Court
Dangerous driver avoids loss of licence for ‘wheel stands’
Thursday 3 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A 22-year-old man has escaped losing his driver licence following a conviction for dangerous driving.
Man pleads guilty to assault and carrying offensive weapon charges
Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man has entered guilty pleas to carrying an offensive weapon and three counts of male assaults female in the High Court at Avarua.
Fisheries dispute dismissed
Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The highest court in the Commonwealth has dismissed a long-standing dispute involving the Cook Islands Government, William Framhein and local environment group Te Ipukarea Society (TIS).
Former environment worker pleads guilty to theft charges
Monday 28 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Axed deputy National Environment Service (NES) director pleaded guilty to stealing over $12,000 from the public purse, however, the defendant’s lawyer says the guilty plea was made only to put an end to the case.
In brief: Court news
Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man pleaded not guilty to burglary and two acts of indecent assault on Thursday in the Criminal Court at Avarua.
Court session cancelled due to technical issues
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Technical difficulties meant Friday’s High Court session in Avarua was cancelled.
Man pleads guilty to assault charges
Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A probation report has been ordered for a man facing a raft of domestic related charges and breaching police safety orders.
In brief: Court News
Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Motorcyclist Aisake Fimone was found to have 800 micrograms (mcg) of alcohol per litre of breath when he was stopped and breathalysed on December 3, 2021.
In brief: Court news
Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man has pleaded guilty to careless driving and failing to report an accident in the Criminal Court at Avarua.
In brief: Court news
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Joseph Ahiao and Matatia Tewhare both pleaded guilty to fighting in a public place in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
In brief: Court news
Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A 21-year-old man is set to return to his home in Rakahanga after his bail conditions were changed on Thursday in the Criminal Court in Avarua.
Owner to pay $150 to girl attacked by dog
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Mata Manuela was ordered to pay $150 in compensation costs in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Tuesday, to a girl who was attacked by her dog.
Man pleads guilty to careless driving
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Ordain Tutakiao has appeared in court on charges of dangerous driving causing injury and possession of a utensil.
MIQ breach charges dropped
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man forced to spend two days in prison has had charges for breaching Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) order dropped.
Arson accused to be sentenced
Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing arson and contempt of court charges is set to enter a guilty plea to the charge of arson following an appearance in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Friday.
Raro woman pleads guilty to selling cannabis
Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman with name suppression has entered a guilty plea to selling cannabis for the purpose of dealing.
In brief: Court news
Friday 4 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man who has multiple disqualified driving convictions has been told he will only hurt himself and his family if he continues to offend.
Defendant ready to enter plea this month
Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman who worked under the former director of the National Environment Service (NES), Nga Puna and facing multiple counts of theft as a servant is set to enter a plea this month.
In brief: Court news
Monday 31 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing multiple charges has questioned his bail conditions in choosing to defend himself.
Court full with people failing to pay fines
Friday 28 January 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Twenty-eight people were summoned to court yesterday for failing to pay a fine.