Crime
Police suspends staff amid probe into alleged financial misconduct
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Police Commissioner Maara Tetava is asking public not to speculate on investigation into its administrative finances division which has resulted in suspension of staff.
Renewed concerns about roaming dogs
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Roaming dogs on Rarotonga are once again causing problems for people with several random attacks reported in the last few weeks.
Foul play not ruled out in Avatiu house fire
Tuesday 8 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Arson has not been ruled out as the cause of a fire that completely destroyed a house (pictured) in Avatiu late last week.
Man escapes serious injury in bike crash
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Crime
Another driver has escaped serious injury in a crash, this time at Arorangi.
Lucky escape for driver of crashed vehicle
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police have sought blood specimen analysis from a female driver who crashed at a drainage worksite near Manea Foods in Nikao yesterday morning.
Extra community service for swearing at Minister Maggie
Friday 4 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Stern warning of possible jail time given to man who swore at Minister of Corrective Services and a probation officer.
Offender 'forced'
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The last of the four young men involved in the Tex Mart, Nikao aggravated robbery on April 20 this year was threatened and forced to take part in the crime, the High Court heard this week.
Repeat offender gets two years jail
Wednesday 2 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Man, who showed no remorse for his actions and reoffended while on bail, is sent back to prison.
Missing projector
Wednesday 2 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Tereora College has lodged a complaint with the police about a missing data projector.
Burglar to learn his fate today
Tuesday 1 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
After months of being held in custody, recidivist burglar Japhet Manuel will be sentenced today.
Repeat offender robbed store and cars while bailed for arsons
Monday 31 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
David Tonorio set fire to a Tex Mart then, while on trial for arson, he robbed the same store.
Jailed for stealing $60K from resort
Thursday 27 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Wedding and events manager convicted of banking money into her own accounts, but remains defiant.
Teenager jailed for aggravated robbery
Wednesday 26 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Repeat offender, who tossed a store till at the Social Centre gets hefty jail sentence.
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.