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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday 25 September 2013 | Published in Crime
Illiteracy and miscommunication were the main focus in a case involving a probation breach on Thursday.
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.
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