Crime
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.
Pre-trial change of charges for accused
Tuesday 27 August 2013 | Published in Crime
Panama man Gene Hunter has had charges against him changed after his trial came close to adjournment on Monday.
George attends 1st FIFA meet
Tuesday 27 August 2013 | Published in Crime
Local lawyer and Atiu member of parliament Norman George made his first visit to FIFA Headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland as a member of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee.
Visitors arrested for drink driving
Monday 26 August 2013 | Published in Crime
Three visitors arrested for drink driving appeared in the High Court last Thursday.
Probation for Matapo
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Crime
Operation Eagle accused Dina Matapo has been sentenced to one year probation with 6 months’ community service on a charge of offering to supply cannabis.
Jail for refusing jury service?
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Crime
The judge currently presiding over the Operation Eagle court cases has alluded to the possibility of jail time for jurors who fail to fulfil their duties.
Arlander receives jail sentence
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Crime
Local businessman Scott Arlander has received 10 months’ imprisonment for three charges of selling cannabis.
Demo Party welcomes High Court's decision
Friday 23 August 2013 | Published in Crime
Dear Editor, The decision by the High Court about Norman George’s political status is welcomed by the Democratic Party and the Opposition.
3 plead guilty in drugs case
Tuesday 20 August 2013 | Published in Crime
Three Operation Eagle accused have pleaded guilty to their charges, eliminating the need for a two-week court trial that set to start this week.
Common assault charge 'boyish buffoonery'
Monday 19 August 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning who passed the following judgments: Leroy Robinson – appeared in court for sentencing over a common assault charge.
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