Crime
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.
Beachside burglary-accused admits string of charges
Saturday 21 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
One of two male teenagers charged with a number of significant beachside thefts and home burglaries has pleaded guilty.
Fraud-accused bailed after spending month in prison
Friday 20 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Court decision prompted by mental health assessment.
Drug charges may change
Friday 20 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Drug charges against two men alleged to have been drug dealing in Rarotonga could be amended.
Singers bring cheer to island's hospital patients
Thursday 19 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
With Christmas fast approaching, Rarotonga’s stores and businesses are humming with activity.
Fatal crash reinforces safety plea
Thursday 19 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Police have been hit hard by this week’s tragedy.
One dead, one critical following fatal road crash
Wednesday 18 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
A young woman has died and another is in critical condition in hospital after a road crash in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
24-hour curfew for Tex Mart suspects
Tuesday 17 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The two teenage boys charged with aggravated burglary in relation to the Tex Mart Betela break-in remain under a 24-hour curfew.
Another remand for 'notorious' burglar
Tuesday 17 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man described as a notorious burglar has been remanded in custody for another week to get a legal representative.
Man cut with bottle in alleged assault
Tuesday 17 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man suffered cuts to the hand and stomach during an alleged assault with a broken bottle on early Saturday morning.
12-months jail term for damaging parents property
Monday 16 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Okirua Manuela who was charged for frequently damaging his parent’s property has been sentenced to 12-months imprisonment.
Family comes to Metua John's rescue
Monday 16 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Metua John was granted bail at the High Court by Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata after his family were willing to provide accommodation for him.
Discharged without conviction
Monday 16 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The court has warned three New Zealand visitors for fighting in front of the island hostels in Avarua.