Crime
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.
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.
