Crime
Police criticised in handling of fraud matter
Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police have been criticised over their handling of a French national who had fraud charges against him thrown out.
Teens bailed on burglary charges
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Three teenagers facing multiple burglary charges have been released from custody following a court appearance in Rarotonga on Thursday.
Police team up with counselling agencies to address domestic violence in the Cooks
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, Economy, Education, Local
In a bid to address and prevent domestic violence in the Cook Islands, the Police Service yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with counselling service providers Punanga Tauturu Inc (PTI) and Te Punanga Ora’anga Matutu (Te POM).
High breath-alcohol reading ‘disturbing’
Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, National
Authorities are concerned about ongoing high breath-alcohol readings, with Cook Islands Police nabbing a motorist who tested nearly nine times over the legal limit.
Motorist ‘very shocked’ following golf ball incident on Rarotonga
Tuesday 9 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A motorist had a frightening experience when her windscreen was smashed by a flying golf ball in the vicinity of the Rarotonga Golf Club in Nikao.
Cops to change the rules for WOFs
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Police are changing the rules for those who issue a warrant of fitness in a “streamlining move for efficiency”.
Three teens in custody following high-profile burglaries
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Three teenagers who are alleged to have been involved in two high-profile burglaries in town have been arrested.
Weekend drink drive incidents continue to frustrate authorities
Thursday 4 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Weekend drink drive incidents on Rarotonga are frustrating Police as motorists are not getting message.
Cook Islands flagged yacht in shootout off Yemen coast
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, National
Maritime Cook Islands has been made aware that a Cook Islands-flagged Yacht was involved in an incident that led to the death of a Yemeni Coast Guard.
Fleeing motorcyclist disqualified
Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A 30-year-old man who fled the scene of a crash early on Sunday and was subsequently tracked down and charged with drink driving, has lost his driver licence for 12 months.
Raro’s ‘abysmal’ driving continues with more excess breath alcohol
Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A 30-year-old man fled the scene of a crash early on Sunday and was subsequently tracked down and charged with drink driving.
Motorist dead following speed related crash in Titikaveka
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A 48-year-old man has died of head injuries during a horrific weekend on Rarotonga roads.
Scammers target over 50
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islanders aged 50 years and over are victims of the recent Samsung Lottery scam.
Police relaunch Blue Light-led youth training
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Youths between the ages of 14 and 17 are encouraged to join a Cook Islands Police Service organised programme which will mark the relaunch of the Blue Light-led youth development training.
Court briefs
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Drink driving tradie asks for alternative
Brown meets with Police and customs on medicinal cannabis issue
Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says he has met with the Customs and Police departments ensuring that they understand what the law is and what their roles are
Man remanded: Authorities seek medical report
Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Lucas Kamana was remanded in custody until today as probation had specific concerns about his mental wellbeing.
Motorcycle theft sees ‘sizeable jump’
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National
The rate of motorcycle theft over the first three months of 2023 is more than double that of the same period last year, potentially bringing an end to a five-year downward trend.
Local residents lose over $70k in ‘Samsung Lottery’ scam
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and the Cook Islands Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is calling on the public not to engage with any fake lottery scammers.
NZ Police developing future training needs and opportunities
Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The New Zealand Police’s Pacific Islands Prevention Programme (PIPP) team is working with the Cook Islands Police to develop future training needs and opportunities.
