Court
Visitor appears in court following Tourism office crash
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Several court matters were presided by Justice of the Peace John Whitta at Criminal Court in Rarotonga on September 7.
Drug importation accused released on bail, with curfews and to remain in Cook Islands
Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Two men charged separately for alleged importation of drugs while arriving on separate flights to Rarotonga last week have been granted bail.
Court brief September 1
Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A number of criminal matters were called before Chief Justice Patrick Keane via audio visual link at the Criminal High Court in Avarua on September 1.
Drug importation allegations: Two accused say it was done for others
Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Allegation have been made by two accused men who appeared in court on separate charges that the drugs imported were for ‘others’. Police should make enquiries this weekend, Justice Colin Doherty says.
New charges laid in cannabis prosecution
Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A number of criminal matters were called before Chief Justice Patrick Keane via audio visual link at the Criminal High Court in Avarua on August 1.
Justice Ministry closed today, staff workshop
Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The Ministry of Justice will be closed today for a staff workshop.
Two men face cannabis charges to appear in Court following busts at Rarotonga Airport
Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, Crime, National
Two incoming passengers who were on separate flights on Wednesday are expected to appear at the Criminal Court in Avarua this morning facing cannabis charges.
Lawyer intends to appeal reparation matter following $3000 claim for damaged power pole following crash
Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Matters heard in the Criminal Court on August 30
Drink driver more than seven times over the limit
Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A drink driver has been given 16 months of probation and disqualified from driving for a year in what has been described as an “extremely high” level of alcohol in his system at the time of the incident. This was heard at the Criminal Court on August 29.
Man nearly five times over the limit following crash outside the cop shop
Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man blew nearly five times the legal drink driving limit following an incident outside police headquarters on Rarotonga earlier this month.
Civil matters call over - August 25
Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A few Civil Court matters were called before the Chief Justice Patrick Keane at the High Court in Avarua on Friday.
Man threatened shopkeeper with scissors
Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams presided over court matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.
Teenager spared jail on raft of charges
Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A woman who consistently flouted the law over a period of months has been spared jail on a raft of charges including burglary and obtaining credit by fraud.
Teenager charged with burglaries avoids jail by the ‘skin of your teeth’
Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A teenager involved in multiple burglaries on Rarotonga has been told she has narrowly avoided a prison sentence.
Legal issues delay final submissions in corruption trial
Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Court, Crime, National
The final submissions in the high-profile corruption trial involving the suspended Deputy Prime Minister and two former senior public servants have been pushed back after the judge sought clarification on some legal issues at their last hearing.
Alcohol related matters in court
Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams presided over several alcohol related matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday, August 17.
Fatal crash accused pleads ‘not guilty’
Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
The motorbike driver who is accused of causing a fatal crash on June 10 this year, has pleaded not guilty.
Probation Services apologises, charges against man dropped
Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man who had defended himself in the Criminal Court in Avarua a week ago had two counts of breach of probation charges against him withdrawn.
Court briefs August 17
Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Maiarii Kauvai has been remanded in custody until her sentencing on August 28.
Woman in custody following multiple contempt charges
Wednesday 16 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman who has struggled to comply with bail conditions has been remanded in custody.