Crime
Judge wants to expedite triple shooting case
Thursday 16 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
It is important that the claim filed by the late Mary Dean’s family does not drag on, says Judge Judith Potter.
'Wake up and shape up'
Thursday 16 May 2019 | Published in Crime
For too long authorities have had their heads buried in “dark places” about the presence of methamphetamine in our country – the time is long overdue for the government, police and border control “to wake up and shape up”, says Democratic Party MP spokesman Tamaiva Tuavera.
Police wait on Crown Law's opinion
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police Service has handed the files of two of their leading investigations this year to the Crown Law Office for its opinion on the findings.
Diversion for careless driving case
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who was charged for careless driving causing injury could be given the benefit of the doubt and have his case dismissed.
Tackling epidemic of meth in Cooks
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Published in Crime
The use of meth and other hard drugs is on the increase in the Cook Islands and it is tearing families apart. It is hurting our communities.
Guilty of killing brother
Tuesday 14 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Pera Junior Tamanu Pera has pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge relating to the death of his half-brother.
Prevalent abuse a 'secret shame'
Monday 13 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A mother allowed an older man to sleep with her daughter – in exchange for buying them groceries.
Criminals reoffending on bail – police
Saturday 11 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police says accused criminals are taking advantage of bail laws, asking to be let out of custody so they can work – then committing new offences.
Second inmate complains of heavying
Saturday 11 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
An inmate at the Arorangi Prison is alleging that his life has been threatened by people in high places in the Cook Islands.
$2.5m claim over shootings
Saturday 11 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The family of shooting victim Mary Dean has made a claim of more than $2.5 million from the Cook Islands government over negligence and other matters that led to the triple killings of October 19, 2016.
Woman guilty of abandoning child
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A foreign worker has pleaded guilty to a charge of abandoning a child in Matavera, Rarotonga, last year will be sentenced next week by Judge Judith Potter.
Man remanded due to suicidal behaviour
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man has been remanded in custody by the Cook Islands High Court due to his suicidal behaviour.
Men fined for failure to report on Good Friday
Tuesday 7 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Three men who were arrested for failing to report to the Cook Islands Police Station on Good Friday have been fined.
Custody escapee placed in remand
Monday 6 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A youth who escaped from police custody on April 24 after being questioned and arrested at the Avarua Police Headquarters is being remanded.
Meth case adjourned, bail extended
Monday 6 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A methamphetamine case involving Tehananaia Maeva Haas has been adjourned to June 6.
Four teens questioned
Friday 3 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Four young teenage suspects have been identified by the Cook Islands Police for allegedly taking three rental cars for joy rides over the weekend.
Drivers escape serious injury
Tuesday 30 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Drivers of two separate vehicle incidents escaped serious injury on Saturday night.
12 forbidden to drive
Wednesday 24 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police stopped more than a dozen people from driving after they were found to have been consuming alcohol or not wearing a helmet during the long Easter weekend.
Careless driving tops court matters
Tuesday 23 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Thirty-one people appeared in the Cook Islands High Court before Justice of Peace John Whitta last Thursday.
Man faces 13 charges
Tuesday 23 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man facing 13 separate charges appeared at the Cook Islands High Court on Thursday.
