Crime
No conspiracy shown between Brown and Puna: Chief Justice
Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC yesterday dismissed the charges filed against Prime Minister Mark Brown and former prime minister Henry Puna at the High Court yesterday.
Case dismissed
Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown and former prime minister Henry Puna were yesterday relieved and overjoyed with the High Court’s decision to dismiss charges levelled against them in a private prosecution.
Teen banned from driving
Tuesday 16 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A 17-year-old has been disqualified from driving or holding a drivers’ licence in the Cook Islands for two years.
Four denied bail for alleged drug sales
Monday 15 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The four men who are facing charges of money laundering and selling cannabis have been denied bail.
Suspended police officer takes stand in brawl trial
Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The criminal jury trial of a suspended police officer who is alleged to have assaulted a young father in 2019 continued at the High Court yesterday before Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC.
Cop brawl trial starts
Thursday 11 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Video footage of a police officer punching a handcuffed man outside an Avarua fast food outlet was presented as evidence in a criminal jury trial at the High Court on Wednesday.
PM in spotlight as charter flight matter back in court
Tuesday 9 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Private criminal proceedings filed against Prime Minister Mark Brown and former Prime Minister Henry Puna highlight the jury trials commencing tomorrow following a gap of over a year caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Court matters adjourned due to tsunami warning
Friday 5 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Several matters were brought before Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi Thursday, however due to the tsunami warning some matters were adjourned.
18 months’ probation for importation of cannabis oil
Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Tehananaia Haas Maeva has been convicted and sentenced to 18 months’ probation for the importation of cannabis oil.
Man facing drug related charge granted bail
Thursday 25 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A self-employed man charged for cultivating cannabis was granted bail by the High Court on Wednesday.
Government agencies to fix loopholes after absconded teen incident
Thursday 25 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police says prosecution of absconded teenager’s outstanding matters will continue as scheduled adding failure to appear will result in an application for a bench warrant for arrest.
Justice looking into alleged breach
Wednesday 24 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The Ministry of Justice is looking into the matter of a convicted teenager on probation, who allegedly fled the country last weekend.
Teenager serving probation leaves Rarotonga after ‘police fail to act’
Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
A teenager has breached the Cook Islands High Court probation conditions by leaving the country onboard an Air New Zealand flight on Saturday.
A Second Chance at life for ex-inmates
Monday 22 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, National
Over a period of 17 years, Mr X, a repeat offender, lived eight years of his life locked up in Arorangi prison. The former inmate was released three months ago, this time around he stands determined not to reoffend and not to ever return “inside”.
Cop facing suspension
Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, National
A female officer will be placed on suspension as of Monday, February 22, for her involvement in an alleged assault incident last weekend.
Drug case adjourned
Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Two of the four men who are facing charges of money laundering and selling Class C drugs have pleaded not guilty.
‘Don’t feed the trolls’, says IT specialist
Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A local IT company is planning to hold a workshop to teach people ways to avoid online scams.
Driving-related matter for former NZ police officer adjourned
Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The case of a former New Zealand cop who pleaded not guilty to a charge of refusing an excess breathlyser test has been further adjourned for reserved decision.
Opposition welcomes amendment to licencing regulation
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
Opposition Police shadow minister MP Tama Tuavera has welcomed the government’s decision to revoke “restrictive, burdensome and discriminatory rules” on drivers aged 60 and over.
Suspect to appear in court on Thursday
Tuesday 9 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A man who is alleged to have stolen a pig days before the Woo’s Store armed robbery matter will appear in Court this week.
