Crime
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Aue Vakatini was looking forward to his charge against a police officer being withdrawn in April.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.
Smash driver 'known to police'
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Government MP Albert Nicholas escaped serious injury when the rental car he was in smashed into a power pole on Nikao main road.
Fugitive breaks into Police HQ yard to steal bike, court told
Friday 21 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Ngatokotoru Nicholas was unhappy at being stopped by police and having his bike seized after he refused a breathalyser test – so he allegedly took the law into his own hands.
Man's drink-drive admission was because of fear of police
Tuesday 18 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Discharge without conviction sought for expat worker accused of drink driving.
Lax parents let kids drive, say police
Tuesday 18 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Despite the death of a man and a boy in a fatal head-on smash last month, police say Rarotonga’s roads were “noticeably” full of underage drivers this weekend, with no helmets and driving dangerously.
Arrests prove driver attitude needs to be changed
Monday 17 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
While Cook Islands Police, the Cook Islands Government and other key stakeholder agencies prepare legislative changes to curb drink driving, a spate of arrests on driving charges during last weekend’s night shift have kept officers busy.
Crown Law drafts new Bill to change road safety laws
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Legislative work begins on proposed changes to road safety laws.
Burglary statistics lowest in seven years, says police
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police statistics for 2019 show that break-ins were tracking lower than 2018. Katrina Tanirau and Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
Court hears 11 EBA matters
Friday 14 February 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The High Court continues to receive increasing alcohol related driving cases as police steps up their pursuit for zero-tolerance approach to drinking and driving.