Court
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.
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.
