Senior police officers named in IPCA misconduct report

Wednesday 12 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 13 Nov 2025, 9:23am

In this story Independent Police Conduct Authority, Jevon McSkimming, Andrew Coster, Tania Kura

The Independent Police Conduct Authority found serious misconduct regarding how police handled sexual offending accusations against former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Identified senior leaders include Andrew Coster, Tania Kura, and Paul Basham. The report found that certain officials failed to act on key allegations.

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1. RNZWed 12 Nov 2025, 6:54pm

   Revealed: The key figures in the IPCA report which found serious misconduct at the highest levels (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 12 Nov 2025, 7:07pm

   Revealed: The key figures in the IPCA report that found serious misconduct at the highest levels (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZThu 13 Nov 2025, 6:00am

   Revealed: Key figures in the IPCA report which found serious misconduct (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesThu 13 Nov 2025, 9:23am

   Second former southern top cop implicated in McSkimming scandal (opens in new tab)