Court
Drink driving accused given extra time to seek advice
Wednesday 27 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A 17-year-old man charged with excess blood alcohol and careless driving has been given more time to find a lawyer.
‘Striking was a very foolish thing to do’
Tuesday 26 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
The Cook Islands Chief Justice has ordered a high profile sporting executive who slapped three women on the buttocks with a machete to pay $1500 to a local charity which combats violence against females.
In brief: Court news
Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Police have received a letter of withdrawal from the partner of a man charged with assault on a female.
Confusion over reparation costs
Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
There was confusion in the Criminal Court over how much reparation needed to be paid following a motor accident.
Kiwi tourist pleads guilty
Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A New Zealand tourist who inappropriately touched a girl will be sentenced via Zoom today.
Request declined
Saturday 16 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Cook Islands Chief Justice declined an application for a victim to read her own impact statement to the man who raped her.
Man jailed for machete attack
Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man has been sentenced to nine months in prison and 12 months of probation for assaulting his partner three times, using a machete in at least one of the assaults.
Kiwi tourist charged with indecent assault
Saturday 9 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A New Zealand tourist appeared in the Criminal Court at Avarua charged with indecent assault on Friday.
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.
