Sam Sherwood

The watchdog that found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police also commended the work of several police staff who stood up. Here's who they are.

He has been placed on leave from his role as chief executive of the Social Investment Agency.

A scathing report by the police watchdog has found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police including former Commissioner Andrew Coster.

The allegations arose from an affair between McSkimming and the woman who at the time was a junior non-sworn police employee.

Police are still seaching for the inmate.

The police commissioner has begun a process to revoke medals awarded to disgraced Jevon McSkimming.

The integrity of the past and current work of any officer involved is called into question, the Defence Lawyers Association says.

The country's second-highest ranking police officer oversaw road policing and operational services - he was also secretly watching child sexual exploitation and bestiality. Audio

Court documents reveal the extent of former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's viewing of objectionable material on his work devices,

The charges against Jevon McSkimming, which also include possessing bestiality material, carry a maximum sentence of 10 years' imprisonment.

It follows revelations more than 100 police staff were under investigation for falsifying 30,000 tests.

The number of staff involved, and the fact it occurred across the country, points to wider problems, Barbara Buckett says.

Police are not ruling out criminal investigations after 30,000 alcohol breath tests were falsified. Audio

A rapid review ordered by Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has resulted in improvements which have already detected some cases of inappropriate content.

About 120 staff are under investigation after 30,000 tests were "falsely or erroneously recorded".

Kelvin John Williams told the child he felt like a "dirty old man" talking to her - but the messages did not stop.

More than 100 officers are under investigation, but police insist there was "no pressure" on staff to meet targets.

Acting Deputy Commissioner Michael Johnson says the numbers are "incredibly disappointing and concerning".

Police minister Mark Mitchell says he willl be briefed on the allegations, including an officer who has been stood down after inappropriate material was found on a police-issued device.

Several police staff are under investigation after an audit of internet usage.

Police have been searching for Jeremy Robertson since Karen Gilbert-Palmer was found dead.

It happened after nine inmates refused to exit a day room on Wednesday morning.

A father and son were killed in the Auckland fire.

Kai Pavlovic's family have been looking for the "exceptionally kind, caring, intelligent, and funny young boy" for a month.

Two large, established and "heavily-concealed structures" have been found by police.