The fall of south's former top cop Andrew Coster
Dunedin-born former police commissioner and Southern District Commander Andrew Coster has gone to ground, his reputation and legacy in tatters.
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Nicholas 'disgusted' by top police cover-up
Nicholas 'disgusted' by top police cover-up
Sexual violence survivor advocate Louise Nicholas is disgusted by the police's handling of complaints against former top cop Jevon McSkimming.
Govt urged to stop 'short-sighted' fire job cuts
Govt urged to stop 'short-sighted' fire job cuts
The Public Service Association says the government must step in to stop Fire and Emergency NZ's new proposal to cut almost 170 jobs.
Police continue search for Christchurch shooter
Police continue search for Christchurch shooter
Police say they are following strong leads in the search for those responsible for shooting at a Christchurch house and injuring a woman on Monday night.
Minister says emails about McSkimming were kept from him
Minister says emails about McSkimming were kept from him
The police minister says emails containing allegations about Jevon McSkimming's behaviour were kept from him by former commissioner Andrew Coster's office.
Senior cops who stood up to McSkimming 'cover-up' revealed
Senior cops who stood up to McSkimming 'cover-up' revealed
The IPCA found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police over how they handled accusations against Jevon McSkimming. It also commended the work of several police staff who stood up.
Anatomy of a 'cover-up': The McSkimming report explained
Anatomy of a 'cover-up': The McSkimming report explained
A damning report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police over how they handled accusations of sexual offending by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
Chch murderer tells Parole Board he wants to stay in jail
Chch murderer tells Parole Board he wants to stay in jail
A man who strangled his ex-partner to death before dumping her body inside a wooden chest and nailing it shut says he doesn’t want to be released from jail.
NZ plummets in ranking of tobacco industry interference
NZ plummets in ranking of tobacco industry interference
New Zealand has been labelled "most deteriorated" in an international study assessing the interference of the tobacco industry.
Police slammed in report on disgraced cop
Police slammed in report on disgraced cop
When police did eventually refer a woman's claims about Jevon McSkimming to the watchdog, senior police attempted to influence the investigation, a new report says.
Dunedin MP casts proxy vote for expelled pair
Dunedin MP casts proxy vote for expelled pair
Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi have delivered their first votes as independent MPs from afar, using the Green Party as proxies.
'He's been here 50 years': PM brushes off Peters' criticism
'He's been here 50 years': PM brushes off Peters' criticism
The NZ First leader says National wants to sell assets because it has "failed to run the economy properly".
New roadside drug testing trial to begin
New roadside drug testing trial to begin
Police are poised to begin testing drivers for drugs with a device that involves a quick swipe of the driver's tongue.
Details of gun law reforms unveiled
Details of gun law reforms unveiled
Cabinet has signed off on an overhaul of the country's gun laws that shifts the responsibility of the firearms regulator from the Police Minister to the Firearms Minister.
Govt acts after scathing McSkimming report
Govt acts after scathing McSkimming report
The govt is appointing an Inspector General of Police following a damning report into the handling of the Jevod McSkimming case. Former police commissioner Andrew Coster has been placed on leave from his current role.
Labour 'absolutely' comfortable if Te Pāti Māori lose seats
Labour 'absolutely' comfortable if Te Pāti Māori lose seats
Labour is "absolutely" campaigning to get Te Pāti Māori out of Parliament and says that while the party's internal ructions are sad for te ao Māori, that is politics.
Prisoner slips hospital escort, goes on the run
Prisoner slips hospital escort, goes on the run
A prisoner has been on the run for four days after escaping while on a hospital escort in Auckland.
Woman critically injured in Christchurch shooting
Woman critically injured in Christchurch shooting
A woman who lives across the road from a house where another woman was shot and critically injured in Christchurch says she assumed the bang was fireworks.
Peters slams asset sales, say govt hasn't fixed economy
Peters slams asset sales, say govt hasn't fixed economy
New Zealand First's leader says the government has not fixed the economy fast enough, and so National is looking to asset sales.
SAS forces used in search for Tom Phillips
SAS forces used in search for fugitive father Tom Phillips
The military has confirmed members of its elite special forces were used to search for fugitive father Tom Phillips and his children.