Crime
Angry, but not insane
Monday 27 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Remanded offender Terupe Terupe’s medical assessment shows he is fit to plead to a charge of threatening to kill and wilful damage.
Motorbike crash shows the importance of helmets for all
Monday 27 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
With the arrival of 800 helmets expected in-store this afternoon, police say they will accept no excuses from those caught without helmets this weekend.
Corrective Services asks for report on escape
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
An inmate who escaped from the Arorangi Prison this week is a 21-year-old man.
Hit and run charges
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man was taken into police custody yesterday for an alleged hit and run case.
Tourism boss 'should never have been charged'
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A tourism operator has had assault charges against him withdrawn.
Last charge in police brawl, denied
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A father-of-five has denied threatening to kill a police officer.
Judge to hear crash case
Friday 24 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
After three long years before the court, a judge is to hear a case against a man alleged to have hurt someone in a hit-and-run crash.
Fugitive is denied bail
Thursday 23 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Rene Hand, who evaded arrest for allegedly assaulting a woman, was refused bail by the High Court yesterday.
Pub brawler escapes jail 'by the skin of his teeth'
Wednesday 22 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
One attacker kicked a man on the ground; his friend struck victim with a bottle.
Alleged attacker found
Tuesday 21 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police have found a man who was accused of an incident that was reported in the weekend.
Teenager, 18, fined $400 for swearing and resisting police
Monday 20 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Arapati Albert Greig, 18, was convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $400 for swearing and resisting police.
'Drunk' person scares kids
Monday 20 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
A flood of noise complaints and three domestic incidents kept police busy over the weekend.
Road crash drivers pay costly fines
Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A female driver who was under the influence of alcohol and crashed in Matavera has been ordered to pay a fine of $1200.
Study saves man from jail time
Friday 17 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Despite fifth appearance before the Court, young offender avoids incarceration.
No bail for suspects
Friday 17 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The suspects who allegedly entered the TEM Store in Muri this week and stole two cans of alcohol are being held in custody at the Arorangi Prison until a court date is confirmed.
Temptation too much for lemon thief
Thursday 16 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
In his probation report, 17-year-old Fredrick Marsters said temptation has been the cause of his offending.
Man admits five charges, denies one
Tuesday 14 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Accused facing multiple charges wants the matters to be dealt and done with.
Bike owners beware of thieves
Tuesday 14 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police recover three motorbikes stolen over the weekend but not in the conditions they were before going missing.
Motorists taking more care on roads
Tuesday 14 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
There has been a reduced number of motor vehicle crashes compared to the same time last year, police say.
Motorist ditches truck
Monday 13 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
Police are investigating a crash that left a blue Nissan Terrano upside down in a ditch in Atupa, early yesterday morning.
