Crime
Role of JPs discussed
Monday 27 August 2012 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands’ chief justice has released a discussion paper to help improve access to justice in the Cook Islands. Chief Justice Tom Weston recently wrote the paper to review the role of justices of the peace (JPs), who oversee the day-to-day running of the Cook Islands High Court. While high-level court cases are heard […]
CJ back on the bench
Monday 27 August 2012 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands chief justice is in the country for a two week court sitting starting Monday. Chief Justice Tom Weston arrived in Rarotonga on Thursday afternoon, and will start his High Court fixtures on Monday morning with the swearing-in of two new Cook Islands lawyers. They are Jacqueline Wi-Kaitaia and Angela Pope. A number […]
3 JPs deal with criminal sentences
Thursday 23 August 2012 | Published in Crime
The High Court yesterday was presided over by justices of the peace Tangi Taoro, Tauei Solomon and Mataira Ake, who passed the following judgments: Ngatapuna Rata – faces 13 charges, including burglary. Counsel Norman George asked for a probation report by Monday, and the case was adjourned until August 29 for sentencing by the chief […]
Man described as a 'monster'
Thursday 23 August 2012 | Published in Crime
High Court on August 16 was presided over by justice of the peace Tupe Short, who passed the following judgments: Teinakore Tanga – Pleaded guilty to assaulting a female. On June 23 police were called to a house in Arorangi after the defendant threw a hammer at the victim, his mother. The victim dodged the […]
Ministry of Justice rebranded
Tuesday 14 August 2012 | Published in Crime
The Ministry of Justice has been renamed. Yesterday Prime Minister Henry Puna and Justice Minister Teariki Heather approved the use of a Cook Islands Maori name for the Ministry of Justice. The new name is Te Tango Tutara o te Ture. According to Puna the name ”conveys accurately the responsibilities of the Ministry as well […]
Man charged after smash
Tuesday 14 August 2012 | Published in Crime
A man has been charged with drink driving after crashing his car on the Nikao back road on Sunday afternoon. The man, in his late twenties, crashed his black Commodore pick-up truck into a power pole opposite Manea Foods at the back of the airport. Neither he nor his passenger were hurt. Police have charged […]
Manuel found fit to charges
Monday 13 August 2012 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace John Kenning presided over the High Court on Thursday and the following judgements were passed: Japhet Manuel – When the defendant appeared in court last week defence counsel Lavenia Rokoika asked for another medical assessment to be carried out to find whether Manuel was mentally fit to plead. Dr Fariu found […]
Bail breached for Te Maeva Nui
Wednesday 8 August 2012 | Published in Crime
The High Court on August 2 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tauei Solomon, who passed the following judgments:
Free counselling course this week
Wednesday 8 August 2012 | Published in Crime
An opportunity for people in the community to build rapport skills and develop listening and questioning skills are two components to a free counselling training being offered by Punanga Tauturu Inc.
Guilty plea in tax case
Saturday 4 August 2012 | Published in Crime
The sentencing date for a high-profile tax case has been set for the end of August in front of Chief Justice Tom Weston. The defendant, who has interim name suppression, faces 12 charges of failing to furnish tax returns. Eight of these charges are faced by the man’s company for failing to file VAT returns, […]
CJ: 'Not here for the fat cheque'
Friday 3 August 2012 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Chief Justice wants to clear a few things up. Chief Justice Tom Weston, who first visited the Cooks on holiday about 15 years ago, says if people want to attack the judicature system in place in the Cooks, they should do it on an informed basis. ”It’s great there is debate about […]
Plea change in Black Rock Store burglary
Tuesday 24 July 2012 | Published in Crime
The following cases were presided over by Justice of the Peace Tui Short in the High Court on Thursday: Putere Dean – faced charges of the burglary of the Blackrock Store and contempt of court. The defendant pleaded guilty to the breach of bail conditions, as he realised he should have notified his lawyer about […]
'Unsound mind' man released
Friday 20 July 2012 | Published in Crime
A young man imprisoned for over six weeks for having an unsound mind was released yesterday into the custody of a family member. Felix Willie Tua appeared in the High Court before justice of the peace Tui Short on a charge of having an unsound mind. Last week JP Kenning adjourned this case in order […]
Assault charge thrown out
Friday 20 July 2012 | Published in Crime
An assault charge was thrown out of the High Court on Thursday after Justice of the Peace Tui Short decided it was in the best interests of the family not to prosecute. Tuarii SV Jnr Yaewua Tuariki was in court on charges of assaulting his partner. He had pushed her over, then punched and slapped […]
'Show self-discipline' says JP
Thursday 19 July 2012 | Published in Crime
The High Court last Thursday was presided over by justice of the peace John Kenning, who passed the following judgments: Teinakore Tanga – was in court for assaulting his mother. Kenning noted last time the defendant appeared in court two weeks ago he entered a not guilty plea to this charge and was released on […]
By-election fight goes to court
Wednesday 18 July 2012 | Published in Crime
A High Court hearing has been set for August 2 for the Titikaveka by-election dispute between Teariki Matenga and Selina Napa. Cook Islands Party candidate Teariki Matenga filed a petition earlier this month protesting the win of his sister and political rival Selina Napa in the Titikaveka by-election last month. Napa received 297 votes, Matenga […]
Jury chosen in Eagle trial
Tuesday 10 July 2012 | Published in Crime
The Operation Eagle trial began yesterday with the selection of a jury of 12. The accused – Giovanni Marsters, Inano Matapo and Samuel Tangaroa – have pleaded not guilty to the 31 charges laid jointly or separately against them. The charges include possession, importation and distribution of the class C drug cannabis. Initially police laid […]
Four in court for assaulting women
Monday 9 July 2012 | Published in Crime
High Court on July 5 was presided over by justice of the peace Carmen Temata, who passed the following judgments: Mii Matara – was in court for assaulting a female, to which he pleaded guilty. The defendant punched his victim in the eye and twice on her back. The maximum penalty for this charge is […]
Netball back on
Saturday 7 July 2012 | Published in Crime
The club netball competition heads back to the courts for the business end of the 2012 season. On Wednesday night, the open one and two grades took to the TSA courts for the semi finals where Arorangi beat Tupapa 35-30 in the open two grade while Avatiu edged out Titikaveka by one point 27-26 in […]
'Disappointed'
Thursday 5 July 2012 | Published in Crime
A panel of justices of the peace said it was ”disappointed“ to see a local man back in court after a four year hiatus from crime. Rangi Tuaru appeared in the High Court yesterday in front of JPs John Kenning, John Whitta and Georgina Keenan-Williams for receiving a stolen bottle of gin. ”We want to […]
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