Court
Woman faces arson charge in connection to house fire
Friday 17 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
A 39-year-old woman has appeared in Court charged with arson in connection to a house fire in Arorangi on Sunday night.
‘Your abuse has stolen her life’ Man, 50, sentenced to eight years in prison for rape
Friday 17 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National, Outer Islands
(WARNING: This story contains graphic descriptions of the offences committed by the defendant). A Mangaia man who only stopped raping his teenage victim after she gave birth to their son has been sentenced to eight years in prison.
Man guilty of injuring gets bail following night in custody
Friday 17 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man has been bailed after spending a night in custody following a three-day jury trial in which he was found not guilty of injuring a woman with intent but guilty of injuring her by an unlawful act.
Cook Islands Football Association leadership dispute lands in court
Friday 17 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Football, National, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) leadership dispute has landed in Court, with ‘dismissed’ president Tiraa Arere filing for an immediate interim order to restore him to the top role.
Man guilty of injuring and remanded in custody following three-day jury trial
Thursday 16 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man has been remanded in custody following a three-day jury trial in which he was found not guilty of injuring a woman with intent but guilty of injuring her by an unlawful act.
Jury trial for man charged with intent to injure starts
Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A jury has heard the opening statements in a case against a man accused of assaulting a woman.
Court briefs 13.03.23
Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Ponipate Draunimasi Naisulu entered a guilty plea to excess breath alcohol in the Criminal Court on Thursday last week. The court heard Naisulu drove on March 4 and recorded an alcohol breath reading of 690 micrograms per litre of breath. Justice of the Peace John Whitta advised Naisulu legal advice was available. Naisulu was fined […]
Police arrest five, record new high for breach of alcohol limit
Monday 13 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, Crime, National
Police arrested five people over the weekend, including one male suspect, who is alleged to have threatened a shopkeeper with scissors on Friday evening.
Drink driver more than five times over the limit
Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A drunk driver on Rarotonga who recorded a breath alcohol reading nearly five times the legal limit – the highest police have seen in recent years – has appeared in court.
Williams declared Titikaveka MP
Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Local, National, Politics
Cook Islands Party member Sonny Williams has been confirmed as the new MP for Titikaveka.
Lawyer points JP in right direction over suppression
Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Justice of the Peace John Whitta entered into a debate over name suppression at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.
Petition decision ‘ASAP’
Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics
The decision on whether to rule out four voters in the Titikaveka electorate as ineligible has been reserved.
Second recount likely for disputed Titikaveka seat
Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics
A High Court judge has not ruled out a recount for the Titikaveka seat if three or four of its voters get ruled ineligible.
Second court appearance for rape accused
Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man facing charges of sex with a minor and rape has made a second appearance in court following an oversight by a Justice of the Peace.
Eligibility of four voters to decide Titikaveka seat
Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics
Sonny Williams’ three-vote victory in the Titikaveka seat hangs in the balance, with a Court hearing underway to decide on the eligibility of four voters in the electorate.
Court briefs
Monday 6 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, National
February 6, 2023
Titikaveka electoral petition hearing set for three days
Monday 6 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, National
The hearing of the remaining electoral petition starts today at the High Court in Avarua, to be presided by Justice Christopher Toogood.
Name suppression lapses in assault on female case
Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man facing three charges of common assault and one charge of assault on a female has lost his bid for name suppression.
Assault and wilful damage charges dropped
Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man charged with assaulting his wife and wilfully damaging their vehicle has had his charges dropped.
Court briefs 03.03.2023
Friday 3 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Ngamau Wichman Tou appeared in High Court last week, facing a charge of obtaining by false pretence which was replaced with a charge of forgery. Crown Prosecutor Jamie Crawford said the Crown had “finally received information from the Financial Intelligence Unit, as to why it took so long”. “We have given our position; we will […]