Auckland police officer pleads guilty to possessing objectionable publications

Friday 7 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 7 Aug, 11:31am

In this story Jevon McSkimming

Matthew Rogers has pleaded guilty to possessing objectionable publications in the Manukau District Court. The charges follow an internal review of police information security controls. The offending took place between August 2023 and October 2025, and sentencing is scheduled for October.

How they headlined it

11:03am

1. NZ HeraldFri 7 Aug, 11:03am

   Auckland police officer Matthew Rogers pleads guilty to one objectionable publication charge (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 7 Aug, 11:17am

   Police officer admits possessing objectionable publications (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZFri 7 Aug, 11:31am

   Akl police officer pleads guilty to possessing objectionable publication (opens in new tab)