from the IPCA report continues.
Following orders not a defence against misconduct, lawyer says
"There is a specific onus on the police - they set high standards of integrity and they need to model it," Katherine Dalziel says.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 December 2025
Nick Perry, a former Assistant Police Commissioner says the recent misconduct findings will have cops across the country feeling disappointed and let down ; Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster… Audio
Police defend prosecution of McSkimming's accuser
The woman who accused the disgraced top cop of sexual offending has received an apology, but is still facing charges. Audio
RNZ’s Sam Sherwood with the latest on IPCA report
A woman who accused the disgraced former police Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending remains before the court on charges of harassing another police officer and his wife. National… Audio
Sir Brian Roche responds to IPCA report
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has been placed on leave from his role as Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency, with an employment process underway. Sir Brian Roche, Public Service… Audio
Former Assistant Police Commissioner responds to IPCA findings
Nick Perry, a former Assistant Police Commissioner says the recent misconduct findings will have cops across the country feeling disappointed and let down. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Further inquiries possible after IPCA report - Police minister
The prospect of a broader inquiry would "definitely" be discussed, but at the moment the focus is on the IPCA report, Mark Mitchell says.
Revealed: The key figures behind the Jevon McSkimming 'cover-up'
RNZ can now reveal the identities of some of the police officers in the IPCA report which found serious misconduct at the highest levels.
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
