Crime

Police suspect ‘same culprit’ in multiple Avarua break-ins

Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, National

The Cook Islands Library and Museum and the University of the South Pacific Cook Islands Campus reported break-ins yesterday, with police suspecting the same culprit.

Crime


Sober drivers lead to crash-free weekend, gunshots reported

Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

A police traffic enforcement check in Rarotonga over weekend found that most drivers were sober, leading to a crash-free weekend.

Crime


Ombudsman cites privacy in refusal to discuss police complaint matters

Monday 15 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

The Office of the Ombudsman says it is difficult and improper to discuss cases that are referred to them as they are private matters.

Crime


Known offender appears in court for multiple burglaries

Monday 15 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

A man in his 20s has been given time to seek legal advice after he was arrested and remanded in custody for burglary charges.

Court


Tourist stranded during ‘low-key’ weekend for Police

Tuesday 9 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police say the long weekend was low-key with few reported incidents.

Crime


Motor vehicle crashes hit record high, traffic safety major concern for Police

Saturday 6 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

Motor vehicle crashes continue to be a concern for police as last month’s figure of 34 crashes marked a record high since September 2018 when the same number was reported.

Court


Vigilance at Ports key to preventing illegal drug importation: Moananu

Thursday 4 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National

Despite Cook Islands having a relatively low number of drug importation cases compared to other countries in the Pacific, there is no guarantee that it is not coming through, says the country’s ports authority.

Crime


17 burglaries recorded in June, residents told to be watchful

Thursday 4 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Last month, 17 burglaries were reported to Police and just a few days into the month of July, a 15 year-old boy was arrested after he was found unlawfully on a Titikaveka property.

Crime


Elderly visitor dies in suspected drowning

Monday 1 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, Local, National

Police are investigating a suspected drowning incident that claimed the life of an elderly visitor in Muri yesterday.

Crime


Ex police officer brings back private investigation services

Saturday 29 June 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Features, Go Local, Local, National, Weekend

A 51-year-old former police intelligence officer of 15 years, Allan Rua, is transitioning his skills and abilities to a private investigation service, a first on the island after many years.

Crime


Ambulance officer sounds alarm on ‘surging’ dog crashes

Wednesday 26 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is experiencing a rise in emergency department cases resulting from dog-related road crashes.

Crime


PM pledges return of community policing to tackle ‘rising crime’

Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National, Parliament

Prime Minister Mark Brown, who is also the Minister for Police, says he will ensure the re-establishment of community police to tackle the rising crime rate in Rarotonga.

Crime


Police news

Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, Local, National

June 24

Crime


PM Brown: ‘Police portfolio is under my responsibility and I take that very seriously’

Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National, Parliament

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will retain control of the Police portfolio despite a request from another Minister and will focus on improving police standards and staffing.

Crime


Minister Angene makes ‘humble request’ for Police portfolio to address youth crime

Friday 21 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National, Parliament

Minister for Corrective Services George “Maggie” Angene has asked Prime Minister Mark Brown to consider giving him the Minister for Police portfolio.

Court


Rarotonga burglaries on the rise as businesses targeted

Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Crime, National

Burglaries are spiking in Rarotonga with two more break-ins reported yesterday by Vili’s Burger Joint in Matavera and Next Shipment in Arorangi.

Business


Weekend burglaries target businesses and government agencies

Tuesday 18 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, National

A string of burglaries has caused a major concern for Cook Islands Police, adding pressure to their staffing capacity, a spokesperson said.

Crime


Five crashes in one weekend

Tuesday 18 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Weekend driving on Rarotonga continues to be a hit or miss game of carelessness or drunkenness, says Cook Islands Police.

Crime


Second month in a row: Rarotonga sees surge in stolen motorbikes

Thursday 13 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

Cook Islands Police have recorded another ‘blow out’ month in motorcycle theft cases after 15 were reported stolen last month.

Court


Alarming rise in motor vehicle crashes

Wednesday 12 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police said an average of one motor vehicle crash per day was reported in May after recording 28.

Crime


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