Crime
'Stolen' pearls came from father-in-law
Thursday 7 November 2013 | Published in Crime
The identification by the Prime Minister’s wife of pearls taken from their home is being disputed in court, with the defendant saying he gets pearls from his father-in-law. Fijian man William Wade, 27, testified in court on Monday for the third day of his defended hearing. He is accused of taking 4000 pearls from the […]
Hearing started for PM house thief
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Crime
A defended hearing has started this week for a man accused of breaking in to the prime minister’s house last year and taking 4000 pearls. 27-year-old William Wade was in court on Friday with his lawyer Norman George for the second day of his hearing, where witnesses for the Crown were called to testify and […]
Past convictions come back to haunt
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Crime
A man with a history of appearing in court on violence charges has been convicted and will be sentenced. Jim Arai, 46, pleaded guilty to a charge of assault on a female last Thursday. Police prosecutor Maeva Kirikava told the court that Arai had been drinking at the garden bar across from Raro Fried Chicken […]
Long work hours contribute to food theft
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Crime
Two people working in the tourism industry accused of stealing from their employers have both been given the benefit of the doubt and placed on six months’ suspended sentence. Easter Teaurere, 23, and Jiuta Rakoroi, 40, appeared in court on Wednesday for sentencing before justices of the peace Bernice Manarangi, Pae Tuteru and Mata Nooroa. […]
Trial would be waste of taxpayer money
Monday 4 November 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on October 31 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams, who made the following judgements: Teremoana Saddler, 23, through counsel entered a plea of not guilty to charges of possession of a bong, being unlawfully found on private property and five charges of contempt of court. The contempt of […]
Foreigners appearing in court a problem: JP
Wednesday 30 October 2013 | Published in Crime
A justice of the peace has commented on the amount of ‘foreigners’ appearing in court each week, saying that responsibility needs to be shown by agencies and employers moving people over from other Pacific nations.
Change of plea for assault accused
Wednesday 30 October 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on October 24 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tui Short, who made the following judgements: Fa’afou Amate, 34, through his counsel Wilkie Rasmussen changed his plea from not guilty to guilty for a charge of assault on a female.
Legislation typo causes confusion
Thursday 24 October 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on October 17 was presided over by Justices of the Peace John Kenning and Mata Nooroa who made the following judgements: Netani Cataki, 31, pleaded not guilty to a charge of theft as a servant.
Court cases left hanging 'ludicrous'
Thursday 24 October 2013 | Published in Crime
A justice of the peace has taken a stand against the lack of progress in cases that have gone through the court for a year without plea.
Progress made on women's empowerment
Wednesday 23 October 2013 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands is leading the Pacific in achieving broad international goals around the empowerment of women, say officials.
Petition to be heard in December
Thursday 17 October 2013 | Published in Crime
Dates have been set aside at the Cook Islands High Court for a hearing concerning a petition filed the Democratic Party on the results of last month’s Murienua by-election.
Tumour suspected to cause offending
Monday 14 October 2013 | Published in Crime
Recent prison escapee Wilfred Dauvois is to have a full medical assessment done, including an x-ray examination, under suspicion he has a tumour re-growth.
Woman placed on probation and banned from drinking
Monday 14 October 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on October 10 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who made the following judgements: Upoko Nelio, 30, appeared for sentencing on a charge of excess breath alcohol.
Discipline by bush knife leads to probation term
Monday 7 October 2013 | Published in Crime
A man who attempted to take the law into his own hands has been sentenced to 12 months’ probation and 6 months’ community service for hitting a boy with a bush knife.
Ex-school treasurer pleads guilty to stealing
Monday 7 October 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on October 3 was presided over by Justices of the Peace Carmen Temata and Mata Nooroa, who made the following judgements: Grace Rea, 31, from Ngatangiia, appeared before the court on a charge of theft, for taking $1400 from Takitumu pre-school between September 2012 and March 2013, while she had been working as the treasurer of the school committee.
Suspended sentence for woman caught on camera
Monday 7 October 2013 | Published in Crime
A young woman charged for attempting to remove mirrors from a motorcycle parked at CINews property has been put on a six months’ suspended sentence.
Prisoner sentenced to extra time
Tuesday 1 October 2013 | Published in Crime
An offender described as being “no stranger to the justice system” had more convictions added to his list and more time added to his prison term by three Justices of the Peace on Wednesday.
Night out leads to trespassing charge
Tuesday 1 October 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on September 26 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tauei Solomon who made the following judgements: Priscilla Henry, 23, from Takuvaine, pleaded guilty to a charge of being unlawfully found, or trespassing, on the property of Trish Holford.
Title dispute in Aitutaki court
Tuesday 1 October 2013 | Published in Crime
A court case to determine who holds the traditional title of Teurukura Ariki in Aitutaki will be held this week in the Arutanga courthouse in Aitutaki.
National baby show on today
Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in Crime
The brightest baby faces from across the country will be coming together tomorrow morning for the Cook Islands National Baby Show at the Sinai Hall in Taputapuatea.
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