Wednesday 22 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
On multiple occasions Jaik Berg (pictured) yanked his earphones out when he saw a police patrol car.
Tuesday 21 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Four boys with masks robbed a storekeeper with a bush knife – for nothing more than some cigarettes and the notes in the till. The four walked into the Tex Mart shop in Nikao yesterday afternoon, wielding the knife.
Monday 20 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
Road safety laws have tightened.
Friday 17 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
A security company director is warning of Covid-19 chaos in coming months – whether or not the virus arrives in these islands.
Wednesday 15 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Partygoers disregard social distancing rules to police frustration.
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Dog owner Edwin Teraitua is waiting for police as they review the charge against him.
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Komal Mala and Paeariki Lindsay were discharged without a conviction at the High Court.
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
John Pepe appeared on a charge of driving while disqualified and two counts of excess breath alcohol.
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Jack Charlie has admitted his third excess breath alcohol offence – after being stopped driving while disqualified for a previous offence.
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Terina Karaiti was arrested last Monday and was charged on one count of theft as a servant.
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man was discharged without a conviction by the High Court.
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Crown Law has taken over the prosecution of a young father allegedly punched by police while he was restrained on the ground.
Thursday 9 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A struggling Matavera man has been sentenced to probation and supervision for 18 months, after stealing $349 of gas, sausages, butter and assorted food.
Thursday 9 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Theft charges involving just a sack of lemons have raised a bigger question: what happens if people steal to feed themselves in tough times?
Monday 6 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
Police were called to two noisy 21st birthday parties this weekend, as the reality of new social distancing rules sink in.
Monday 6 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
A motorcyclist discovered the hard way that this is a bad time to ride recklessly.
Friday 3 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man has finally admitted to drugs charges after three long years of repeated legal tussles and delays in court.
Wednesday 1 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A drunk young woman has been jailed after breaking into a motel room and alarming the tourist there.
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Mataora Pukeiti who has been charged for theft of a motorcycle has requested the court to give him time to get legal advice.
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A bench warrant has been ordered by the Court for Ordain Tutakiao. He has for the second time, not appeared in the High Court this month.