Court
Woman, 29, arrested for drink driving after bridge crash
Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Police responded to a motor vehicle crash reported early yesterday morning.
Court briefs
Friday 13 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Solomone Taufahema, who was in custody for a charge of common assault, was granted bail by Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Teenager convicted for stealing government vehicle
Thursday 12 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A teenager who unlawfully took a government vehicle in April this year has been convicted and given a 16-month suspended sentence.
Drunk drivers cause multiple crashes: Police
Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Police attended a number of road crashes over the weekend, resulting in drivers being taken to the hospital and another being arrested. The incidents are allegedly alcohol-related.
Court briefs
Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Keith Adair Mokotupu has been advised to come with his lawyer on the next adjournment date, October 17.
Charlie-Puna admits to café visit, loses prison privileges
Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
A high-profile inmate’s work release programme was cancelled after she admitted to having breakfast at a popular eatery in Arorangi last Friday.
Court briefs
Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro presided over several assault matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday, September 5.
Hit-and-run accused granted bail
Saturday 7 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A woman accused of hit-and-run after colliding with two motorbikes, injuring four teenagers last weekend, was granted bail.
Court briefs
Saturday 7 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man facing charges of careless driving and excess blood alcohol has been advised to seek a lawyer due to the substantial reparation he faces.
Inmate brekky probe
Saturday 7 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A high-profile inmate, sentenced to 18 months imprisonment earlier this year, was allegedly spotted having breakfast at a popular Arorangi eatery, triggering an internal investigation.
Woman convicted of excess alcohol
Wednesday 4 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A woman, who was involved in a crash in March this year, was convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $234 for a charge of excess blood alcohol.
Suspended sentences for driver involved in two accidents
Monday 2 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
At the Criminal Court last week, Inosi Vulava was handed 12 months of concurrent suspended sentences for the two charges of careless driving.
Accused rapist admits to 47 charges, suppression lifted
Saturday 31 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Interim name suppression on a man who was charged with allegations of rape, indecent assault and inducing an indecent act on minors has been lifted.
Theft matter adjourned to October 25
Saturday 31 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
The theft matter against Sina Daniel was adjourned to October 25 at the High Court call over before Chief Justice Patrick Keane on Friday.
Two-year case concludes in guilty verdict
Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
After more than two years, the excess breath alcohol case against Steven Kavana concluded with Justice of the Peace John Whitta finding him guilty and imposing a 12-month mandatory disqualification from driving.
Court briefs
Saturday 24 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, National
Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning presided over a number of matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Avarua burglary duo remanded, potential for additional charges
Friday 23 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
The two men alleged to have been accomplices in the recent break-ins reported around Avarua have been remanded in custody and are likely to face more charges.
Man hit with hefty fines for drink driving and assault
Thursday 22 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A 33-year-old man has been sentenced and ordered to pay reparations of $4259.12 to electricity company Te Aponga Uira and around $700 in court fines and court costs for three separate charges.
JCPC re-established to address growing juvenile crime concerns
Monday 19 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Cabinet has supported the re-establishment of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Committee (JCPC), paving the way for the appointment of a new Committee.
‘Only in the Cooks’: Retiring judge shares fond memories of Cook Islands
Saturday 17 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Features, Memory Lane, National, Weekend
After 12 years of dedicated service to the Cook Islands justice system, High Court Judge Dame Judith Potter is hanging up her robes, leaving a legacy of legal expertise, and taking with her some ‘only in the Cooks’ memories.
