Crime
Police recruits almost ready for new job
Monday 21 May 2018 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Police Service’s ranks will be boosted by seven new recruits in a few weeks’ time.
Police to honour drug dog
Monday 21 May 2018 | Published in Crime
After 10 years of dedicated service in the criminal investigation branch (CIB) of the Cook Islands Police, Xela the drug dog will finally put her paws up on Monday morning.
Local man in court on drug charges
Monday 21 May 2018 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams heard over 30 cases in the Cook Islands High Court on Thursday.
Alleged burglar may have charge withdrawn
Friday 18 May 2018 | Published in Crime
A 52-year-old man accused of stealing a safe from Mareko Island Creations in December last year, may have the charge against him withdrawn.
Ponia investigation to end this month
Friday 18 May 2018 | Published in Crime
The investigation into Ministry of Marine resources secretary Ben Ponia will “wrap up” at the end of the month, says Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas.
More to 'theft' than meets the eye
Wednesday 16 May 2018 | Published in Crime
The taking of goods from the Cook Islands Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) op-shop at the Punanga Nui market on Saturday may have not been a theft, as initially suspected.
Thieves take food from elderly couple
Wednesday 16 May 2018 | Published in Crime
The ongoing issue of burglaries on Rarotonga hit a new low at the weekend when a substantial amount of food and cooking utensils were stolen from an elderly Vaimaanga couple.
Mean-spirited thief takes donated goods
Tuesday 15 May 2018 | Published in Crime
A number of donated goods were stolen from the Cook Islands Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) on Saturday morning.
Noise, drunkenness, cause police callouts
Tuesday 15 May 2018 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands police attended a small number of incidents over the weekend.
Police stress need to take care as burglaries increase
Tuesday 15 May 2018 | Published in Crime
Burglaries continue to increase on Rarotonga, according to statistics recently released by the Cook Islands Police.
Crash hospitalises pregnant woman
Saturday 12 May 2018 | Published in Crime
A pregnant woman was hospitalised after a motorcycle crash in Tupapa on Thursday night.
Further charges in pipeline for cannabis grower
Friday 11 May 2018 | Published in Crime
A Tupapa man arrested for cultivating cannabis appeared briefly before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams in the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Alcohol and assault cases keep court busy
Friday 11 May 2018 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams was kept busy yesterday, hearing a total of 49 cases at the Cook Islands High Court.
Cannabis fine now prison term
Wednesday 9 May 2018 | Published in Crime
Vilma Wachter has been sentenced to serve six months in prison after her original sentence was overturned on appeal from Crown Law last week.
Man escapes from police headquarters
Tuesday 8 May 2018 | Published in Crime
A man being held for questioning escaped from the Cook Islands police headquarters on Saturday night.
'Selfish' drivers cause havoc on Rarotonga roads
Monday 7 May 2018 | Published in Crime
A mounting number of accidents caused by what have been described as “selfish and reckless” drivers on the roads around Rarotonga, is attracting criticism on social media – and catching the attention of the police.
Assault charge after throwing incident
Monday 7 May 2018 | Published in Crime
Ratu Savenaca Virivirisai appeared before Justice of the Peace John Whitta in the Cook Islands High Court on Thursday morning.
Five appear in court over nightclub fight
Friday 4 May 2018 | Published in Crime
Four out of the five people involved in an altercation outside of Rehab nightclub in Avarua late last month appeared before Justice of the Peace John Whitta in the Cook Islands High Court on Thursday morning.
Dog handler is fully qualified
Thursday 3 May 2018 | Published in Crime
Police officer Peter Pureau joined the Cook Islands Police Service canine unit only five months ago, but he is already fully qualified after graduating from the Narcotic Detector Dog Handlers Course in New Zealand this week.
Plumbing issues close one of two police cells
Tuesday 1 May 2018 | Published in Crime
The closure of one of the two police cells at Cook Islands Police headquarters last Thursday has meant a number of offenders have had to share the only remaining cell since then.
