Crime
Improved prison services priority: Demos
Monday 17 December 2018 | Published in Crime
Immediate attention must be given to the implementation of recommendations made to improve prison services and the minister of Corrective Services has a duty to see these are done, says Democratic Party Opposition parliamentary leader Terepai Maoate.
Thirty years of policing comes to end
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Crime
The depth of the Police Service is a little shallower this week as we bid a fond farewell to Apera Bishop, who is turning in his sergeant’s stripes after three decades in uniform.
Body found in Avatiu
Friday 14 December 2018 | Published in Crime
Police are not investigating the discovery of a body of a man at Avatiu valley on Monday.
Time for drug crackdown:MP
Friday 14 December 2018 | Published in Crime
The time for tiptoeing around the subject of whether hard drugs are present in the Cook Islands is over.
Youth course proves big success
Tuesday 11 December 2018 | Published in Crime
BLUE EDGE – the programme aimed at developing and strengthening young people – has marked the end of its inaugural course with a graduation ceremony.
No signs, no excuse say police
Tuesday 11 December 2018 | Published in Crime
Police officers operating a radar gun outside the police headquarters in Avarua are handing out fines to motorists for speeding, despite the fact there is no road sign indicating a reduced speed limit through the town area.
Call for safer driving
Monday 10 December 2018 | Published in Crime
Motor vehicle crashes are continuing their climb to an all-time record high this year thanks to another bout of accidents over the weekend.
Tourists still the target of local thieves
Saturday 8 December 2018 | Published in Crime
Tourist accommodation facilities continue to be targeted by thieves as visitors fall victim to break-ins on Rarotonga each month.
Seawall crash victim had Spring Break link
Friday 7 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The 38-year-old tourist who died in a motorbike crash at the seawall in Nikao on Sunday has been identified as Michael Kemp.
Truck riding rules raised again
Thursday 6 December 2018 | Published in Crime
Truck drivers who allow anyone to ride in a manner in which they are at risk or in danger will be liable for prosecution.
Year shapes up as the worst for vehicle crashes
Thursday 6 December 2018 | Published in Crime
This year is already threatening to become the worst for reported motor vehicle crashes.
Course a step forward
Friday 30 November 2018 | Published in Crime
A small step towards shaping a better driving culture on Rarotonga has been made with the introduction of a new Cook Islands Police Service-driven rider education course for young motorcycle drivers.
'Reckless' drink driver cops warning
Thursday 29 November 2018 | Published in Crime
A male tourist who posted a video on Facebook of himself driving recklessly, drinking, speeding, not wearing a helmet and performing off-road stunts has been let off with a warning, provoking anger on social media from locals.
Police mass marks White Ribbon Day
Tuesday 27 November 2018 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Police Service marked White Ribbon Day on Saturday morning by attending mass at the Catholic Cathedral in Avarua.
Police struggle with ever-increasing workload
Tuesday 20 November 2018 | Published in Crime
The sheer volume of offending dealt with by the police should “give pause” to any criticism that police officers on Rarotonga are not doing their jobs, says Cook Islands Police Service spokesman Trevor Pitt.
Police crack electronics case
Monday 19 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Crime
Determined Rarotonga CIB detectives have cracked a stolen property case resulting in the recovery of around $50,000 worth of electronic goods, including watches, PlayStations, videogames and laptops.
Five drink drivers land in court
Monday 19 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Crime
The “don’t drink and drive” message is simply still not getting through, says police spokesperson Trevor Pitt.
Police investigate allegedly abandoned baby
Monday 19 November 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Crime
Police are investigating the case of an abandoned new-born-baby, allegedly found “in a field” in Turangi on Saturday morning.
Police arrest seven in just four days…
Wednesday 14 November 2018 | Published in Crime
Police arrested seven people between last Friday and Monday.
Court order breaches
Tuesday 13 November 2018 | Published in Crime
Breaches of court orders represent a significant chunk of police prosecutions each month, says police spokesman Trevor Pitt.