Crime
Tex Mart Betela shop demolished after fire
Monday 2 July 2018 | Published in Crime
As of about 6.30pm on Thursday night, all that remained of the Tex Mart Betela building was a patch of blackened earth and a pile of rubble.
Crashes and an arrest mar the weekend
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Published in Crime
Driving behaviour on Rarotonga at the weekend was marred by three road incidents and one arrest for drunkenness and obscene language directed at hospital staff and the police.
Blaze at Betela – Tex Mart burns
Monday 25 June 2018 | Published in Crime
The Tex Mart store in Betela was destroyed by fire on Friday night, making it the second Arorangi building to fall victim to flames in just an eight-day period.
Arrest over parliament smash
Saturday 23 June 2018 | Published in Crime
A 21-year-old local man was lucky to emerge unharmed after crashing his vehicle into parliament building at Nikao yesterday morning.
Complaint laid over alleged assault
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Published in Crime
An investigation into the alleged assault of a 25-year-old woman holidaying on Rarotonga continues, as further details of the incident come to light.
Police look into theft of a camera
Tuesday 19 June 2018 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Police Service had a relatively quiet weekend, attending only a handful of minor incidents.
Officer under investigation after alleged assault
Tuesday 19 June 2018 | Published in Crime
A Cook Island Police Service spokesman has confirmed that a police officer has been interviewed as part of an investigation in to an alleged assault that occurred at Rehab Nightclub in Avarua on June 7.
'We're taken for granted' say police
Monday 18 June 2018 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Police Service says the service they provide to the community is “often taken for granted and perhaps not fully appreciated”, after it was revealed officers responded to 247 incidents last month, an average of eight a day.
Burglary victims learning lessons too late
Monday 18 June 2018 | Published in Crime
Visitor accommodation continues to be the largest target for burglars, the latest statistics released by the Cook Islands Police Service show.
We're on track for the worst month on our roads
Thursday 14 June 2018 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Police Service says crash statistics for the month of June are on track to be “the worst of the year so far”.
Driver behaviour an 'ongoing' problem, say police
Tuesday 12 June 2018 | Published in Crime
Police are calling for road users to change their “inconsiderate attitudes” when driving, as accidents and the number of people apprehended for driving over the breath-alcohol limit continue to grow.
'Outlaw' interception a joint effort
Tuesday 12 June 2018 | Published in Crime
The Outlaws motorcycle gang member who was refused entry to the Cook Islands late last month was intercepted as part of a joint effort from New Zealand authorities and the Pacific Transnational Crimes Coordination Unit based in Samoa, says principal immigration officer Kairangi Samuela.
Cheap cigarettes likely to be 'hot'
Saturday 9 June 2018 | Published in Crime
Police suspect a batch of low-priced cigarettes and tobacco may appear on the ‘black market’ following a haul of several brands in the break-in of a local store this week.
Gang member refused entry
Friday 8 June 2018 | Published in Crime
A patched member of the New Zealand-based Outlaw motorcycle gang with a list of serious convictions was refused entry into the Cook Islands at Rarotonga Airport last week, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) has revealed.
Workshop aims to curb domestic violence
Thursday 7 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Amidst an apparent escalation in the number of assaults on women on Rarotonga, Punanga Tauturu – the Cook Islands Women’s Counselling Centre, is running a workshop on domestic violence awareness and prevention.
Police take a firm line on assaults
Thursday 7 June 2018 | Published in Crime
Police were kept busy over the holiday weekend attending a number of incidents, including three assaults.
Police officers graduate from Pacific course
Wednesday 6 June 2018 | Published in Crime
Two officers from the Cook Islands Police graduated from the Pacific Physical Training Instructors Course last month.
Police traffic blitz hits school students
Wednesday 6 June 2018 | Published in Crime
A traffic stop set-up by the police last week focused on young drivers committing minor infringements.
Burglary increase affects locals and visitors
Saturday 2 June 2018 | Published in Crime
A spate of burglaries over the last week has affected both local residents and visitors, a Cook Islands Police Service spokesman says.
Two drivers face court after Tupapa smash
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Crime
Police attended a motor vehicle crash in the early hours of Sunday morning.
