Crime
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.
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.
