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Former Deputy Police Commissioner McSkimming gets home detention for child sex abuse images

Victim advocate Louise Nicholas says she's "really disappointed" with the sentencing of disgraced high-ranking police officer Jevon McSkimming.

'Thought he was a man of integrity': Police Minister Mark Mitchell on Coster, McSkimming

He says 36 emails on Jevon McSkimming were diverted from his office without his knowledge.

Editorial: Who's watching the watchdog? Cloud over FMA chair undermines trust

OPINION: The investigation comes at the worst time for the FMA.

Police use of force 'unjustified', but not after man threatened to harm himself

The IPCA finds police misunderstood their powers and entered the man's house unlawfully.

Jonathan Ayling: Andrew Coster had to go, but he should be remembered for more than the McSkimming debacle

OPINION: The McSkimming affair was grossly mishandled and Coster had to go.

Editorial: Public must maintain respect and support for police, despite controversies

OPINION: Most police are good, honest people doing difficult jobs.

Former Assistant Police Commissioner breaks silence after scathing police report

The IPCA found Operation Herb, overseen by Basham, breached sex assault rules.

NZ Herald Headlines | Monday December 8, 2025

Afternoon Headlines | Police Minister defends his response, Luxon confident police will act over warning issues and stern message on child violence | Monday, December 8, 2025

'Pretty sloppy': PM criticises police over formal warning botch-up

A police review found only 37% of sampled warnings between 2019 and 2024 were lawful.