Crime

Police complaint suppressed

Wednesday 25 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

Defence lawyer Lavi Rokoika has appealed a suppression order made by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi relating to a complaint she made about police.

Crime


Lewd incident ‘sickens’ authorities

Tuesday 24 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

An incident in which a woman was allegedly confronted by a male intruder on her property early on Saturday has sickened authorities.

Crime


Court Briefs: Appeal hearing held for PM and Puna

Tuesday 24 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

Lawyer Norman George is seeking to appeal Prime Minister Mark Brown and former PM Henry Puna’s previously dismissed case in the High Court at Avarua.

Crime


Man charged with arson tries to enter guilty and not guilty pleas

Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

A man charged with arson for a 2019 incident made a confusing plea after his lawyer decided to cease representing him in court.

Crime

Lawyer and former politician convicted of indecent assault evades prison

Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

Prominent lawyer Wilkie Rasmussen escaped an 18-month prison sentence suggested by Crown law and was handed a $7000 fine yesterday, following his earlier conviction for indecent assault.

Crime


Two arrested, injured in drink driving incidents

Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Two motorists sustained injuries following a crash in which one of them was found to have been drink driving. A police spokesman said just prior to midnight on Sunday, the incident was reported at Arorangi, involving two motorcycles.

Crime

15 months’ probation for burglary

Saturday 14 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

A man who spent ten months in custody before being acquitted of two indecent assault charges against a 15-year-old girl and entering with intent last week – has been convicted and sentenced to 12 months of probation on a joint burglary charge.

Crime


Accused told to swallow chewing gum in court

Friday 13 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Court briefs for the week of August 13, 2021

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Probation officer advises Justice of the Peace in sentencing of thief

Thursday 12 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

A Justice of the Peace made last minute changes in sentencing a thief after a probation officer offered her some advice in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Wednesday.

Crime

Assault and drink driving cases heard in court

Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

Court briefs for the week of August 9, 2021

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Former staff receives probation sentence for stealing from police

Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

A former Cook Islands Police employee who stole more than $5000 has been sentenced to 18 months probation and six months community service.

Crime


Man gets 15 months prison for stabbing

Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

A young man has been sentenced to 15 months in jail for stabbing a person with a kitchen knife in a drunken brawl.

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Man gets probation for growing cannabis

Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

A Rarotonga man who has used cannabis for the past 10 years to treat pain relief was sentenced to 12 months probation for cultivating the illicit substance.

Crime


Jury finds man ‘not guilty’ of indecent assault

Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

After a two-day trial in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua, Ngatupuna Teinakitama was found not guilty of entering into a Muri home and indecently assaulting an underage resident.

Crime


‘Fraudulent’ healer sentenced to two years, nine months in prison

Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

A traditional Maori healer has been sentenced to two years and nine months jail for indecently assaulting a woman who called on him for his expertise.

Crime

Court briefs July 29

Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

Court briefs from July 29 session.

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Court Briefs

Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

Court briefs from July 22

Crime

Nine months disqualification for careless driving causing injury

Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

In Avarua’s High Court on July 20, Odette Stanke was disqualified for driving for nine months and will be on probation for a year for careless driving causing injury.

Crime

Drink driving lands Kiwi couple in jail

Friday 30 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

A drink driving Kiwi couple landed in jail for a night and are at least $800 out of pocket following an incident in Rarotonga on Wednesday.

Crime

Traditional therapy or indecent assault

Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

After a three-day trial in the High Court in Avarua, an 11-person jury will decide whether a traditional Maori healer indecently assaulted an alleged female victim or was just performing a consensual medical practice. Caleb Fotheringham reports.

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