Court
In brief: Court news
Tuesday 14 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man has had a charge of careless driving causing injury withdrawn in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday.
Man convicted for trespassing and intoxication
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Araitia Araitia was convicted of being unlawfully found after being intoxicated and walking into someone’s property.
Man pleads guilty to drunkenness in public
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man who previously claimed he was punched by police and told “shut up, this is not Fiji” changed his plea from not guilty to guilty.
Mother of seven receives suspended sentence
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A woman was put on a two-year suspended sentence after stealing from the KAPs store in Matavera twice on one day in October.
PM Brown, Puna seeking costs from failed private prosecution
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says he was not surprised Citizens Against Corruption’s (CAC) attempts to lay charges a second time failed.
In brief: Court News
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man has been fined and banned from driving with another man convicted of willful damage.
Man receives 15 months prison for stealing
Friday 10 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A Rarotonga man was sentenced to 15 months prison for stealing a grass cutter worth $1000, along with other items worth $741 and contempt of court.
Probation breach brings praise for work ethic
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Solomone Taufahema breached the conditions of his probationary licence when he consumed alcohol.
Leave to appeal against PM Brown and Henry Puna dismissed again
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
The private prosecution’s application seeking leave to appeal a High Court decision involving Prime Minister Mark Brown and his predecessor Henry Puna, was declined by the Court of Appeal on Friday.
Court seeks clarity in domestic violence cases
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A Justice of the Peace is to seek clarification on assault on female cases following appearances by two defendants in the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Bigwigs trial date ‘may need to avoid general election’
Monday 29 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
The trial date of suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former director of the National Environment Service Nga Puna, and former secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna, might need to avoid the general election says, Chief Justice.
In brief: Court News
Saturday 27 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man charged with dangerous and reckless driving was asked to pay reparation costs of over $7000 to the victim whose vehicle he crashed into.
In brief: Court News
Friday 26 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Yves Pan, an over 70-year-old French national who is also a Cook Islands permanent resident, will appear in the High Court today at Avarua.
Over 60 driver licence issue in the hands of Crown Law: PM
Thursday 25 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
The drivers licence regulation that requires those aged 60 and over to undergo a medical examination is still being dealt with by the Crown Law, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Court briefs
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Court briefs for the week ending 19th November. Loss of temper proves costly; Technician gets his wheels back; Disqualified driver told to get a lawyer
Judges to decide fate of appeal against Puna and Brown
Friday 19 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
The private prosecution against Prime Minister Mark Brown and his predecessor Henry Puna, who were acquitted on corruption-related charges in March, completed another step in the appeal process this week.
No jury trials until March 2022
Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Shut borders with New Zealand has meant a bank of around 20 to 24 jury trials are awaiting a hearing because Judges have not been able to enter the Cook Islands, says Chief Justice.
Driver escapes conviction after car crashes into Marumaruatua causing damage
Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man who lost control of his vehicle causing it to launch off the dock into Avarua Harbour and damage Marumaru Atua has escaped conviction.
Cannabis accused gets bail following third appearance
Friday 5 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing cannabis cultivation charges has been given bail after his third appearance in court.
Custody continues for cannabis accused as investigation ongoing
Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing cannabis cultivation charges has been remanded in custody for a second time as police build a case against him.