Crime
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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