Crime
Former police employees case dismissed
Friday 18 November 2011 | Published in Crime
The criminal court case against former police employee Moe Pirangi has been dismissed. Pirangi appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on Wednesday for a defended hearing before senior justice of the peace John Kenning. The 42-year-old Arorangi resident was charged with stealing from the police department while an employee between December 29, […]
Arrest warrants issued for 2 defendants
Friday 18 November 2011 | Published in Crime
Warrants for the arrest of two Operation Eagle defendants were issued this week by senior justice of the peace John Kenning, who presided over the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on Wednesday. All 11 remaining Operation Eagle defendants were required to be in the court for their cases to be called on Wednesday morning, […]
Ex-cop denies drug and corruption charges
Friday 18 November 2011 | Published in Crime
The key defendants in drug bust Operational Eagle deny the criminal charges they face and elect trial by judge and jury, which is likely to take place next year. All remaining Operation Eagle cases were called in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on Wednesday before senior justice of the peace John Kenning. Former […]
Operation Eagle defendants admit guilt
Friday 18 November 2011 | Published in Crime
Significant progress has been made in the Operation Eagle court case against several defendants charged with multiple drug-related crimes. In the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on Wednesday before senior justice of the peace John Kenning, three defendants pleaded guilty to all charges against them and a fourth admitted one of his charges. Matavera […]
No plea to bong possession charge
Friday 18 November 2011 | Published in Crime
The man arrested after allegedly bringing a bong into the country from New Zealand has appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before justice of the peace Tauei Solomon. He faces one charge of possessing a utensil used for the smoking of cannabis, but has not yet entered a plea and awaits full […]
Motu owners serve injunction
Thursday 17 November 2011 | Published in Crime
A group of landowners has filed an injunction with the high court to keep Tama Tuavera of Captain Tamas Lagoon Cruizes from using motu Koromiri for commercial purposes. Filed by applicants Elizabeth Wind and Rake Browne both representatives of the Teputiki line of Teaia Mataiapo the injunction comes after a reportedly fruitless discussion between Tuavera […]
Massive land court session scheduled
Saturday 12 November 2011 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands High Court at Avarua is gearing up for another massive land court sitting, scheduled for three consecutive days from Monday November 21. In total 129 cases are set to be called in the court 43 on each of the three days. Some cases deal with applications to adopt, but most are for […]
Guilty verdict
Thursday 10 November 2011 | Published in Crime
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigrations Kave Ringi has been found guilty of, and convicted for, refusing to undergo a breath alcohol test. Ringi, who holds the position of immigration director, has been the subject of a criminal court case since 2009 when he was first arrested and charged suspected of drink-driving. He appeared […]
Remand prisoner awaits release
Monday 7 November 2011 | Published in Crime
Remand prisoner Kakino Kakino Junior may be released on bail for a $500 surety when he appears in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua this Thursday. He appeared in the court before senior justice of the peace John Kenning last thursday, when defence counsel Lavenia Rokoika made a fresh application for his release on […]
Drink-driving case dismissed
Monday 7 November 2011 | Published in Crime
A criminal court case against Nooroa Tuoro has been dismissed. Tuoro appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before senior justice of the peace John Kenning last Wednesday. She denied two charges of driving while under the influence of alcohol and careless driving, which related to an incident in May last year. Tuoro […]
Evidence questioned in court case
Monday 7 November 2011 | Published in Crime
Admissibility of evidence may be an issue in the criminal court case against a man charged with assaulting a woman and aggravated robbery. Iorama Ngataua appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before senior justice of the peace John Kenning last thursday. Defence counsel Lavenia Rokoika has handed the case over to fellow […]
Fined for driving while disqualified
Thursday 3 November 2011 | Published in Crime
Arorangi 25-year-old Daniel Vaubula admits driving while disqualified and has been convicted, fined $70 and ordered to pay court costs of $30. His disqualification term runs out in February, but Vaubula has been granted a conditional licence in order to drive to and from work at Westpac. The accused was disqualified in February this year […]
Probation term for wilful damage
Wednesday 2 November 2011 | Published in Crime
For five charges of wilful damage, Pauline George has been convicted and sentenced to 12 months probation. George appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before justice of the peace Ina Tautu last Thursday. She had already admitted the charges and appeared in the court for sentence. A bench warrant has been issued […]
2 released from jail
Saturday 29 October 2011 | Published in Crime
Bail has been granted for two young defendants, initially thought to be of unsound mind. Collectively Japhet Manuel and Joshua Koteka face 13 criminal charges. Their alleged offending is not related, but both appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before justice of the peace Ina Tautu on Thursday. Manuel and Koteka have […]
MP denies tax evasion
Saturday 29 October 2011 | Published in Crime
Name suppression continues for the member of parliament charged with ten counts of tax evasion. The man appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before justice of the peace Tauei Solomon yesterday. Representing himself, the accused pleaded not guilty to all ten charges six of failing to furnish value added tax returns and […]
No plea to unlawfully found charges
Thursday 27 October 2011 | Published in Crime
Facing charges of being unlawfully found on a property, two young men will next appear in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on November 3. Francis Dashwood and Fret Ariu both appeared in the court on October 20 before senior justice of the peace John Kenning. Neither entered pleas to the charges each face […]
Acquitted
Thursday 27 October 2011 | Published in Crime
Nikao resident Wilfred Dauvois has been found not guilty of driving while disqualified at Tutakimoa on January 13. Dauvois appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on Tuesday to defend the charge. Following a brief morning trial, justice of the peace Tauei Solomon found in Dauvois favour. Accordingly, the case has been dropped. […]
Convicted of customs conspiracy
Thursday 27 October 2011 | Published in Crime
For his involvement in a conspiracy to defraud the customs department, Junior Tuteru has been convicted, fined $750 and ordered to pay court costs of $30. Tuteru appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before Justice Patrick Savage for sentencing last week. He had previously admitted one charge relating to the purchase of […]
$1000 fine for smoking cannabis
Thursday 27 October 2011 | Published in Crime
For possessing and smoking cannabis, 35-year-old Titikaveka resident Morey Vati has been convicted, fined $1000 and ordered to pay court costs of $60. Vati appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before Justice Patrick Savage for sentencing last week. He had previously admitted the two charges against him, which brought him before the […]
College student faces criminal charge
Monday 24 October 2011 | Published in Crime
A Tereora College student will next appear in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on November 10, to face one charge of driving with an excess blood alcohol level. The teenage girl, who has interim name suppression until then, appeared in the court before justice of the peace John Kenning last Thursday. She has […]
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