Richard Chambers
New Zealandpolice commissionerMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Richard Chambers is the Police Commissioner of New Zealand, serving as a prominent leader within the country's law enforcement. Following the tragic death of officer Lyn Fleming, he publicly expressed condolences and highlighted the significance of her sacrifice, reinforcing the commitment of the police to community safety.
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Richard Chambers is the Police Commissioner who commented on the police's involvement with the documentary.
Media Insider: Tom Phillips Netflix doco – police may ban footage; Matthew Hooton’s speech to Stuff staff; RNZ’s flash new offices - and view of Mike HoskingNew Zealand· 2026-06-19
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers confirmed that the misconduct being investigated was uncovered through new monitoring measures.
Police staff leave jobs after investigations into inappropriate contentNew Zealand· 2026-02-23
Newly appointed Police Commissioner Richard Chambers stated that Ms Z had been ignored in the investigation.
Jevon McSkimming saga: Emails to ex-Deputy Commissioner demanded ‘$600 for every sexual act’New Zealand· 2026-02-22
A media statement attributed to Police Commissioner Richard Chambers was emailed to ministers.
Jevon McSkimming documents: Emails, texts show how the Beehive responded to ‘grim’ reportNew Zealand· 2026-02-20
Richard Chambers announced the appointment of Jill Rogers and Cassandra Anderson.
Police announce Jill Rogers as Deputy Police CommissionerNew Zealand· 2026-01-27
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers described the scene as complex due to the massive volume of rubble.
Bay of Plenty landslides: Before and after photos reveal disaster scaleNew Zealand· 2026-01-25
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said it could take days for families to get answers.
Mount Maunganui campground landslide: Search for six missing continues in TaurangaNew Zealand· 2026-01-23
Richard Chambers is the New Zealand Police Commissioner who provided updates on the rescue efforts.
Two teenagers among six missing at campsite
Australia· 2026-01-23
New Zealand police commissioner Richard Chambers discussed the risks at the disaster site that could delay rescue efforts.
‘The sound of mayhem’: witness to New Zealand landslide describes ‘almighty cracking’ | New Zealand
United Kingdom· 2026-01-23
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said it could take 'days' for families to get answers given the complexities at the scene of the Mount Maunganui campground landslide.
Three generations of ‘lovely’ family lived in Pāpāmoa home where grandmother and grandson killed by slipNew Zealand· 2026-01-23
Richard Chambers is the Police Commissioner who appointed Mike Pannett.
Mike Pannett named as new deputy police commissioner to replace Jevon McSkimming after bestiality and child sex material found on police devicesNew Zealand· 2025-12-16
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers stated that the matter was before the court and declined to comment on the case's merits.
Police press on with prosecution of Jevon McSkimming accuser ‘Ms Z’New Zealand· 2025-12-11
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers informed Mark Mitchell about the incident involving Tom Phillips.
Police used 28 motion-activated cameras during Tom Phillips manhuntNew Zealand· 2025-12-11
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers commented on the investigation into Jevon McSkimming.
Our Heroes: Herald’s top NZers of 2025 in news, sport, business and entertainmentNew Zealand· 2025-12-06
Richard Chambers won the position of Police Commissioner against McSkimming.
McSkimming scandal: Andrew Coster on $1500 a day as investigation to wind up in ‘not too distant future’New Zealand· 2025-12-02
Richard Chambers is the successor to Andrew Coster who apologized to Ms Z on behalf of the police organization.
Jevon McSkimming case: Exclusive interview with Ms Z who alleges former deputy police boss groomed her for sexNew Zealand· 2025-12-01Richard Chambers is the Police Commissioner who was forwarded an email about the breath tests investigation.
How police discovered 30,000 ‘falsely or erroneously’ recorded breath testsNew Zealand· 2025-11-28
Richard Chambers is the new Police Commissioner who criticized the handling of the allegations against McSkimming.
Senior Auckland detective under investigation over alleged objectionable materialNew Zealand· 2025-11-21
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers earlier told RNZ the misconduct being investigated was uncovered as a result of the new monitoring measures.
Criminal investigations begin into three police staff over ‘misuse and inappropriate content’New Zealand· 2025-11-20
Richard Chambers has been highly critical of Tania Kura and the other officer regarding their visit to McSkimming.
Senior police including Tania Kura visited McSkimming amid ‘serious concerns’ for his welfareNew Zealand· 2025-11-19Police Commissioner Richard Chambers apologises to staff affected by Jevon McSkimming emails protocol.
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers apologises to staff affected by Jevon McSkimming emails protocolNew Zealand· 2025-11-18
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers confirmed to RNZ that on August 1 he went for an early morning run with Patel.
Police Commissioner accidentally took FBI’s Kash Patel for ‘brief dip’ during active tsunami advisoryNew Zealand· 2025-11-17
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is dealing with the McSkimming scandal.
Former Hawke’s Bay police officers urge people to trust the badge amid McSkimming scandalNew Zealand· 2025-11-16
Richard Chambers is the new Police Commissioner who is expected to restore public confidence in the police.
Duncan Garner: Top cops failed themselves - and usNew Zealand· 2025-11-16
Richard Chambers, the new Police Commissioner, has intimated corruption regarding the actions of senior police officers.
Is Andrew Coster a bad man or a bad cop? - Heather du Plessis-AllanNew Zealand· 2025-11-15
Commissioner Richard Chambers appears to be adopting a strategy of maximum public transparency to rebuild trust in the police.
Police must adopt full transparency in McSkimming scandal to rebuild trust – EditorialNew Zealand· 2025-11-14
Richard Chambers is called out for his trivialization of speeding as a serious offense.
Letters: Jevon McSkimming scandal has rocked New ZealandersNew Zealand· 2025-11-14
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said the woman at the centre of these allegations was ignored and badly let down.
Louise Nicholas on McSkimming scandal: ‘This time, they’re doing something about it’ – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-11-14
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers speaks to the media.
NZ Herald Live: Police Commissioner Richard Chambers speaks to the mediaNew Zealand· 2025-11-14Commissioner Richard Chambers confirmed three staff members are being investigated for their parts in what he believed amounted to a cover-up.
Jevon McSkimming case: High-ranking police officer put under investigation before he could officially retireNew Zealand· 2025-11-14
