Crime
Conflicting evidence and startling revelations as fraud case drags on
Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
There were eruptive scenes in court as a case stretching back two years, involving a French national who had fraud charges against him thrown out, drags on.
Two-vehicle crash lands motorcyclist in hospital
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
A motorcyclist who was involved in a crash over the weekend is admitted to Rarotonga Hospital after sustaining serious injuries while the driver of the van involved in the accident was arrested and remanded in custody.
Bid to increase rape sentence unsuccessful
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man who committed several sexual offences against his then-14-year-old niece will remain imprisoned for nine years, after the Crown lost its appeal to increase his sentence to 11 years.
Security measures a must, warn Police
Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Security measures are a must as the festive season draws near and break-ins are likely to increase.
Education needed to address the culture of domestic violence
Friday 25 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Culture, National
Education is needed to address the culture of domestic violence, says the coordinator of the newly-established men’s counselling service, Te Punanga Ora’anga Matutu (Te POM).
Jury trial postponed
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
A jury trial scheduled for this week has been postponed after there has been a change in counsel.
Cops pull out breathalysers for first time on Aitutaki: More than a dozen drink drivers nabbed
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local, National
Aitutaki cops have clamped down on drinking drivers with the assistance of new breathalyser and speed radar equipment – a first for the island.
Judge set to dish out sentences
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
A busy fortnight of High Court fixtures will begin today.
Domestic violence dominates weekend incidents on Rarotonga
Monday 21 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A spike in domestic violence in Rarotonga over the weekend has seen a man locked up.
In the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday, November 17
Monday 21 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A prison warden facing multiple assault charges has entered guilty pleas.
Accused released from custody on strict conditions
Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man facing intent to injure charges has been released from custody on strict conditions.
Court briefs 17.11.2022
Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Drink driver apologises A drink-driver didn’t have to travel far to land in hot water after crashing into the Ministry of Justice building in Avarua. Ngatokorua William entered guilty pleas to drink driving and careless driving following an incident on October 5. His truck mounted the footpath by Ministry of Justice building and “plowed” into […]
Cops dismiss suggestions to extend helmet law following Atiu crash
Tuesday 15 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Police have no immediate concerns and say there is not enough activity to justify helmet laws in the outer islands following a crash in Atiu over the weekend.
Court briefs 14.01.22
Sunday 13 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, Crime, National
Conflict of interest Ngatokorua William had his case adjourned because of a conflict of interest with the Justice of the Peace in the Criminal Court at Avarua. William appeared on Thursday charged with excess breath alcohol and careless driving. JP Vania Kenning told the court there was a conflict of interest but did not say […]
18 months’ probation for resort theft
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
An Aitutaki man who stole more than $5900 from a resort over a period of 10 months has been sentenced to 18 months’ probation.
Crown calls for longer sentence for rape and indecent assault charges
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
The Crown is seeking a longer sentence for a man who repeatedly raped and assaulted a then-14-year-old girl.
Police investigate motor vehicle crashes, three drivers spend weekend in prison
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Police are investigating two motor vehicle crashes reported over the weekend. According to police spokesman Trevor Pitt, three drivers were taken to prison after being breathalysed over the legal limit for alcohol, in the early hours of Saturday morning.
High-profile trial likely to start in second half of 2023
Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, Features, National
The high-profile trial of a senior politician and two former prominent civil servants is likely to take four weeks and begin late next year.
$65k in traffic fines: Fifty-three people in court for unpaid penalties
Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, Crime
People tend to be motivated to ‘cough up’ when they get called into court says a police spokesperson, following 53 people being called into the Criminal Court at Avarua for unpaid fines.
Court Briefs 01.11.2022
Wednesday 2 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, Crime
Discharge without conviction A man has entered a guilty plea to careless driving and walked away without a conviction. He has been told to pay over $1000 in reparations. Tuiate Turuariki, 21, appeared in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday last week. The court heard Turuariki crashed into the back of a car near […]
