Crime
Repeat abuser 'thumbing his nose' at justice system
Monday 31 December 2012 | Published in Crime
A man who has been convicted four times for beating his partner was sent to prison or the fifth and sixth assault.
Policeman argues his case in court
Saturday 22 December 2012 | Published in Crime
A police officer who was unlawfully found inside the Ministry of Internal Affairs sending personal emails from his wife’s computer after fighting with her was sentenced in the High Court on Thursday.
Volleyball quickens
Wednesday 19 December 2012 | Published in Crime
Volleyball will continue in the New Year with the start of the beach volleyball season on January 19 at the beach courts at Nikao next to the National Tennis Centre opposite the Social Centre.
Third Foodland thief sentenced
Tuesday 18 December 2012 | Published in Crime
A Foodland employee who used her supervisor’s password to steal cash from the till was sentenced to a year of probation.
JP: “You have got out of control”
Tuesday 18 December 2012 | Published in Crime
A repeat drink driver who has not been deterred by past sentences was given a much harsher punishment in the High Court last Wednesday.
Domestic violence new 'starting point'
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Crime
Domestic violence offenders can expect to be sentenced to a minimum of 12 months probation, including six months of community service, under Justice of the Peace John Kenning.
Thief 'possibly damaged reputation of Rarotonga'
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Crime
A waitress who stole from her employer Trader Jacks was sentenced in the High Court on Wednesday.
Probation offender given time to find a job
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Crime
YESTERDAY the High Court was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning who passed the following judgments:
Volleyball plans growth
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Crime
2013 is set to be a boom year for volleyball in the Cook Islands with plans to include regular beach volleyball games in the annual calendar of events.
Schizophrenic dismissed without charge
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Crime
The High Court on December 6 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tauii Solomon, who passed the following judgments:
Crash offender and victim disqualified
Monday 10 December 2012 | Published in Crime
The offender and the victim of an alcohol-fuelled car crash last month have been disqualified from driving for 12 months.
George: Do some liquor imports get preferential treatment?
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Crime
During the debate of the Customs Tariff Amendment Bill yesterday, Teenui-Mapumai member Norman George asked customs minister Mark Brown why some businesses had received preferential rates or exemptions on paying liquor import levies.
Six men assault females
Tuesday 4 December 2012 | Published in Crime
On November 29, the High Court was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning who passed the following judgments:
Court rejects Chandars' costs
Tuesday 4 December 2012 | Published in Crime
An application of costs from the man sentenced for his part in an elaborate Nigerian scam was rejected by Justice of the Peace John Kenning on Thursday.
Two-time burglar sent to jail
Tuesday 4 December 2012 | Published in Crime
Justice Barry Patterson said a decision to send a two-time burglary offender to jail instead of probation will act as a deterrent for future criminals.
Video analysis
Monday 3 December 2012 | Published in Crime
The under 13 Mortein Stingers netball team were introduced to video analysis for the first time yesterday and the successful results proved instantaneous.
Court of Appeal starts today
Monday 26 November 2012 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Court of Appeal is sitting for a week starting today to hear three cases for appeal and one criminal sentencing.
Student escapes indecent assault trial
Monday 26 November 2012 | Published in Crime
Crown Law dropped indecent assault charges against a school student in the High Court on Thursday.
Schizophrenic may not be fit for trial
Monday 26 November 2012 | Published in Crime
The High Court on November 22 was presided over by Justice of the peace Tangi Taoro, who passed the following judgments:
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