Crime
Drug case of American citizen adjourned
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
American citizen Theran Celesta Weaver III is facing a charge of possession of cannabis in the Cook Islands.
Driver disqualified after crashing into hydro pole
Friday 13 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police prosecutor puts damages to power poles from a crash last month in Avatiu to around $13,000.
Police arrest young man in theft case
Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A young man alleged to have stolen a large sum of cash from a Matavera property will appear in court on Thursday. Cook Islands Police said the man was arrested on Friday and is remanded at the Arorangi prison. Police also received report of a break-in at Packed Rite Store in Titikaveka, on Friday at […]
Lawyer to file ‘sine die’ application
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Defense lawyer asks court to put assault and driving case to rest due to accused's battle with leukemia.
Police defraud case adjourned
Friday 6 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Four suspended Police services staff are facing charges relating to a case of alleged financial misconduct.
Drug charge withdrawn
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Rarotonga man cleared of methamphetamine charge now faces Court in relation to a Class B controlled drug.
Pole crash driver charged with drunk driving
Tuesday 27 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, National
The driver involved in a crash that wrecked a power pole at the Avatiu marina last weekend has been charged with drunk driving.
High risk offender remains in custody after JP denies bail
Tuesday 27 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Ngametua Tiatoa has been in custody for three months.
Man to remain in police custody
Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A man who faces an indecent assault charge was denied bail by the High Court on Thursday.
Case of senior govt adviser with Crown Law
Friday 23 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The case of senior government adviser Terry Rangi is being reviewed by Crown Law.
'Impose fines'
Thursday 22 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Health ministry must start using Covid-19 legislation and fine people who breach quarantine rules, says Opposition Health spokesperson MP Sel Napa.
Police probe cause for report delay
Thursday 22 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
Commissioner of Police Maara Tetava has directed a comprehensive review of the investigation into a small boy who disappeared after falling overboard on local ferry.
Four years since 2016 shooting tragedy
Wednesday 21 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police Commissioner has overseen the implementation of the recommendations made in a report after the 2016 shooting investigation.
'Amicable settlement' reached
Wednesday 21 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A settlement has been reached between the family of the late Mary Dean and the government in regards to the 2016 fatal shooting incident.
Driver claims asthma attack led to crash
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Blood specimen has been sought from the driver of a truck that smashed into a Te Aponga Uira (power) pole on Sunday night.
'Quiet' weekend ends in a bang
Monday 19 October 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Police were last night investigating an accident involving a truck which smashed into a Te Aponga Uira (power) pole near Avatiu harbour.
Truck driver involved in Muri crash pleads guilty
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Truck driver involved in Muri crash granted interim name suppression until next court appearance in November.
Father faces serious charges
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Rene James Hand will remain in custody at Arorangi Prison after being arrested on more serious charges including attempted murder.
Residents alerted over online 'scam'
Friday 16 October 2020 | Published in Crime
A number of residents have been approached by family and friends to join Lion’s Share – an online platform described by observers as a pyramid and Ponzi scheme.
Bike stunt riders to be charged, warns police
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Young boys seen stunt riding on their motorbikes will be charged, police have warned.