Court
Man accused of raping minors face more charges
Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man in remand accused of raping minors aged under 14 has had additional charges of indecent assault and inducing indecent act added.
Three-year driving ban
Wednesday 29 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man with a medical health condition has been ordered not to drive for three years due to health concerns raised at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.
Woman gets probation for assaulting 69-year-old man
Wednesday 29 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A woman was sentenced to 12 months’ probation supervision, including attending counselling, for assaulting a 69-year-old man in front of his grandchild.
Court briefs
Monday 27 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A Pa Enua indecent assault suspect, a man, was transferred to Rarotonga on Thursday afternoon and has been remanded at the Arorangi Prison Services.
Careless driving, high blood alcohol leads to $5000+ bill
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Three drink drivers were sentenced in Avarua court, with one ordered to pay a hefty reparation for damaging a power pole.
Court briefs
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who continued to have interim name suppression has admitted to a charge of assault on a female. The defendant’s initial charge of threatening to kill was withdrawn by police and substituted by assault on a female. Represented by Mona Ioane, the defendant will be sentenced on July 9. ——————– On assault on a […]
Man who stole pigs to face justice
Friday 17 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who has admitted to stealing a male and female pig this year in Rarotonga will be sentenced on June 19.
‘Showing off to get attention’: String of juvenile crimes raises concerns
Tuesday 14 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Showing off to get attention is one reason juveniles are misbehaving, not just in Rarotonga, but worldwide, says men’s counselling organisation, Te Punanga Oraanga Matutu (TePOM).
Court briefs
Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro presided over various court matters, including custody matters and cases involving driving offences, assault, and wilful damage, at the Criminal Court on Thursday.
Police blame string of stolen motorbikes on 14yo juvenile
Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A 14-year-old juvenile suspected of committing multiple crimes, such as theft, burglary, and unlawful taking of motorcycles, appeared in a closed court session yesterday.
Young man gets probation for assaulting international league player, another man
Wednesday 8 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A young man has been sentenced to 12 months’ probation supervision for two separate assault charges where one of the victims was an international league player.
Court briefs
Monday 6 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A woman who was convicted of common assault has received a suspended six-month sentence.
Court briefs
Saturday 4 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A number of court matters were presided over by Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Man jailed for stabbing ‘off duty’ police officer
Friday 3 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who stabbed a police officer and assaulted a tourist in Avarua, Rarotonga, in May last year has been sentenced to one year and two months in jail.
Man recently sentenced for assault faces new charges, remanded
Friday 3 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who was recently sentenced for assaulting a female has been charged and remanded in custody for a similar offence.
Man sentenced to probation for kicking pregnant niece
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A court matter that had been ongoing since 2021 involving a man kicking his pregnant niece in the stomach came to an end yesterday after the defendant was sentenced to 22 months of probation.
Inmate pleads not guilty to assault at prison
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
An inmate accused of assaulting a fellow inmate at the Arorangi Corrective Services facility with intent to injure has pleaded not guilty.
Pick-up truck driver granted bail in fatal motorcycle crash
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Alcohol has been ruled out as a contributing factor in the case of a pick-up truck driver who is alleged to have struck a 60-year-old motorcyclist causing her death on April 17.
Former Vodafone employee convicted of stealing $91,000
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National, Technology
A woman has been convicted of theft as a servant for making false entries in a telecommunications company’s account, defrauding them of over $91,000.
Driver charged in Cook Islands’ first road fatality
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A pick-up truck driver who allegedly struck a 60-year-old motorcyclist on April 17 has been charged with dangerous driving causing death. He is expected to appear in court today.
