Court
Police throw bombshell at defence in burglary case
Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man’s alibi in a case of burglary has been thrown into disarray due to late evidence presented at a defended hearing.
Tourism operator gets probation for assault on ex-partner following trial
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Domestic violence will be viewed seriously by the Courts in the Cook Islands after a High Court Judge yesterday quashed an application for discharge without conviction.
Man released from custody on theft as servant charge
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man has been released from custody and appeared in court charged with theft as a servant.
Three men charged with breaching probation appear in court
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Three men have appeared in court, all charged with breaching probation.
Turua granted partial driver’s licence to work for Minister Angene
Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Former Ministry of Cultural Development secretary Anthony Turua has appeared in court and been granted a partial driver’s licence.
Man accused of breaching police safety order released from custody on strict bail conditions
Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A 24-year-old man has been released from custody and has appeared in the Criminal Court on a charge of breaching a police safety order.
Questions raised over reparation quotes in careless driving matter
Monday 16 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with drink driving, and awaiting his day in court, went out and did it again.
Careless driving and failure to report accused discharged without conviction
Monday 16 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with careless driving and failing to comply and report an accident has been discharged without conviction in a case where his lawyer said “the defendant should have been the victim”.
Ministry of Justice building lift and remedial works nearing completion
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, National
Following a number of unexpected delays, the lift project at the Ministry of Justice building is set to be completed by the end of this month, Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) said in a statement.
High Court adjourns sentencing to confirm conviction details
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The Cook Islands High Court has once again adjourned the sentencing of Joshua Utanga, who is accused of assaulting his ex-partner, to Tuesday, October 17.
Brain damage reported following assault
Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
‘The victim continues to require physical and cognitive assistance’
Court briefs
Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing a charge of threatening to kill will face a day in court despite not making an appearance, as it was assumed the charge against him would be dropped.
In brief: Court news
Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Court briefs - October 9
Drink driving case involving NZ High Commission employee adjourned again
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A reckless and drink driving case involving a New Zealand High Commission employee which has dragged on for nearly two years, took another dramatic turn in court on Friday.
Guilty pleas indicated as woman faces multiple theft as a servant charges
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman facing eight charges of theft as a servant has indicated she will enter guilty pleas.
Tourism operator facing trespass charge free to leave Cook Islands
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A tourism operator facing a charge of wilful trespass, and undergoing ongoing assessment with Te Marae Ora in relation to the charge, has been given permission by the court to travel overseas.
Women appear in court on assault charges
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Two women have appeared in court before Justice of the Peace Nadine Newnham on assault charges connected to an alleged incident in Nikao.
‘It is just too messy’: JP calls off sentencing
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The prosecution of a teenager involved in three burglaries on Rarotonga has been described as “too messy” by a Justice of the Peace following half a day of deliberation.
Justice of the Peace threatens to dismiss charges if assault case adjourned again
Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A Justice of the Peace has threatened he will dismiss charges against a man, of common assault and assaulting a female, if the matter is adjourned again.
Drink driver nabbed following night out
Monday 2 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Tereapii Greg Mose was convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $335 for excess blood alcohol at the Criminal Court in Avarua.