Crime
Brain tumour was a cause of reckless motorist's crashes
Friday 8 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A court is to decide whether a string of driving-related charges against repeat offender Wilfred Dauvois should be dismissed.
No plea on theft charge
Wednesday 6 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
David Tonorio, who is serving time at the Arorangi Prison, is yet to enter pleas on his new burglary charges.
Failing to stop
Wednesday 6 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Ngatamaroa Ave appeared in court for failing to stop at a police checkpoint in Arorangi on April 24.
19 burglary charges
Wednesday 6 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Teremoana Saddler has admitted to 19 charges of burglary.
Young man granted bail
Wednesday 6 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man was granted bail after defence lawyer Wilkie Rasmussen assured the court that he would be residing with his parents.
Assault charge
Wednesday 6 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Kunal Nand has been ordered by the High Court not to apply for any travel documents as he is yet to be sentenced.
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.
