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Alleged assault of woman and child

Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Crime

The High Court on March 14 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi, who passed the following judgments: John Pepe – faces charges of assaulting a female and a child.

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Former director's case heard

Friday 15 March 2013 | Published in Crime

Sacked former director of immigration Kave Ringi has had his day in court, but the judge has reserved his decision until a later date.

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Man acquitted of receiving charge

Thursday 14 March 2013 | Published in Crime

The three justices of the peace who heard the three-day trial of a man accused of receiving a stolen camera have returned their verdict.

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Witness statement may change assault charge

Wednesday 13 March 2013 | Published in Crime

The High Court on March 7 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru who passed the following judgments: Turi Natini – denied assaulting a female.

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Trial on hold

Tuesday 12 March 2013 | Published in Crime

The jury trial of a woman accused of stealing pearls from her employer was scheduled to begin yesterday – but it was postponed yet again.

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Witness accused of lying in day 1 of trial

Tuesday 12 March 2013 | Published in Crime

The first day of the trial of a man accused of receiving stolen goods started yesterday morning in the High Court.

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Court hearings begin today

Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Crime

Justice Sir Hugh Williams is presiding over the Cook Islands High Court for the next two week, hearing cases that range from employees being accused to stealing from their employers, to employers being sued by their employees.

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Companies warned to pay returns

Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Crime

The first warning to companies has been issued to pay annual return fees – or risk being struck off the register.

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Drink driver told 'take the bus'

Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Crime

The High Court on March 7 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru who passed judgments on the following drink driving offences: McKenzie Taingarua – was involved in a motor vehicle crash at Kavera on Saturday around 8.15 pm after drinking then driving.

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JP tough on probation breaches

Monday 11 March 2013 | Published in Crime

A man who breached his probation conditions repeatedly was sent to prison despite an emotional plea to the court that this would see his family turned out on the streets.

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Law on disbarment explained

Thursday 7 March 2013 | Published in Crime

If the chief justice believes lawyer Norman George has shown incompetence in a recent case which saw the presiding judges strongly rebuke him, it is possible he may no longer work as a lawyer in the Cooks Islands.

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Man pleads guilty to underage sex

Tuesday 5 March 2013 | Published in Crime

The High Court on February 28 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tauei Solomon, who passed the following judgments: Tai Tekopua – pleaded guilty to having sexual intercourse with a girl over 12, but under 16, before the Aitutaki High Court on February 22.

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Drunk and disqualified drivers in court

Friday 1 March 2013 | Published in Crime

There were eight alcohol-related driving offences in the High Court on February 28.

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Rebels to face Fiji Me tonight

Wednesday 27 February 2013 | Published in Crime

Tonight’s volleyball action is all about catch up games ahead of next week’s playoffs and finals the week after.

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'Go to hell,' says George

Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Crime

Chastised lawyer Norman George says he is not worried about any further disciplinary action against him for what the court termed an ‘abuse of process’.

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Man convicted 4 times for abuse

Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Crime

A 27-year-old narrowly escaped a jail sentence after he was convicted for the fourth time for assaulting his partner.

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Alleged child abuser in court

Tuesday 26 February 2013 | Published in Crime

The High Court on February 21 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi, who passed the following judgments: Wilfred Dauvois – appeared on a charge of common assault.

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Damning criticism for George

Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Crime

Lawyer and MP Norman George has been ordered to pay costs to four defendants after the Court of Appeal issued damning criticism at him for wasting its time.

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24 months for breaking window

Tuesday 19 February 2013 | Published in Crime

The High Court has ordered that Amosa Koiatu be placed on probation for 24 months for causing willful damage to property and breaching community service orders.

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Defendants seek legal counsel

Tuesday 19 February 2013 | Published in Crime

Ponatu Ua, who is charged with burglary, receiving and contempt of court, has had his case adjourned until 14 March.

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