Auckland officer sentenced in October for possessing objectionable material

1NewsStuffMonday 10 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Senior sergeant Matthew Rogers pleaded guilty to possessing objectionable publications in the Manukau District Court. The officer used work devices to search for pornographic material over a period of more than two years. Sentencing is scheduled to take place in October.

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First reported by 1News, Mon 10 Aug, 11:36am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 28 minutes
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