Crime
12yo girl punched in the head
Wednesday 26 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Julia Kajer wanted to punish her primary-aged sister for not doing her daily chore. So she pulled her hair, punched her in the head and slapped her around the face.
'Police just stood by'
Wednesday 26 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Mother’s complaint about brutal bar brawl forces investigation. The police have been accused of failing to intervene to help a man being beaten up outside a popular night spot. //
Meth Menace Campaign: Cooks vulnerable to drug highway
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Fears are growing around drug cartels transporting cocaine and methamphetamine using Cook Islands waters.
Accused burglar remanded behind bars
Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young woman facing a burglary charge was remanded in custody after the court was told she had no known place of residence.
Men out on bail without psych test
Monday 24 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Clients of lawyer Norman George who have been in custody awaiting psychiatric assessment were granted bail at the High Court last week.
Church attacker mentally unfit
Saturday 22 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man accused of attacking a woman in church is not fit to stand trial, the High Court heard.
Family dogs shot by a sniper
Friday 21 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Fears that someone using a rifle fitted with a silencer is targeting the animals.
Pacific Games delegate charged with thefts
Friday 21 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A member of the Cook Islands’ big Pacific Games delegation appeared in court yesterday accused of theft.
A miracle midnight rescue
Tuesday 18 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The mystery shipwreck washed up on a Rarotonga beach had been heading from eastern Europe to Aitutaki.
Te Kukupa returns
Tuesday 18 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The crew of Te Kukupa, Cook Islands Police Patrol Boat arrived at the Avatiu Harbour today.
Lawyer airs frustration
Monday 17 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Frustrated defence counsel Norman George has questioned how long his clients would have to be in custody for a psychiatric assessment.
Drunken brawl in Avarua, three charged
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young man charged with common assault has been convicted and ordered to come up to the High Court if called upon in the next six months.
Curfew checks were not abusive – police
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police have rejected accusations that a police officer abused his authority in repeatedly banging on a family’s door at night and waking them up.
Club Raro tourist couple traumatised
Sunday 16 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Husband and wife describe ordeal at hands of alleged resort intruder.
Dogged defence wins the day
Friday 14 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata was meant to be judging serious crimes in the High court yesterday.
Fears for unknown sailors on wrecked mystery yacht
Friday 14 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
Parts of a wrecked Noumea-based yacht have washed ashore on Tikioki beach, with barnacles growing on the surface.
Tourist says she suffered attack at Club Raro
Friday 14 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Australian couple blame resort’s lack of security fences and cameras for alleged bashing and indecent assault, writes Losirene Lacanivalu.
Cleaning up the roads
Thursday 13 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police are filling up the courts with alleged dangerous drivers as they try to clean up problems on the roads.
Police ask for meth support
Thursday 13 June 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
The police have asked for community support in combating methamphetamine harm in the Cook Islands.
Drug addiction group targets health and education, not crime crackdown
Wednesday 12 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Counselling helps meth addicts beat their habit; sending them to prison doesn’t
