Crime
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.
Young man discharged without conviction
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man was discharged without a conviction by the High Court.
Crown Law takes over cop brutality prosecution
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.
'Hardship' drives man to steal food
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.
'Vigilance' to protect crops in tough times
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?
Police warning: It's your funeral
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.
Motorcyclist's head injuries at worst time for hospital
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.
Guilty pleas, after three years
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.
Drunk burgler 'can't remember' violating tourist's privacy
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.
Accused given time to get legal advice
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.
Bench warrant for absconder
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.
Lemon theft matter adjourned
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man who is accused of taking without permission a 10kg bag of lemons has been given more time to seek legal advice.
Burglar remanded
Monday 30 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Recidivist burglar Japhet Manuel has been remanded in custody despite the reschedule of the High Court Chief Justice sitting due to the Covid-19 preparedness.