Crime
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.
Suspended DPM’s corruption related case moves to High Court
Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former director of the National Environment Service Nga Puna and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna will appear in the High Court today.
Man charged with breaching peace
Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A 40-year-old man is facing a breach of peace charge despite being warned by police for unruly behaviour.
Former Environment Service employee makes second appearance in court on theft charges
Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A woman who worked under the former director of the National Environment Service (NES), Nga Puna and facing four counts of theft as a servant, has appeared in court.
Sacked couple face more charges
Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A number of top Cook Islands Government officials, including two who have been sacked, are facing additional charges which include theft and fraud.
Citizens Against Corruption appeal in process
Tuesday 19 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
The private prosecution against Prime Minister Mark Brown and his predecessor Henry Puna, who were acquitted of corruption related charges in March, is still in progress.
Former Environment Service employee charged with four counts of theft
Saturday 16 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A woman who worked under the former director of the National Environment Service (NES), Nga Puna, has been charged on four counts of theft as a servant.
Police want more cops on our roads
Saturday 16 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands police say they need to be better resourced and more visible if there is to be a curb in motorcycle related offences.
Court puts accused on community treatment order
Friday 15 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Matia Betero charged with two counts of wilful damage, threatening acts and threatening to kill will be put on a community treatment order following a psychiatric assessment.
Careless driving charge dismissed
Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Gwenaline Pitihana was discharged without conviction after being charged of careless driving causing injury, in the High Court at Avarua on Wednesday.
Bail granted for rape accused despite Crown opposition
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A man accused of rape and other sexual behaviour to girls aged 10 and under has been granted bail in the High Court at Avarua.