Crime
US Coast Guard here on courtesy visit and training exercise
Wednesday 1 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) vessel William Hart, docked at Avatiu harbour, is in the Cook Islands on a courtesy visit and training exercise.
Cops ‘swing’ back into ticketing
Wednesday 1 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cops nabbed motorists on Rarotonga yesterday with 11 traffic infringements handed out by Tuesday afternoon.
Owner asked to put his dog down: Police
Tuesday 31 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A dog owner in Avatiu has been told to put his dog down.
Marijuana possession laws ‘dated’, says PM
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, Local, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says the country’s laws on cannabis possession are ‘quite dated’.
Information withheld on Coroner cases
Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
A retired Australian police detective is calling for transparency in the Cook Islands’ coronial process. This is after his request to the Minister of Justice for information about whether inquests would be held into three cases of death at sea were rebuffed. Joanne Holden reports.
40 years of experience, Deputy Commissioner of Police Matapo to serve for another 2 years
Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
With over 40 years of service, Akatauira Matapo has been reappointed as the Deputy Commissioner of Police.
Police report ‘nastiest dog bite’
Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
One of the nastiest dog bites Police have seen in recent months was inflicted upon a local resident (pictured), this week.
‘Reckless boys returning from nightclubs’ suspect in Makea Palace damage
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Makea Karika George Ariki is disappointed with the damages done to the Makea Karika Palace fences over the weekend.
‘Street fight’ concern: youths from neighbouring villages involved
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police have arrested a 22-year-old male in connection to an ongoing dispute between youths of two neighbouring villages in Rarotonga.
Reported domestic ‘violent’ incidents on the rise: Police
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The number of reported incidents of domestic violence were lower in 2022 than the previous two years, says Cook Islands Police.
‘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.
