Crime
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.
‘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.
