Police Minister Mark Mitchell denies early briefing on Jevon McSkimming complaints
He maintained he was not even aware of Ms Z’s existence until he was briefed on November 6…
Andrew Coster alleges Chris Hipkins and Mark Mitchell knew more on Jevon McSkimming complaints
Coster said the informal briefing occurred in the back of a car as the pair travelled through the…
Jevon McSkimming case: Exclusive interview with Ms Z who alleges former deputy police boss groomed her for sex
Last month, senior Herald reporter Jared Savage broke the story of how police top brass prosecuted a young…
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers ‘determined’ to prevent another Jevon McSkimming saga
“We must always remain alert to the risks of what ‘group think’ would otherwise result in,” he said.…
Bestiality in New Zealand: The latest figures, plus forensic psychologist Dr David Jones on how he helps his patients
“It’s across a life span. I’ve got guys ranging from 18 up to their 70s.” He says 10…
Analysis: Top 10 New Zealand scandals of the century – and where the McSkimming fiasco and police wrongdoing ranked – David Fisher
Its final report, released in July 2024, concluded about 200,000 people were abused or neglected in care over…
Letters: Jevon McSkimming scandal has rocked New Zealanders
Lorraine Kidd, Warkworth. Institutional failures I read with interest the editorial in Thursday’s Herald regarding the “no ducking…
The senior cops who exposed the Jevon McSkimming police ‘cover-up’
Officer D When former Deputy Police Commissioner Tania Kura finally decided to explore the former unsworn staffer’s allegations,…
Jevon McSkimming saga: Young woman suffered ‘devastating impact’ after police arrested her for anonymous emails instead of investigating sex allegations
She was arrested and charged, placed under restrictive bail conditions, and silenced by wide-ranging suppression orders. The gagging…
Police audit in wake of Jevon McSkimming saga sees several other staff investigated
“The officer is under employment investigation for serious misconduct, relating to inappropriate, but not objectionable, material on a…
Email to former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming led to arms vetting policy change
The investigation found he had the appropriate delegation to instruct the changes, both as executive lead for the…