Crime
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Crown Law has withdrawn two charges against a young father who was accused of smashing a police car and assaulting an officer.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.
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.
