Crime
Off-duty cop removed assailant, court told
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police intervened in a coward’s punch attack – but the defence say they then arrested the victim instead of the assailant.
Drunk teen watched his home burn
Monday 15 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
There’s another side to the story of the young man accused of drunkenly abusing firefighters.
Repeat drink driver is sent to prison
Saturday 13 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Three strikes and you are out – that was the call from the police prosecutor.
Political aide reverses plea
Saturday 13 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A senior political advisor has reversed his plea on a driving charge.
Firefighters battle flames – and thieves and drunks
Friday 12 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Puaikura fire officers are calling on the public for their assistance in locating critical machinery stolen brazenly from the station while they were out battling an inferno at a family’s home.
Police drug dog Max was 'cared for deeply
Thursday 11 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Commissioner hails Max’s ‘exemplary record’ in combating drug smugglers.
Police face struggle to find stolen motorbikes
Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A woman is pleading for community leaders to step up, after the theft of her motorbike from a construction site in Arorangi.
'Not a murderer': JP queries max security remand
Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
An alleged drug dealer client wants to be moved out of a maximum security holding cell at Arorangi Prison, saying there is no case against him.
Head injured in bike smash
Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
An expatriate worker suffered head injuries in a motorbike accident on the Takuvaine backroad this weekend.
Lemon thieves leave sour taste
Monday 8 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Lemon growers face uncertain future from thieves and Covid-19 threats.
Clampdown on underage drinking
Monday 8 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police are looking into tougher approaches around alcohol sales and unlawful alcohol consumption after teenagers were found consuming alcohol.
The Raromart arsons spark video appeal
Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
More heat than light in court argument over whether big blaze was set deliberately.
No bail for man charged with robbery
Wednesday 3 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
One of the four young men involved in the Tex Mart aggravated robbery case on April 20 this year has been denied bail.
Home owners to be vigilant after spate of break-ins
Wednesday 3 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Vigilance and caution encouraged after spate of break-ins over the weekend.
Half road deaths are older
Friday 29 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
More than half those who have died on Cook Islands road in the past five years were aged 35-plus – putting paid to claims that only young people die in bike crashes.
Minister chases erratic driver
Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Court reserves decision in trial of alleged drink-driver.
One domestic incident a day – police stats
Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The rate of family violence being reported to police highlights an even bigger hidden problem, says National Council of Women.
Music-loving motorist gets vindication
Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Stopped at a police checkpoint at Black Rock, Julian Zeman was given a verbal warning about having his phone playing music, even though it was controlled from the head unit.
Cop v cop: Dispute over 'incompetence'
Wednesday 27 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police prosecution files stalled on ‘overloaded’ officers’ desks.
Bars and nightclubs set to reopen
Monday 25 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Bars and restaurants can remain open until 10pm, nightclubs expected to reopen this week, confirms police.
