Crime
Woman told not to hit another man
Friday 27 September 2013 | Published in Crime
Avatiu woman Edith Nicholas has been told to be on her best behaviour for six months and not hit any more men.
Probation breaches blamed on illiteracy
Wednesday 25 September 2013 | Published in Crime
Illiteracy and miscommunication were the main focus in a case involving a probation breach on Thursday.
New direction taken in a Tepuka land dispute
Monday 23 September 2013 | Published in Crime
A new application will be filed for a Ngati Makea claim to Tepuka 106C section in Nikao, currently being held by Cook Islands Christian Church.
Visitor told to use a bicycle
Monday 23 September 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on September 18 was presided over by Justices of the Peace Pae Tuteru and Mata Nooroa, who made the following judgements: Glen Hoff, 35, from Nikao, pleaded guilty to common assault.
Bail variation to travel denied
Monday 23 September 2013 | Published in Crime
An application by rape accused Poaru Tatira for a bail variation to travel back to Aitutaki has been declined.
Three awarded honorary residence
Saturday 21 September 2013 | Published in Crime
Three distinguished individuals were awarded honorary residence to the Cook Islands yesterday.
Honorary residency to be awarded
Thursday 19 September 2013 | Published in Crime
Honorary residency to the Cook Islands will be given to three individuals tomorrow, who have been singled out for their contributions to the nation.
Drivers disqualified on EBA charges
Monday 16 September 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on Thursday 12 September was presided over by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi, who made the following judgments: Luke Brown – 35, from Taputapuatea, pleaded guilty to a charge of excess breath alcohol, surpassing the limit with 530mg of alcohol per litre of breath.
Jury dismissed, trial re-scheduled
Saturday 14 September 2013 | Published in Crime
Two criminal jury trials scheduled for Thursday were dismissed.
Traffic conviction cleared on appeal
Friday 13 September 2013 | Published in Crime
An appeal has been upheld and conviction cleared for a woman who refused to take a breath test.
Two years' probation for drunk driver
Thursday 12 September 2013 | Published in Crime
A young man has been sentenced to two years probation and nine months community service for hitting a pedestrian while drunk driving.
Assault accused unfit to enter plea
Wednesday 11 September 2013 | Published in Crime
A man familiar to the court has been told not to enter a plea to a charge of common assault and released on bail.
Granting conditional licence 'defeats purpose of penalty'
Wednesday 11 September 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on September 5 was presided over by Justices of the Peace John Kenning and John Whitta, who made the following judgements: Ariki Akamoeau – 57, from Atupa, charged with excess breath alcohol pleaded guilty to the charge and sought to apply for a conditional licence.
King to appeal drug charges
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Crime
A woman convicted of drug charges and sentenced to prison in relation to Operation Eagle will be appealing the judgement of her court case.
Nearly 4.5 years for drug offences
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Crime
A judge has handed down a four year and five month prison sentence to a Rarotonga man who pleaded guilty to 28 drug-related charges in relation to Operation Eagle.
Assault blamed on lack of mental health facilities
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Crime
A man arrested for punching his mentally disabled nephew is to receive tutoring from a pastor due to no mental health facility available on the man’s home island.
Makea title dispute back in court
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Crime
The decision of who holds the Makea Nui Ariki title will once again be put to the court with four descendants submitting applications to be heard in the High Court today.
Super Brown driver denied conditional licence
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on August 29 was presided over by Justices of the Peace Bernice Manarangi and John Whitta, who made the following judgements: Tile Tovio – 25, from Tupapa, entered a guilty plea to an excess breath alcohol charge.
Judge issues jury duty fines
Saturday 31 August 2013 | Published in Crime
Eleven people have been fined for failing to appear in court for jury duty.
Former NZ policeman jailed
Friday 30 August 2013 | Published in Crime
Former New Zealand police officer Mark Franklin was sentenced yesterday to a year in prison for selling cannabis.
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