Crime
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
Drink-driving charges cost man $300
Wednesday 23 December 2015 | Published in Crime
Twenty four criminal cases were brought before the High Court and Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams on Thursday December 17.
Youths offered second chance
Monday 14 December 2015 | Published in Crime
Three young men have been given a second chance by police after they were found breaking into a business in Avarua and stealing alcohol.
Fatality has community reeling
Monday 14 December 2015 | Published in Crime
The community is reeling from the fifth fatality on Rarotonga roads this year.
Speeding, bad driving leads to confiscations
Tuesday 8 December 2015 | Published in Crime
Four people were forbidden from driving and had their motorbikes confiscated for speeding and “bad driver behaviour” last weekend.
Thief shoots through with pineapple plants
Tuesday 1 December 2015 | Published in Crime
A case involving the theft of 400 pineapple shoots in Aitutaki has the community outraged.
Good Samaritan has phone stolen
Tuesday 1 December 2015 | Published in Crime
In a strange turn of events, an act of goodwill has left a local man with no cell phone after an incident outside Hidies nightclub early on Saturday morning.
Justice to deal with wide variety of cases
Thursday 26 November 2015 | Published in Crime
Justice Christine Grice has returned to Rarotonga and will preside over the Cook Islands High Court until Friday, December 4.
Police warn of active burglars
Monday 23 November 2015 | Published in Crime
A number of burglaries at various locations around the island were reported to police over the weekend.
Assault charges land 12 in court
Thursday 19 November 2015 | Published in Crime
Twelve assault-related cases were brought before the High Court and Justice of the Peace John Kenning on Thursday, November 12.