Crime
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teen burglar sent to prison
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Crime
A young man with a long list of charges has been convicted and will spend two months in prison for burglary.
Young man pulled up on his attitude
Wednesday 28 August 2013 | Published in Crime
A young offender appearing for failing to attend community service has been jailed and told by a Justice of the Peace that his attitude problem needs to change.
Franklin to be sentenced
Wednesday 28 August 2013 | Published in Crime
The high-profile case of New Zealand ex-police officer Mark Franklin is due to come to a close with his sentencing on Thursday.
Drink driving 'miscalculation'
Wednesday 28 August 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on August 22 was presided over by Justices of the Peace Carmen Temata and Georgina Williams, who made the following judgements: Papaturua Maretapu – 23, of Tupapa, appeared in court on a charge of excess blood alcohol.
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