Crime
Youth jailed for bad language
Monday 19 November 2012 | Published in Crime
Using abusive words while on community service earned Robert Piniata a seven-day stay in Arorangi Prison.
Bates case sparks debate
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Crime
There is growing concern that a foreign judge, in his interpretation of the law, has disregarded native land customs and taken away the rights of Cook Islands families to manage their own lands.
Kaokao gets 12 months probation
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Crime
A man who beat his partner and grew a cannabis plant for “experimental purposes” has avoided jail.
Fraudster's helper sentenced
Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Crime
The man who played a part in an elaborate Nigerian scam was sentenced in the High Court on Friday.
Rarotonga 'awash with burglars'
Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Crime
Defence lawyer Norman George said it might give his client “time to think” should he be sent to prison.
Man changes plea for second time
Tuesday 13 November 2012 | Published in Crime
Ngatuaine Parima appeared in court in front of Justice Christine Grice last Thursday for assaulting a female, burglary, four charges of being unlawfully found, two charges of unlawful taking, and theft.
Victim's withdrawal request denied
Monday 12 November 2012 | Published in Crime
A request by a domestic violence victim for the case to be withdrawn was denied by Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata.
Probation after nearly 18 months
Monday 12 November 2012 | Published in Crime
A man who dragged his beaten partner out of their house before threatening a neighbour with a knife almost 18 months ago, has avoided jail.
No conviction for nightclub assault
Monday 12 November 2012 | Published in Crime
A man was discharged without conviction for an “out-of-character” assault by Justice of the Peace Pae Tutero in the High Court last Thursday.
Case settled in chambers
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Crime
A long dispute between Cook Islands Investment Corporation and its former chief executive John Tini has had a satisfactory outcome for both parties after being heard by Justice Christine Grice in a private judicial conference on Wednesday.
CIIC apologises, Tini accepts audit
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Investment Corporation and John Tini are pleased to confirm settlement of their long outstanding differences.
Burglars and drunk drivers sentenced
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata presided over the High Court on Thursday November 8, passing the following sentences:
Volleyball builds up
Wednesday 7 November 2012 | Published in Crime
Tonight is round three of the business house indoor volleyball competition and fans can catch all the action at the Telecom Sports Arena from 6pm.
Teacher aid sentenced for theft
Saturday 3 November 2012 | Published in Crime
A supermarket worker who is training to be a teacher was sentenced for theft as a servant for stealing from her employer Foodland.
Aquarius thief tries to flee Cooks
Saturday 3 November 2012 | Published in Crime
A waitress who stole over $1000 from Aquarius Pacific Hotel before attempting to flee the country was sentenced on Wednesday by three justices of the peace.
Oasis employee sentenced for theft
Saturday 3 November 2012 | Published in Crime
Gretta Lazaro stole $330.58 over two days from her employer Oasis Energy Centre.
No conviction for CITC theft
Saturday 3 November 2012 | Published in Crime
Three justices of the peace decided on Wednesday that a man who stole from the Cook Islands Trading Corporation would be discharged with a clean slate.
3 admit stealing vodka from Trader Jacks
Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Crime
The High Court on October 25 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro, who passed the following judgments:
Tini's claim adjourned
Tuesday 30 October 2012 | Published in Crime
Former Cook Islands Investment Corporation chief executive officer John Tini’s claim against the corporation and the Audit Office has been adjourned to a judicial settlement conference next week.
George seeks $2.1m over cartoons
Tuesday 30 October 2012 | Published in Crime
Norman George is back for round three of his gripe with Cook Islands News, in relation to two ‘Kata’ cartoons by cartoonist Tim Buchanan.
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