Crime
George to appeal suppression refusal
Saturday 20 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Lawyer Norman George is expected to file an appeal for a permanent name suppression for a client after Justice of Peace John Whitta did not accept his application for it.
Security firm in full operation this Easter
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Security will standby to provide security to their 80 accommodation clients and patrol some areas around Rarotonga this Easter long weekend.
Behave! Police warn drinkers
Thursday 18 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Police warn there will be no tolerance this long weekend for drunk people causing trouble or driving while over the limit.
Psych test for alleged church attacker
Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who was alleged to have assaulted a woman in a place of worship has been remanded in custody.
EBA charges high in court
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Forty-one people were listed to appear at the Cook Islands High Court last Thursday.
Prison for driving charges
Monday 15 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Noah Davey, 21, was sentenced to three weeks’ imprisonment by the Cook Islands High Court on Thursday.
Legal reps at violence seminar
Wednesday 10 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The Pacific Islands Legal Officers Network (PILON) meeting held in Samoa recently was attended by three Cook Islands woman legal representatives.
Man fears being in custody
Saturday 6 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Justice of Peace John Whitta has stated that conditions in a prison compound may be hard, but inmates still need to be treated well.
Three years' jail for ex-teacher
Friday 5 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Former school teacher Tyronne Weerasinghe, 54, was sentenced to three and half years’ imprisonment by the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Cases discharged for schoolboys
Friday 29 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Two high school students have had their cases discharged by the Cook Islands High Court and were sent off with a warning to behave and not to appear in court again.
Harassment claim: More time needed
Thursday 28 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands police have confirmed that issues related to a harassment claim from a Fijian woman will need further clarification.
No sex-abuse complaint: Police
Wednesday 27 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands police have rejected claims of a sexual abuse complaint made to them by a Fijian woman who was recently reported missing on Rarotonga.
Speeding blamed for most accidents
Tuesday 26 March 2019 | Published in Crime
A careless-driving charge arose from a crash near the Edgewater Resort in Arorangi last week.
Paroled killer breaches conditions
Monday 25 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Convicted murderer Taimou Taverio has been ordered to come up for sentencing at the Cook Islands High Court if called upon at any time in the next three years after breaching conditions of his parole.
Balcony accused gets 2 years' jail
Saturday 23 March 2019 | Published in Crime
A man who was found guilty for a charge of intent to cause grievous bodily harm was sentenced to two years and nine-months imprisonment by the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Man warned on dope: Next time it's prison
Friday 22 March 2019 | Published in Crime
A 24-year-old man was sentenced to 18-months’ probation and has been warned by the Cook Islands High Court if he re-offends he would face imprisonment.
Meth case a first in Cooks
Friday 22 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The first methamphetamine case for the nation was brought before the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Police tribute to shooting victims
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Published in Crime
As if the Hand of God had spread wide over Rarotonga, a rainbow emerged in the distance as the Police Service held its own prayers yesterday in commemoration of the tragedy of last week’s terrorist attack in Christchurch.
$800 fine for having bong
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Published in Crime
Nooroa Manarangi appeared before Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC for sentencing at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday. Manarangi entered a guilty plea to one count of possessing a utensil for smoking marijuana.
Church assault: Man held for attack on female
Wednesday 20 March 2019 | Published in Crime
The High Court has remanded into custody a man charged with assaulting a woman while she was attending worship on Sunday.