Crime
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:
COURT
Monday 1 February 2016 | Published in Crime
It was a busy day in the High Court last Thursday as Justices of the Peace John Kenning, Georgina Williams and John Whitta passed down sentencing verdicts on five criminal cases and one defended hearing.
Police out to nab drink-drivers
Saturday 30 January 2016 | Published in Crime
Drivers who are convicted of drink driving offences on top of fines or other penalties imposed by the courts are also automatically disqualified from driving for a period of 12 months.
Careless driving not cool, police say
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Crime
Police are investigating seven recent crashes on Rarotongan roads and are once again calling on motorists to use their commonsense to avoid any more bloody scenes.
Huge reaction to teacher's arrest
Monday 25 January 2016 | Published in Crime
Reaction has been widespread and divisive to a local teacher who was arrested at Auckland airport for failing to meet his student loan repayment obligations.
Rarotongan Resort after cheeky thief
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Crime
The Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa is after a woman who impersonated a guest and charged more than $100 to a holidaymaker’s account.
Adjournment for drink-driving case
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Crime
Eleven cases were brought before the High Court and Justice of the Peace John Kenning on Thursday January 7 and Georgina Williams on Thursday January 14.
Loan lands teacher in jail
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Crime
A local maths teacher was arrested at Auckland Airport on Sunday (CI time) and was only returned his passport after making a hefty payment on his student loan.
Weather fails to deter drunk drivers
Wednesday 20 January 2016 | Published in Crime
On top of dealing with a category three cyclone warning last weekend, police were kept busy with drunk driving incidents around the island.
Preschool still reeling over break-in
Tuesday 12 January 2016 | Published in Crime
A popular local preschool has been left reeling after two break-ins made a huge mess and left staff members feeling angry and violated.
Preschool thieves strike again
Wednesday 6 January 2016 | Published in Crime
Police are investigating a second burglary at Blackrock preschool which has left centre staff upset and frustrated at having to clean up another mess.
Expensive drink for local man
Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Published in Crime
Being caught drink-driving proved expensive for a local man when he appeared in the High Court on Thursday December 8. Jonathan Samuel was convicted and fined $350 plus $30 court costs with a 12 month driving disqualification after pleading guilty in the