Crime
Police tribute to shooting victims
Thursday March 21, 2019As if the Hand of God had spread wide over Rarotonga, a rainbow emerged in the distance as the Police Service held its own prayers yesterday in commemoration of the tragedy of last week’s terrorist attack in Christchurch.
$800 fine for having bong
Thursday March 21, 2019Nooroa Manarangi appeared before Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC for sentencing at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday. Manarangi entered a guilty plea to one count of possessing a utensil for smoking marijuana.
Church assault: Man held for attack on female
Wednesday March 20, 2019The High Court has remanded into custody a man charged with assaulting a woman while she was attending worship on Sunday.
18 months’ jail for forgery
Wednesday March 20, 2019Petrena Tiatoa was sentenced to 18-months imprisonment by the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Former teacher guilty on 59 counts
Tuesday March 19, 2019Former school teacher Tyronne Weerasinghe was found guilty and convicted by a 12-member jury on 59 counts of theft by conversion at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Repeat offender facing charges
Monday March 18, 2019A man who is charged with three serious offences will appear before a judge at the Cook Islands High Court next week.
Ukuleles feature in prison rehab
Monday March 18, 2019In the early seventies, Arorangi Prison inmates began making ukuleles as a way to support their rehabilitation.
Aussie police gift Heart Start units
Saturday March 16, 2019The safety response capacity of the Cook Islands Police Service just got stronger thanks to a consignment of Heart Start machines donated by the Australian Federal Police.
Verdict for ex-teacher on Monday
Saturday March 16, 2019A verdict on the matter of a former school teacher who is facing 59 charges of theft by conversion will be passed at the Cook Islands High Court on Monday.