Crime
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.
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.