Crime
Four end 2018 on serious charges
Saturday January 05, 2019Five people spent part of the last day of 2018 in the High Court – four of them after being arrested last weekend on a variety of charges, including one male facing an allegation of rape.
Assault charge brings $350 fine for visitor
Friday January 04, 2019A visitor to Rarotonga charged with common assault was received a $350 fine when he appeared before Justice of Peace John Whitta at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Festive season brings out opportunistic thieves
Friday January 04, 2019The festive season might still be with us but it hasn’t stopped opportunistic thieves from taking advantage of others.
Man avoids assault penalty
Friday January 04, 2019A man charged with assaulting a female was acquitted without conviction by the Cook Islands High Court in Rarotonga yesterday.
Police on alert as smashes mount
Thursday January 03, 2019There will be more police checkpoints around the island this week as the Cook Islands Police Service beefs up security in a bid to prevent further accidents on Rarotonga roads.
Drivers ‘push the limit’ with alcohol consumption
Thursday December 27, 2018As Christmas Day got underway on Tuesday, police dealt with several minor traffic violations and drivers “pushing the limit” with alcohol consumption.
Top cop pays homage to officers
Thursday December 27, 2018The Cook Islands Police Service is home to some of the finest men and women, who have always carried the responsibility for the safety and security of our people, says Police Commissioner Maara Tetava.
Drink drivers continue to flout law
Saturday December 22, 2018Drunk drivers are continuing to abuse the law on our roads, in spite of continual warnings from police.
Beaches are ‘hot’ spots
Friday December 21, 2018Beach areas around Rarotonga are getting hot – and we’re not just talking about the weather.
