Crime
Young mum out of jail for appeal
Saturday 30 April 2011 | Published in Crime
The family of a young mother sentenced to one year in jail for theft as a servant is appealing the ruling by Justice Hugh Williams. Yvonne Quarter (25), of Tupapa, was sentenced to one year imprisonment by Justice Williams in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on April 8. She admitted one representative charge […]
Man fined $200 for assaulting partner
Friday 29 April 2011 | Published in Crime
For assaulting his partner, a 34-year-old salesman from Kiikii was convicted, fined $200, and ordered to pay court costs of $30 by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua yesterday. James Nand admitted one charge of (being a male) assaulting a female at Takimoa on April 21. Police […]
Court registrar charged with contempt of court
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Crime
A registrar of the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua was on Thursday called to appear in the dock before Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi, to face a charge of contempt of court. A private prosecution against registrar Claudine Henry-Anguna is being pursued by informant Andrew Turoa. Lawyer Tina Browne represented the informant and […]
Man fined $200 for drunken assault
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Crime
For assaulting his partner of six years while intoxicated at their home, a 37-year-old Turoa labourer was convicted and fined $200 by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on Thursday. Tevai Teono admitted one charge of (being a male) assaulting a female at Turoa on April 2. […]
Burglar jailed for 12 months and ordered to pay reparation
Saturday 23 April 2011 | Published in Crime
For stealing $3200 worth of electrical equipment and other household goods from a Matavera residence, a 23-year-old mechanic was convicted and sentenced to 12 months in jail by three justices of the peace in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on Wednesday. Teremoana Monga, of Ngatangiia, appeared in the court before JPs Tekeu Framhein, […]
Tax cases go to court
Tuesday 19 April 2011 | Published in Crime
Two Rarotonga-based companies are facing legal action for failing to file Value Added Tax (VAT) returns. Justice of the Peace Tiki Matapo presided over both cases when they were called in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on Thursday. John Young Ltd faces two charges of failing to furnish tax returns in 2009 and […]
Family fight ends in high court
Monday 18 April 2011 | Published in Crime
For assaulting each other, three members of the same family were dealt with by Justice of the Peace Tiki Matapo in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua last Thursday. Terereiti Kureta (42), chef, of Nikao, was convicted and ordered to come up for sentence if called upon within six months for assaulting his sister-in-law […]
Airstrip land owner upset
Saturday 16 April 2011 | Published in Crime
Manihiki land owner Ruhau Tamaunu, who has just been convicted of endangering transport at the Manihiki airport on May 13, 2008, says he is planning to stop all airport operations on the island by withdrawing his airstrip land for use. Tamaunu (55) says he owns 16 of the more than 40 lots which make up […]
Man convicted of assaulting sister
Saturday 16 April 2011 | Published in Crime
For punching and slapping his sister in the face a 38-year-old Arorangi man was convicted and sentenced to 12 months probation by Justice of the Peace Tiki Matapo in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on Thursday. Alex Kermode, an OTC employee, pleaded guilty to one charge of (being a male) assaulting a female […]
League case in court
Friday 15 April 2011 | Published in Crime
Two 25-year-old Arorangi rugby league players appeared before Justice of the Peace Tiki Matapo in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua yesterday, each charged with assault. The men, who appeared in the dock together and who were both represented by defence counsel Wilkie Rasmussen, did not enter pleas to the charges. They both received […]
Checkout operator stole cash
Monday 11 April 2011 | Published in Crime
For stealing groceries worth $169.75 from Manea Foods Ltd at Nikao, a former employee of the company was convicted and ordered to come up for sentence if called upon within six months, by Justice Hugh Williams in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on Friday. Alice Faaumu (41) unemployed, of Arorangi, pleaded guilty to […]
Sentences suspended
Saturday 9 April 2011 | Published in Crime
Three men convicted of charges arising from a 2008 protest at the Manihiki airport have escaped jail sentences. Mataio Johnson and Ruhau Tamaunu were each convicted of endangering transport, which carries a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment. Temu Okotai was convicted of being a party to the offence. All three received deferred sentences of […]
Young mum jailed
Saturday 9 April 2011 | Published in Crime
For stealing $30,000 from Air Rarotonga over a period of 18 months, a former employee of the company was convicted and sent to jail for one year by Justice Hugh Williams in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua yesterday. Yvonne Quarter (25), of Tupapa, pleaded guilty to a representative charge of theft as a […]
Fijian man sues over surgery
Friday 8 April 2011 | Published in Crime
A Fijian man suing health minister Nandi Glassie as well as attorney general and Prime Minister Henry Puna for $600,000 has been ordered to pay $3000 as security for costs in respect of the associated impending court hearing. Setareki Raiyawa – a former staff member at the Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa – is claiming […]
2 weeks in jail for probation breach
Friday 8 April 2011 | Published in Crime
For continuously failing to report for community service, a 24-year-old chef from Matavera was convicted and jailed for two weeks by Justice of the Peace Ina Tautu in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua yesterday. Terepai Joseph pleaded guilty to two charges of breaching community service at Avarua on March 5 and 26. Probation […]
3 Manihiki accused convicted
Thursday 7 April 2011 | Published in Crime
Three men charged with offences that caused disruption at the Manihiki airport will be sentenced tomorrow by Justice Hugh Williams in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua. Mataio Johnson, Ruhau Tamaunu, and Temu Okotai were each convicted of charges yesterday, during the fourth day of a judge and jury trial to determine their guilt. […]
Tini claims $1m from CINews
Thursday 7 April 2011 | Published in Crime
Two defamation claims against the Cook Islands News continued before Justice Hugh Williams in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua yesterday. Suspended Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) chief executive John Tini is seeking almost $1 million from the national newspaper through two separate civil claims. One defamation cause of action is over an article […]
One changes plea
Thursday 7 April 2011 | Published in Crime
A man facing trial by judge and jury on a charge of endangering transport committed a separate offence by attempting to discuss the case with the jury foreperson, the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua heard yesterday. Ruhau Tamaunu initially denied one charge of endangering transport by planting a small coconut palm in the Manihiki […]
Police told protestors their actions threatened lives of people on plane
Wednesday 6 April 2011 | Published in Crime
Three police officers – including one who is now retired – gave evidence yesterday as witnesses in the trial of three men accused of causing disruption at Manihiki’s airport. Justice Hugh Williams is presiding over a Cook Islands High Court trial by a jury of eight men and four women to determine whether three men […]
Jury trial wraps up today
Wednesday 6 April 2011 | Published in Crime
A judge and jury trial to determine whether two men are guilty of endangering transport, and another of being party to the offence by inciting, is due to conclude today in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua. Justice Hugh Williams and a jury of eight men and four women have heard the evidence of […]
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