Crime
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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