Police
Police renew appeals for footage of missing Upper Hutt woman
Anita Hart was last seen on CCTV along Gillespies Road heading towards Akatarawa Road, and her vehicle was found on Gillespies Road.
Concerns grow as still no sign of man missing from Waikato track
Police are asking the public to check CCTV and dashcam footage in the search for the 44-year-old.
Police cannot be trusted to self-monitor, advocate says
Te Ohaakii a Hine's calls for reform follow this week's review of how senior officers mishandled allegations about former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Audio
Police aware violent stalker in area before he murdered woman
Police say a special multi-agency group that's goal is to prevent family violence and protect victims never did a threat assessment of a violent serial stalker who went on to kill weeks after being… Audio
John Key says public's trust in police threatened by McSkimming case
Sir John's comments come after a report that found senior police leaders mishandled accusations of sexual offending by former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
Police officer jumps into sea to help save stranded woman
The woman was trapped on rocks between Auckland's Castor Bay Beach and Kennedy Park.
NZ police love jobs but looking for different challenge - Australian recruiter
The Northern Territory recruits about 30 officers from New Zealand each year. Audio
Crash on major highway injures several people
Four people have been injured in a two-vehicle crash on a major highway north of New Plymouth.
NZ's transparency ratings could take a hit after police cover up - watchdog
Scheming, a liar, and a cover up. That is some of the language used to describe the behaviour of a disgraced top cop Jevon McSkimming, and the way his colleagues handled allegations against him. An… Audio
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
