Court
Jonassen steps down as Justice Secretary, citing personal reasons
Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, Local, National
The Secretary for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), Tamatoa Jonassen, has tendered his resignation to the Public Service Commissioner, Carl Hunter, citing personal reasons.
Man enters pleas to 10 assault charges
Friday 23 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with 10 counts of assaulting a female has entered guilty pleas to eight of the charges.
Cashier pockets more than $1000 from till
Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National
A mother-of-six who stole more than $1000 while working as a cashier at a Rarotonga supermarket has received a suspended sentence.
Cooks community ‘angry and bitter’ over rise in public fighting
Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National
Public fighting is on the rise in the Cook Islands, a Justice of the Peace says.
Couple reconcile after husband attacks wife, wife’s car
Wednesday 21 February 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National
Intoxicated and “full of anger”, a 33-year-old man struck his wife in the head and stomach before inflicting nearly $6000 worth of damage on her car in Rarotonga.
Assault accused denied bail
Wednesday 21 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who is facing 13 charges for assaulting a female was denied bail by the Justice of the Peace John Whitta at the Criminal Court in Avarua.
Child bruised, bloodied in assault
Wednesday 21 February 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National
A Rarotonga woman who repeatedly slapped a 9-year-old girl about the head as punishment for stealing has been sentenced for assaulting a child.
JP to deliver reserved decision in reckless and drink-driving case
Tuesday 20 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A decision is soon expected on whether a man accused of reckless and drink driving on Rarotonga more than two years ago, is guilty or not.
Accused burglar released on bail
Saturday 17 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
An accused burglar who has been in custody since December 2023 appeared before Justice of the Peace John Whitta on Thursday and was granted bail.
Four accused plead guilty to brawl charges
Friday 16 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Four of the accused in the Nikao brawl incident that took place on January 28 this year have pleaded guilty.
Daytime vs. nighttime: Conflicting accounts cloud erratic driving case
Wednesday 14 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Driver charged with failing to stop and refusing breathalyser awaits verdict after conflicting testimonies about the incident’s time and details.
Court diary
Wednesday 14 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
An 18-year-old man has been given a two-year suspended sentence for his role in a mass brawl on Rarotonga.
Assault accused gets bail with strict conditions
Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Despite facing multiple assault charges, an accused held in custody was granted bail with strict conditions including curfew, contact restrictions, and passport surrender.
Court news in brief
Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
February 13, 2024
In brief: Court news
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
February 12, 2024
Accused burglar given bail after brother speaks for him in court
Friday 9 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The brother of a man facing burglary charges has again pleaded with the court to release him, to help care for their wheelchair bound father.
Assault accused fails in second bid for bail
Friday 9 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with a raft of offences related to the mother of his child, has had another charge added, and again failed in his bid for freedom.
Prison time for drink driver
Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National
A recidivist drink driver has been jailed after crashing his motorcycle while more than eight times the legal alcohol limit.
Man smashes car in retaliation
Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National
An 18-year-old man retaliated to being knocked off his motorcycle in a two-vehicle crash in Rarotonga by inflicting more than $2000 in damage on the opposing driver’s car.
More alleged brawlers expected in court this week
Monday 5 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
More alleged brawlers are expected to appear in court on Thursday after facing charges of fighting in a public place and assault with intent.
