Crime
Seven police officers corner fleeing driver near a bar, with two women
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.
Another weekend of driving mishaps
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.
Tex Mart accused requests for medical assessment
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.
Drug matter involving three adjourned
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.
Police officer faces four counts of assault
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.
Speed, alcohol and no helmet
Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Death of young father sends shockwaves through close knit Mangaia community.
Hit-and-run injures 56yo pedestrian
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.
'Vulnerable' CI fails to sign drug control treaties
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.
String of charges against alleged driver
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.
Medical examiner looks at teen death
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.
Addict needs help, not jail – counsellor
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.
Man dies from crash injuries
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.
Driven to distraction
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.
Police: 'Put victims first'
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.
Repeat offender hurt MP
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.
More security guards target crime, crashes
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.
Father who alleged police assault further charged
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.
Package containing illicit drugs intercepted by university staff
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.
Go straight to prison, do not pass go
Monday 24 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A 61-year-old road cleaner Ngatokorua Tariu has been convicted and fined $300 for an excess breath alcohol charge.
Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the Raro rain
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A drunk British tourist smashed his way into a Muri store to get out of the rain.