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The fall of south's former top cop Andrew Coster

The Independent Police Conduct Authority found serious misconduct in handling complaints against deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming, leading to Coster’s leave amid calls for accountability.

Summary by Otago Daily Times
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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Once a liberal darling and champion of progressive policing, Andrew Coster has fallen from grace

Coster is on leave from his role as chief executive of the government's Social Investment Agency after a damning report identified "serious misconduct" among the upper echelons of police.

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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.

·Otago, New Zealand
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Analysis: Andrew Coster's fall from champion of progressive policing

Analysis - Once a liberal darling and champion of progressive policing, the former police commissioner has gone to ground, his reputation and legacy in tatters.

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RNZ broke the news in New Zealand on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
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