Court
Expat ordered to pay $5000 in reparations
Saturday 21 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, Crime, National
An expat mother, Salote Rerealoa, who faced two charges of careless driving causing injury following a collision in March, was convicted and ordered to pay $5000 in reparations, with specific conditions on how the sum should be allocated.
Mother jailed for stealing thousands from elderly
Friday 20 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Business, Court, National
A former employee of the Bank of South Pacific has been sentenced to 17 months in prison after admitting to eight charges of theft.
Court finds man guilty of threats and trespass, sentencing pending
Thursday 19 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
A man was found guilty of threatening to kill and wilful trespass after a confrontation with his neighbour and will be sentenced on Friday.
Retired man sentenced for careless driving causing injury
Wednesday 18 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, Crime, National
A retired man, Ariiva Setephano, was sentenced for careless driving causing injury this week, following an incident which left a 16-year-old female with injuries, including a broken toe and grazes to her limbs.
Court commutes prison sentence to probation for drunken assault
Wednesday 18 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, Crime, National
A 22-year-old first-time offender was sentenced to two years of probation after he pleaded guilty to charges of injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and entering a premises with intent.
Mother sentenced to six months in prison for stealing over $90,000
Tuesday 17 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Business, Court, Crime, National
A former Vodafone Cook Islands employee has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment and 12 months’ probation after being convicted of theft as a servant.
Court news
Monday 16 December 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
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Court briefs
Saturday 14 December 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who is accused of indecently assaulting a victim over the age of 16 has denied the charges and his case has been transferred to the High Court.
Judge alone trial begins for man accused of violent domestic abuse
Tuesday 10 December 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The judge-alone trial of a man who faces eight counts of assault on a female by punching her began at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Year-long legal battle ends in $100 fine for nightclub brawl
Thursday 5 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
After a year on bail and seven days in custody, local plumber Tangimetua Tangimetua, a father of two, has been convicted and fined $100 for his involvement in a nightclub brawl in November 2023.
Court brief
Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
The case of a man accused of raping a girl under the age of 12 has been adjourned to January 31, 2025, as he did not appear in the Criminals Court for his call over on Thursday due to extreme mobility issues.
Kavera crash accused on strict bail conditions
Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
A man facing multiple charges following a major crash in Kavera on Sunday evening has been remanded on bail under four strict conditions by the Criminal Court.
Court briefs
Wednesday 27 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Hiwi Wauatai, who admitted to carelessly driving in Takuvaine on May 13 this year, was discharged without a conviction at the Criminal Court in Avarua last Thursday.
Defendants must attend court proceedings
Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A defence lawyer has raised concerns with the Court over recent media reporting of her client’s non-attendance to court proceedings. However, the Justice of the Peace said that a defendant must be at the hearings and it was not optional.
Justice refutes allegations
Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, Local, National
The Ministry of Justice has refuted public claims that the legal process which deals with juvenile criminals continuously lets young perpetrators dodge their crimes and punishment.
Man charged for contempt of court
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
Tereapii Greg Mose, who is behind bars and is represented by lawyer Michelle Tangimama, had his case adjourned to November 29.
Woman admits assault
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
A woman who assaulted a staff member at Trader Jacks, has pleaded guilty to common assault despite the fact she had apologised with remorse, to the victim after the incident.
Hit-and-run case adjourned
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
Vaiana Dance, represented by defence counsel Jamie Crawford, was scheduled to face additional charges as heard in the Cook Islands Criminal Court last month, on top of four counts of failure to stop. Yesterday, she was expected to appear before Justice of the Nadine Newnham, but the case was adjourned to allow more time for […]
Bail conditions changed, man travels to Pa Enua
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who faces two counts of indecent assault has had his bail conditions changed allowing him to travel home to the Pa Enua as police wait to speak to two more witnesses.
Woman denies careless driving charge
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
At the Criminal Court on Thursday, Vaine Ioane denied two counts of careless driving causing injury.