Court
Police failure to verify informant leads to dismissal of drug case
Friday 21 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The Cook Islands High Court has released the full judgment in which a businessperson was discharged from a drug-related matter more than a week ago, due to the police’s failure to adequately establish the reliability of an anonymous informer.
Man sentenced to additional 10 months for assault charges
Tuesday 18 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
A Rarotonga man guilty of assaulting a female has been sentenced to 10 months imprisonment for two assault charges, to be served consecutively with his current sentence.
Business concerns lead to discharge without conviction in machete case
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Two 20-year-old men were discharged without conviction for carrying a machete, due to potential impacts on their businesses.
Man disqualified from driving for 18 months
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who has been convicted for an excess breath alcohol charge for the third time has been disqualified from driving for 18 months.
EBA and careless driving cases adjourned
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A 42-year-old suspect, who had crashed a car opposite The Islander Hotel colliding into parked vehicles last Saturday morning, has had his case adjourned to April 3.
Court news
Thursday 13 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A businesswoman charged for failing to pay contributions to the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) has pleaded guilty.
Former NZ police prosecutor joins Cook Islands Crown Law
Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
A 44-year-old former New Zealand police prosecutor of Samoan ethnicity is the newest addition to the Cook Islands Crown Law Office
Court news
Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The case of Poe Poila, who is co-accused in the matter involving sporting executive Romani Katoa, has been adjourned to April 14.
Former security boss cleared of drug charges after unlawful police search
Tuesday 11 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man was cleared of drug charges after a judge ruled the police search of his property was unlawful, leading to potential legal action for damages.
Court news
Saturday 8 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Chief Justice Patrick Keane presided over several criminal matters through an audio-visual link at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Court briefs
Friday 7 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro presided over a number of driving related cases at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.
Court news
Thursday 6 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man accused of indecently assaulting two females has been granted bail by the Criminal Court in Avarua.
Man sentenced to probation, community service for assault
Thursday 6 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man convicted of four counts of assault on a female was sentenced to 16 months of probation supervision, with the first six months to be served as community service.
Men charged for drunken behaviour on bail
Wednesday 5 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, Crime, National
The men who were arrested over the weekend for their drunken behaviour are currently on bail.
Sporting executive’s case adjourned
Monday 24 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Sporting executive Romani Katoa who is charged in connection with the highly publicised property intrusion incident on Boxing Day 2024 has had his case adjourned to May 15.
Repeat offender back behind bars
Saturday 22 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Recidivist offender, 23-year-old Lucas Kamana, has been sentenced to 16 months in jail for charges of burglary, joint burglary and contempt of court.
Court briefs
Friday 21 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Maika Nateru, who appeared before Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday, has been ordered to pay a fine of $300 for excess blood alcohol.
Court briefs
Thursday 20 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
Two men were sentenced on Tuesday in the Criminal Court in Avarua following separate assaults on women. One of the men was also found guilty on three counts of assaulting a child.
Court briefs
Friday 14 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man facing a charge of cannabis possession has been ordered not to purchase or consume alcohol.
Bail denied once again for Arorangi fatal hit and run
Thursday 13 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
The bail application for the alleged Arorangi fatal hit and run accused has been denied for the third time by the Criminal Court with the Crown emphasising the seriousness of the case.