Crime
Beachside theft suspect arrested
Monday 18 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A male teenager who is facing multiple charges of theft has been arrested by police for failing to follow court orders.
Hit-and-run accused to go to trial
Saturday 16 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Alleged hit and run driver faces criminal and civil cases.
Tobacco bust prompts crackdown
Thursday 14 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
A tobacco smuggling bust may impact on future travellers’ duty-free shopping.
Provocation and drunkenness no defence for grievous attack – Court
Thursday 14 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The Court of Appeal has increased the prison sentence of a man who threw his friend headfirst over a 2.8 metre balcony, shattering his spine.
Teen suspects for alleged bashing, robbery on bail
Thursday 14 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Two teenagers who were arrested in connection with the alleged bashing and robbery on Sunday night were granted bail at the High Court yesterday.
'I could not fight back'
Tuesday 12 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police appeal for information to help them track down two violent thugs. Father Ina Tipokoroa said he hoped police could make an arrest with the information they have – and called for shop owners to install security cameras so it is easier to catch robbers.
Woman found by bike crash
Monday 11 November 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
Police suspect alcohol was involved in an unusual motorbike accident.
Wheelie bad thief owns up
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The owner of a red Honda Wave motorbike got a big surprise, coming out to discover the bike was there – but both wheels were gone.
Men convicted of bar brawl
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Three young men were convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $50 each for being involved in a nightclub fight in Avarua.
Court briefs
Monday 4 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Hefty fine for excess alcohol A man who exceeded the alcohol limit for driving has been convicted and fined $450 by the High Court.
Thou shalt not steal
Friday 1 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
It was Gospel Day – but at least one person hadn’t read the 10 Commandments.
Athletics hopes to reclaim $11,000 in stolen money
Tuesday 29 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Athletics Cook Islands says its international standing has been damaged by the disappearance of $63,000, some of it confirmed stolen.
Hit and run accused on bail
Friday 25 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
Interim name suppression was not granted to a young man alleged to have caused injuries to a male victim who was driving a motorcycle last Saturday morning.
Red car driver caught
Thursday 24 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Police have arrested a man in relation to the Tupapa hit-and-run crash.
Injured smash victim: 'Turn yourself in''It happened so fast'
Tuesday 22 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Charles Leger, the victim of this weekend’s Tupapa hit-and-run crash, says he has forgiven the person who committed the crime. But the 32-year-old is asking the driver of the red Honda Jazz to turn themself in to police to avoid further repercussions.
Man denies threat to kill charge
Friday 18 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man accused of threatening a woman and two others with a firearm entered not guilty pleas at the High Court yesterday.
Woman pays fine, no reparation
Friday 18 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Tuainekore Tereva successfully disputed her case of not having to pay reparations of $600 when it was raised by the police prosecution at the High Court yesterday.
Man claims he 'found' cartons of Woodstock
Thursday 17 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
After a big night on the bourbon and coke, the court hands down an even bigger hangover.
Man charged for indecent assault pleads guilty
Thursday 17 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man charged for indecently assaulting a minor has pleaded guilty through his lawyer at the High Court this month.
Offender returns to prison
Wednesday 16 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A Tongan national, who was expected to be deported to Tonga this year, was sentenced to 14-months imprisonment at the High Court yesterday.
