Crime
Dog with long memory attacks girl
Tuesday 17 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The sins of the grandfather shall be visited upon the granddaughter.
Arson case adjourned again
Monday 16 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Defence lawyer Wilkie Rasmussen is ready to enter a plea for his client, alleged arsonist Derek Trego.
Driving offences increase
Monday 16 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
Police prevented 19 people from driving over the weekend as a result of alcohol consumption.
Chief Justice makes flying visit for charter flight case
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Lawyer prosecuting Prime Minister has winning form.
Charges dropped to one
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
It has been confirmed that Elijah Trego faces only one charge of aggravated robbery.
Tourism operator faces assault charge
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A tourism operator whose name is suppressed is facing a charge of assaulting a female.
Girl bottles boyfriend, 15, at club
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Crime
Nightclub owner warns of fake IDs and poor parenting leading to ‘social decay’.
Burgled chef says, 'enough is enough'
Saturday 7 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
On The Beach Restaurant owner Phillip Nordt has welcomed the two-and-a-half year jail sentence imposed on a burglar for taking a safe from his restaurant.
Hit-and-run driver feared for his life
Saturday 7 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Night clubber was fleeing debt collector when he hit an innocent motorcyclist.
Big boys break boozed bad boy
Saturday 7 March 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
John Harry thought he had moved the gear of his rental car into reverse. He was wrong.
Repeat crim gets 2½ yrs 'to think about his life'
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.
Motorist powerless to argue
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.
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.
