Court
Roundabout causes confusion, Court hears
Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man has blamed the layout of the new Avatiu roundabout for a careless driving incident.
JP surprised at offending
Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A Justice of the Peace has expressed surprise at one man’s sudden spate of offending.
Court briefs
Friday 19 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A matter involving the stealing of lemons has been adjourned again.
Theft accused retains name suppression
Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman charged with theft has continued name suppression after appearing in the Criminal Court on Thursday last week.
Murder accused remanded, police probe continues
Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man charged with the murder of his stepson has been remanded in custody.
Elevator project on track for August completion
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The Ministry of Justice elevator (lift) project is on track for completion in August.
Cops find one in five vehicles non-compliant
Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
More than one in five four-wheeled vehicles are estimated to be non-compliant on Rarotonga.
Drink driving accused ‘out of control’, says lawyer
Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man who has entered guilty pleas to multiple drink driving offences has been described by his lawyer as “out of control”.
Assault accused remanded back into custody
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing a charge of common assault has been placed back in custody on the recommendation of his lawyer.
Police team up with counselling agencies to address domestic violence in the Cooks
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, Economy, Education, Local
In a bid to address and prevent domestic violence in the Cook Islands, the Police Service yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with counselling service providers Punanga Tauturu Inc (PTI) and Te Punanga Ora’anga Matutu (Te POM).
Try Alcoholics Anonymous, serial drink driver told
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing his sixth charge of excess breath alcohol has been told Alcoholics Anonymous is an option for him after pleading with the court that he wants to turn his troubled life around.
Man gets 12 months of probation supervision for assaulting a female
Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Aue Inangaro Tamariki Vakatini has been warned by Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro that if he is again charged with assaulting a female, he could be facing a jail sentence.
Cabinet to discuss panel’s Minimum Wage Review
Tuesday 9 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
Cook Islands Cabinet will discuss the findings of a report recommending changes to the minimum wage today.
Court briefs
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man who was over five times the breath alcohol limit has been disqualified from driving for 12 months.
Teens remanded in custody on multiple burglary charges
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Three teenagers facing multiple burglary charges have been remanded in custody following a court appearance in Rarotonga on Friday morning.
Three teens in custody following high-profile burglaries
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Three teenagers who are alleged to have been involved in two high-profile burglaries in town have been arrested.
Titikaveka seat verdict explained
Thursday 4 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A Judge’s decision to confirm MP Sonny Williams’ win in the Titikaveka constituency in the August 2022 general elections hinged on his interpretation of traditional medicine or vairakau Māori.
Chief Justice, Crown share concerns around attempted rape case
Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A Chief Justice and Crown lawyer have both expressed concerns about the amount of time a man accused of attempted rape has spent in custody.
Rape accused vacates pleas and seeks review of charges
Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man with a long criminal history, charged with multiple offences including rape and indecent assault, has vacated earlier pleas and asked for disclosure on the charges he is facing.
