Crime
Man admits 'traumatic' Club Raro invasion
Saturday 27 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man has admitted the assault and aggravated burglary of an Australian tourist and her husband in their room at the Club Raro resort.
Repeat offender: Send me to jail
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A recidivist drink-driver, who opted to get his court matter over and done with, was this week sentenced to two months’ imprisonment.
Young mum in 4-car crash
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A 20-year-old mother can no longer drive her child to friends or to the shops, after causing a drunken smash on the main road between Avatiu and Nikao
Two days, two drink-drivers Too many lives torn apart
Thursday 25 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police warn: Drink and drive and no matter who you are, no matter your profession, they will enforce the law.
Drink-drive smash in rental
Tuesday 23 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A driver arrested over the weekend for crashing his car under the influence of alcohol is to appear court.
Family issues play out in court over assault matter
Monday 22 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Local organisation Punanga Tauturu Inc says help must be given where it’s needed in the case of a man who allegedly assaulted his partner.
Cook Islands plans to step up sea patrol
Saturday 20 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Cook Islands is planning to use aircraft to keep a watch on the northern waters amidst emerging concern of transnational crimes involving drugs taking place in our waters.
Young dad gets bail
Friday 19 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Tereanu Teava breathed a sigh of relief and smiled in the court room yesterday, after Justice of Peace Bernice Manarangi granted him bail – the culmination of a long-running saga.
'Facebook won't punish crims'
Thursday 18 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police are calling on the public not to rely on social media for justice but to report any crime to the relevant authorities.
Model of new patrol boat delivered
Wednesday 17 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A nationwide competition to name the new police patrol boat will soon be on the cards, says the police commissioner.
Crime proceeds laundered with white-ware
Tuesday 16 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
An increase in drug trafficking activities could lead to a rise in money laundering cases in Cook Islands and the Pacific region.
Police step up patrols of hotspots
Monday 15 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police are warning locals and visitors to exercise care with high numbers of tourists expected and Te Maeva Nui beginning next week.
Crash officers back in the force
Saturday 13 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Two police officers stood down for their involvement in an accident have been reinstated.
Showering inferno
Saturday 13 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
There may be little risk of a Hollywood-style skyscraper inferno in Rarotonga, where few buildings are as tall as the coconut palms.
Vigilante threats to car robbers
Friday 12 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
With dozens of smash-and-grabs from cars at Rarotonga’s most popular tourist hotspots, an opposition MP is leading calls for locals to take the law into their own hands.
Gangs and meth threaten
Friday 12 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Six gang members were stopped trying to enter Cook Islands last month, as government prepares drug enforcement strategy.
Criminal Cooks cash smuggling detected
Tuesday 9 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Big money is being shifted across the border, and authorities are determined to crack down on it.
Policeman charged in bar brawl
Saturday 6 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A police officer alleged to have been involved in a brawl at the On the Rock nightclub in Avarua was granted interim name suppression at the High Court yesterday.
Multiple complaints against Club Raro accused
Saturday 6 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Several people have filed complaints about a man accused of assaulting a couple in their room at Club Raro resort.
Three months of rigorous physical training Women reinforce 'woefully under-resourced' police
Thursday 4 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
There are hopes that a small pay rise for cadets will be enough to woo new recruits. Low pay has been driving officers to quit, the Police Service says.
