Crime
Road incidents poised to return to pre-Covid levels
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, Local, National
Statistical data on traffic trends is reinforcing what Police have been predicting for the past several months, says spokesperson Trevor Pitt.
‘Like shooting fish in a barrel’
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
A Ngatangiia resident has renewed a call to shorten the reduced speed zone through Muri as Police set up a checkpoint in the area for the second time in as many weeks.
Was the haul of cocaine in Cook Islands waters?
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local, National
It’s likely more than three tonnes of cocaine found floating in the Pacific Ocean were recovered from Cook Islands waters – but authorities are tight lipped.
Traffic infringements keep cops busy
Wednesday 8 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, National
More than 50 minor offence notices have been issued to Cook Islands road users in the five weeks since the New Year. Joanne Holden reports.
Woman more than three times the limit abused others
Wednesday 8 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A woman was more than three times over the legal drink driving limit when she stopped her vehicle and confronted the public with profanities.
Woman, 53, charged with drink driving following weekend crash
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
A 53-year-old woman spent a night in custody following an early morning drink driving incident on Rarotonga.
What’s in an investigation?: ‘I don’t want to see somebody wrongfully convicted’
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Doubts have been cast around the way Cook Islands Police handled investigations which led to the conviction of Secretary of Cultural Development Anthony Turua for drink-driving.
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.
