Crime
Assaults, violence, continuing issues
Tuesday 5 September 2017 | Published in Crime
Assaults continue to be a problem on the island, with police responding to two complaints over the weekend.
Criminal court session fast and short
Monday 4 September 2017 | Published in Crime
Criminal court was a fast and short affair last week, with just 12 cases appearing before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams in the Avarua High Court on Thursday.
Minor offence cases drag on... and on
Thursday 31 August 2017 | Published in Crime
Lawyer Mark Short is bemused at the ongoing saga which has seen 42 youngsters caught up in the judicial system due to minor traffic offences.
Busy day for JP as 44 appear in court
Wednesday 30 August 2017 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace John Whitta dealt with over 44 criminal court cases during Thursday’s session at the Avarua High Court.
Ten arrested in cannabis bust
Wednesday 30 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Crime
Details have been released of a substantial drug bust two weeks ago in Arorangi during which CIB police officers seized 80 cannabis plants.
Lack of burglar activity pleases police
Tuesday 15 August 2017 | Published in Crime
No burglaries or thefts were reported last weekend – a notable improvement on some recent weekends.
Dispute over cannabis theft ends in court
Friday 11 August 2017 | Published in Crime
A man whose marijuana was stolen entered a Kavera property armed with a knife in an attempt to confront the alleged drug thief and deter others from helping themselves, the High Court was told last week.
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.