Crime
Thief sentenced to 6 months in prison
Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Crime
A tough sentence was handed down on Wednesday to a young man who stole from tourists.
Women in crash over the limit
Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tui Short on July 25 who made the following judgments: Te Konini Rongo – was charged with excess blood alcohol.
Son joins father-in-law in jail for cannabis possession
Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Crime
Arorangi man Marcus Enoka was suspected of helping his jailed father-in-law cultivate cannabis after the connection was discovered at his sentencing in court on Friday.
Superfund case in September
Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Crime
The precedent-setting Cook Islands superannuation case has been adjourned until September.
Driver pleads not guilty
Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Crime
The driver in a crash that killed three teenagers earlier this month has pleaded not guilty.
TV presenter pleads on cannabis charges
Saturday 27 July 2013 | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Television sports presenter Roger ‘Tai’ Blake has pleaded guilty to charges of importing cannabis and possession of cannabis for supply and will be sentenced in September.
Rakanui case thrown out
Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Crime
The wife of Parliament clerk Tupuna Rakanui has refused to give evidence against her husband.
Aitutaki rape accused named
Friday 26 July 2013 | Published in Crime
The name suppression of an Aitutaki businessman charged with rape has been lifted.
Super fund case back in court
Thursday 25 July 2013 | Published in Crime
The precedent-setting Cook Islands Superannuation Fund case is set to be heard in a ‘discovery hearing’ today.
Busy week at High Court
Wednesday 24 July 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice Sir Hugh Williams is in Rarotonga presiding over criminal and civil cases until Friday.
Vaka jumping decision reserved
Tuesday 23 July 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice Sir Hugh Williams has reserved judgement for two declaratory judgements that have the potential to significantly alter the Cook Islands political system.
Punanga Tauturu: sentence not right
Monday 22 July 2013 | Published in Crime
Punanga Tauturu believes a ruling to discharge without conviction given to a public servant accused of assault against a female is “disappointing” and he should have been convicted.
First sentence under new act
Monday 22 July 2013 | Published in Crime
The first person prosecuted under the newly passed Customs Revenue and Border Protection Act was sentenced on Friday.
Car driver denied bail
Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Crime
The young man behind the wheel of a fatal crash that killed three teenage boys was in court Thursday requesting bail while he awaits his trial.
Rape accused let out on bail
Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Crime
An Aitutaki businessman charged with rape was released on bail yesterday for an unrelated charge of discharging a firearm.
Prowler scares young girl
Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Crime
Twenty-three year old Robert Simona Naku was convicted and fined last Thursday for being unlawfully found on a neighbour’s property in Tupapa in May.
Justice not to be played with: JP
Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Crime
A young man with an attitude accused of burglary and a long list of court order breaches, was told that jail is perhaps the best place for him last Thursday.
Woman caught on camera discharged
Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Crime
One of two women caught on security camera interfering with a motorbike outside the Cook Islands News office has escaped conviction.
Driver at twice the legal limit
Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace John Kenning presided over the High Court on July 11 and passed judgements on the following cases: Elesa Sivaro - Who is awaiting a jury trial for another matter, was convicted of excess breath alcohol in relation to an incident in Ruatonga on June 22.
Delay over psychiatric report
Tuesday 9 July 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court was presided over by Justices of the Peace Carmen Temata and Mata Nooroa on July 4, who passed the following judgements: Crystal Arona - Was reappearing on two counts of theft as a servant charges but without legal representation.
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