Crime
Police Commissioner looks into staff pay increment
Saturday 12 April 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
After several months of facing staffing shortages due to budget cuts and uncompetitive remuneration, Cook Islands Police Service could see some changes including an improvement in their pay.
Brown: Reforms underway
Thursday 10 April 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Prime Minister and Minister for Police Mark Brown has reaffirmed government’s commitment to provide resources for the Police Service and this includes fairer pay.
Formal parade welcomes new Cook Islands chief of police
Wednesday 9 April 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
The formal welcoming parade for the incoming Commissioner of Police Teokotai Joseph will be held at the Police National Headquarters in Avarua this morning at 10am.
Police issue dozens of traffic fines
Tuesday 8 April 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police have issued a number of traffic fines last week and over the weekend after conducting checkpoints around Rarotonga.
Year-long legal battle ends infine, driving ban
Friday 4 April 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
After a year-long of seeking legal assistance, a man who was charged for excess blood alcohol (EBA) which the court described as a ‘simple’ charge but took longer due to legal assistance, was finally sentenced to a fine of $365.
Cook Islands Police blamed for delays in juvenile burglary cases
Friday 4 April 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National
The Juvenile Crime Prevention Committee (JCPC) has blamed the Cook Islands Police Service for delays in referring four juveniles recently arrested in connection with burglary incidents in Rarotonga.
Investigation into bullied Mauke teen completed
Friday 4 April 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
The recently reopened investigation into a shocking assault of a teenage girl with intellectual disability in Mauke has been completed, Cook Islands Police confirmed this week.
Joseph named new Commissioner of Police
Friday 4 April 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Cook Islands Government has announced the new Commissioner of Police, tasked with rebuilding public trust and leading the police service through a period of reform and improved professionalism.
Systemic medical neglect alleged in Mauke death case
Thursday 3 April 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National, Outer Islands
A family spokesperson alleges systemic medical neglect of a deceased woman with intellectual disabilities, whose death is being treated as a homicide, and vows to fight any resulting charges.
March sees highest crime figures in two years
Thursday 3 April 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National
Rarotonga has recorded its highest number of reported crimes in over two years, with a sharp rise in road incidents, juvenile crime and domestic violence cases throughout March, according to Cook Islands Police.
Sea rescue launched for two fishermen heading to Aitutaki
Thursday 3 April 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Local, National
A search and rescue at sea operation swung into action yesterday to locate local fishermen, Steven “Captain Moko” Kavana and Peter Brothers Jr.
Community Police volunteers gifted equipment
Wednesday 2 April 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Local, National
The Titikaveka Community Police volunteers have been gifted tables and chairs from Cook Islands Police to boost the resources in their meeting house as they work to maintain safety and nurture a sense of security in the village.
Teen motorcyclist injured in Titikaveka crash
Tuesday 1 April 2025 | Written by Teitimoana Tairi | Published in Crime, National
Two minor accidents occurred over the weekend, on Friday and Saturday.
Suspicious death of Mauke woman treated as homicide
Tuesday 1 April 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police are treating the suspicious death of a 58-year-old Mauke woman, whose body was exhumed over the weekend for investigation, as a homicide.
Police caution public against posting personal info online
Monday 31 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
The Cook Islands Police have cautioned the public against posting personal identification items such as credit cards, driver’s licences and passports on social media when they find them.
Mauke death probed after assault claims
Saturday 29 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police are investigating the suspicious death of a 58-year-old woman with special needs on Mauke, with a team dispatched to exhume her body after allegations of a prior assault.
Cyber safety presentation empowers online blackmail victim to speak out
Saturday 29 March 2025 | Written by Teitimoana Tairi | Published in Crime, Local, National
A cyber safety presentation by the Cook Islands Police to Year 9 and 10 students at Tereora College this week provided comfort and assurance to a student who was a victim of online blackmail.
Juveniles’ cases under review
Friday 28 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
The cases of four juvenile offenders arrested in connection with recent burglary incidents have now been submitted to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Committee (JCPC), according to Cook Islands Police spokesperson Trevor Pitt.
Man linked to juvenile burglaries granted bail
Friday 28 March 2025 | Written by webmaster | Published in Court, Crime, National
The 23-year-old man, who is linked to four known juveniles involved in recent burglary cases, has been granted bail.
Cook Islands Police upskill officers amid staff shortages
Thursday 27 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
Despite ongoing staff shortages, the Cook Islands Police Service remains committed to upskilling its officers, with a two-week training programme underway earlier this week.
