Crime
Manslaughter accused on bail
Monday 22 January 2018 | Published in Crime
JUSTICE of the Peace Georgina Williams took some time to deliberate Pera Junior Tamanu Pera’s manslaughter charge at the High Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Domestic violence figures 'shocking,' say police
Tuesday 16 January 2018 | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police are concerned about a spike in cases of domestic violence at the end of last year and say the figures are “shocking”, despite a fall in recorded incidents in 2017.
Wedding visitor ends up in court
Tuesday 9 January 2018 | Published in Crime
A New Zealander visiting Rarotonga to attend a wedding, ended up in court on Friday after being arrested on Thursday night.
Four cases in court - and all adjourned
Friday 5 January 2018 | Published in Crime
Just four cases were heard by Justice of the Peace John Whitta at the Avarua High Court on Thursday.
Domestic violence disappoints police
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Crime
Police are disappointed that despite the advent of White Ribbon Day in November and a 16-day campaign to end gender-based violence, incidents of assaults on women continue to occur on Rarotonga.
Man, 52, arrested for shop burglary
Friday 22 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
A 52-year-old man has been arrested and will appear in court today in relation to the burglary at Mareko Island Creations last weekend.
Thieves ruin Christmas for local business
Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Crime
The owners of a local business say they are “devastated” after their offices were targeted by thieves who stole a safe containing shop takings, staff bonuses, family savings and passports over the weekend.
Rape accused granted bail
Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Published in Crime
A man facing a charge of rape has been granted bail.
Not guilty plea on child sex charges
Friday 8 December 2017 | Published in Crime
A man facing nine charges of sexual assault involving the violation of several children under the age of 15, pleaded not guilty to all charges in the Avarua High Court on Wednesday.
Guilty of indecent assault
Monday 4 December 2017 | Published in Crime
Eleven jurors last week found Clark Iona guilty on two charges of indecent assault on a girl under 12, and not guilty on a third similar charge.
Tax laws will meet EU aims
Friday 1 December 2017 | Published in Crime
Finance minister Mark Brown has written to the chairperson of the European Union’s Code of Conduct Group committing the Cook Islands to changing its legislation to meet the EU’s objectives of ensuring international tax transparency.
Man faces 11 dishonesty charges
Friday 1 December 2017 | Published in Crime
A man facing 11 dishonesty charges pleaded guilty to all of the offences in the Avarua High Court last week.
Woman pleads guilty to cannabis cultivation
Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Crime
A woman charged with cultivation of cannabis pleaded guilty when she appeared in the Avarua High Court on Thursday.
Fuel prices set to increase again
Wednesday 22 November 2017 | Published in Crime
Global fuel price movements over the past four months have brought an increase in the price of petrol, diesel and LPG in the Cook Islands.
Man heads for airport instead of court
Thursday 16 November 2017 | Published in Crime
Having defendants flee the country is nothing new for the Cook Islands Police Service, but it still creates a nuisance for them and for lawyers and Justices of the Peace.
Taro leaf theft costs man dearly
Thursday 16 November 2017 | Published in Crime
A Rarotonga resident who pleaded guilty to stealing $100 worth of taro leaves was fined $200 when he appeared in the Avarua High Court yesterday.
Law 'too soft' – burglary victim
Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Crime
A victim of a burglary is calling for stronger punishment of offenders, saying the law is “too soft” on burglars.
Defendant narrowly avoids arrest warrant
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Crime
Fifteen people appeared before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams in the Avarua High Court last Thursday.
Assault earns five months' jail
Tuesday 7 November 2017 | Published in Crime
A man described as a recidivist offender was convicted and sentenced to five months in prison during last week’s criminal court session.
Man on drunk charge couldn't recall offence
Tuesday 31 October 2017 | Published in Crime
Minor offences and traffic infringements dominated proceedings at Wednesday’s criminal court session in the Avarua High Court last week.