Independent Police Conduct Authority
Topics
- Jevon McSkimming police scandalQuiet since 19 Dec 2025
- Jevon McSkimming investigationQuiet since 3 Jun 2025
- Ōrere Point death in police custodyQuiet since 10 Mar 2025
- Michael Forbes police investigationQuiet since 5 Sep 2025
All stories
October 2026
- Police watchdog finds investigation into Rachel Molloy's death inadequate
- Off-duty officer pleads guilty to assault after Hamilton taxi stand fight
- Police justified in pepper-spraying man on Lower Hutt bus
- Senior officer found to have committed serious misconduct
September 2026
- Police investigated for language during Auckland motorway pursuit
- Off-duty officer breached policy during petrol station arrest
- Officer found guilty of serious misconduct for unauthorised database searches
- IPCA: No evidence for sexual assault, stalking claims against top cop
- IPCA finds officer justified in punching man choking police dog
- Police Commissioner cleared of criminal wrongdoing following investigation
+3 - Former officer fabricated breath test result at Morrinsville checkpoint
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August 2026
- IPCA finds police shooting in Whanganui was justified
- Police watchdog finds fatal shooting of Tom Phillips was justified+2
- Police pursuit of motorcyclist before fatal crash found unjustified
- Emails show police director's concerns regarding Jevon McSkimming complaints+1
- Coroner finds police takedown caused fatal injuries of deaf man
July 2026
December 2025
- IPCA finds police wrongly abandoned yacht during flawed rescue
- Police Minister Mark Mitchell addresses Jevon McSkimming saga in final interview
- Prosecution continues against accuser of former deputy police commissioner+4
- Police unlawfully entered Flaxmere home during arrest attempt
- Former assistant commissioner responds to IPCA report+3
- Discrepancies emerge regarding Police Minister's knowledge of McSkimming complaint
- Minister denies claims regarding McSkimming complaint timeline+3
- Coster claims ministers knew about McSkimming allegations+4
- Former Police Commissioner defends actions in Jevon McSkimming scandal
- Andrew Coster resigns as head of Social Investment Agency
- Andrew Coster resigns as head of Social Investment Agency+5
- Decision on Andrew Coster's future expected soon
- Woman in McSkimming case calls for wider police culture inquiry
- Social Investment Agency head on leave following misconduct report
November 2025
- Mother files judicial review over fatal police shooting of Kaoss Price+2
- Police justified in using Tasers on armed man in Khandallah+1
- Former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming resigns following scandal
- Former police leader quits Civil Aviation Authority role+4
- Minister's electorate office replied to emails alleging sexual abuse
- Off-duty officer accessed police database following road incident
- Former deputy police commissioner visited Jevon McSkimming after charges were laid+3
- Prime Minister calls police cover-up in sex allegation case
- Former Police Commissioner uncertain if he can comment on IPCA report
- Minister retracts corruption claim following report on Jevon McSkimming
- Report reveals failures in police handling of complaints against former official
- Advocate questions plan to introduce Inspector-General of Police
- Aviation security boss on leave following IPCA report
- Police Commissioner admits to receiving a speeding ticket+3
- Sir Brian Roche labels Jevon McSkimming a devious liar
- Survivors demand explanation from former commissioner over McSkimming scandal
- Police apologise to McSkimming accuser but continue prosecution+2
- Senior police officers named in IPCA misconduct report
- Employment investigations launched into police leaders following misconduct report
- IPCA finds significant failings in police handling of McSkimming allegations
- Andrew Coster on leave following IPCA report+1
- IPCA report finds misconduct in handling of sexual offending allegations
- IPCA finds serious misconduct regarding sexual offending accusations
- Minister says police blocked emails regarding Jevon McSkimming+1
- IPCA report finds serious misconduct in police handling of McSkimming case+2
- Andrew Coster placed on leave following police misconduct report+1
- Government to create police watchdog after damning McSkimming report+4
- IPCA report finds serious misconduct in McSkimming complaint handling+5
- Police justified in shooting armed carjacker in West Auckland
October 2025
- NZ police officer investigated for groping woman in the UK
- Senior police officer investigated for bullying and sexist remarks
- Driver killed in Whāngarei crash following police pursuit+3
September 2025
- IPCA finds officer justified in driving car into armed man
- Officers breached driving policy during police car collision
- Police staffer involved in mass fraud against retail chain
- No charges for former deputy police commissioner over sexual misconduct allegations
August 2025
- Woman dies in Christchurch police cell after being tasered+2
- Off-duty officer avoids prosecution after Otago bar evacuation
- Woman dies in Christchurch police custody+3
- IPCA finds police use of unjustified force on Auckland detainee
- Former police commissioner calls allegations against ex-deputy disturbing
- Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming faces objectionable material charges
- Motorcyclist dies after crash in Pukekohe following police pursuit
July 2025
- Police used incorrect powers to arrest man after partner's death
- Police commissioner reacts to allegations against former deputy+4
- Objectionable material allegedly found on former deputy commissioner's work devices+4
- Police officer resigns after investigation into sexual activity while on duty
- Judge allows reporting on material found on former deputy commissioner's computer+3
- Police officer caught driving 154km/h without lights or sirens+1
June 2025
- Waikato officer made 1700 off-duty police database queries
- Police officer charged with assaulting 13-year-old boy in Auckland
- Officer cleared after intoxicated man died during Auckland City Mission incident
- Employment process underway for officer who hit children with belt+1
- Court reserves decision on media injunction regarding Jevon McSkimming investigation+2
May 2025
- IPCA recommends new interview training following review of police technique
- Former deputy commissioner denies inappropriate firearms vetting allegations
- TVNZ director takes leave to represent former police official
- Former deputy commissioner selling properties during criminal investigation+1
- IPCA reveals details of investigation into former deputy commissioner
- Alleged objectionable material found on former deputy commissioner's work computer+2
- Police use of pepper spray and arrest of John Minto ruled unlawful
March 2025
- Police failed duty of care in Lynne Martin death inquiry
- Police acknowledge shortcomings following death of man in custody
- Man dies after being Tasered and pepper sprayed in Ōrere Point
February 2025
- Watchdog criticises police over officer who hit children with belt+1
- Inquest hears claims man planned mass shooting before police shootout
- IPCA recommends overhaul of police procedures for public protests
- Police watchdog calls for new legislation regarding public protests+1
- Officers used excessive force during 2022 arrest of youths