Chris Hipkins denies former police commissioner's briefing claim

Tuesday 9 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 9 Dec 2025, 12:06pm

In this story Chris Hipkins, Jevon McSkimming, Andrew Coster

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has denied claims by former police commissioner Andrew Coster that he was informally briefed about Jevon McSkimming's affair in 2022. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stated he believes Hipkins' account, though New Zealand First has expressed doubt regarding the matter.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 9 Dec 2025, 9:54am

   Chris Hipkins denies former Police Commisioner’s claim of informal Jevon McSkimming briefing in car (opens in new tab)

   • Labour’s Chris Hipkins says ‘absolutely feasible’ Police Minister Mark Mitchell didn’t see Jevon McSkimming emails (opens in new tab) Tue 9 Dec 2025, 12:06pm
2. 1NewsTue 9 Dec 2025, 11:04am

   Hipkins 'adamant' briefing by Coster about McSkimming 'never happened' (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 9 Dec 2025, 11:50am

   Luxon backs Hikpins in McSkimming saga, NZ First casts doubt (opens in new tab)