Crime
Police arrest drunk drivers
Sunday 23 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
Witnesses stopped a driver who was seen driving dangerously at the controlled single-lane roadway at bridge works in Avatiu on Saturday night after it had driven past a red light and towards another vehicle.
Police to hold cyber safety outreach this week
Sunday 23 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, Local, National
Three of the 10 Police Officers who were involved in cyber safety training last month will be leading a community outreach this week, starting with Tereora College.
Top cop appointment in final stages, official announcement imminent
Saturday 22 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
The recruitment process for the top cop position is in its final stages and an official announcement is expected soon.
Four ‘known’ juvenile offenders arrested
Saturday 22 March 2025 | Written by Teitimoana Tairi | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police have apprehended and arrested four known juvenile offenders, aged between 14 and 16, following recent burglary incidents that occurred over the past week.
Police reopen investigation into teen assault case on Mauke
Thursday 20 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Crime, National, Outer Islands
More than a year after a shocking assault on a teenage girl with an intellectual disability in Mauke, police have confirmed they are re-investigating the case.
Online scammers impersonate friends, fake banks in Cook Islands
Monday 17 March 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Business, Crime, Local, National, Technology
Vulnerable Cook Islanders are being targeted by online scams involving fake prizes and fraudulent financial documents, leading to financial losses and potential security risks.
Rarotonga crime stats challenged
Saturday 15 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Cook Islands Police data shows no increasing crime trend, but the Opposition leader and a road safety advocate argue understaffing and passive policing conceal actual crime and safety issues in Rarotonga.
Business concerns lead to discharge without conviction in machete case
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Two 20-year-old men were discharged without conviction for carrying a machete, due to potential impacts on their businesses.
Crown Law Office on track for record number of lawyers
Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National
The Crown Law Office is on course to have its highest number of lawyers ever, a significant improvement from just five lawyers in August last year.
Police investigate burglary, assault and numerous traffic incidents
Tuesday 11 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National
After having to deal with several car crashes keeping an understaffed police force busy, police later tended a burglary incident in Vaimaanga and an assault incident on Sunday.
Men charged for drunken behaviour on bail
Wednesday 5 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, Crime, National
The men who were arrested over the weekend for their drunken behaviour are currently on bail.
Police search for fleeing drivers after weekend crashes
Monday 3 March 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police were last night still looking for the drivers of the vehicles involved in crashes over the weekend.
New national security agency to combat transnational crimes
Thursday 27 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has confirmed that the newly formed National Security Agency is part of the nation’s development and growth in part of the regional network of nations that are working together to combat transnational crimes.
Repeat offender back behind bars
Saturday 22 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Recidivist offender, 23-year-old Lucas Kamana, has been sentenced to 16 months in jail for charges of burglary, joint burglary and contempt of court.
Leaders call for stronger measures amidst drug trafficking concerns
Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
Transnational crime continues to be a growing concern for Cook Islands’ borders.
Vandals target fintech startup
Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands tech entrepreneur Brett Baudinet is disappointed that his recently established business, Smartie, has become a target for vandals.
Australia commits to ongoing collaboration with Cooks on transnational crime threats
Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Australia, Crime, Economy, National, Regional
Australian High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Phoebe Smith is confident that through the Te Kukupa II maritime patrol vessel, Cook Islands with the support from Australia can tackle transnational crimes such as drug trafficking.
Police decry ‘high tolerance’ of careless, dangerous driving
Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
The Cook Islands Police Services stressed that there seem to be a high tolerance of drivers’ carelessness and recklessness on the road, as car crashes continue to emerge.
Bail denied for motorcyclist in Arorangi fatal hit-and-run
Monday 3 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, Crime, National
A 24-year-old father of two, charged with negligent driving causing death following a fatal hit-and-run in Arorangi last week, was denied bail by the Criminal Court in Avarua over the weekend.
Man, 24, arrested and charged in connection with fatal hit-and-run
Saturday 1 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
A 24-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident that took place in Arorangi on Tuesday night.
