Michael MorrahSenior investigative reporter·NZ Herald·25 Jun, 2026 05:00 PM5 mins to read‌Richard Chambers at Police National Headquarters in Wellington. New Zealand Herald Photograph by Mark Mitchell.The Public Service Commission is backing Police Commissioner Richard Chambers to remain in his role amid investigations into complaints about his conduct from two different female complainants.

The Herald revealed Thursday that detectives from the National Integrity Unit (NIU) have flown to Australia to interview one

who has made historical sexual allegations against Chambers.