Crime
Long road to forgiveness for convicted killer
Saturday 14 September 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
He was one of Cook Islands’ leading tourism operators, until last year he beat his grandson to death. Now, Ngaa Taria is seeking redemption – but has he earned it?
79yo crooner cleared of careless driving
Friday 13 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Early yesterday evening, 79-year-old Papa Jake Numanga was discharged by the High Court.
Father of 5 v police: assault case adjourned
Thursday 12 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Twenty-six-year-old Aue Inangaro Tamariki Vakatini, who alleges he was brutally assaulted by a police officer, has appeared in the High Court – himself accused with assaulting a police officer.
Driver's 'senior moment' caused crash
Thursday 12 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A motorcyclist was thrown through the air by the impact of a collision with a turning truck, leaving him unconscious for up to 15 minutes and with multiple serious injuries.
Clubber punched man so hard he ruptured eye, blinding him
Wednesday 11 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A father has been jailed after drunkenly punching a man three times outside a nightclub, leave his victim with such bad head and face injuries that he’s still in New Zealand for medical treatment and rehabilitation.
Violent uncle sentenced to probation
Tuesday 10 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The father of a young child was given a chance to continue his anger management programme after he was sentenced at the High Court.
More government office targeted by burglars
Tuesday 10 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Just a month after two government office break-ins, another two public service offices have been hit.
'I want to prove I have come to my senses'
Monday 9 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who has pleaded guilty to going on a burglary spree will have to remain behind bars for until he faces his fate.
Mentally ill man taken from prison to airport
Saturday 7 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Noah Taio has been released from custody and put on a plance to New Zealand for a mental health examination.
Church attacker 'insane'
Friday 6 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man accused of wounding a woman in church has pleaded not guilty on grounds of insanity.
Father alleges police assault
Thursday 5 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
A young dad claims he was assaulted by an officer who locked him up behind bars.
Patrol boat visit coincides with arrival of navy chief
Wednesday 4 September 2019 | Published in Crime
French navy in Rarotonga on four-day goodwill visit and locals are invited onboard
Police gun training
Tuesday 3 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police officers will be undergoing intense firearms training at the Police Firing Range in Nikao today.
Heroes try in vain to save man
Tuesday 3 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Witnesses have expressed concern about how long it took emergency services to get to a car crash in which a man died this weekend.
Two teens charged but thefts still rising
Monday 2 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police believe they have made a breakthrough in solving a series of beachside smash-and-grabs thefts that created all the wrong headlines for Rarotonga.
Calls for health care – not prison
Saturday 31 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man who faces seven court charges has been remanded in custody amid fears his head injury might drive him to commit further crimes.
Father's Day in custody for dad
Friday 30 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Defence counsel Mark Short has withdrawn a number of times from handling a young father’s court matter.
Rasmussen to handle couples case
Friday 30 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Young Teametua Araipu was all smiles yesterday as Justice of Peace John Whitta granted her bail.
Prison: No place for the sick
Friday 30 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A mentally ill man held for months in “appalling conditions” in a maximum security cell at Arorangi prison is to finally go home today.
Young woman bailed to boyfriend's home, not parents' house
Monday 26 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Not new to the court system, nor the court room, young Teametua Araipu has been remanded in custody to appear again later this week.