Court
Recidivist sentenced to probation
Friday 8 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man with a history of domestic violence has been sentenced to 12 months of probation and three-months community service.
In brief: Court news
Friday 8 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing intent to injure, wounding with intent to injure, contempt of court and escaping prison charges will appear in court later this month.
Youth Parliament to discuss contentious bills
Thursday 7 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
The Cook Islands Youth Council is finalising its numbers for Youth Parliament to be held from April 26 to 28.
Isis hostage Louisa Akavi’s ordeal heard in US court
Monday 4 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, National
Terrified Kiwi nurse Louisa Akavi, a Cook Islander, was comforted by a fellow hostage after being taken captive in Syria by Isis, a US court has heard.
In brief: Court news
Monday 4 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Lucas Kamana appeared in court after failing to make an appearance on Wednesday last week.
In brief: Court news
Friday 1 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Asaeli Ngahe appeared before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams on a charge of driving while disqualified.
Chief Justice reserves judgement in high profile case
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
An application for costs hearing involving Prime Minister Mark Brown, former prime minister Henry Puna, Teokotai Noo George and Paul Allsworth has been heard at the High Court in Avarua.
Bailed denied
Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing multiple drug dealing charges has been denied bail despite pleas from his lawyer that he faces a lengthy wait for a trial.
Two-year probation for indecent assault
Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man who indecently assaulted his relative has been told he has little motivation to take responsibility for his actions.
Cannabis accused bailed to Aitutaki
Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
An Aitutaki man facing drugs charges has been released from custody so he can return to the island.
Rape accused remains on Mangaia as Crown looks to oppose bail
Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing a raft of indecency charges involving a child remains on Mangaia as the Crown seeks to resolve the matter.
Man found not guilty in aggravated robbery case
Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with aggravated robbery has been found not guilty following a three-day jury trial.
Crown witnesses give evidence on second day of jury trial
Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Crown and defence presented the last witnesses at the jury trial of a man accused of being the getaway driver in the 2021 aggravated robbery of the Woo Store.
Aggravated robbery jury trial gets underway
Tuesday 15 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The jury trial of a man charged with aggravated robbery began in Rarotonga on Monday.
Key testimonies in rape trial
Thursday 10 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The jury trial of a man charged with rape and other sexual related offending against a 15-year-old girl continued on Wednesday as his partner was called to the stand by the Crown.
Rape trial gets underway
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
The jury trial of a man charged with rape and other sexual related offending against a 15-year-old girl began in Rarotonga on Tuesday.
PM seeking legal cost among cases in High Court
Tuesday 8 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Two jury trials and the Prime Minister seeking application for costs involving last year’s failed Citizens Against Corruption matter are some of the cases that will appear in the High Court over the next three weeks.
Man released from custody despite appeal from Probation
Monday 7 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Ngametua Tiatoa appeared in the Criminal Court on Thursday last week where he was represented by lawyer Norman George.
In brief: Court news
Saturday 5 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman charged with careless driving has been discharged without conviction following reparation payments.
In brief: Court news
Friday 4 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Edwin Singh pleaded guilty to careless driving on Friday last week after the charge was reduced from careless driving causing injury.