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.
Men alleged for a series of burglary adjourned
Monday 10 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The court matter of the two men who are alleged to have committed a series of burglary in Rarotonga last year has been adjourned to March 7.
Businesswoman allowed interim name suppression
Monday 10 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A businesswoman who is accused of failing to comply and failing to pay superannuation contributions has been allowed interim name suppression until March 7.
Businesswoman convicted in hit-and-run
Saturday 8 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Businesswoman Vaiana Dance has been convicted on three charges related to a hit-and-run incident in 2024, where she failed to stop, ascertain and render assistance to two teenagers.
Bail denied in fatal hit and run, manslaughter charge possible
Saturday 8 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The bail application for the alleged Arorangi fatal hit and run accused has been denied.
Court briefs
Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Justice of the Peace John Whitta presided over several court matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.
Brief court cases
Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Christopher Denny who is representing himself has asked Chief Justice Patrick Keane for a sentencing indication.
Court briefs
Monday 3 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Chief Justice Patrick Keane presided over a number of cases via an audio-visual link at the High Court in Avarua on Friday.
Bail denied for motorcyclist in Arorangi fatal hit-and-run
Monday 3 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, Crime, National
A 24-year-old father of two, charged with negligent driving causing death following a fatal hit-and-run in Arorangi last week, was denied bail by the Criminal Court in Avarua over the weekend.
Bail granted for indecent assault accused
Monday 27 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man whose details have been suppressed by the High Court was granted bail on Friday.
‘Generational curse’ of violence – Calls for action to protect children
Saturday 25 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, Features, In Depth, National, Weekend
A recent 14-year prison sentence for a convicted paedophile has prompted calls for increased community vigilance, parental responsibility and stricter measures to protect children from sexual abuse.
Court news
Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Details of a man charged with indecent assault has been suppressed by the Cook Islands High Court.
Young father on probation supervision
Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A 26-year-old father has avoided prison after he was sentenced to 18 months’ probation supervision for a domestic violence charge.
'Paedophile' gets 13 years in prison
Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A 57-year-old man, labelled a paedophile by his lawyer, has been sentenced to 13 years and three months imprisonment for 47 charges of sexual offence, rape being the lead offence.
‘Careless’ driver ordered to pay victims $10k and serve probation
Tuesday 21 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A 45-year-old man was sentenced to 18 months of probation and ordered to pay over $10,000 in compensation to two motorcycle victims after being convicted of careless driving causing injury and refusing a breathalyser test.
Atiu cannabis cultivator remanded in custody pending psychiatric assessment
Saturday 18 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
Chris-Mayne Paiere Mokoroa, the man arrested last week in Atiu for alleged cannabis cultivation, possession of cannabis, and possession of drug utensils, has been remanded into custody following a court appearance on Thursday.
Court briefs
Saturday 18 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A number of cases were heard before Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro on Thursday this week.