Police officer resigns after investigation into sexual activity while on duty

Wednesday 16 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 16 Jul 2025, 5:15pm

In this story Independent Police Conduct Authority

An investigation found a police officer engaged in sexual activity with a civilian following a routine traffic stop. The officer also inappropriately accessed the woman's details and shared images of police activity. While there was insufficient evidence to prosecute, the officer has resigned.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffWed 16 Jul 2025, 3:12pm

   Police officer engaged in sexual activity while on duty, investigation finds (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 16 Jul 2025, 3:54pm

   Police officer had sex on duty with woman, after traffic stop (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 16 Jul 2025, 3:55pm

   Police officer slept with woman after routine traffic stop (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldWed 16 Jul 2025, 5:15pm

   Police officer engaged in sexual activity with civilian while on duty, inappropriately accessed her details (opens in new tab)