Crime
Angenes 'clear the air'
Friday 7 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Children of Cabinet minister George (Maggie) Angene explain their actions in a controversial incident at Avarua Wharf last month.
Request for psychiatric evaluation
Friday 7 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Crown Law has requested the court to order a psychiatric evaluation of a man who is alleged to have damaged the windscreen of the Prime Minister’s Office vehicle PM1.
'Driver attitude has to change'
Thursday 6 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Road safety messages and proposed changes to road safety legislation are being blatantly ignored by the group most likely to die on Rarotonga roads.
Plea date proposed for burglary charges
Wednesday 5 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Convicted arsonist faces two burglary charges.
Cop charged with breaking man's jaw
Tuesday 4 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police officer has apologised and offered to pay medical costs for young dad’s wired-up jaw.
Alcohol in most road crashes
Tuesday 4 February 2020 | Published in Crime
The number of reported motor vehicle crashes on Rarotonga dropped last year – but those that happened were more serious.
Woman forgives gunman
Tuesday 4 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A gun-wielding intruder returned to his victim’s house afterwards, and pleaded for her mercy. Now has asked police to drop charges.
Amended claim in shooting law suit
Monday 3 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Lawyers for the late Mary Dean’s family have filed an amended claim, suing government for allowing her killer out of prison to attack her.
Police plan to muffle loud bikes
Monday 3 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
The Police Service is to target vehicles that aren’t up to scratch – especially those youth riding motorbikes without a muffler.
Police arrested 'wrong assailant'
Monday 3 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
A homeless drug addict has pleaded guilty to assault after a violent daylight fracas in front of locals and tourists – but witnesses say police charged the wrong man.
Another crash
Friday 31 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Another day, and another youngster hurt in a road crash. A young boy was involved in an accident yesterday at the Muri main road. Police confirmed he was struck by a tour operator truck driver; the child was still undergoing medical attention last night.
Fears wild dogs will attack people
Wednesday 29 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Police have shot 27 feral dogs, but the remaining pack is now making bold forays into the villages and savaging goats and cats.
Resource police to 'keep roads safe'
Tuesday 28 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Crime
Government must take action to stem Cook Islands’ rising road toll, says the Road Safety Council.
Young rider 50% over drink limit
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
It’s mandatory, it’s the law.
'Exploiting the system'
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man accused of the violent robbery of Tex Mart store was released on bail – and allegedly went straight out and committed another aggravated robbery.
Drugs trio up in court
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Cannabis crackdown nabs six people in alleged international smuggling ring.
Fourth brawler escapes jail
Friday 24 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man has been discharged without conviction after a big drunken brawl between Penrhyn and Pukapuka hostel residents.
Defence lawyer: 'This is not a police state'
Thursday 23 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Senior defence lawyer Norman George has rejected police concerns that repeat burglars are being allowed out on bail to offend again.
Police move to reassure tourists about break-ins
Thursday 23 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Tourists and visitors to the Cook Islands are being asked to take some responsibility when it comes to their personal security and safety following a spate of burglaries in Rarotonga.
Three more drink-drive arrests
Wednesday 22 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Crime
Three people have been arrested and charged for driving over the legal limit over the weekend.
