Court
Court briefs
Wednesday 27 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Hiwi Wauatai, who admitted to carelessly driving in Takuvaine on May 13 this year, was discharged without a conviction at the Criminal Court in Avarua last Thursday.
Defendants must attend court proceedings
Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A defence lawyer has raised concerns with the Court over recent media reporting of her client’s non-attendance to court proceedings. However, the Justice of the Peace said that a defendant must be at the hearings and it was not optional.
Justice refutes allegations
Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, Local, National
The Ministry of Justice has refuted public claims that the legal process which deals with juvenile criminals continuously lets young perpetrators dodge their crimes and punishment.
Man charged for contempt of court
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
Tereapii Greg Mose, who is behind bars and is represented by lawyer Michelle Tangimama, had his case adjourned to November 29.
Woman admits assault
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
A woman who assaulted a staff member at Trader Jacks, has pleaded guilty to common assault despite the fact she had apologised with remorse, to the victim after the incident.
Hit-and-run case adjourned
Friday 8 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
Vaiana Dance, represented by defence counsel Jamie Crawford, was scheduled to face additional charges as heard in the Cook Islands Criminal Court last month, on top of four counts of failure to stop. Yesterday, she was expected to appear before Justice of the Nadine Newnham, but the case was adjourned to allow more time for […]
Bail conditions changed, man travels to Pa Enua
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who faces two counts of indecent assault has had his bail conditions changed allowing him to travel home to the Pa Enua as police wait to speak to two more witnesses.
Woman denies careless driving charge
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
At the Criminal Court on Thursday, Vaine Ioane denied two counts of careless driving causing injury.
Court briefs
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Assault case to proceed At the Chief Justice Patrick Keane High Court sitting last week, Judge Romeo Nee Nee, who denied charges of assaulting a female, had his case adjourned to December 13. Nee Nee represented by defence lawyer Michelle Tangimama requested that his trial be held in December to replace one of her trial […]
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.
