Crime
Resort takes action after stray dog attacks boy
Tuesday 2 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Security at The Rarotongan warn, we will catch these dogs and get them put down.
$19.62: The price of prosecution
Monday 1 July 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A sick 60-year-old man has appeared in court charged with theft – for stealing $19.62 of food from the supermarket.
Two people seriously hurt at Nikao's wall of death
Monday 1 July 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
“When people are drinking they think they’re 10-foot tall and bulletproof.” That’s the reaction of Diane Fletcher, one of the first motorists on the scene after another horror smash on the Cook Islands’ most unforgiving stretch of road, by the Nikao seawall.
Young woman granted bail
Friday 28 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A burglary reoffender was allowed bail and given a stern warning by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi at the High Court.
Protection against smugglers
Friday 28 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Northern Group islands are aware of how vulnerable they are to drug traffickers on the seas surrounding them.
Ambulance driver double drink limit
Friday 28 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Man disqualified after drunken crash. An ambulance driver at Rarotonga Hospital has been disqualified from driving after smashing into a power pole near the Empire Cinema.
Big resorts must tighten up security
Thursday 27 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Security guards are calling on hotels to take more responsibility for their guests’ safety.
Bashing is a tragic end to Christmas party
Thursday 27 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A Christmas party turned vicious when an ex-con smashed a partygoer’s head into the wall and window of a beach house.
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.