Luxon Defends Police Commissioner Amid Allegations | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 29, 2026 · 1m

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stands firmly behind Police Commissioner Richard Chambers amid fresh allegations of historical sexual misconduct, as two officers from the National Integrity Unit travel to Australia for interviews. Chambers has denied all claims and pledged full cooperation with ongoing IPCA and police investigations, calling for swift resolution. Both Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell express strong confidence in Chambers, calling him outstanding and emphasizing that complaints are routine in policing. Luxon reaffirms public trust in the police, citing their success in…