Crime
Police warning over changes of ownership
Thursday 8 November 2018 | Published in Crime
When you sell a vehicle you must take care of all of the paperwork involved in the change of ownership – or the consequences could be costly.
Three arrested for contempt of court
Tuesday 6 November 2018 | Published in Crime
Police arrested a young man for being unlawfully found inside a house during the weekend and are investigating a further charge for an additional offence while in the Titikaveka property.
Tetava says he will 'stand firm'
Monday 5 November 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Crime
Commissioner of Police Maara Tetava says he will stand firm on his determination to continue in his post despite what he describes as “apparent aspertions” and doubt cast on his employment last week.
Police warn against case speculation
Monday 5 November 2018 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Police Service says it wants to quash any rumours and speculation about two young males, charged recently with arson.
Confusion over top cop's job
Saturday 3 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Amid rumours this week that police commissioner Maara Tetava had quit his position, confusion remains regarding the status of his employment contract.
Take more care on roads in bad weather, warn police
Tuesday 30 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Crime
Police are advising road users to be very careful during the current period of inclement weather.
Stop animals wandering or face consequences: police
Saturday 27 October 2018 | Published in Crime
Wandering animals can cause a lot of grief for property owners especially if gardens and crops get eaten or destroyed.
Four officers needed to subdue aggressive drunk
Tuesday 23 October 2018 | Published in Crime
An aggressive man arrested for fighting in public had to be subdued by four police officers in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Blue Light shining through Puaikura
Monday 22 October 2018 | Published in Crime
Blue Light Cook Islands has sparked renewed interest in helping youth in the community upon the programme’s re-launching last week at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
Blaze damages holiday house
Monday 22 October 2018 | Published in Crime
Police and fire authorities are contending with the aftermath of another blaze following the partial ruin of a beachside holiday home at Vaimaanga, early on Saturday morning.
Warning over 'hot' electronics
Monday 22 October 2018 | Published in Crime
Police have warned anyone receiving stolen property to be aware of the consequences of being caught, following the theft of a large number of electronic items this week.
Body in water at Marina
Thursday 18 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Crime
A man’s body has been found in the harbour at the Avatiu marina.
Head-on crash into car puts driver in hospital
Tuesday 16 October 2018 | Published in Crime
A female driver was taken to hospital by ambulance after crashing head-on into a parked car at Taputapuatea on Sunday night.
Bail for fires suspect
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Crime
A 17-year-old male has appeared in the Cook Islands High Court facing three counts of arson.
Motorbike riders facing two big risks
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Published in Crime
Motorbike drivers and owners face increasing risks of being involved in accidents or having their bikes stolen, says the Cook Islands Police Service.
Youthful offenders a problem for police
Friday 12 October 2018 | Published in Crime
Badly-behaving young people are “carving out future careers in prison”.
Boozed drivers causing carnage
Wednesday 10 October 2018 | Published in Crime
Alcohol has been the prime cause of motor vehicle crashes on Rarotonga over the past six months with court appearances by drink-driving offenders reflecting most of the charges brought by the Police Prosecution unit, says police spokesman Trevor Pitt.
Truck overturns in Arorangi
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Published in Crime
The police, fire service, and an ambulance were on the scene of a crash last night in Arorangi where an unconscious male driver had to be extracted from an overturned truck.
Battling bushfires proves costly
Monday 8 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Attending multiple bushfires – often caused by negligence - is proving quite costly for the Rescue Fire Services.
Name secrecy ends in manslaughter case
Friday 5 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
Ngaa Kitai Taria pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge that resulted in the death of his 9-year-old grandchild in Aitutaki, at the High Court yesterday.