Crime
Teen denies 'falsifying' complaint
Thursday 31 March 2011 | Published in Crime
The man accused of indecently assaulting his cousin’s teenage daughter held a senior role at a Rarotonga secondary school during the time of the incident, the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua heard yesterday. A trial is underway before Justice Hugh Williams and a 12-person jury to determine whether the man, who has interim name […]
Teen tells of indecent assault
Wednesday 30 March 2011 | Published in Crime
A trial by judge and jury to determine whether a man is guilty of indecently assaulting his cousin’s daughter will continue in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua today. The man, who has interim name suppression, denied one charge of indecently assaulting a girl over the age of 16 years at Arorangi on July […]
Assault lands brother in trouble
Friday 25 March 2011 | Published in Crime
For assaulting his sister during a domestic dispute, a 30-year-old man was sentenced to 12 months probation by Justice of the Peace Tui Short in the High Court at Avarua yesterday. Iro Tekii admitted slapping his sister about the head and face up to six times with an open palm, and punching the back of […]
Court drops charges against officer
Saturday 19 March 2011 | Published in Crime
Justice of the peace Tiki Matapo has dismissed three charges against police officer Leighton Boaza, who until this week enjoyed interim name suppression. Lawyer Lavenia Rokoika represented Boaza for the duration of a two-day trial this week, during which Matapo heard evidence from 16 Crown witnesses. Boaza was facing three charges – driving with excess […]
George disputes high court order
Saturday 19 March 2011 | Published in Crime
Lawyer and politician Norman George is challenging a court order requiring him to pay Cook Islands News $15,142.18 in costs. Earlier this month, Justice Christine Grice ordered George to pay the sum to CINews – an amount that represents 70% of the total costs CINews spent fighting a libel claim in which George alleged a […]
Rape and sex with minor adjourned
Friday 18 March 2011 | Published in Crime
A man charged with rape and having sex with a minor is seeking legal representation after his former defence counsel Norman George withdrew from the case before Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro in the High Court at Avarua yesterday. The man, who has interim name suppression, appeared in court for a call-over and while […]
George ordered to pay CINews costs
Friday 18 March 2011 | Published in Crime
Justice Christine Grice has handed down a decision in relation to costs incurred during the Norman George v ‘Kata’ and Cook Islands News case she heard last year. George was attempting to bring criminal libel charges against ‘Kata’ cartoonist Tim Buchanan and CINews managing editor John Woods over a September 17 ‘Kata’ cartoon he believed […]
Rape, threatening to kill, assault in court
Monday 14 March 2011 | Published in Crime
Justice of the peace Pae Tuteru presided over a number of cases in the Rarotonga High Court last Thursday. A man with name suppression did not appear on charges of rape and threatening to kill and the bench ordered a warrant for his arrest. Jason Marurai – call-over on charges of driving under the influence, […]
Providing a bridge for abused women
Wednesday 9 March 2011 | Published in Crime
Punanga Tauturu Inc (PTI) synchronised the release of its annual report with the 100th celebration of International Women’s Day – yesterday, the counselling centre released a 19-page booklet detailing its work for women in recent years. The report covers the period between July 2008 and June 2010, during which dozens of women and more than […]
JP grants name suppressions
Saturday 26 February 2011 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi adjourned the majority of cases she heard during a lengthy session of the Cook Islands High Court on Thursday. Most cases involved clients of lawyer Norman George, who had been absent from court for past weeks. Issues around name suppression arose several times during Thursday’s court session. George argued […]
CJ Weston takes stock of city
Friday 25 February 2011 | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Chief Justice Tom Weston and his wife Margaret are counting themselves lucky despite living in Christchurch. They and family members emerged relatively unscathed from this week’s massive earthquake, which destroyed many parts of the city. Their house, near Lincoln University to the south west of Christchurch’s city centre, was badly damaged in September’s […]
Court suggests NZ help
Monday 21 February 2011 | Published in Crime
James Engu was charged with threatening to kill in February of last year and appeared yesterday for a call-over in the Rarotonga High Court yesterday. After being psychologically assessed, the court deemed him unfit to enter a plea – he has been in custody for the better part of a year. Lavinia Rokoika took on […]
Drink driving, assault, theft, contempt
Monday 21 February 2011 | Published in Crime
Last week’s court appearances James Puati – pleaded not guilty to careless driving and driving with excess breath alcohol and is awaiting a trial date. Counsel Tim Arnold asked for an adjournment of one week, as a defence witness is currently working overseas and he needs to work out trial logistics. Ngatupuna Manavaroa – pleaded […]
Policeman denies forgery charges
Friday 11 February 2011 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Tiki Matapo presided over a session of the Cook Islands High Court yesterday. A police officer with interim suppression of name pleaded not guilty to two charges of forgery. Through counsel Norman George he elected trial by judge and jury. George told the court that he intends to prepare a “very […]
Justice secretary investigation widens
Thursday 10 February 2011 | Published in Crime
Public Service Commissioner Navy Epati has issued a statement explaining his office’s stance on secretary of justice Mark Short’s suspension. Short is suspended until the Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC) completes its investigation into his management of government funds. “The suspension of Justice Secretary Mark Short arises from information retrieved by OPSC staff […]
Nicholson will hear petition
Tuesday 8 February 2011 | Published in Crime
To clarify, Chief Justice Tom Weston will not be presiding over the Pukapuka electoral petition hearing. Justice Colin Nicholson will hear the petition that Demo candidate Tamaiti Vai Peua is bringing against Cook Islands Party Member of Parliament Tekii Lazaro. The hearing begins on Monday, February 14, in Pukapuka. It will return to the Rarotonga […]
Policeman charged with drink driving
Friday 4 February 2011 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Ina Tautu presided over a session of the high court yesterday. A police officer with interim name suppression pleaded not guilty to a charge of driving with excess blood alcohol. He indicated to the court that he wants to defend himself at trial on February 23. The officer’s name suppression is […]
Name suppression denied
Saturday 22 January 2011 | Published in Crime
Norman David Angene appeared in court last week on a single assault charge. Police prosecutor Teinaki Howard asked the court to amend the original charge – assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm – to common assault following a meeting between the defendant, his parents and the victim in which the defendant offered to […]
Sex and violence cases in court
Saturday 22 January 2011 | Published in Crime
Justice of the peace Pae Tuteru presided over a number of cases in the high court this week: A man with name suppression appeared for a call-over on a charge of having sexual intercourse with a minor. Crown law prosecutor Catherine Evans told the court that her office had received results of forensic tests from […]
$400 fine for refusing breath test
Friday 14 January 2011 | Published in Crime
The court hit Teremoana Temata with a considerable fine after she appeared on charges of dangerous driving, driving with excess breath alcohol and refusing a breathalyser. The defendant was driving on the main road the morning of New Years’ Day when she crashed into a hedge at Tupapa. Police rushed her to hospital for medical […]
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