Crime
Mediation centre to benefit country
Thursday 31 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands could benefit from a mediation centre to deal with civil disputes, according to legal experts.
Nikao crash claims rider
Thursday 31 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man is believed to have died following a motorbike accident in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Wrongfully charged, case withdrawn
Thursday 31 January 2019 | Published in Crime
Charges against William Wade were withdrawn at the Cook Islands High Court last week.
18 months probation for assault at market
Wednesday 30 January 2019 | Published in Crime
Terekimiora Katoa has been convicted and sentenced to 18-months probation for assault.
New licences soon: Police
Tuesday 29 January 2019 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Police Licensing Office is expected to resume issuing photo drivers’ licences by the end of this week.
Man facing a raft of charges
Tuesday 29 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Defence counsel Mark Short has requested an adjournment for a client who faces several charges before the Cook Islands High Court.
Accused on bail after month in custody
Tuesday 29 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Okotai Rongo, who had been in police custody for a month, appeared at the Cook Islands High Court last Thursday.
Australians to deport Cookie crim
Tuesday 29 January 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Crime
A Cook Islands-born criminal is expected to be deported from Australia to New Zealand soon.
Driving related matters in court
Monday 28 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Driving related matters continue to increase in the Cook Islands High Court.
Assault on female cases adjourned
Monday 28 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands High Court has been advised that an assault on a female matter in regard to a Fijian resident has been through a traditional reconciliation process within the Fijian community.
No prison for assault on police
Saturday 26 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Ngametua Tiatoa escaped a prison sentence after he was convicted on a charge of assaulting a police officer.
Volunteers prove their worth
Wednesday 16 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Takitumu’s volunteer police officers were kept busy over the Christmas and New Year’s period working diligently to keep the area’s roads free of dangerous and reckless drivers.
Road safety efforts pleasing for police
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Police Service has emerged from the two-week festive season with a healthy level of confidence in its performance regarding road safety and community security, says spokesman Trevor Pitt.
Man given interim name suppression
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man charged with having sexual intercourse with a female without her consent has been granted interim name suspension.
Charge acquittal prompts strong warning from JP
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A young woman acquitted on a charge of fighting in a public place was warned not to appear in the Cook Islands High Court again.
Assault case adjourned for decision
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
James Kavakura, who has been charged for one count of assault on a female, will have his case decided the Cook Islands High Court on January 17.
Assault costs bar patron $300 fine
Friday 11 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man charged with assaulting a person at a bar in Arorangi, was convicted and fined $300 when he appeared before Justice of Peace Georgina Williams at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
JP has warning for EBA defendants
Friday 11 January 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Eleven people charged with driving with excess breath alcohol appeared before Justice of Peace Georgina Williams at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Thefts prompt more warnings from the police
Tuesday 8 January 2019 | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police are reminding the members of the public to be vigilant and to look after their belongings at all times.
Weekend brings 14 arrests
Tuesday 8 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Fourteen people were arrested and charged for violent behaviour, including domestic violence, and drunk-driving over the weekend.