Crime
Police ‘under the pump’ leads to mistakes in court
Thursday 24 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Prosecution mistakes in court down to large amounts of work and limited resources says, defence lawyer.
‘Drink driving huge problem in our nation’ drink driver told
Wednesday 23 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A repeat drink driver has been jailed for three weeks and told his criminal behaviour needs to be stopped.
Driver involved in power pole crash fined $3k for damage
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
The drink driver of a vehicle involved in a crash which wrecked a power pole earlier this month has been told to pay $3000 for the damage.
Two days in prison is enough, says police prosecutor
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A New Zealand tourist who spent two days in jail following an incident in Ngatangiia on Monday evening has been convicted and fined.
Intoxicated Kiwi tourist faces charges
Wednesday 16 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A 30-year-old New Zealand tourist is facing multiple charges following an incident in Ngatangiia on Monday evening.
Bad start to holiday
Tuesday 15 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A visitor to Rarotonga is missing a passport and other valuables following an incident at the airport last week.
Lawyer found guilty of indecent assault charges
Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A former Cabinet minister and a prominent Cook Islands lawyer is facing jail time after he was found guilty of two acts of indecent assault by the Cook Islands High Court.
$500 for lying about Covid
Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, Health
A Cook Islands man with a historical Covid-19 test charged with making a false declaration on a travel document gets slap on the wrist fine and name suppression.
Graffiti writer strikes again, police consider taking action
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Crime, National
A graffiti writer has struck twice over two days at the same spot in Nikao with a message police say may contravene Covid-19 laws, in addition to the Crimes Act.
Thieves target cash, mobile
Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Two men, both in their 20s, were arrested and charged with breaking and entering last month, with one appearing in court on Thursday.
Ex-cop found guilty of assault
Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
An ex-police officer who broke the jaw of a handcuffed man while on duty has been found guilty of assault with intent to injure.
Court to decide if officer's actions were assault or police duty
Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A jury will decide today whether a police officer accused of breaking a handcuffed man’s jaw is guilty of assault or was merely carrying out his duties as an enforcer of the law.
Cop ‘exceeded’ his duties, says Crown lawyers
Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
The trial involving a police officer allegedly beating up a handcuffed man returned to the Cook Islands High Court yesterday after it was abandoned in March.
Sentencing put on hold for man convicted on cannabis charges
Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A judge has expressed concern about the well-being of a man facing imprisonment on cannabis charges and has delayed his sentencing.
Jury returns ‘not guilty’ verdict in theft case
Tuesday 25 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A woman has been found not guilty of falsifying records and stealing more than $17,000 from her former employer, following a three-day jury trial in the High Court at Avarua.
Support for accused allows bail
Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A 20-year-old man facing burglary and theft charges has been told he is lucky by a Justice of the Peace following an appearance in the Criminal Court at Avarua.
Bike crash after ‘a few beers’
Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A Rarotonga man has entered a guilty plea to a charge of excess blood alcohol, in the High Court last Thursday.
Restaurant missing $17k in court
Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A woman accused of falsifying records and stealing more than $17,000 from her former employer has denied the charges.
Eight months jail for cannabis cultivation, utensil possession
Wednesday 19 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
There were emotional scenes as a father of three was sentenced on Tuesday to eight months jail on cannabis charges in the High Court at Avarua.
COURT BRIEFS: Stabbing accused pleads not guilty
Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
William Wade, who is accused of a stabbing offence, entered a not guilty plea in Thursday’s High Court sitting.