Crime
‘No amount of public awareness, or penalties, is impacting on driver attitudes’: Police
Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A 59-year-old motorist was among those nabbed for drink driving on Rarotonga over the weekend.
Thieves target second retailer in recent weeks
Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A second-high profile retail store on Rarotonga has been targeted by thieves in recent weeks.
Security service says CCTV not enough to prevent crimes
Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Cook Islands Security owner Chris Denny says CCTV cameras are not enough to stop or prevent people from breaking into a business premises or accommodations.
Highest EBA reading recorded in five years: Police
Thursday 30 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police have recorded the highest reading of excess breath alcohol in at least five years, says media spokesperson Trevor Pitt.
Burglars caught on CCTV camera, police investigation continues
Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A recent burglary at Fave Designs in Avarua has left the owner unable to operate the store which specialises in basics, streetwear, design and garment printing services.
Motorcyclist hospitalised after crash with drunk tourist
Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National
A motorcyclist has been hospitalised after suffering fractured ribs and other injuries in a collision with a drunk driver last weekend.
Calls for more leniency on medicinal cannabis
Tuesday 21 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, Health, Local, National
A special committee on medicinal cannabis law reform is asking the Secretary of Health to use his powers to “waive” certain products through.
Court briefs 17.03.2023
Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man who was found driving nearly six times over the legal breath alcohol limit will be sentenced by three Justices of the Peace. Ngatokoa Terepo appeared before Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro at the Criminal Court on Avarua on Thursday. He pleaded guilty to charges of driving with excess breath alcohol. Terepo was […]
Judge slams Cook Islands criminal justice system
Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
The Cook Islands criminal justice system has been slammed by Justice Christopher Toogood in convicting and discharging a man following a lengthy period of frustration.
Woman faces arson charge in connection to house fire
Friday 17 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
A 39-year-old woman has appeared in Court charged with arson in connection to a house fire in Arorangi on Sunday night.
‘Your abuse has stolen her life’ Man, 50, sentenced to eight years in prison for rape
Friday 17 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National, Outer Islands
(WARNING: This story contains graphic descriptions of the offences committed by the defendant). A Mangaia man who only stopped raping his teenage victim after she gave birth to their son has been sentenced to eight years in prison.
Man guilty of injuring gets bail following night in custody
Friday 17 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man has been bailed after spending a night in custody following a three-day jury trial in which he was found not guilty of injuring a woman with intent but guilty of injuring her by an unlawful act.
Man guilty of injuring and remanded in custody following three-day jury trial
Thursday 16 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man has been remanded in custody following a three-day jury trial in which he was found not guilty of injuring a woman with intent but guilty of injuring her by an unlawful act.
Jury trial for man charged with intent to injure starts
Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A jury has heard the opening statements in a case against a man accused of assaulting a woman.
Court briefs 13.03.23
Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Ponipate Draunimasi Naisulu entered a guilty plea to excess breath alcohol in the Criminal Court on Thursday last week. The court heard Naisulu drove on March 4 and recorded an alcohol breath reading of 690 micrograms per litre of breath. Justice of the Peace John Whitta advised Naisulu legal advice was available. Naisulu was fined […]
Police arrest five, record new high for breach of alcohol limit
Monday 13 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, Crime, National
Police arrested five people over the weekend, including one male suspect, who is alleged to have threatened a shopkeeper with scissors on Friday evening.
Drink driver more than five times over the limit
Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A drunk driver on Rarotonga who recorded a breath alcohol reading nearly five times the legal limit – the highest police have seen in recent years – has appeared in court.
Lawyer points JP in right direction over suppression
Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Justice of the Peace John Whitta entered into a debate over name suppression at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.
Border confusion continues: Police, Customs at odds over cannabis importation
Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local, National
Cook Islands cops believe they’re being kept in the dark following more confusion at the border.
Second court appearance for rape accused
Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man facing charges of sex with a minor and rape has made a second appearance in court following an oversight by a Justice of the Peace.
