Crime
Third assault on a female earns offender probation
Thursday 10 August 2017 | Published in Crime
A charge of assault on a female landed Trevor Tiro with 12 months’ probation when he appeared in the Avarua High Court before JP Carmen Temata on Wednesday last week.
Te reo needs more work for survival in NZ
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Published in Crime
As the languages of the Cook Islands were celebrated in New Zealand last week, there was a renewed sense that more needs to be done to ensure their survival.
Burglary numbers drop, violence continues
Tuesday 1 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Crime
Burglaries are down across Rarotonga and police hope the trend continues.
Seven graduate from programme for at-risk youth
Thursday 20 July 2017 | Published in Crime
Seven youths graduated from Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) last week as part of a programme that catered to troubled and at-risk youth.
Warnings follow theft
Monday 10 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Crime
A dream holiday to Rarotonga turned sour last week for one unlucky visitor following a petty theft just south of Fruits of Rarotonga while he was snorkelling.
Recidivism lands father of three in prison
Wednesday 5 July 2017 | Published in Crime
An eight-time traffic offender ran out of second chances in the Avarua High Court last week. Ngatokorua Tonorio was the first of more than 44 cases before Justice of the Peace, Georgina Williams in Thursday’s court session – appearing for sentencing after earlier pleading guilty to a charge of refusal to undergo a breathalyser test.
Court of Appeal moves at a fast pace
Friday 16 June 2017 | Published in Crime
The Avarua High Court was bustling with activity yesterday, with the Court of Appeal in full swing. Over seven cases were addressed including multiple new matters, two applications for provisional drivers’ licences, and multiple call overs.
Arrest over hidden knife
Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Crime
A man was arrested outside a town nightclub over the long weekend after being caught with a hidden knife.
Three offences in three years lands man with jail term
Wednesday 31 May 2017 | Published in Crime
A man whose assault on a female was described as “callous and cruel” was sentenced to two months’ imprisonment, and 12 months’ probation in the Avarua High Court last week.
Bridge railing demolished in mystery smash
Wednesday 31 May 2017 | Published in Crime
Police are hunting for the culprits who are believed to have driven into the reinforced concrete bridge railing near Raro Fried Chicken over the weekend.
Vehicle accidents keep police busy
Wednesday 31 May 2017 | Published in Crime
Police attended four vehicle crashes over the weekend, three of them on Friday.
Probation for assaulting female
Thursday 18 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
A man found guilty of assaulting a female last year was handed 12 months of supervised probation and three months of community service when he appeared in the High Court on Tuesday.
Alcohol factor in weekend issues
Tuesday 16 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Crime
While police did not have a busy weekend, it would have been even quieter if people had not been drinking.
More charges to come for fight pair
Tuesday 16 May 2017 | Published in Crime
Two men appeared in the High Court last Friday charged with injuring with intent.
Assault justification a shocker
Tuesday 25 April 2017 | Published in Crime
A man who justified holding his victim by the throat, as “the way any man lovingly holds a women”, has been found guilty of assaulting a female late last year.
Court gives couple 'benefit of the doubt'
Saturday 15 April 2017 | Published in Crime
A couple who pleaded guilty to a string of burglary and contempt of court charges, along with four other offences, was given the benefit of the doubt by three Justices of the Peace in the Avarua High Court earlier this week.
Reprieve for helmet offenders
Friday 7 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Crime
It was an extraordinary day in the High Court yesterday and a lucky one for 36 people who had not paid their fines for minor traffic offences - including not wearing helmets.
Reaction to comments earns $250 fine
Tuesday 4 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Crime
A man who objected to another’s comments about his partner has been fined $250 for common assault, with an extra $50 in court costs.
Early morning brawl results in two arrests
Thursday 30 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Crime
Police are investigating an early morning brawl outside a bar area in Avarua last Saturday.
Petty thievery on the rise
Wednesday 22 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Recent posts on the social website Facebook suggest petty thieving is on the rise in Rarotonga.