Crime
Drink-driving primary school teacher refused name suppression after blowing four times the legal limit
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A drink-driving school teacher of 18 years who blew 1000 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath has failed in her bid for name suppression.
Young male motorists the main culprits of carnage on our roads
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
The vast majority of motorists causing trouble and consequently being convicted are aged under 30.
Long weekend ends with noise complaints and motorbike incidents
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police say the long weekend ended with noise complaints, wilful damage and two motorbike incidents.
Official report required on missing Indonesian: Police
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police will require an official report on the missing Indonesian crewman from the fishing company before proceeding with the standard requirements.
Turtle tour operators call on community to report suspicious activity
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Environment, Local, National
A turtle tour operator is urging the community to work together and report any suspicious activity to the police.
Operation Tui Moana - 20 vessels intercepted
Thursday 1 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, National
Operation Tui Moana 2023 (15th - 26th May), a regional fisheries surveillance operation covering the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga and Tuvalu as well as associated high seas, closed successfully last Friday.
Weekend crash report
Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
Police responded to three motor vehicle crashes over the weekend.
Friday’s drink driving trend is back: Police
Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Road Safety Council president Brent Fisher says the police department needs a proper traffic division.
Man accused of stabbing cop remanded in custody
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, National
A man accused of stabbing a police officer and assaulting a tourist has been remanded in custody for his and the public’s safety.
Police investigate homicide, off duty officer stabbed
Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Police are continuing with a homicide investigation after a 29 year-old man was fatally stabbed on Saturday night.
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.
