Crime
Judge Judy now a dame
Wednesday 23 January 2013 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands’ newest judge was made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year honours list.
Justice Hingston retires
Wednesday 23 January 2013 | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Chief Justice Tom Weston announced yesterday that Justice Kenneth Heta Hingston has retired as a High Court land judge.
JP: 'What's wrong with you?'
Tuesday 22 January 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on January 17 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tui Short, who passed the following judgments: Teokotai Frederick Tutai – assaulted his girlfriend on December 15.
Man in custody
Friday 18 January 2013 | Published in Crime
A man on holiday in the Cooks from New Zealand with psychiatric issues has been charged with domestic violence and appeared in the High Court yesterday.
Long day in court after holidays
Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court yesterday was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who passed the following judgments: Tangata Katuke – pleaded not guilty to assaulting a female and guilty to breaching probation conditions.
THE YEAR THAT WAS COURT
Tuesday 8 January 2013 | Published in Crime
Four Aitutaki men landed themselves in hot water over the theft of a pig carcass from a cricket team.
Court restarts on January 10
Thursday 3 January 2013 | Published in Crime
The high court will resume sittings on January 10, but those who are arrested during the new year period will still appear in court.
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:
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