Court
Concern over Manuae Trust
Friday 10 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Environment, National, Outer Islands
Tension is building over the establishment of a Conservation Trust for the uninhabited atoll of Manuae.
‘Like shooting fish in a barrel’
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
A Ngatangiia resident has renewed a call to shorten the reduced speed zone through Muri as Police set up a checkpoint in the area for the second time in as many weeks.
Understanding court process around succession, occupation right, and lease applications
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, National
The Ministry of Justice is releasing three brochures relating to the Land Division of the High Court that will assist the Cook Islands community in understanding the court process around succession, occupation right, and lease applications.
Traffic infringements keep cops busy
Wednesday 8 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, National
More than 50 minor offence notices have been issued to Cook Islands road users in the five weeks since the New Year. Joanne Holden reports.
Woman more than three times the limit abused others
Wednesday 8 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A woman was more than three times over the legal drink driving limit when she stopped her vehicle and confronted the public with profanities.
Woman, 53, charged with drink driving following weekend crash
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
A 53-year-old woman spent a night in custody following an early morning drink driving incident on Rarotonga.
In brief: Court news
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, National
Court matters heard on January 2, 2023.
Change in High Court fees
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The Ministry of Justice started reviewing their High Court fees in 2019 and 2020 but was put on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Crown Law mum on review of Crimes Bill
Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Economy, National, Politics
Moves to remove homosexuality from the Crimes Act are still awaiting sign off from Crown Law.
Land court to determine Manihiki Airport Upgrade project
Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, National
The land court matter between Government and Manihiki landowners to allow works on the island’s airport upgrade project to proceed on terms that have been provisionally considered, will be heard next week.
Cultural Development Secretary convicted of drink-driving and disqualified
Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The Secretary of Cultural Development has been convicted of drink-driving and disqualified from driving for 12 months.
Crown and defence haggle over details in assault case
Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A Crown prosecutor and defence lawyer got into a heated argument in court as a man was due to appear on multiple assault charges against a female.
Courts briefs
Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing assault with intent to injure charges has been declined name suppression.
Wilful damage charge admitted in ongoing dispute
Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A 22-year-old male, in connection to an ongoing dispute between youths of neighbouring villages in Rarotonga, pleaded guilty at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.
Warden employed despite Corrections aware of previous convictions
Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
Cook Islands Corrective Services employed a warden despite being aware that he had previous convictions for assault.
Cannabis found in underwear
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man who was found with a small amount of cannabis on him after being stopped for drink-driving has been sentenced to 12 months’ supervision.
Defendant told to seek advice
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with assault with intent to injure has been advised to seek legal representation.
This is unsatisfactory: Chief Justice Keane
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The case against a woman of obtaining by false pretense which stretches back nearly five years, has been described as unsatisfactory by her lawyer.
Guilty plea in $118,000 deception case
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman has entered a guilty plea to obtaining by deception in a $118,000 case involving the New Zealand Ministry of Social Development.
‘Power imbalance’ between victim and attacker
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
Former guard with multiple convictions sentenced in alcohol-fueled, unprovoked and severe assault
