Crime
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.
Man fined for cannabis
Sunday 22 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A 24-year-old self-employed man was convicted and fined $250 for a charge of possession of cannabis.
Police trace numerous alleged drug deals
Friday 20 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police are expected to lay more charges against alleged drug dealers Rhys Munro Manu and Rodney John Akavi Ngatikao.
Deported crim is jailed but mother of his baby freed
Friday 20 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
On Wednesday, six-week-old baby boy LJ’s father was sentenced to six years and four months’ imprisonment. Yesterday, he almost lost his mother as well.
Villa's owner is 'sorry' for taking $5000
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Ngamau o Rongo Wichman Tou walked out of the High Court yesterday, wiser.
Australia 'dumps' crim in Cooks with just clothes on his back
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A deported Queensland criminal embarked on an arson and burglary spree as soon as he arrived in the Cook Islands.
Prison inmate recalled from day release
Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Published in Crime
Jailed Aitutaki tourism boss Ngaatikai Taria Pureariki has been recalled from daytime work release. There are questions about whether due process was followed in allowing him out in the first place.
French guns help out
Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A crack French military team has been training Cook Islands police officer in sharp-shooting.
Crash witness seeks helmet law to prevent 'carnage'
Tuesday 17 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The security guard first on the grim scene of a fatal bike crash is calling for helmets to be made compulsory.
$1m soccer claim to be arbitrated
Tuesday 17 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Ousted footballer Bruce Akamoeau Bien has gone 1-nil up in the opening minutes of his tightly-fought legal contest with Cook Islands Football.