Crime
New charges laid in cannabis prosecution
Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A number of criminal matters were called before Chief Justice Patrick Keane via audio visual link at the Criminal High Court in Avarua on August 1.
Two men face cannabis charges to appear in Court following busts at Rarotonga Airport
Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, Crime, National
Two incoming passengers who were on separate flights on Wednesday are expected to appear at the Criminal Court in Avarua this morning facing cannabis charges.
Life-saving device stolen in Arorangi
Wednesday 6 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National
A life-saving device which uses electric shock to restore the heartbeat of a person suffering a cardiac event, has been stolen from Raemaru Park.
Drink driver more than seven times over the limit
Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A drink driver has been given 16 months of probation and disqualified from driving for a year in what has been described as an “extremely high” level of alcohol in his system at the time of the incident. This was heard at the Criminal Court on August 29.
Drowning cause of death over the weekend, Police say
Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, Local, National, Tourism
Water safety tips have been reissued after Rarotonga recorded its third drowning death this year.
Visitor dies while snorkeling, drunk drivers arrested
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, Local, National
An elderly visitor to Rarotonga has died while swimming in Nikao.
Teenager spared jail on raft of charges
Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A woman who consistently flouted the law over a period of months has been spared jail on a raft of charges including burglary and obtaining credit by fraud.
More tourists burgled in Rarotonga
Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Economy, National
Police have confirmed that more tourists have been burgled in Rarotonga, with a total of $600-$700 stolen.
Legal issues delay final submissions in corruption trial
Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Court, Crime, National
The final submissions in the high-profile corruption trial involving the suspended Deputy Prime Minister and two former senior public servants have been pushed back after the judge sought clarification on some legal issues at their last hearing.
Alcohol related matters in court
Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams presided over several alcohol related matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday, August 17.
Police Commissioner attends Pacific Heads of Maritime Forces Conference in Samoa
Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police Commissioner TJ Keenan attended the 6th South West Pacific Heads of Maritime Forces (SWPHMF) Conference, in Apia, Samoa this week.
Fatal crash accused pleads ‘not guilty’
Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
The motorbike driver who is accused of causing a fatal crash on June 10 this year, has pleaded not guilty.
Probation Services apologises, charges against man dropped
Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man who had defended himself in the Criminal Court in Avarua a week ago had two counts of breach of probation charges against him withdrawn.
Court briefs August 17
Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Maiarii Kauvai has been remanded in custody until her sentencing on August 28.
‘Be vigilant, look out for your neighbours’
Thursday 17 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Local, National
No one was hurt in a fire that destroyed a shed on private property in Nikao on Tuesday afternoon.
Police: $6000 in cash stolen from tourists
Thursday 17 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Nearly $6000 in cash has been stolen from tourists in Rarotonga in the past three weeks, and Cook Islands Police say this is not a good look.
Elderly motorcyclist dies in Kiikii road incident
Wednesday 16 August 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, National
An elderly motorcyclist died yesterday morning following a motorbike accident in Kiikii, Tupapa.
‘Rarotonga is not safe’: Police
Tuesday 15 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Crime, Economy, National
A Kiwi family who arrived on Rarotonga for a holiday had their cash, passports, and other items stolen on their first night on the island. Police say there is a clear pattern of targeted burglaries at visitor accommodation facilities.
Accused seeking discharge for fear of job loss
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man charged with careless driving and failing to comply and report an accident is calling for a discharge without conviction on the grounds he could possibly lose his job.
Te Kukupa II to depart for Cairns for repairs
Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
The Cook Islands Police patrol boat Te Kukupa II is scheduled to depart for Cairns, Australia on Tuesday for repairs and maintenance work in dry dock.
