Crime
‘Significant’ decline in incidents of reported theft
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
Incidents of reported theft in 2022 ended the year at half the total it was in 2015 and 65 per cent lower than that recorded in 2010, say Cook Islands Police.
Security Service back on call
Wednesday 18 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A month ago Cook Islands Security (CIS) patrol service had decided to end their services. But good news has prevailed for CIS owner Chris Denny and his team.
Hit and run: man arrested following dangerous police pursuit
Monday 9 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
A drunk driver has been arrested after allegedly pinching a car, crashing into two motorcyclists, and inciting a police pursuit while more than three times the legal alcohol limit.
Bus crash yet to be processed
Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A tourist bus crash that occurred on Rarotonga in late December is still being processed by the police.
Budget woes mean country short of police
Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police continue to wrestle with staffing shortages as finances are stretched.
String of burglaries: Police seeking ‘young, tall, skinny’ male suspect
Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Police seeking ‘young, tall, skinny’ male suspect.
Jonassen justifies Justice closure
Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
The Cook Islands Justice Secretary has justified the closure of the Justice Department until January 16 following concerns some returning Cook Islanders are not being able to access the Ministry for land issues, payments, and other matters.
Drink-driving women warned it’s jail next
Saturday 31 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Two women convicted of drink driving have been told they could face jail time if they appear before the courts again.
Politician’s son facing multiple assault charges granted name suppression
Friday 30 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
The son of a high profile Cook Islands politician has been given name suppression, along with three others who all face multiple assault charges.
Four charged following bar brawl
Thursday 29 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Four people have been arrested and charged with a range of offences relating to a brawl at the Hula Bar on Rarotonga earlier this month.
Court cases shift to February
Wednesday 28 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
It seems numerous Court matters will be deferred until February next year.
Suspended sentence for partner assault
Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
A New Zealander who assaulted his then-partner, and burned her with a cigarette, has received a three-year suspended sentence.
Man avoids jail, but must leave country
Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man who breached his probation orders on multiple occasions has avoided jail, but has to be out of the Cook Islands by Wednesday next week.
Child slapped, thrown to the ground in ‘serious’ assault
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A father of 10, with another one on the way, has narrowly avoided jail after assaulting his five-year-old son.
Woman fails to front on drink-drive and assault charges
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A woman facing multiple charges including assault and using profane, indecent and obscene language in public, failed to turn up for sentencing at the court in Avarua on Wednesday.
Drink-driving defence fails to gain traction in court
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
A trial of a man accused of reckless driving and driving with excess blood alcohol will likely go ahead, after the defence lost its claim there was no case to answer.
Year’s probation for violent assault
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
A young man who violently assaulted his then-partner has received a sentence of 12 months’ probation.
Drunk and violent: Booze-infused fights keep cops busy as silly season looms
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Drunkenness played a significant role in violence on Rarotonga over the weekend, and police say booze is fuelling too much unruly behaviour on the island in the lead-up to the festive season.
Court briefs 16.12.22
Monday 19 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Lawyer no-show delays drink drive case outcome A man facing charges of reckless and drink driving will have to wait for the outcome of a reserved decision as his lawyer did not appear in court on Friday. Tei John Harawira appeared in the Criminal Court at Avarua where Justice of the Peace John Whitta adjourned […]
JP adjourns sentencing after probation recommends jail
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Culture, National
A man who breached his probation orders on multiple occasions has been given a week’s reprieve while a Justice of the Peace considers whether he should go to jail.