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December 2025

• 13 Dec 2025Police Minister Mark Mitchell addresses Jevon McSkimming saga in final interview
• 12 Dec 2025Prosecution continues against accuser of former deputy police commissioner+4
• 9 Dec 2025Chris Hipkins denies former police commissioner's briefing claim
• 9 Dec 2025Discrepancies emerge regarding Police Minister's knowledge of McSkimming complaint
• 8 Dec 2025Prime Minister Luxon to speak after Cabinet meeting
• 8 Dec 2025Minister denies claims regarding McSkimming complaint timeline+3
• 7 Dec 2025Coster claims ministers knew about McSkimming allegations+4
• 7 Dec 2025Former Police Commissioner defends actions in Jevon McSkimming scandal
• 4 Dec 2025Andrew Coster resigns as head of Social Investment Agency
• 3 Dec 2025Andrew Coster resigns as head of Social Investment Agency+5
• 2 Dec 2025Decision on Andrew Coster's future expected soon
• 1 Dec 2025Social Investment Agency head on leave following misconduct report

November 2025

• 21 Nov 2025Minister's electorate office replied to emails alleging sexual abuse
• 19 Nov 2025Calls for broader inquiry following police corruption allegations
• 16 Nov 2025Former Police Commissioner uncertain if he can comment on IPCA report
• 16 Nov 2025Minister retracts corruption claim following report on Jevon McSkimming
• 13 Nov 2025Sir Brian Roche labels Jevon McSkimming a devious liar
• 13 Nov 2025Survivors demand explanation from former commissioner over McSkimming scandal
• 13 Nov 2025Police apologise to McSkimming accuser but continue prosecution+2
• 12 Nov 2025Senior police officers named in IPCA misconduct report
• 12 Nov 2025Employment investigations launched into police leaders following misconduct report
• 12 Nov 2025Andrew Coster on leave following IPCA report+1
• 12 Nov 2025Minister says police blocked emails regarding Jevon McSkimming+1
• 12 Nov 2025IPCA report finds serious misconduct in police handling of McSkimming case+2
• 11 Nov 2025Andrew Coster placed on leave following police misconduct report+1
• 11 Nov 2025IPCA report finds serious misconduct in McSkimming complaint handling+5

October 2025

• 4 Oct 2025Senior departures reshape New Zealand police leadership team

August 2025

• 7 Aug 2025Former police commissioner calls allegations against ex-deputy disturbing

June 2025

• 13 Jun 2025Police implement new limits on mental health crisis callouts

January 2025

• 14 Jan 2025Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming suspended during criminal investigation+2

November 2024

• 20 Nov 2024Richard Chambers appointed as new Police Commissioner