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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.

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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 […]

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 […]

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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