Crime
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.
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.
