Crime
$11k stolen from lonely woman
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
A lonely Cook Islands woman in her 60s has been scammed of $11,000 by an internet con artist pretending to offer her love.
Teens face theft charges
Friday 4 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Two teenagers accused of theft have been refused name suppression.
Police target dog owners
Friday 4 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The owners of dogs that attack people or cause road accidents will now face charges, in a new police crackdown.
Man steals $5 for fuel
Thursday 3 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
What was planned to be a silly joke has landed a young man in hot water.
Father of three on probation
Thursday 3 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A 34-year old father of three has been convicted and sentenced to 12-months’ probation supervision for assaulting a female.
Drug yacht's new Cooks link
Wednesday 2 October 2019 | Published in Crime
A wrecked $1 billion drug yacht was owned by a Cook Islands-registered company, new investigations reveal.
Woodstock heist
Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police are going through a CCTV footage and are following leads to arrest an alleged culprit who broke into the KAPS Matavera supermarket.
$3000 Cocoputt liquor thieves drink all night
Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Two young men who broke into the Coco Putt restaurant and stole $3,335 worth of alcohol have been sentenced to 12 months’ probation.
Police warn of serial burglars on the loose
Monday 30 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Burglars target more government offices as rates of break-ins soar. The numbers of government office break-ins have doubled in just one night.
Bruised, traumatised, scared for her life – but assault victim is told it's her fault
Friday 27 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A defence lawyer has stood up in court blamed the severely bruised and traumatised female victim of a violent assault for what happened to her.
Police officer set to be charged for assault on father-of-five
Friday 27 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police are close to finalising an internal investigation nto a police officer alleged to have assaulted a man while arresting him outside Raro Fried Chicken in Avarua this month.
Ousted Athletics treasurer yet to enter a plea
Friday 27 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Former triathlete Melanie Wilson has once again avoided entering a plea to $11,000 in misappropriation charges as the Justice of the Peace grants another adjournment.
Son convicted for assaulting 76-yr-old
Thursday 26 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who was charged for assaulting his 76-year-old mother has been convicted and ordered to come up for sentencing in six-months’ time- if called upon.
Off-duty police officer now under professional standards investigation
Thursday 26 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police have cleared a senior officer of any crime after he was accused of busting onto a young woman’s property with his armed friend.
Man damages parents home
Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Okirua Manuela, who faces several charges for damaging his parent’s property, has been remanded in custody for another month.
Gunman arrested, officer stood down
Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who allegedly threatened a 20-year-old woman with a firearm in Arorangi over the weekend has been charged.
Gunpoint confrontation: Senior police officer under investigation
Tuesday 24 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The Police have launched two inquiries into the actions of a senior police officer and his associate, accused of confronting a woman with a firearm.
Police attend to threat at knifepoint
Tuesday 24 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man is in police custody for allegedly threatening others with a knife near Trader Jacks this weekend.
Psych test prior to rape trial
Monday 23 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who faces a rape charge has been allowed by the High Court to undergo a psychiatric assessment in New Zealand before his trial in November.
Dad who stole $3000 of alcohol relied on drinking
Monday 23 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young dad with a drinking problem stole thousands of dollars of alcohol; now he has been sentenced to 15-months in prison.