Court
Curfew imposed on woman for violating probation terms
Monday 27 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman who has been repeatedly warned she will go to jail, has been now given a curfew, as authorities struggle to keep track of her whereabouts.
Teen spared conviction for careless driving fined for cannabis offences
Monday 27 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A teen motorist who had an epileptic fit, leading to a crash, has escaped a conviction for careless driving, but picked up convictions for possessing a bong and cannabis.
Man fined for parole breaches
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A 20-year-old man has been fined $80 for breaching his parole conditions by entering a licensed premises and consuming alcohol.
‘Careless driver’ retains licence, picks up $3395 in fines and costs
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with careless driving causing injury has avoided losing his driver licence, but has been landed with more than $3000 in fines and reparation costs.
Date set for ‘final submissions’ in high profile trial
Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The ongoing dishonesty charges faced by recently reinstated Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former National Environment Service (NES) director Nga Puna, and his wife and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI), Diane Charlie-Puna will again be heard in court.
Nightclub brawl accused told to remain in the Cook Islands
Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
One of eight visitors from Australia allegedly involved in a brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub has been told to remain in the Cook Islands.
Nightclub brawler fined $2250
Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
One of 11 men involved in a brawl on Rarotonga has been convicted and fined more than $2000 for his part in the incident.
Guilty pleas entered by visitors following nightclub brawl
Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Seven men involved in a brawl on Rarotonga have faced another day in court, with some changing their pleas in an effort to get home to Australia.
Rarotonga man found guilty of assaulting sister, pregnant niece
Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man who kicked his niece in the stomach and consequently threatening the life of her unborn child has been found guilty of multiple assault charges on two women.
Foreign govt official avoids prosecution for late night crash
Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A visiting foreign government official has avoided prosecution following a late night driving incident on Rarotonga.
Teenager ordered to pay $13k in reparation for burglary offences
Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A teenager involved in high profile burglaries on Rarotonga has been told to pay $13,000 in reparation and given 16 months of probation.
Man facing multiple assault on female charges remanded in custody
Saturday 18 November 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.
Confrontation at courthouse as two groups trade insults
Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Tensions boiled over as Police were forced to separate two groups of people at the Ministry of Justice Building in Avarua shortly after the appearance of eight men in court facing charges related to a brawl on Rarotonga.
Security beefed up: Four more charged in Rarotonga nightclub brawl
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Four more men have been arrested, charged and appeared in court facing fighting offences following a brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub last week.
Police make eighth arrest in nightclub brawl case
Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Court, National
Police have made another arrest in connection with last week’s brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub, as an online petition questioning the bail conditions of co-accused continues to gain traction.
Persistent offender gets three days’ jail for probation breach
Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman who has been repeatedly warned she will go to jail, was released from custody following a string of charges, over a period of months.
High profile burglary accused enters not guilty pleas
Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man facing joint burglary charges in relation to multiple burglaries on Rarotonga has entered not guilty pleas.
Petition questioning bail conditions attracts 3000 signatures following late night brawl on Rarotonga
Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
An online petition questioning the bail conditions around six men facing multiple charges over a late night brawl on Rarotonga has attracted more than 3000 signatures.
Grave mistake: Senior motorist takes ‘wrong turn’ at Panama Cemetery
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Local, National
A senior motorist was reportedly overtaking another vehicle when he lost control of the van he was driving and ended up in the cemetery at Panama.
Nightclub brawl suspects rush to wedding after bail
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Six men, all from Australia, and charged with a range of offences related to a brawl in a Rarotonga nightclub, had a narrow window of time to make it to a wedding following a court appearance on Friday.