Crime
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.
Manslaughter case in court
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Crime
A 46-year-old man charged with manslaughter on the island of Aitutaki is scheduled to appear in the Cook Islands High Court in Avarua today.
Man charged with importing narcotics
Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Crime
A 30-year-old man has been charged with possessing and importing narcotics.
Man charged in relation to death of boy
Saturday 26 May 2018 | Published in Crime
A 46-year-old man has been and charged with manslaughter on the island of Aitutaki.
Police chief has praise for DPM
Friday 25 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Commissioner of Police Maara Tetava has praised the effort of deputy prime minister and police minister Teariki Heather, for providing key resources to help the national law enforcement agency.
Police head challenges his officers
Friday 25 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Commissioner of Police Maara Tetava admits the Cook Islands Police Service has had some issues with performance, discipline and professionalism within the force – even to the extent of being held accountable under the law and its own professional standards system.
New policing model comes with challenges
Thursday 24 May 2018 | Published in Crime
Police launch new policing ‘model’
Investigation into death of Aitutaki boy
Thursday 24 May 2018 | Published in Crime
Police are investigating the death of a nine-year-old boy on Aitutaki.
Police fail to enforce protection order
Tuesday 22 May 2018 | Published in Crime
A local man is growing increasingly frustrated over what he perceives as the police’s failure to uphold a protection order he took out against his American ex-wife after she suddenly arrived in Rarotonga two months ago.
Chief Justice to hear wide variety of cases
Tuesday 22 May 2018 | Published in Crime
Chief Justice of the Cook Islands Sir Hugh Williams QC began his 13-day visit to Rarotonga on Monday. Williams is set to hear a number of cases whilst here. They involve charges ranging from the possession of cannabis to manslaughter.
JP has big workload at Thursday court session
Monday 21 May 2018 | Published in Crime
Thirty cases came up before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams in the Cook Islands High Court on Thursday last week.