Crime
Aitutaki resort fire 'not suspicious' – investigators
Monday 13 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort managing director Tata Crocombe says investigators have confirmed “no suspicious circumstances” were involved in the fire which destroyed three accommodation units and a beach bar.
Busy day in court for JP
Friday 10 August 2018 | Published in Crime
Around 39 criminal cases were brought before Justice of the Peace John Whitta yesterday, including three custody and sentencing hearings.
Burglaries worry leaders
Friday 10 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The House of Ariki is concerned with the escalating rate of burglaries on Rarotonga, especially those committed by juveniles.
Quick arrest of burglary suspect
Tuesday 7 August 2018 | Published in Crime
Police detectives have arrested a 17-year-old male in connection with burglaries that occurred at two major Avarua businesses in the early hours of last Thursday.
Two fires suspected arson
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Published in Crime
Police Commissioner Maara Tetava says the Cook Islands Police Service is committing a large amount of resources into investigating the fires which destroyed Friendly Mart, Tex Mart and RaroMart.
Car crashes into roadside graveyard
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Police were yesterday still investigating an accident in which a motor vehicle crashed into a roadside graveyard in Arorangi.
Bungling burglar botches break-in
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Published in Crime
It looked to have been like something out of one of those old-fashioned slapstick crime capers, the silent kind, with maybe a bit of frantic piano-playing every now and then at the really dramatic (or hilarious) moments.
Rape accused not guilty
Friday 3 August 2018 | Published in Crime
A 22-year-old man from Tupapa was acquitted of a charge of rape at a trial before Justice Doherty and a jury this week.
Robberies worry tourism
Friday 3 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
A spate of robberies targeting accommodation occupied by visitors to Rarotonga has the tourism industry worried.
Top policeman defends team
Friday 3 August 2018 | Published in Crime
Unwarranted attacks and criticism of the police won't help alleviate the problems and pressures of stopping crime in Rarotonga’s community, says Commissioner Maara Tetava.
Police accused of negligence
Wednesday 1 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Victims of recent burglaries and an attempted arson have accused police of negligence in dealing with the cases that have been lodged with them.
Five arrested after police target burglars
Monday 30 July 2018 | Published in Crime
Targeted operations by the police have nabbed five people for burglary and other crimes as well as netting a further four offenders connected to around 12 stolen electronic items.
Coroner looks into road death
Saturday 28 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands coroner is looking into the death of a man in a road accident earlier this week.
Man dies in smash
Friday 27 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
A man in his 20s died in a road accident in Matavera on Wednesday night.
Cash thefts a concern
Wednesday 25 July 2018 | Published in Crime
The loss of thousands of dollars in recent burglaries is raising concerns over the accessibility to sizeable amounts of cash by offenders breaking into commercial premises, says Cook Islands Police Service spokesman Trevor Pitt.
Reward offered after business sign vandalised
Tuesday 24 July 2018 | Published in Crime
Casa Del Sol owner Deon Rossouw has had enough.
Handgun seized at scene of 'domestic'
Saturday 21 July 2018 | Published in Crime
An air-powered handgun was confiscated by police who called out to a domestic disturbance at Nikao on Thursday.
Theft, curfew breach arrests
Friday 20 July 2018 | Published in Crime
Police made two arrests overnight on Wednesday, with separate incidents being reported of theft and breach of curfew conditions.
Road-related offences soar again
Tuesday 17 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Road-related violations have hit the news again after about a quarter of offences registered by the police last month turned out to be motor vehicle crashes (MVCs).
Tourists locked up on assault charges
Monday 16 July 2018 | Published in Crime
A tourist couple was arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning and locked in the police cells after being charged with common assault.