Crime
Mistake ends in assault conviction
Monday 8 July 2013 | Published in Crime
A health professional convicted and sentenced to 12 months supervision for assault on a female, sought help from community support groups straight after the incident.
School boy convicted
Saturday 6 July 2013 | Published in Crime
A 17 year old college student has been convicted of careless driving and will be paying his parents off for some time to pay for the damage he caused.
Trial by jury requested
Wednesday 3 July 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro on June 27, who passed the following judgements: Matui Valu - was to enter no plea to two counts of cannabis, seeds and utensil charges, but after his defence counsel Norman George sought a further adjournment, a challenge was mounted by Crown prosecutor Tuaine Manavaroa.
Accused misses court
Wednesday 3 July 2013 | Published in Crime
Pukerua was to appear on June 27 to enter a plea in relation to a threaten-to-kill charge but was a no show, which is not the first time it had happened.
Court reminded of dress code
Wednesday 26 June 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tui Short on June 20, who passed the following judgements: Wilfred Dauvois - at the request of the prosecution, was remanded back into custody after having his case adjourned to June 27.
Repeat court order not followed
Tuesday 25 June 2013 | Published in Crime
A court order for a man accused of common assault to obtain a psychiatric report before entering a plea, had not been followed last week.
Fiji man must stay in Cooks
Monday 24 June 2013 | Published in Crime
A Fijian national charged with theft as a servant has been prevented by the courts from leaving the Cook Islands as there are fears he may abscond.
JP: women not punching bags
Monday 24 June 2013 | Published in Crime
In dealing with two separate assault on female cases in court last Thursday, Justice of the Peace Tui Short sent a timely reminder to men that their women are not punching bags.
Drink driver disqualified
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro on June 13, who passed the following judgements: Alex Root Reed – who refused to undergo a breathalyser test in Avarua has pleaded guilty to the charge, following an earlier court appearance on May 17 where he entered no plea.
Final netball round at TSA
Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Crime
For some of the younger netters, this will be their final day on the Telecom Sports Arena as they bring their 2013 season to a close.
Drink driver hopes to keep job
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Crime
Koroa Raumea Junior’s job on the police patrol boat Te Kukupa is now in doubt after being fined $500 and disqualified from driving for 12 months yesterday in court.
Guilty pleas entered
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Crime
Tutai Amiri, will be sentenced on July 4 for assaulting a female and a child.
Canadian sues over offshore expos
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Crime
A Canadian senator and her prominent lawyer husband have formally launched a libel lawsuit against the publicly owned Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).
Assault on female charge dismissed
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata presided over the High Court on June 6 and passed judgements on the following cases: Cecil Samatua – Appeared on charges of common assault.
Toa project to go to court
Tuesday 11 June 2013 | Published in Crime
A disagreement between Toa Petroleum and the National Environment Service (NES) is likely to go to court.
Lawyer claims 'mistaken identity' in punch
Wednesday 5 June 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Tauei Solomon presided over the High Court on May 30 and passed judgements on the following cases: Tuta Tutai Amiri – Appeared on charges of assault of a female and child, and willful damage.
Man ordered to stay away from child
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata presided over the High Court on May 23 and passed judgments on the following cases: Poaru Tatira – is charged with presenting a firearm without proper and sufficient purpose.
Light bulb 'thief' a 'borrower'
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Crime
A Rarotongan man pleaded guilty to being unlawfully found on private property avoided prison and was ordered to pay a fine last Thursday.
Accused burglar released on bail
Saturday 25 May 2013 | Published in Crime
A justice of peace has granted bail to accused burglar Ponatu Ua currently facing 10 charges before the courts.
Justice staff 'overworked and underpaid'
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Crime
The Ministry of Justice has released an annual report detailing the operations of the Court of Appeal and High Court that highlights the lack of resources in the country’s judicial system.
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