Crime
'Unusual' court cases adjourned
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Defence counsel Mark Short has requested the court for the adjournment of what he calls two “unusual cases’’ in the Cook Islands High Court.
Man convicted for assaulting wife
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A 36-year-old man has been convicted in the Cook Islands High Court for assaulting a female.
Warning as thieves pick on scooters
Friday 8 February 2019 | Published in Crime
Police are concerned over an increase in thefts as criminals look for soft targets.
Bail ends with new charge
Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Okotai Rongo Rae, who was granted bail a week ago has been remanded in custody for contempt of court.
Drink-driver jailed for week
Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Turua Kita was convicted and sentenced at the Cook Islands High Court to one week in prison.
Police zodiac in boat rescue
Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Published in Crime
Police rescue zodiac Lady Kai was put to sea yesterday morning in response to a stranded fishing boat off the Rutaki passage.
Man escapes prison term
Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who was charged with two counts of assault on a female and one count of breaching a police safety order has escaped a prison sentence at the Cook Islands High Court.
Road toll too high: Commissioner
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The toll of road fatalities in the Cook Islands remains high for a small community, says the Commissioner of Police Maara Tetava.
'Be responsible' police tell pupils
Friday 1 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Students traveling to and from school must not take driving responsibilities lightly.
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Wrongfully charged, case withdrawn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Charges against William Wade were withdrawn at the Cook Islands High Court last week.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.