Crime
Helmet saves teenager's life
Wednesday 6 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A helmet saved the life of a 16-year-old boy who was involved in an accident at Harley Street in Nikao on Monday morning.
Bareheaded biker killed
Tuesday 5 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Speeding contributed to the death of a motorcyclist in Arorangi on Sunday night, police say.
Bottled man retaliates
Tuesday 5 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man kicked another man in a fight outside an Avarua nightclub last year, but denies kicking the victim in the head.
Thief ain't got Jack
Tuesday 5 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
It was a complicated plan, for nothing more than a single bottle of Jack Daniel’s.
Fatal crash
Monday 4 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
A motorcyclist died last night in the first fatal crash since Covid-19 constraints came into force.
Drunk by lunchtime
Monday 4 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
A “concerned citizen” has seized the keys from a motorbike driver, worried at how drunk he was.
The real lockdown
Friday 1 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
A nine month old baby will reunite with his father when the prison reopens to visitors on Sunday, after a month of lockdown.
Covid leaves alleged drug dealer behind bars – without a trial date
Friday 1 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Calls to video-stream court hearings as more cases emerge of men left in prison because travel ban prevents a judge hearing their cases.
Covid: Court delays leave offenders on remand
Tuesday 28 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cases are stalled before the court because no judge is able to travel to the country to hear them.
PM loosens alcohol rules despite two crashes
Tuesday 28 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Government has lifted the ban on large group gatherings and eased alcohol restrictions.
Molotov cocktail arsonist in mental health dispute
Monday 27 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Crown Law has sought a second psychiatric test for the man accused of a Molotov cocktail attack on a controversial coastal development.
Thief 'had everything provided'
Friday 24 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
An 18-year-old accused in a spate of burglary and beachside thefts has been sentenced to 12 months’ probation and six months’ community service.
Police bashing case goes to trial
Friday 24 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A police officer alleged to have assaulted a young father outside Raro Fried Chicken has pleaded not guilty. Faarii Moekapiti is charged with four counts of assault with intent to injure.
Aggravated robbery charge at just 15
Thursday 23 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A boy aged 15 is one of those charged with holding a machete to a shopkeeper’s throat in an armed robbery this week.
Gunpoint intruder to show up in court today
Thursday 23 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police are set to decide whether to drop charges against a gun-wielding intruder, after his young victim forgave him.
MPs take pay cut
Wednesday 22 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Opposition MPs Selina Napa and Agnes Armstrong are the latest politicians taking pay cuts to help their constituencies during the coronavirus crisis.
Young man charged
Wednesday 22 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man was granted bail after he was charged with entering with intent and common assault.
Robbery charge
Wednesday 22 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Teenager Davi Tupou’s hopes that police would agree to a diversion on his court matter proved futile at the High Court last week.
Armed robbery suspects arrested
Wednesday 22 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Calls have been made to businesses, especially those selling cigarettes and alcohol, to review their security.
Psychiatric report
Wednesday 22 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Terupe Terupe has been in custody for over a month for a charge of wilful damage and threatening to kill.