Crime
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.
Coconut tree smash earns $100 fine
Monday 30 October 2017 | Published in Crime
A local man charged with careless driving after he fell asleep behind the wheel of his car and hit a coconut tree, was convicted and fined $100 when he appeared before Justice of the Peace John Whitta on Wednesday.
Sentences suspended after apologies
Tuesday 24 October 2017 | Published in Crime
Two people were granted suspended sentences and given stern warnings when they appeared before a three Justice of the Peace panel in the Avarua High Court last week.
Assaults, drug cases, keep court busy
Monday 23 October 2017 | Published in Crime
Criminal court was busy on Thursday with over 59 cases coming before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams in the Avarua High Court.
Domestic violence soars
Friday 20 October 2017 | Published in Crime
Domestic violence in the Cook Islands is following the same trend as youth offending and has reached an all-time high.
'Partners in crime' win curfew lift
Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Published in Crime
A couple facing a joint charge of burglary had their curfew lifted when they appeared in the Avarua High Court before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams last week.
Assaults bring suspended sentence
Monday 16 October 2017 | Published in Crime
A young man was granted a suspended sentence in the Avarua High Court last week after pleading guilty to two assault charges.
'Flight risk' temporarily denied NZ visit
Thursday 12 October 2017 | Published in Crime
A man facing charges of common assault and assault with intent to injure has been declared a flight risk.
Burglary-accused, 16, has case adjourned
Tuesday 3 October 2017 | Published in Crime
A 16-year-old facing a string of burglary charges had his case adjourned and was placed on a strict curfew when he appeared in the Avarua High Court on Friday.
Assault discharge overturned
Tuesday 19 September 2017 | Published in Crime
A JP’s recent decision to discharge a 20-year old man without conviction on an assault charge has been overturned by Justice Patrick Keane.
Drug charge relates to Arorangi police raids
Friday 15 September 2017 | Published in Crime
A Rarotonga man who was charged with “threatening acts”, after another local man stole his marijuana has appeared in court charged with possessing utensils for drug use.
Shop robber gets two years in jail
Friday 15 September 2017 | Published in Crime
Justice Patrick Keane has sentenced a 22-year-old man to two years’ imprisonment on one charge of robbery, one charge of possession of a utensil for drug use and one charge of possession of cannabis.
Ten give evidence in alleged assault case
Wednesday 13 September 2017 | Published in Crime
Ten witnesses are giving evidence for the Crown and prosecution in a case that will decide whether Tautua Solomona Iosefa indecently assaulted an 18-year old female last year.
Case to go back to court for 17th time
Saturday 9 September 2017 | Published in Crime
A woman who appeared in court yesterday on the same charge for the 16th time in two years, was told her criminal case was not over, and that she must return to court yet again later this month.