Court
Manihiki accused appears via audio visual link
Wednesday 27 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman charged with four counts of theft as a servant has appeared in court via audio visual link from Manihiki.
JP asks for more details around power pole costs
Wednesday 27 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A Justice of the Peace has asked Te Aponga Uira (TAU) to provide a further breakdown of costs for a power pole in relation to a careless driving charge.
Accused waives his right to name suppression
Wednesday 27 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man has waived his right to name suppression on charges of dangerous driving and being unlawfully found on property.
Accused facing indecent assault, contempt charges allowed to travel
Friday 22 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
An expat facing a charge of indecent assault and two charges of contempt has been allowed to travel overseas.
Drug accused DJ allowed to work on Rarotonga
Tuesday 19 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A New Zealand DJ (disc jockey) facing multiple drug charges has had his bail conditions changed so he can work on Rarotonga.
Guilty or not? High profile trial verdict in the new year
Tuesday 19 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The final submissions were heard in the high-profile corruption case involving the country’s Deputy Prime Minister and ex-ministry heads, with the judge to deliver verdict in the new year.
Accused nightclub brawlers adjourned to February
Monday 18 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Two men alleged to have been involved in a massive brawl on Rarotonga last month have appeared in court.
Nightclub brawl accused remains in Cook Islands awaiting trial
Monday 18 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
One of eight visitors from Australia allegedly involved in a brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub will remain in the Cook Islands at least until February, 2024.
Bail denied for man facing assault charges on two partners
Saturday 16 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing more than a dozen charges related to assaults on two partners has been remanded in custody again following an application for bail.
Shrinking jury pool puts trial system under strain
Saturday 16 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
There is scepticism among legal eagles about jury trials in the Cook Islands following the release of a judgement in an aborted case.
Woman pleads guilty to child assault in Court
Saturday 16 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman has pleaded guilty to assaulting a child.
Former bank employee admits to stealing $125,000
Friday 15 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman has admitted to stealing $125,000 over a five-year period from Bank South Pacific (BSP) on Rarotonga – entering guilty pleas to eight charges of theft as a servant.
Jury reaches verdict in Aitutaki cannabis case
Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A jury of nine women and two men have found an Aitutaki man guilty of supplying cannabis following a two-day trial on Rarotonga.
Defendant denies supplying cannabis,
Friday 8 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A jury of nine women and two men will decide if an Aitutaki man is guilty of supplying cannabis following a two-day trial on Rarotonga.
Aitutaki drug trial delayed over witness incrimination
Thursday 7 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The jury trial of an Aitutaki man facing a supply of cannabis charge has been hampered by multiple delays on its first day, including a call by the Judge to adjourn on the grounds of a witness incriminating themselves.
Aitutaki drug trial hinges on cryptic messages, expert analysis
Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National, Outer Islands
Text messages, drug analysis, and expert testimony are the Crown’s mainstays in its case against an alleged Aitutaki drug dealer, Gray Ronald Pitomaki Turia.
Jury trial thrown out following two days of delays
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The jury trial of a man facing charges of threatening to kill and threatening to cause grievous bodily harm has been thrown out following two days of hold ups.
Drink driver fell asleep, crashed into power pole
Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National
An 18-year-old motorist was nearly three times the legal alcohol limit when he fell asleep behind the wheel and collided with a power pole in Rarotonga.
Drink driver over five times legal alcohol limit fined $800, disqualified
Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National
A 34-year-old woman who collided with a fellow motorcyclist while trying to overtake a car was more than five times the legal alcohol limit.
Disqualified driver considers Australia return to continue supporting family
Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A convicted drink driver is considering leaving the Cook Islands because losing his driver’s licence for 12 months renders him unable to work to support his grandparents.