Crime
Retired man sentenced for careless driving causing injury
Wednesday 18 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, Crime, National
A retired man, Ariiva Setephano, was sentenced for careless driving causing injury this week, following an incident which left a 16-year-old female with injuries, including a broken toe and grazes to her limbs.
Court commutes prison sentence to probation for drunken assault
Wednesday 18 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, Crime, National
A 22-year-old first-time offender was sentenced to two years of probation after he pleaded guilty to charges of injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and entering a premises with intent.
Mother sentenced to six months in prison for stealing over $90,000
Tuesday 17 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Business, Court, Crime, National
A former Vodafone Cook Islands employee has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment and 12 months’ probation after being convicted of theft as a servant.
Police urge responsibility after weekend of mayhem
Tuesday 17 December 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, Local, National
Police are urging individual responsibility after a spate of incidents over the weekend, including a hit-and-run in which a 70-year-old tourist was injured, receiving four stitches in her head and multiple abrasions.
Court news
Monday 16 December 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
December 16, 2024
Man hospitalised after crashing into a power pole
Monday 9 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
A 34-year-old man was admitted to the Rarotonga Hospital after he crashed in Muri on Sunday morning. It is a suspected alcohol-related incident.
Police attend to 181 incidents in November
Friday 6 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police have reported that last month closed off with a monthly total of 181 incidents reported.
Police strengthen force amidst staffing challenges
Tuesday 3 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National
Despite continuing to deal with challenging staff numbers, the Cook Islands Police are upskilling more officers.
Survey reveals shocking domestic violence figures in Cook Islands
Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Health, Local, National, Outer Islands
The 2014 Cook Islands Family Health and Safety Survey, re-opened by Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW), reveals alarmingly high rates of domestic violence against women across the islands, with physical and sexual violence being prevalent, particularly in the Southern Group Islands.
Driver charged over Kavera crash involving multiple vehicles
Thursday 28 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The driver who is alleged to have caused a major crash in Kavera on Sunday night has been charged and is expected to appear at the Criminal Court in Avarua today.
Police attend to weekend crashes
Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police are investigating a hit and run case that was reported early yesterday morning.
Defendants must attend court proceedings
Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A defence lawyer has raised concerns with the Court over recent media reporting of her client’s non-attendance to court proceedings. However, the Justice of the Peace said that a defendant must be at the hearings and it was not optional.
Police introduce pepper spray, officers graduate
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National
Cook Islands Police are modernising officer safety measures, with the first class of officers graduating today under the Officer Safety Pacific (OSP) programme.
Fires continue despite warnings
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Local, National
Regardless of repeated warnings and the clear dangers associated with lighting rubbish heap fires in extended periods of dry weather, many people continue to disregard safety guidelines, especially during windy conditions.
Email scam hits resort, owner raises cybersecurity concerns
Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
An email phishing scam which targeted companies including The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium has highlighted growing cybersecurity challenges facing businesses in the Cook Islands.
Wildlife centre alleged culprit image on CCTV
Tuesday 19 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Stephanie Jansen from the Discover Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre in Arorangi has thanked the members of the public who have shown their support after news of a burglary at the centre was shared on social media.
Police investigate burglary at marine centre
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police are investigating a burglary at the Discover Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre, destroying the camera system, taking cans of coke and emptying the tip jar on Saturday.
Restore reliable, well-led Police Services: Browne
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local
The failure to appoint a new Police Commissioner since the previous Commissioner’s term ended speaks volume, leading to the lack of stable, strategic leadership needed to manage resources, set priorities, and enforce standards of accountability, says Opposition Leader Tina Browne.
“Copouts’ destroy police says lawyer
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Local lawyer and former politician Norman George claims the Cook Islands Police Service has suffered destcruction under Prime Minister and police Minister Mark Brown.
Allged thief charged
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
A teenager has been caught and charged with attempted burglary and being unlawfully found following a burglary in Tupapa on Monday. The charges were confirmed by Cook Islands Police Service spokesperson Trevor Pitt who said the matter has been prepared for referral to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Committee (JCPC). Tupapa resident Talissa Koteka took to […]
