Crime
Security officers and village watch volunteers step up
Monday 13 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
Despite police offering reassurance about crime levels, residents are calling on volunteer village watch and professional security firms to protect them in their homes.
Heart check delays former cop's case
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The defended hearing of former New Zealand police officer John Makuru has been postponed to August 25.
Judicial video conferences clear backlog
Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Criminal and civil court matters are resuming later this month, through video conferencing between Cook Islands and New Zealand.
Released inmate is back in trouble
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man freed from prison on probation is now back doing community service, after being found by police out drinking and clubbing.
Woman in drink-drive crash at 4 in morning
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
Police have sought a blood-test from a woman who crashed her car at Matavera, early yesterday morning.
Accused offenders need supervised residence – JP
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Alleged violent offender Metua John has been denied bail by the High Court, for reasons of public safety.
Squatter refused bail
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man charged for the theft of a motorbike has been denied bail because he doesn’t have a reliable place of residence.
Two hospitalised in car-bike crash
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police are waiting on blood test results of a motorcyclist who collided with a car near Club Raro.
Four times over alcohol limit
Monday 29 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Drink driving cases continue to dominate court proceedings as two face further disqualifications.
'Calamitous effects' of three store arsons
Friday 26 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Arsonist David Tonorio’s appeal against his conviction and sentencing has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal.
Drink-drive destruction
Monday 22 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police are battling resurgent problems with drink-driving.
'I am Australian, not Cook Islander'
Monday 22 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A former violent criminal is fighting being sent back to Cook Islands, a country he left as a small child and knows nothing about.
Jailed killer in political conflict probe
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Minister George Maggie’s adviser dismisses investigation as ‘complete nonsense’.
Firefighters kept busy by dangerous blazes
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
The Temurimotia fire station has been called out at least five times in the past week to attend fires threatening homes and livestock.
Not enough evidence for police claim of assault
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Crown Law has withdrawn two charges against a young father who was accused of smashing a police car and assaulting an officer.
Expat worker convicted for assaulting a female
Wednesday 17 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
An expatriate worker was convicted and sentenced to 18-months’ probation for a charge of assaulting a female.
Legal assistance
Wednesday 17 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Terupe Terupe has been advised to seek legal assistance to help him with his case.
Covid-19 affects treatment
Wednesday 17 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Alleged fraudster Devonne Mitchell’s mental health treatment has been on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Challenge to sacks of drugs case
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police have been put on notice of an application to drop charges against an alleged drug dealer, amid concerns the prosecution is “shaky”.
Next road death 'a matter of time'
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A teenager has been convicted and sentenced to 12 months disqualification from driving, after driving a car off the main road in Matavera.
