Matthew Rogers named as one Auckland police officer facing charges of possessing objectionable material (opens original article in a new tab)

An Auckland police officer has been named and charged with possessing objectionable material, part of a broader investigation into staff internet usage following a senior officer's resignation.

• An Auckland police officer, Matthew Rogers, faces charges of possessing objectionable material between August 2023 and October 2025.
• Rogers is one of two officers set to appear in Manukau District Court, with the other facing 11 charges including child exploitation and bestiality material.
• A rapid review of staff internet usage followed the resignation of a former deputy police commissioner after objectionable material was found on his work devices.