Friday 6 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Daniel Akama has been sent down for a long jail sentence, after breaking into On The Beach Restaurant in Arorangi, damaging the property and taking a safe box.
Thursday 5 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A builder who knocked down a power pole with his pickup truck is now paying the price – literally.
Thursday 5 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Driver breath-tested at twice the alcohol limit tells JP he had drunk only two cans of Woodstock.
Monday 2 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Weekend of poor behaviour on the road in Rarotonga continues despite numerous warnings from police and other stakeholders.
Monday 2 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Defence counsel Mark Short has requested the High Court to order a medical assessment for his client, Elijah Trego.
Monday 2 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Teatuaaveroa Tuakanangaro, who is alleged to have been involved in a drug operation between Rarotonga and New Zealand, has been advised by the court to get a new lawyer.
Monday 2 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The police officer alleged to have assaulted a young father outside the Raro Fried Chicken is facing four counts of assault with intent to injure.
Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Death of young father sends shockwaves through close knit Mangaia community.
Friday 28 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A papa was left lying unconscious on the road in a broad daylight hit-and-run crash.
Friday 28 February 2020 | Written by Kata | Published in Crime
Cook Islands hasn’t signed up to key drug control treaties, says International Narcotics Control Board report.
Friday 28 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The alleged driver of a rental car that careened into a power pole has appeared in court on a string of charges.
Friday 28 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
Family are grieving the sudden passing of 18-year-old Nicole Mata Tavai in Nikao at the weekend.
Thursday 27 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Violent row involving substance abuser sparks calls for better support for addicts, the mentally ill and troubled young people.
Thursday 27 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
A young father who died after sustaining serious injuries in a motorbike accident on Mangaia has been remembered as a loving father, son, partner, uncle, cousin and friend.
Wednesday 26 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A YOUNG woman who was disqualified from driving last year has been caught at the wheel again.
Wednesday 26 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A repeat offender who rear-ended a car in front is refusing to pay the full cost of the damage.
Wednesday 26 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Repeat offender Wilfred Dauvois has appeared in court accused of driving while disqualified, after allegedly crashing a rental car on Nikao main road at the weekend.
Wednesday 26 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Three round-the-clock teams are needed to respond to trouble on the island, security boss says.
Tuesday 25 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Aue Vakatini was looking forward to his charge against a police officer being withdrawn in April.
Tuesday 25 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
A medium sized box containing illicit drugs surprises and scares staff at university campus.