Crime
Young driver 'asleep at the wheel'
Monday 24 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
The driver of a rental car and his passenger escaped injury when their vehicle failed to take a bend.
High-flier's identity is kept secret
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
One of the two people involved in an altercation a week ago has been given interim name suppression by the High Court.
Man blames his wife for drink-drive smash
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A 44-year-old father has been jailed for two months, for what the judge called a “poor decision”.
Cause of drug offending 'stupidity'
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC has warned a 19-year-old teenager to comply with his probation conditions or face jail.
Jail for driver who hit boy, fractured his skull
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The defence, the prosecution and the mother of a boy run over when he was crossing the road, all said the driver should not go to jail – but yesterday, the Chief Justice handed down a prison sentence.
With all the tourists gone, burglars hit kids' classes
Tuesday 18 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Children and teachers at Te Uki Ou have been left speechless – quite literally – at the theft of speakers they use for announcements and much more.
EBA charge proves costly
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man charged with excess blood alcohol and careless driving has been ordered to pay reparations of $2,990 for damaging a motor vehicle.
Suspended sentence for assaulting female
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A first-time offender was convicted and given a six-month suspended sentence for assaulting a woman.
Man injured in bush knife incident
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
A man received serious cuts to the forearm in a fight involving cane knives at a popular “after hours” hangout spot in town.
Offender acted as a 'lookout'
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The fourth young man involved in the Tex Mart aggravated robbery earlier this year has pleaded guilty.
Man learns lesson: Just don't do it!
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Gene Lewis Maxwell has learnt an important lesson at the High Court: don’t show off stolen bling in a community as small as Raro!
Fingers in the till
Friday 14 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The owners of the Mareko Islands Creation have expressed hurt and disappointment at one of their staff stealing from the business, after they treated her like family.
Drink-drive crash chaos
Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
Police were cleaning up the mess after two drink-drive crashes this weekend.
Two years jail for holding a knife to throat of shopkeeper
Thursday 6 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Two of older robbers of the Tex Mart store in Nikao have been sentenced to two years imprisonment.
Sentence today for teenage robbers
Wednesday 5 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Youngsters who robbed Tex Mart store with machete could get jail time for aggravated robbery.
Attacker to get treatment, not jail
Wednesday 5 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
An alleged violent attacker has been designated “not fit to plead” by Te Marae Ora’s mental health team.
Three strikes for violent offenders
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
And alcohol is fuelling domestic violence and worsening mental instability, says expert.
Domestic assault accused in cells
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man accused of an early-morning domestic assault has been further remanded behind bars.
Prison provides 'comforts of home' for repeat offender
Thursday 30 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A recidivist burglar has admitted he only committed multiple crimes so he could return to prison and have a place to sleep and receive three meals a day.
Charges may be dropped against friend of police officer
Monday 27 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The case against a gun-wielding intruder has been adjourned as police review the case for withdrawing charges against him.
