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Resentencing date set

Tuesday 11 October 2011 | Published in Crime

Tupapa woman Yvonne Quarter is due to be resentenced by Justice Christine Grice in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on December 5. Quarter appeared in the court yesterday morning before New Zealand land court judge Justice Patrick Savage in order for a resentencing date to be set. Initially Quarters resentencing was scheduled for […]

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18 charges under review

Tuesday 11 October 2011 | Published in Crime

Crown law is reviewing a criminal court case involving 18 charges, mostly for burglary. The case against Metuamoeroa Tangatapoto was called in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before senior justice of the peace John Kenning on October 6. Some of his charges relate to 2008 and 2009 incidents and defence counsel Norman George […]

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Maximum fine for drunk driving

Tuesday 11 October 2011 | Published in Crime

For driving while almost four times over the intoxication limit, a man from Penrhyn Island has been convicted, fined the maximum of $500 and disqualified from driving and holding or obtaining a drivers licence for 12 months. Tokoa Tati appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before senior justice of the peace John […]

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2 months community service for punching woman

Monday 10 October 2011 | Published in Crime

For punching a woman in the face while drunk, Jonathan Mokoha has received an additional two months community service on his existing probation term which is due to expire in April next year. Mokoha, an employee at Cafe Ariki, appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru […]

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Woman who stole $30,000 back in court

Monday 10 October 2011 | Published in Crime

Tupapa woman Yvonne Quarter is due to appear in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before land court judge Justice Patrick Savage today. Quarter, who was earlier this year convicted of stealing $30,000 from Air Rarotonga, will likely be re-sentenced in the Court of Appeal when it sits for one week at the end […]

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Breach of curfew

Monday 10 October 2011 | Published in Crime

Operation Eagle defendant Dina Matapo will next appear in the court on November 15 for trial on a single charge of contempt. Her case was called in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before senior justice of the peace John Kenning on Thursday October 6. Matapo did not appear in the court because she […]

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Operation Eagle cases delayed

Monday 10 October 2011 | Published in Crime

All remaining Operation Eagle court cases are due to be called in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on November 16 before a single justice of the peace. Initially the 11 defendants were scheduled to appear in court for call-over on Thursday October 6 but dates have been changed. In November it is most […]

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17-year-old remanded in prison

Wednesday 5 October 2011 | Published in Crime

Seventeen-year-old Joshua Koteka of Ngatangiia has been remanded in custody until October 27, when he will come before a judge in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua. Koteka was called in the court before three justices of the peace on Wednesday. (September 28) He did not appear in the dock and his appearance was […]

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Court hears Operation Eagle cases

Wednesday 5 October 2011 | Published in Crime

Tomorrow will be a busy day in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua. All 11 remaining Operation Eagle defendants are due to be called in the court before a single justice of the peace. Their cases are likely to be further adjourned, as evidence is still being analysed in offshore laboratories and obtained by […]

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Convicted of stealing cash

Wednesday 5 October 2011 | Published in Crime

For stealing hundreds of dollars in cash from three properties, 17-year-old Witamahema Metuakore has been convicted, ordered to come up for sentence if called upon within six months and made to pay reparation of $130. Metuakore appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before three justices of the peace last Wednesday. She had […]

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Former political candidate admits assault

Wednesday 5 October 2011 | Published in Crime

Prominent Rarotonga businessman and former political candidate Sam Crocombe has admitted assaulting Nikao resident Wilfred Dauvois. Crocombe appeared before Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on September 29 and entered a guilty plea to his one charge of common assault. Crocombe, who owns Raro Safari Tours, is […]

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Audiball and Aquanaughties hit their straps

Tuesday 4 October 2011 | Published in Crime

Last Tuesday saw week 2 of the Turtles Mixed Business House Basketball Competition. At 6pm Audiball and cookislandstravel.com were on the court ready to go. Both teams struggled to find their rhythms at the start, but after a while they were basket for basket. At the 10 minute mark Audiball started stretching its lead with […]

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Fatality case in court

Saturday 1 October 2011 | Published in Crime

A 21-year-old involved in the motor vehicle accident that killed Boye Nicholas has been convicted of drink-driving. Papaturua Maretapu, a kitchen hand at Trader Jacks Bar and Restaurant, appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru on Thursday. He had already admitted one charge of driving with […]

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Land court judge presides next week

Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Crime

For the second and last time this year a New Zealand land court judge will preside over cases in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua, starting next week. Land court before a judge will take place in Rarotonga from October 3 to 21. Some families are calling last-minute meetings this week to discuss matters […]

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Race returns to roots but not elite times

Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Crime

Returning to the roots of the Round Raro Road Race proved to be a winner with runners who took part in the 34th Round Raro Road Race on Saturday staged from the original start and finish point in front of the Banana Court in Avarua. While Australian racer Matt Cooper set a blistering time of […]

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Businessman charged with assault

Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Crime

Prominent Rarotonga businessman and former political candidate Sam Crocombe is the subject of a criminal court case. Crocombe, who owns Raro Safari Tours, appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before justice of the peace John Kenning recently. He is charged with common assault and is likely to face further charges. During the […]

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Defendant pleads guilty to illegal purchase of duty free

Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Crime

A second person has been arrested in relation to the illegal purchasing of duty free items. Junior Konitara Vaine Tuteru appeared in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua before justice of the peace Tangi Taoro on Thursday, charged with conspiring to defraud customs through the purchasing of duty free goods, therefore obtained illegally. The […]

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Assault, theft, burglary dealt with

Tuesday 27 September 2011 | Published in Crime

For assaulting a father and son during a domestic dispute, Kaukura Nia has been convicted, fined $200 and ordered to pay a $195 medical bill as well as court costs of $30. He is also subject to a six-month deferred sentence, which means if he reoffends in that time he could face further penalty. Nia, […]

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Warrant for arrest of Eagle man

Monday 26 September 2011 | Published in Crime

An arrest warrant for Operation Eagle defendant Ricky Carlson was issued by Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua last week, following Carlsons second consecutive non-appearance in court. Carlson faces a contempt of court charge in relation to alleged breach of bail conditions, on top of his 12 […]

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Fun start to a week of running

Saturday 24 September 2011 | Published in Crime

Colourful wigs, bright tutus and light-hearted banter at Thursday afternoons fun run hailed the start of a week of running. Runners and walkers taking on todays Round Raro Road Race plus supporters let their hair down on Thursday for the fun run course which led runners up the Takuvaine valley and back to Trader Jacks. […]

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