Crime
'Petty prosecution', says lawyer
Tuesday 21 May 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court was presided over by Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata on May 16, who passed the following judgments: Alberta Tukakiau – has pleaded guilty to three attempted burglary charges.
Drink driving case adjourned sine die
Monday 20 May 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on May 16 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata, who passed judgments on the following drink driving related offences: Jackson Enua – is charged with excess blood alcohol.
Teen sentenced to live on Manihiki
Saturday 18 May 2013 | Published in Crime
A young repeat offender has been sent back to his home island to try and turn his life around the traditional way.
Rent scammer told to leave the country
Friday 17 May 2013 | Published in Crime
The man who took a $390 bond from a local woman in a rental scam was told to leave the country and stay away by the sentencing judge.
Judge hears land cases
Thursday 16 May 2013 | Published in Crime
Disputes over Cook Islands land are currently being heard by Justice Patrick Savage in the land division of the Cook Islands High Court.
Round 2 of netball games start
Wednesday 15 May 2013 | Published in Crime
The senior open one and two netball teams will kick start round two of the domestic netball season tonight at the Telecom Sports Arena in Nikao.
Scam suspect released on bail
Tuesday 14 May 2013 | Published in Crime
A man suspected of operating a scam and of trying to advertise pornographic movies has been released on bail before his trial this week.
Pregnant woman sentenced for theft
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice Judith Potter sentenced the woman on Friday found guilty by jury last week for stealing pearl pendants from her employer.
Dean goes to prison
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Crime
A repeat offender was sent to prison for receiving a stolen camera, possessing a bong and breaching probation and community service conditions.
Gun thief a menace to society
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Crime
A man who committed a string of burglaries – including stealing his neighbour’s gun – was told he is a menace to the community by the presiding judge.
Sentencing set for July
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Crime
The former prison guard who helped prisoners escape in order to commit crimes will be sentenced in the July judge sitting.
Offender warned prison next time
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice Judith Potter sentenced a young father to probation for cannabis offending and warned him if it happened again he would go to prison.
Cases set down for July or September
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice Judith Potter presided over the High Court on May 9 and heard the following cases on call-over: James Estall – faces charges of manslaughter and excess breath alcohol.
Senior public servant named
Saturday 11 May 2013 | Published in Crime
THE NAME suppression of a senior public servant accused of injuring his wife with intent has been lifted by Justice Judith Potter, who found no compelling reason not to.
Man fined for cannabis possession
Saturday 11 May 2013 | Published in Crime
A man caught with a small amount of cannabis and a bong to smoke it received a hefty fine in the High Court yesterday.
Cannabis accused named
Friday 10 May 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice Judith Potter has lifted the name suppression of a man accused of importing cannabis.
Traffic offender granted permission to appeal case
Thursday 9 May 2013 | Published in Crime
A woman who said she did not refuse to do a breath alcohol test because she did not get asked in the first place has been granted leave to appeal the High Court’s decision.
Ringi to appeal sacking decision
Thursday 9 May 2013 | Published in Crime
Sacked former director of immigration Kave Ringi has been granted permission to appeal a High Court decision in his case against unfair dismissal.
Justice system our highest priority: PM
Thursday 9 May 2013 | Published in Crime
Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Henry Puna told a regional gathering of lay magistrates yesterday morning the administration of the justice system is high priority and requires adequate resources.
Counselling advised for victims of assault
Wednesday 8 May 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace John Kenning presided over the High Court on May 2, and passed judgment on the following assault-related cases: Ngati Matapo Tangaina – entered no plea to assaulting a female, his wife.
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