Crime
Police concerned at young people flouting helmet law
Tuesday May 19, 2020Teenagers think they can ‘get away with it.
A ‘human right’ to be bailed – defence
Tuesday May 19, 2020An alleged violent offender has been refused bail because of concerns at the risk he poses to the community.
Tourism operator was trying to ‘calm down’ senile mum
Tuesday May 19, 2020A tourism operator has been refused police diversion for allegedly assaulting his elderly mother.
Cook Islands on list of low income states for new drug
Monday May 18, 2020An antiviral drug found to help patients fight off the Covid-19 coronavirus is to be made available to Cook Islands.
Motorists urged to take care on fast new roads
Thursday May 14, 2020Road safety champions are hailing the public restraint and police enforcement that ensured last month had the fewest reported road accidents on record.
Police respond to lockdown violence
Wednesday May 13, 2020The United Nations says violence against women and girls has intensified since the outbreak of Covid-19.
Tomatoes and three little piggies stolen for market
Tuesday May 12, 2020Rarotonga’s Wigmore’s Farm were looking forward to a fresh supply of tomatoes for their local market – but when their workers went to pick them, they were all gone.
Shampoo thief asked to please come clean
Tuesday May 12, 2020A mother and her son return home to find muddy footprints on the mat – and some odd things missing.
Cook Islander named as an alleged drug kingpin
Tuesday May 12, 2020Newlywed charged with trafficking cannabis between New Zealand and Cook Islands.
