Crime
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.
Dad-to-be charged with burglary four times – now he goes to jail
Wednesday 22 January 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police say they are being let down by the courts, which put repeat burglars out on the streets again.
'We feel violated'
Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
A family’s holiday has been marred by a break-in at their holiday accommodation – while they were there, sleeping.
Holiday home invasions on the rise
Monday 20 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
A holiday home invasion where guests woke up and found offenders in their room, has the director of one of Rarotonga’s leading security providers calling for more action from accommodation owners and the community.
Drink drivers pay price in crackdown
Monday 13 January 2020 | Published in Crime
Strict drink-drive enforcement has left police with an unexpected problem: an alleyway full of seized motorbikes whose owners haven’t claimed them back.
Police warn of spam from fake police
Saturday 11 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police Service is asking residents to be aware of spam sent to them through Facebook Messenger or other social media, after it emerged scammers were posing as police to get people’s Bluesky PIN numbers.
Prosecution could be test for controversial marital rape defence
Friday 10 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Crime
Defence lawyer opposes ‘Mickey Mouse’ prosecution of his client for allegedly raping his partner.
Drink driver loses licence
Friday 10 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Crime
An elderly man has been charged with drink driving in Avarua Court.
Sports star 'attacked from behind' by visiting teens
Thursday 9 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Crime
Charges have been laid against two Kiwi teens accused of a cowardly assault on a Cook Islands sports representative while she was out running.
Apparent drop in drink-driving pleases police
Sunday 5 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Police Service has praised residents and visitors after dramatic reductions in the number of drivers consuming alcohol and getting behind the wheel on New Year’s Eve and the first days of 2020.
Assault case deferred to Friday
Monday 30 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who has been charged with two counts of assault on a female will have his case heard again this Friday. Patrick Luma represented by defense counsel Mark Short is charged for assaulting his partner and a family member.
Drivers ignore safety
Saturday 28 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Message not getting through to those who drink and drive.
Pair sentenced for assault
Saturday 28 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Two foreign nationals were sentenced on common assault charges in the High Court.
Repeat burglar granted bail
Saturday 28 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Lawyer claims incident a ‘one-off’ and family wants accused home.
Be a sober driver – and get a reward
Friday 27 December 2019 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Crime
Members of youth awareness group the Cook Islands National Youth Council are pushing for a new initiative in Rarotonga aimed at encouraging people not to drink and drive.
Elderly man jailed in March, bailed for family Christmas
Friday 27 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Tuainekore Kare was granted bail at the High Court so he could spend Christmas with his family.
Locked up for Christmas
Tuesday 24 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Two teenagers will be spending Christmas behind bars after the court denied them bail and remanded them in custody at the Arorangi Prison.
Safety campaign starts badly
Tuesday 24 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Drink-driving and crashes on first night of annual safety push.
Driving under influence becomes even more costly
Tuesday 24 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Police were called out to several drink-driving incidents and motor vehicle crashes overnight on Friday, in a busy start to their annual festive season road safety campaign.
Police hit organised crime
Saturday 21 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Success of a combined operation strengthens resolve to target drugs. Six people in the Cook Islands and New Zealand have been charged with offences involving drugs and a gun.