Crime
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.
18 months' jail for forgery
Wednesday 20 March 2019 | Published in Crime
Petrena Tiatoa was sentenced to 18-months imprisonment by the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Former teacher guilty on 59 counts
Tuesday 19 March 2019 | Published in Crime
Former school teacher Tyronne Weerasinghe was found guilty and convicted by a 12-member jury on 59 counts of theft by conversion at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Repeat offender facing charges
Monday 18 March 2019 | Published in Crime
A man who is charged with three serious offences will appear before a judge at the Cook Islands High Court next week.
Ukuleles feature in prison rehab
Monday 18 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
In the early seventies, Arorangi Prison inmates began making ukuleles as a way to support their rehabilitation.
Aussie police gift Heart Start units
Saturday 16 March 2019 | Published in Crime
The safety response capacity of the Cook Islands Police Service just got stronger thanks to a consignment of Heart Start machines donated by the Australian Federal Police.
Verdict for ex-teacher on Monday
Saturday 16 March 2019 | Published in Crime
A verdict on the matter of a former school teacher who is facing 59 charges of theft by conversion will be passed at the Cook Islands High Court on Monday.
Police officers involved in crash
Friday 15 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police Service has stood down two if its officers who were involved in a motor vehicle crash at 2am yesterday.
Balcony accused found guilty
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Published in Crime
Savenaca Virivirisai, 36, was found guilty of throwing a man off a balcony and convicted by a 12-member jury at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday. Virivirisai appeared before Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC.
Balcony verdict to be passed today
Wednesday 13 March 2019 | Published in Crime
A verdict is expected to be passed today after two days of trial of Savenaca Virivirisai, 36, at the Cook Islands High Court.
Name supressed in hotel theft case
Tuesday 12 March 2019 | Published in Crime
A young man who is currently in custody has been granted name suppression by the Cook Islands High Court. The decision was made by the Justice of Peace Carmen Temata on Thursday.
Victim 'thrown' off balcony
Tuesday 12 March 2019 | Published in Crime
A three-day trial for a man who is alleged to have intended to cause grievous bodily harm began at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Lawyer hopes to steer two youths away from crime
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Published in Crime
Defence counsel Norman George hopes he will be able assist two young clients who are on a joint burglary charge to understand what they are up against.