Crime
Police investigate rape claim
Thursday 24 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Cook Islands police are investigating another alleged rape, this time involving a female tourist visiting Rarotonga on holiday.
Fine for local man caught with cannabis
Wednesday 23 March 2016 | Published in Crime
A local man caught with 1.64 grams of cannabis was fined $400 and sentenced to six months’ probation when he appeared before Judge Justice Dame Judith Potter for sentencing in the Cook Islands High Court on March 18.
'Hit hard on sexual crime'
Thursday 17 March 2016 | Published in Crime
Teimurimotia MP Selina Napa wants the perpetrators of sexual offences to be punished much more heavily than they are now.
Rape inquiry continues
Monday 14 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The police investigation into the brutal rape which allegedly took place in the early hours of Saturday last week, is still underway with no suspects yet arrested.
Drink drivers ignore police pleas
Monday 14 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The motoring carnage continues on Rarotonga’s roads with five accidents – including two involving drink driving – reported to the police over the last week.
Hefty fine but no prison on cannabis charges
Thursday 10 March 2016 | Published in Crime
A 56 year old man escaped imprisonment but was fined $900 when he appeared on two cannabis changes at the Cook Islands High Court on March 7.
Theft leads to conviction
Tuesday 8 March 2016 | Published in Crime
TRAVEL Tuainekore Tei was convicted and ordered to appear court for sentencing in six months if called upon, when he appeared for sentencing in the Rarotonga High Court on a charge of theft on February 23.
Police seek help in alleged rape case
Tuesday 8 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Police are seeking help from the public to solve the rape complaint they received over the weekend.
Police investigates brutal rape report
Monday 7 March 2016 | Published in Crime
A Cook Islands woman in her early 20s received serious injuries after being allegedly raped and brutally assaulted in the vicinity of Atupa village in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Money theft lands woman in court
Wednesday 2 March 2016 | Published in Crime
A teacher aid charged with stealing money from CITC supermarket where she worked part-time, has been ordered to come up for sentencing in six months if called upon.
42 criminal cases in the High Court
Monday 29 February 2016 | Published in Crime
Cook Islands High Court Justice of Peace John Whitta dealt with 42 criminal cases in the High Court on February 25. Here are some of the details.
Defendant bailed on four charges
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
TALIMEAHLAHI Tuileila was granted bail after appearing before Justice of Peace Carmen Temata on four charges in the Cook Islands High Court on February 18.
Theft case trial scheduled to last five days
Wednesday 24 February 2016 | Published in Crime
Cook Islands High Court judge Justice Dame Judith Potter will be in Rarotonga from March 7 to 18 to preside over a number of criminal and civil court cases.
Disowned by his family
Monday 22 February 2016 | Published in Crime
TEPATUA Ngatamariki Crummer will remain in police custody until his probation is completed.
Cases adjourned for psychiatric reports
Friday 19 February 2016 | Published in Crime
Three cases requiring psychiatric reports were adjourned before three Justices of the Peace John Kenning, Tauei Solomon and Mata Nooroa at the Cook Islands High Court on February 15.
Apology solution in bodily injury case
Friday 19 February 2016 | Published in Crime
A total of 22 criminal cases were brought before the Cook Islands High Court and Justice of Peace Carmen Temata on Thursday February 18. She made the following judgements:
Crummer still in custody with no family support
Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Crime
Tepatua Ngatamariki Crummer again appeared in the Cook Islands High Court this week after he was remanded in custody for another week while he continues to look for a suitable home.
Sentencing adjourned for sex with a minor
Friday 12 February 2016 | Published in Crime
The High Court will on March 18 sentence a man charged for sex with a minor.
39 criminal cases heard
Saturday 6 February 2016 | Published in Crime
Thirty Nine Criminal Cases were brought before the High Court and Justice of the Peace John Kenning on Thursday February 4. He made the following judgements:
21 cases heard last week
Thursday 4 February 2016 | Published in Crime
Twenty one criminal cases were brought before the High Court and Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams last Thursday January 28 when she made the following judgments: