Prosecution continues against accuser of former deputy police commissioner

Friday 12 December 2025 · 8 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 12 Dec 2025, 11:58am

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

The woman known as Ms Z, who accused former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending, appeared in court on Friday. She faces two charges of causing harm by posting digital communications regarding another police officer and his wife. The Crown is continuing to pursue the prosecution.

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1. The Press via The PostFri 12 Dec 2025, 10:47am

   Case against Ms Z, Jevon McSkimming’s accuser, in court (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 12 Dec 2025, 10:50am

   Hearing to be set down for Ms Z’s application to have charges dismissed (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZFri 12 Dec 2025, 11:12am

   Police press on with prosecution of McSkimming accuser 'Ms Z' (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldFri 12 Dec 2025, 11:47am

   Police press on with prosecution of Jevon McSkimming accuser ‘Ms Z’ (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesFri 12 Dec 2025, 11:58am

   Police continue prosecution of Jevon McSkimming's accuser (opens in new tab)