Court
Permanent suppression given in assault and wilful damage cases
Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A Justice of the Peace has ordered permanent suppression surrounding two defendants in separate cases involving assault and wilful damage.
Cops continue chasing unpaid fines in courts
Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Seven motorists have been penalised and ordered to pay costs on top of unpaid traffic fines.
Call for ‘stringent control’: Drink driver records highest level ‘we seen in recent years’: Police
Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A drunk driver on Rarotonga has recorded a breath alcohol reading nearly five times the legal limit – the highest police have seen in recent years.
Chief Justice puts a lid on Crown, defence squabble: ‘If any issue arises, if I get a call, I deal with it’
Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Chief Justice Patrick Keane has settled an ongoing dispute between a Crown Prosecutor and defence lawyer in the High Court at Avarua.
Tentative sentencing date for rape accused
Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A tentative sentencing date has been set down for a Mangaia man charged with multiple offences including rape, cruelty to a child and assault on a child.
Speeding ticket process slammed by lawyers
Friday 24 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A defence as described on speeding fines handed out by police on Rarotonga, has been labelled ‘ridiculous, an imposition on our citizens’, by a legal eagle.
Court briefs 24.02.23
Friday 24 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Jale O’Connor was nearly four times over the legal limit and driving erratically when he was stopped by police on Rarotonga. O’Connor appeared in the Criminal Court on Thursday where he entered a guilty plea to excess breath alcohol. The court heard O’Connor was driving about 12.45am on February 19 when he was stopped by […]
Historical first lift at Justice
Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, Local, National
Accessibility issues for the elderly and disabled to access the Ministry of Justice building in the Avarua township, will finally be addressed as work begins on the building’s new lift project.
Security company boss in court for cannabis
Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A high-profile businessman who operates a security company on Rarotonga has been arrested and charged with possession of cannabis leaves and utensils.
What’s up at our borders? Cannabis confusion at the arrivals gate
Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A bungle at the border formed the basis for a defence in which a visiting Kiwi couple with young children escaped cannabis importation and false declaration convictions this week.
Koutu Nui welcomes reduction in Land Court fees, brochures
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, Culture, Local, National
Te Koutu Nui, the group comprising Cook Islands sub-chiefs, has welcomed the reduction in Land Court fees announced by the Ministry of Justice earlier this month.
Court application to determine the future of Nukupure Park
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, National
The future of the Ngatangiia Matavera Sports Club Field (Nukupure Park) in Muri is up in the air following applications in court.
Drink driving, burglary arrests over the weekend
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, National
Two people were taken to hospital after being knocked off their motorcycle by a vehicle driven by an alleged drink driver in the early hours of Saturday morning, kicking off a busy weekend for the Cook Islands Police Service which included an arrest for a historical burglary.
Kiwi visitors escape cannabis convictions
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A visiting Kiwi couple with young children escaped cannabis importation and false declaration convictions.
In the Criminal Court on Thursday, February 9
Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Name suppression granted in theft case A woman facing a charge of theft was granted named suppression in the Criminal Court on Rarotonga. Defence lawyer Lavi Rokoika made the request during a call over matter on Thursday. Rokoika said the basis of the application was the case was still being processed and she needed disclosure from […]
Drink driving case drags on
Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
The case against a man facing reckless and drink driving charges is still before the courts 12 months after he was charged with the offences.
Man taken into custody following car fire
Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man was taken into custody late Thursday night following a blaze which engulfed a car on Rarotonga.
Drink driver avoids jail on fourth conviction: ‘It is difficult to ignore persistent offending; your drinking is the issue’
Friday 10 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man with multiple drink driving convictions was nearly seven times over the limit when he lost control of a motorcycle.
Manihiki Airport land matter adjourned
Friday 10 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, National, Outer Islands
The land court matter between Government and Manihiki landowners to allow works on the island’s airport upgrade project to proceed was heard yesterday morning via Zoom.
Man facing assault charges against female free to travel
Friday 10 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A Crown prosecutor and defence lawyer have continued a heated argument in court over a Rarotonga man facing multiple assault charges against a female.
