Crime
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.
'Don't wear earphones just sing aloud to yourself'
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.
Police hunt for young masked robbers
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.
Police in battle to enforce new rules
Monday 20 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
Road safety laws have tightened.
Security boss issues warning, despite decline in reported crime
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.
Police face backlash from drunk and violent locals
Wednesday 15 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Partygoers disregard social distancing rules to police frustration.
Dog owner waits for police decision
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.
Careless drivers ordered to pay reparation
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.
Repeat drink-drive offender granted bail
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.
Man rode bike at nearly double drink-drive limit
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.
Theft accused to seek legal rep
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.