Crime
Avana arson 'out of character'
Monday 26 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Millionaire’s mansion land development row heads for court injunction and criminal hearing.
Boyfriend to confirm place of stay for Araipu
Saturday 24 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 for another week. Her lawyer Wilkie Rasmussen asked the court to bail her under the condition that she would stay with her boyfriend and not her parents.
Assault charge is dropped after cash donation
Friday 23 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A brawl outside the On The Rock nightclub in Avarua saw five men charged with assault, and one suffering face injuries.
Danger driving: teens flee police
Thursday 22 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A teenage was arrested on Monday night for dangerous driving and failing to stop on demand.
Police recruits are all at sea
Wednesday 21 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police recruits boarded the HMNZS Otago then jumped onto the islands’ patrol vessel Te Kukupa 10 miles off Rarotonga.
Spate of fires sparks arson concern
Tuesday 20 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Investigators have not ruled out arson as the cause of a fire that gutted a three-bedroom house in Vaimaanga.
Don't judge 'P' addicts
Monday 19 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Methamphetamine or “P” addicts are not coming forward, because they are being judged, says New Zealand’s P Pull movement.
Lucky escape from house fire
Monday 19 August 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
A woman escaped serious injury in a house fire on the backroad in Vaimaanga on Friday evening.
Mentally ill man in cells with no trial
Saturday 17 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man charged with attacking a woman in church will have to wait for final medical assessments before he can be released from custody.
Second chance for sleeping driver
Friday 16 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A woman has been discharged without conviction after falling asleep and running her ute into a tree.
Repeat offender finally admits charges
Friday 16 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Having been bailed and remanded in custody a number of times this year, repeat offender Paulo Teio has finally admitted to his charges.
Accused denies damaging PM's car
Friday 16 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Jordan Glover has entered a not guilty plea to damaging a vehicle belonging to the Office of the Prime Minister.
Treasurer of sport organisation on $11K theft charges
Friday 16 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Voluntary treasurer of a sport organisation, Melanie Wilson has been accused of stealing $11,000 from her employer.
The Great Wine Robbery
Thursday 15 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The only item a burglar was able to steal was a bottle of Christmas wine taken from a staff member’s desk, says the National Environment Service.
Prison 'no good' for teens
Tuesday 13 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Families returning from overseas are not able to cope with the islands lifestyle and so their teens go off the rails, says a professional counsellor.
Troubled teen sent to jail
Tuesday 13 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A teenager has been sentenced to three-and-a-half months’ imprisonment after being convicted of 32 separate charges.
Second man now charged with arson
Tuesday 13 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A day after a High Court judge sentenced the Mart Arsonist to prison, another young man has been charged with setting a fire.
Woman 'asleep' at wheel
Tuesday 13 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A woman faces a charge of careless driving after she crashed at the Nikao main road.
Tonorio to appeal arson conviction, says lawyer
Monday 12 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The young man convicted of arson attacks on three stores is to appeal the guilty verdicts, saying he was with his family at the time of the fires.
MP to undergo drugs test
Monday 12 August 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
MP Selina Napa is promising to undergo a drug test at Rarotonga Hospital this week, leading by example in her call for all MPs to be tested and have their bags checked when they travel.
