Crime
JP shows compassion for young offender
Monday 25 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Youth was on the side of a 17-year-old who appeared in court for failing to stop on demand and dangerous driving charges.
Govt adviser is accused of refusing police order
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Senior government adviser Terry Rangi appeared in court yesterday charged with refusing a breath alcohol or blood test.
Expat worker to appeal drink-drive finding
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Police denied an expat worker his basic human rights when he failed a breath alcohol test, his lawyer says.
Police concerned at young people flouting helmet law
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Teenagers think they can ‘get away with it.
A 'human right' to be bailed – defence
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
An alleged violent offender has been refused bail because of concerns at the risk he poses to the community.
Tourism operator was trying to 'calm down' senile mum
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A tourism operator has been refused police diversion for allegedly assaulting his elderly mother.
Cook Islands on list of low income states for new drug
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
An antiviral drug found to help patients fight off the Covid-19 coronavirus is to be made available to Cook Islands.
Motorists urged to take care on fast new roads
Thursday 14 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Road safety champions are hailing the public restraint and police enforcement that ensured last month had the fewest reported road accidents on record.
Police respond to lockdown violence
Wednesday 13 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The United Nations says violence against women and girls has intensified since the outbreak of Covid-19.
Tomatoes and three little piggies stolen for market
Tuesday 12 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Rarotonga’s Wigmore’s Farm were looking forward to a fresh supply of tomatoes for their local market – but when their workers went to pick them, they were all gone.
Cook Islander named as an alleged drug kingpin
Tuesday 12 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Newlywed charged with trafficking cannabis between New Zealand and Cook Islands.
Shampoo thief asked to please come clean
Tuesday 12 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A mother and her son return home to find muddy footprints on the mat – and some odd things missing.
15yo pleads guilty to armed robbery
Monday 11 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A shopkeeper who was the victim in an armed robbery last month is still traumatised and undergoing counselling.
Sick old man held 9 months in prison without conviction
Saturday 9 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
‘Sad reality’ that Cook Islands has no secure mental health facility, so ill people are thrown in cells.
Brain tumour was a cause of reckless motorist's crashes
Friday 8 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A court is to decide whether a string of driving-related charges against repeat offender Wilfred Dauvois should be dismissed.
No plea on theft charge
Wednesday 6 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
David Tonorio, who is serving time at the Arorangi Prison, is yet to enter pleas on his new burglary charges.
Failing to stop
Wednesday 6 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Ngatamaroa Ave appeared in court for failing to stop at a police checkpoint in Arorangi on April 24.
19 burglary charges
Wednesday 6 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Teremoana Saddler has admitted to 19 charges of burglary.
Young man granted bail
Wednesday 6 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man was granted bail after defence lawyer Wilkie Rasmussen assured the court that he would be residing with his parents.
Assault charge
Wednesday 6 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Kunal Nand has been ordered by the High Court not to apply for any travel documents as he is yet to be sentenced.