PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'm not ashamed': Rape complainant who later had relationship with cop goes publicThe IPCA has reopened an inquiry into a complaint against the Christchurch detective.06 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandSenior police paint damning picture of new cops ‘barely’ equipped for basic dutiesTraining changes are planned, with a review already underway.03 Jan 01:00 AM
Herald NOWFormer Deputy Police Commissioner McSkimming gets home detention for child sex abuse imagesVictim advocate Louise Nicholas says she's "really disappointed" with the sentencing of disgraced high-ranking police officer Jevon McSkimming.Watch17 Dec 06:07 PM
New Zealand'Thought he was a man of integrity': Police Minister Mark Mitchell on Coster, McSkimming12 Dec 10:51 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Who's watching the watchdog? Cloud over FMA chair undermines trust11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice use of force 'unjustified', but not after man threatened to harm himself11 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: Andrew Coster had to go, but he should be remembered for more than the McSkimming debacle10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Public must maintain respect and support for police, despite controversies09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Assistant Police Commissioner breaks silence after scathing police report09 Dec 02:01 AM
Herald NOWWho Knew What And When? Coster’s Claims Under ScrutinyNZ Herald's Political Editor Thomas Coughlan talks Herald NOW through the big political stories.Watch07 Dec 07:55 PM
PoliticsPM says 'abject failure of leadership at top' as Coster lobs fresh claims at Police MinisterThe newly resigned former police boss yesterday unleashed a fresh disclosure timeline.07 Dec 07:14 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday December 8, 2025Morning Headlines | McSkimming case prompts call for changes to how political meetings are run, formal warnings issued by police could be wiped | Monday December 8Watch07 Dec 05:15 PM
PoliticsCoster denies knowing of protocol to redirect McSkimming emails, minister says 'unfathomable'The former Police Commissioner has spoken for the first time about the scandal.06 Dec 11:54 PM
New Zealand'Coster's recollections are wrong': Police Minister rejects new McSkimming claimsAndrew Coster alleges Chris Hipkins and Mark Mitchell knew of Jevon McSkimming complaints.06 Dec 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Coster's apology had all the feeling of a piece of woodOPINION: The former police boss's resignation statement was barely adequate. 03 Dec 09:55 PM
New ZealandSir Brian Roche on Andrew Coster's resignationWhy the former Police Commissioner had no choice but to go.Watch03 Dec 07:45 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday December 4, 2025NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday December 4, 2025. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Dec 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSir Brian Roche: Why Coster would've been sacked if he hadn't resigned, what will he be paid? The Public Service Commissioner believes the least costly option has been taken.03 Dec 01:35 AM
New Zealand'I just wanted to be a good policeman': Inside Police Commissioner's fraught first yearRichard Chambers inherited the job as Jevon McSkimming faced sexual abuse claims.02 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday December 3, 2025NZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday December 3, 2025. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Dec 06:05 PM
New ZealandWatch: Police Commissioner Richard Chambers explains why he's introducing new police targetsReflecting on 12 months in the role, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says new targets will drive better standards within police. Video / Mark MitchellWatch02 Dec 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The important message from police for victims of sexual abuseOPINION: Roughly 30,000 Hawke's Bay women have suffered sexual violence in their lives.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJudith Collins confirms KC probe found no wrongdoing by senior NZDF officerThe complaint was lodged in 2023 but a formal inquiry didn't start until July 2025.22 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Treated unfairly': Former top cop resigned after criticism over McSkimming welfare checkCommissioner Richard Chambers criticised Tania Kura over McSkimming welfare visit.19 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Jevon McSkimming scandal has rocked New ZealandersOPINION: We are seeing institutional failures in multiple areas, writes one reader.14 Nov 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Police must adopt full transparency in McSkimming scandal to rebuild trustOPINION: The job to rebuild trust in police is immense.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Groupthink self-interest': Chambers lays into former top cops as recruits graduateThe Police Commissioner has described this week as 'appalling' and a 'kick in the guts'.14 Nov 12:51 AM
New ZealandPolice defend prosecution of Ms Z over emails to detective who arrested herCommissioner Richard Chambers said he could not comment on the merits of the case.12 Nov 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpy chief stands by McSkimming's 'Top Secret Special' security vettingMcSkimming had the highest level of police security clearance possible to have in NZ.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice apologise to woman in McSkimming case but continue to prosecute her anyway for emails The young woman whose sex allegations were ignored still charged over emails to detective.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMPs back cross-party action after IPCA exposes police investigation failuresPolice Minister pledges new oversight after Jevon McSkimming findings. Video / Parliament TVWatch12 Nov 02:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Coster doesn’t strike you as a bad person, yet a good man can do bad thingsOPINION: It took years to rebuild trust in police, and one case to destroy it.11 Nov 04:00 PM
