Crime
Tourist robbed in Muri
Wednesday 3 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Crime
Police are hunting for two men involved in the robbery of a tourist at Muri Beach.
Police make arrest over house blaze
Monday 1 October 2018 | Published in Crime
Police have arrested a teenage male in connection with a fire that extensively damaged a house at Titikaveka on Wednesday last week.
$1m blaze at Noni plant
Monday 1 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Crime
Fire has destroyed the Cook Islands Noni Marketing juice processing plant at Titikaveka causing more than $1 million damage, according to its owner Brad Stafford.
Warning on Raro fires
Friday 28 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Four major building blazes over the past eight days has Opposition member Selina Napa worried and she wants to do all she can to protect the community.
Two afternoon house fires in Titikaveka
Thursday 27 September 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Crime
Fire brigades on Rarotonga had a busy afternoon yesterday with callouts to two blazes in the Titikaveka area.
Blaze too fast for firefighters to stop
Tuesday 25 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The blaze that destroyed a building in Arorangi on Sunday evening spread so fast that firefighters were unable to do anything about it.
Contempt of court leads list of charges
Thursday 20 September 2018 | Published in Crime
Contempt of court features in five cases to be heard before JP John Whitta in the High Court today. Five individuals face contempt charges, with one defendant up on four charges for the same offence. One of those charged with contempt is also charged with attempting to defeat the course of justice and is on a call over, while another faces a charge of being unlawfully found on a property. Two people are appearing on separate charges of assault on a female, while another is charged with careless driving. An application for variation of a probationary licence is also being heard. - CS
Thefts, stolen motorbikes regular issues
Tuesday 18 September 2018 | Published in Crime
The reported theft of cash at the Punanga Nui Market on Wednesday of last week and the theft of another motorbike are typical of complaints lodged with the police on an “all-too regular” basis, says Cook Islands Police Service spokesman Trevor Pitt.
Police officer hurt in assault incident
Tuesday 18 September 2018 | Published in Crime
A female police officer needed medical attention after being kicked in the back of the head during an assault incident, in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Four accidents continue road mayhem
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Crime
Following what was described as a “chaotic” week on the roads around Rarotonga last week, problems continued over the weekend, with four accidents reported from Friday to Sunday.
Tip-off puts prisoner back behind bars
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Crime
Escaped prisoner Taana John is back behind bars after being captured by police yesterday afternoon. Cook Islands Police Service spokesman Trevor Pitt said John had been apprehended thanks to a tip-off and swift action by three teams of officers.
Busy month for police despite drop in burglaries
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Crime
More than 500 incidents were reported to the Cook Islands Police service last month, up from 363 in July and 259 in June.
Prisoner flees jail
Tuesday 11 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Crime
Police have issued a photo of a man wanted for escaping from Arorangi prison yesterday morning.
Police aim to build on burglary drop
Tuesday 11 September 2018 | Published in Crime
Police want to capitalise on the significant drop in reported burglaries last month by continuing to crack down on known offenders and encouraging ways the community can help stop the offending.
Week of chaos on Rarotonga roads
Monday 10 September 2018 | Published in Crime
A number of motor vehicle accidents on Rarotonga roads have kept the Cook Islands Police Service busy this past week, including one involving an unmarked police vehicle.
Assaults lead to 17 charges
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Crime
Fourteen individuals faced 17 separate charges for violent offences at the courthouse yesterday, appearing in front of Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi.
Police look into bridge smash
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Crime
Several days after it happened, police are investigating an “unreported” motor vehicle crash, which damaged the Avana Bridge early last Saturday morning. A buckled part of a car’s bodywork was also left behind
Smash leaves car up the creek
Wednesday 5 September 2018 | Published in Crime
A small rental car was left sitting on the bottom of a dry creek bed at Inave on Monday after being driven off the road in the early hours of the morning.
Officers toughen up for Australian sevens action
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Crime
A group of women police officers is toughening up for field action next month – the rugby field that is.
Police sound warning on water safety
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands community has a responsibility to advise tourists about the risks involved in taking part in water activities in lagoons around the country, the Cook Islands Police Service says.