Crime
Judge guides jurors
Monday 15 April 2013 | Published in Crime
The jurors deciding drug accused Scott Arlander’s fate spent a tough six hours in solitary confinement trying to reach a conclusion on whether he was guilty or not of eleven charges against him.
Wife didn't know about drugs
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Crime
The wife of the man described as the main target of the biggest drugs investigation in Cook Islands’ history said she had no knowledge of him having any involvement with drugs and suspected him of smoking cannabis only once.
Drugs talk 'tall stories'
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Crime
The main target of Operation Eagle, Scott Arlander, has been on trial all week and is awaiting the jury’s verdict today.
Netball season starts
Wednesday 10 April 2013 | Published in Crime
The domestic netball season shoots in to action tonight at the Telecom Sports Arena in Nikao where the open one and two grades will open up the 2013 season.
Jury selected
Tuesday 9 April 2013 | Published in Crime
A jury of 12 has been selected for the Operation Eagle drugs trial of local bar owner Scott Arlander.
George ordered to pay lawyers
Thursday 4 April 2013 | Published in Crime
Lawyer and politician Norman George has been ordered to pay the bill incurred while he was chasing up costs for his Operation Slush acquittal.
Woman's name suppression reinstated
Wednesday 3 April 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on March 28 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tupe Short, who passed the following judgments: Nathan Nelio – pleaded guilty to assaulting a female, which happened on March 10 at Tupapa.
Woman wrote off company car
Thursday 28 March 2013 | Published in Crime
A young woman who wrote off her work car after taking it without permission from a company party was sentenced in court last week.
Accused 'accidentally' hit victim with chair
Wednesday 27 March 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on March 21 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who passed the following judgments: Turi Natini – was meant to appear on call-over after being charged with assaulting a female but did not show up to court.
Trespass plaintiff urged to show up
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Crime
The plaintiffs in a trespassing case are being given one more chance to show up to court before the case is dismissed.
Lawyers admitted to bar
Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands has two new lawyers allowed to practice in the national courts.
Fugitive goes back to court
Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Crime
The 17-year-old who sparked a police hunt at the start of the month after escaping from courthouse holding cells was back in court Thursday to face the extra charge.
Cartoon case rescheduled
Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Crime
The case between lawyer and politician Norman George and Cook Islands News has been rescheduled for later this year.
Project moves through Tupapa
Thursday 21 March 2013 | Published in Crime
Motorists are being thanked for their patience in bearing with detours around the Tupapa and Maraerenga area this week as water pipe upgrade works continue in the area.
Settlement unpaid
Wednesday 20 March 2013 | Published in Crime
An employment dispute which was settled out of court earlier this year came back to the High Court on Monday as the money had not been paid.
Drink driver ignores police sirens
Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on March 14 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi, who passed judgments on the following drink driving offences: Itimanga Tereapii – refused to stop when suspected of driving drunk and led police on a chase from Tupapa to Avatiu.
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.
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.
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.
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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