Court
Court briefs
Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A number of matters were called before Chief Justice Patrick Keane at the High Court in Rarotonga via an audio-visual link on Friday.
Tourist fined for resisting police at Rarotonga Airport
Monday 29 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Tourist fined for resisting police at Rarotonga Airport
Court briefs
Monday 29 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A number of matters were called before Chief Justice Patrick Keane at the High Court in Rarotonga via an audio-visual link on Friday.
Alleged rapist in remand
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man accused of raping minors aged under 14 is remanded in police custody after he was deemed a “risk” to society.
Court briefs
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Jharome Leteryll Teoe Crummer Cook has been ordered to pay a fine of $180 after being convicted of excess blood alcohol and careless driving.
Ex-DPM appeals ‘excessive sentence’, hearing date set
Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The appeal against the sentence of former deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau is scheduled to be heard on July 4.
Five months prison for Aitutaki indecent assault, other charges
Wednesday 24 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who was convicted for 12 separate offences including indecent assault has been sentenced to five months imprisonment.
Probation for repeat offender
Wednesday 24 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The fourth accused in a Nikao brawl incident on January 28 this year has been sentenced to 12 months’ probation.
Assault case adjourned, JP warns on witness contact
Wednesday 24 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A diversion could be considered for an assault on a female case where the accused is currently employed in Australia.
‘Rowdy tourist’ bailed, told to seek legal advice
Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
An intoxicated tourist who was held in custody earlier this week has been advised to seek legal advice after her case was adjourned to April 24.
Driver, 52, to be questioned after fatal Nikao crash
Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Police will be talking to the 52-year-old pickup truck driver who is alleged to have struck a motorcyclist, causing her death, in Nikao on Wednesday morning.
Woman jailed for repeated breaches
Friday 19 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A young woman who is seen by the court to have had a disturbing pattern of behaviour for reoffending has been sentenced to around four weeks in jail.
Man gets four-year prison sentence for raping a minor
Friday 19 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A 22-year-old man was convicted and sentenced to four years in prison for raping a minor.
Intoxicated tourist faces charges after rumbling arrival
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A tourist has got off to a bad start to her Rarotonga holiday after she was arrested and remanded into custody by police upon arrival at the Rarotonga International Airport on Tuesday night.
Inmate seeks Chief Justice to hear case
Monday 15 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who is serving time in prison for threatening to burn down a house and a car last year is before the court again for a charge of assault with intent to injure.
Man fined, disqualified after drunk driving crash
Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Tepa Tangata O Tongareva Kelly was ordered to pay a fine of $134 after being convicted for excess blood alcohol.
‘High risk offender’ remanded in custody
Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A young woman was remanded in custody after Probation Services informed the court that she was a high risk offender.
Suspended sentence for deportee
Thursday 11 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
An unemployed man ‘who lives off the land’ has been convicted and given a four-month suspended sentence for dangerous driving and being unlawfully found.
Court orders community service for assault on female
Wednesday 10 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A 30-year-old businessman has been sentenced to 12 months’ probation supervision with the first three months to be served for community service.
$350 fine for reckless driving and ignoring police signals
Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A motorist has been convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $300 and $50 court cost for dangerous driving and failure to stop.
