Crime
Theft hurt children the worst
Wednesday 11 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Rarotonga mother stole money intended to help kids in the outer islands.
From careless driving to assaulting woman
Friday 6 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Two weeks ago repeat offender Wilfred Dauvois was acquitted of raping a woman after driving her from bar to bar.
Hospital worker and sportsman accused in giant tobacco bust
Friday 6 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
The duties and GST alone totalled $113,000 on tobacco allegedly smuggled from Rarotonga to New Zealand.
Cook Island woman to be deported home after jail
Thursday 5 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands criminals may choose to be deported here, says Immigration.
Youth free wheeling from court
Thursday 5 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The court has let off a young motorbike thief without a conviction.
Witnesses lift truck
Tuesday 3 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police officers and bystanders managed to move a pickup truck out of the way of traffic over the weekend after it crashed into a wall outside Infrastructure Cook Islands in Arorangi.
Man hurls bottle at woman, say police
Tuesday 3 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man alleged to have thrown a bottle at a woman in the town area after a late-night quarrel has been arrested.
'Coward punch' cop sacked- Court told
Saturday 30 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police officer appeals dismissal, after video showed him punching handcuffed man in head as he lay helpless on ground.
Long delay for islands' first meth prosecution
Friday 29 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A methamphetamine case against Tehananaia Maeva Haas has been adjourned to March 2020 – a year since charges were laid.
Predator jailed to 'protect children'
Thursday 28 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Five years prison for indecent assault on 4-year-old.
Indecent assault matter adjourned
Wednesday 27 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who was charged for indecently assaulting a female by touching her private area could have the charges against him changed.
Further charge expected
Wednesday 27 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police is expected to lay further charges to the hit and run accused Jeremiah Moce before his court trial next year.
Drug accused a no-show in court
Wednesday 27 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
An American resident facing a charge of possession of cannabis is yet to make contact with his legal representative on when he would be able to attend to his court matter.
Raro men march for White Ribbon
Saturday 23 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
The white ribbon symbolises the idea of men giving up their arms. And yesterday, men – young and old – led the way in a march through Avarua to show solidarity for the cause of ending violence against women.
Alarming' levels of violence
Saturday 23 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Concern community is still sweeping the problem under the carpet.
Man acquitted of date rape
Saturday 23 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Counselling group says case is reminder that someone who is drunk or drugged cannot consent to sex.
Man hurt in motorbike v trailer collision
Friday 22 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
An early morning accident landed a man in hospital with facial injuries.
Rape accused asked woman to clean blood from sheet
Friday 22 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A jury will be asked today to decide whether a man drugged and raped a woman at his home or whether, as he claims, they had consensual sex.
Concerns about rich man's justice
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The High Court has allowed police to withdraw a charge against a man accused of assaulting a woman.
William pleads not guilty
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
It appeared to be another busy court day, with a court room full of accused people. However, it was in actual fact, families in attendance, showing support for a young man.