Crime
Court briefs
Monday 12 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Court briefs for the week of July 5, 2021
Jailed for domestic violence
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A man who committed a “severe domestic violence incident” with two attempts of strangulation will spend five and a half years in prison.
Court news
Thursday 8 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Roundup from Cook Islands High Court.
Sentencing adjourned for the second time
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A man found guilty of assault against a female has had his sentencing adjourned a second time because his criminal record remains unclear.
Court briefs
Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Roundup from last week's sitting of the Cook Islands High Court.
Ongoing concerns with drink driving as three crashes recorded over weekend
Monday 5 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Police dealt with three separate motor vehicle and bike crashes over the weekend as drink driving continues to be a concern on Rarotonga roads.
Efforts to dismiss female assault case unsuccessful
Friday 2 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Defence lawyer disappointed after his bid to dismiss assault on a female case was denied by the Justice of the Peace.
Couple wanted by police
Tuesday 29 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A couple involved in a domestic dispute on Rarotonga are wanted by police after one of them escaped custody on Friday.
Drink driving tourist told to pay up despite pleas
Tuesday 29 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A Kiwi tourist spent two days in jail over the weekend for drink driving related offences.
Alleged drink driver fails to appear in court
Saturday 26 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
An alleged drink driver who is facing a charge of refusing an evidential breath alcohol test (EBA) is wanted by authorities after failing to make an appearance in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday.
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.