Court
Jail warning to drunk driver
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man has been disqualified from driving for 16 months after he was convicted for excess breath alcohol and other driving related charges.
Defence bids for case dismissal
Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Defence lawyer Norman George made submissions for the dismissal of charges in a 2020 assault on a female case at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Court briefs
Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The Chief Justice, Patrick Keane is expected to sentence a man who has admitted to 47 charges of rape, indecent assault, and indecent acts.
No conviction for father in road rage assault case
Thursday 24 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man has been discharged without conviction for an assault charge that was allegedly fuelled by road rage caused by the victim.
Child assault results in two-month prison term
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who slapped, punched and stomped on a child’s chest in an outer island has been sentenced to two months of imprisonment.
Court briefs
Monday 21 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man, who was alleged to have been the mastermind behind a major cannabis operation in Rarotonga and sentenced in 2022, appe
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
Monday 21 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Several former and current directors of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) have filed defamation lawsuits against George Pitt of the Cook Islands Herald and Elijah Communications.
Court briefs
Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who was sentenced a week ago for driving related charges, was before the Court on Thursday for breaching community service and his probationary licence.
Woman facing additional charges in hit-and-run case
Monday 14 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A woman alleged to have injured four teenagers in a hit and run matter will be facing more charges, the Cook Islands Criminal Court heard last week.
Court briefs
Monday 14 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The case of a man accused of raping a girl under the age of 12 has been adjourned to November 28.
Mental health assessment ordered for accused burglar
Monday 14 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A psychological assessment of one of the three men accused of a series of burglaries in Rarotonga has been ordered by the Criminal Court in Avarua.
Bus driver sentenced to twelve months’ probation supervision
Friday 11 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A 46-year-old Fiji national driver who crashed a tourist bus in December 2022 has been sentenced to 12 months of probation supervision.
Two-year prison term for dangerous driving causing death in Rarotonga
Friday 11 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man in his 20s has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for dangerous driving, which resulted in the death of a 24-year-old man in Rarotonga last year.
Container theft accused walks free
Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man charged with theft of a 40-foot container was discharged without conviction yesterday.
Court warns recidivist offender to stay out of trouble
Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Recidivist offender Okirua Manuela, who is well-known to the Court system, was warned that any breach of his sentencing conditions could result in imprisonment.
Team Rakahanga sweeps aquatics medals at Cook Islands Games
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
The aquatics events, held over a three-day race, were the first of the Cook Islands Games’ sports to conclude with Team Rakahanga waving their flag with pride as they dominated several categories.
First major cocaine case results in imprisonment
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A New Zealand-based Cook Islander was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment for bringing cocaine and cannabis into the country in the first significant case of its kind.
Man disqualified for 18 months after third drunk driving charge
Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man with a history of driving related charges in the Cook Islands High Court has been disqualified from driving for 18 months.
Kiwi lawyer brings Māori land law expertise to Cook Islands
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, Local, National
A New Zealand lawyer is hoping to apply his expertise in Māori land law, the Treaty of Waitangi and constitutional issues to assist in resolving similar challenges faced in the Cook Islands.
Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National, Parliament
The Public Accounts Committee is concerned with the Minister for Corrective Services’ authority to ‘influence or directly manage’ the release of inmates from prison, while the Minister denies these claims and maintains that all work release protocols are being followed.
