Crime
Tourists ‘increasingly’ becoming targets of theft and burglary
Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Unsuspecting tourists are again being told to be mindful of security as reported thefts are increasing with visitor numbers in Rarotonga.
Police confirm investigation into alleged Covid-19 breach
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
An alleged Covid-19 breach involving a positive case who boarded an Aitutaki bound plane in Rarotonga is in the hands of police.
Police target motorists in busy weekend
Tuesday 10 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Police are stepping up traffic enforcement on Rarotonga with an increasing number of motorists being stopped for a variety of reasons.
Police deal with burglary, assault and car crashes over the weekend
Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Police spokesperson, Trevor Pitt, on Saturday said a visitor reported being burgled at a beachside accommodation, and cash and other items valued at more than $2,000 were allegedly stolen.
Rapist receives nine-year prison sentence for ‘repeated and humiliating’ assaults
Saturday 30 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, National
A 55-year-old man has been jailed for nine years after being found guilty of a series of rapes and assaults on a then-14-year-old girl.
Tourist fined for indecent act
Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, National
A New Zealand tourist who committed an indecent act on a teenager at a resort in the Cook Islands has been convicted and ordered to pay about $1300 in fines and reparations.
Person arrested for breaching Covid-19 law on quarantine
Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, National
Police have responded to three complaints over the weekend concerning breach of the Covid-19 law on quarantine.
‘Hundreds of transactions’ involved in police fraud case
Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Three people accused of stealing from the police will have their day in court in June.
Infringement notices ‘bizarre’
Friday 4 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Prime Minister and Police Minister Mark Brown has weighed in on the handling of minor traffic infringement notices, labelling the process “bizarre”.
Facebook scam promotes online Cook Islands driver licence sales
Thursday 3 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
An online scam claims people can get a Cook Islands driver licence without sitting a test.
Cannabis accused gets letter of support from Aitutaki MP
Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A man arrested and charged with dealing cannabis has received letters of support from a Member of Parliament, a former Cabinet Minister and a doctor.
Lawyer calls out authorities on minor breaches
Monday 28 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A high profile Cook Islands lawyer has called out authorities for their handling of minor traffic infringements.
Driving behaviour presenting ‘unnecessary stress’, say Police
Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Police are concerned that the driving behaviour on Rarotonga is presenting unnecessary stress on frontline medical efforts, especially as Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health deals with the ongoing pressures of Covid-19 infections and testing.
Man facing charges following Panama crash
Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
A 43-year-old man is facing charges as a result of a crash in Panama in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Complaint against arrest procedures
Saturday 29 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, National
Denied contact to a lawyer after his arrest and the failure of police to press charges within 24 hours were among claims Quinton Schofield made in a letter of complaint to the Office of the Ombudsman.
Aitutaki cannabis accused arrested for breaching bail
Saturday 29 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Eight people arrested and charged following the bust of a commercial sized cannabis operation on Aitutaki have made a second appearance in court.
‘Five bottles of beer’ cost Raro man his drivers licence
Monday 24 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Rarotonga resident Titi Teao appeared on charges of excess breath alcohol and careless driving on Thursday last week.
Juggling act as authorities refute obstruction claims
Thursday 20 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Authorities have refuted claims the partner of an Arorangi Prison inmate is being obstructed in her attempts to see him, following her public calls for help.
‘I’m not allowed to visit him’
Wednesday 19 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
The partner of an Arorangi Prison inmate who is understood to be in serious medical condition says she has been obstructed in her attempts to see him following her public calls for help.
Reported crashes drop, 'record number' fined
Saturday 15 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Reported motor vehicle crashes during December have dropped significantly on Rarotonga in recent years.
