Crime
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.
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.
