Crime
Cops raid Aitutaki properties in big cannabis bust
Saturday 15 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A commercial sized cannabis operation has been busted on Aitutaki following a year-long investigation, resulting in eight people arrested and charged.
Cops warn of increasing crime levels
Thursday 13 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Rarotonga’s social behaviour in the coming months will likely reflect increased crime levels say Cook Islands police.
Inmate referred to New Zealand for further tests
Wednesday 12 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
An Arorangi Prison inmate, who is understood to be in serious medical condition, is being referred to New Zealand for high level tests “to rule out any undetected sickness”.
Concerns raised over inmate’s health
Tuesday 11 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Authorities remain tight lipped about the status of an Arorangi Prison inmate who is understood to be in serious medical condition.
Police seize illegally ‘modified’ firearm
Thursday 6 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A man is in custody following the seizure of an illegal firearm at the scene of a domestic dispute on Rarotonga.
Police record drop in reported crime
Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Reported crime in Rarotonga has dropped significantly in 2021, say police.
Two nabbed and held in custody over watermelon thefts: Police
Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Crime, National
Two men are in custody facing theft charges following an incident involving watermelons in Rarotonga on Sunday.
Man bailed on indecent assault and burglary charges
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A man facing indecent assault and burglary charges has been given bail following a weekend incident on Rarotonga.
Thieves steal equipment from Red Cross truck
Saturday 27 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
The Cook Islands Red Cross Society are victims of a theft that occurred on Thursday night.
‘Fruit ninja’ attack destroys watermelons
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National, Outer Islands
An Aitutaki farmer returned to over $600 of damage to his watermelon plantation on Tuesday last week.
Burglary accused remanded in custody
Friday 19 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A 21-year-old man has appeared in the Criminal Court on a burglary charge following an incident at an Arorangi store early Sunday morning.
Man arrested for stealing a carton of beer
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A 21-year-old man is in custody and facing a burglary charge for allegedly stealing a carton of beer.
Police forbid three teen motorists from driving
Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Three teenagers, all aged 19, were forbidden from driving in the early of hours of Sunday on Rarotonga.
Crime stats show drop in burglary and crashes
Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Reported crime on Rarotonga is trending downwards but residents are being warned not to become complacent.
Customs ‘provide pieces of the puzzle’ in NZ’s cocaine bust
Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A Cook Islands border agency played a major role in netting one of New Zealand’s biggest cocaine hauls.
Police record second cannabis cultivation bust
Saturday 6 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A 38-year-old man is in police custody after a raid on an Arorangi residence yielded a quantity of cannabis seedlings.
Domestic violence figures highest in five years, says Police
Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Crime, National
Reported incidents of domestic violence are looking to surpass 2020 figures with last month holding the highest monthly figure recorded in the past five years, Cook Islands Police say.
More than 30 cannabis plants seized in bust
Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
More than 30 cannabis plants were seized by police on Friday in Arorangi and the man charged with cultivating them is scheduled to appear in the High Court today.
Alleged drug dealer denied bail by court
Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A man facing drug dealing and money laundering charges was denied bail after his parents offered the court a $10,000 bond to free him from custody.
Over $7000 in damages from drink driving
Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Nadia George entered a guilty plea to excess breath alcohol in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday.
