Crime
Six dishonesty cases dealt with
Monday 11 May 2015 | Published in Crime
Six dishonesty cases were brought before Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata on May 7, in the High Court at Avarua.
Visiting judge to hear burglary charges
Saturday 9 May 2015 | Published in Crime
Four dishonesty cases were brought before Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi at the High Court in Avarua on April 30.
Generosity boosts volunteer police
Saturday 2 May 2015 | Published in Crime
The Puaikura Volunteer Police happily accepted a donation of $1,000 last week thanks to the generosity of Baker Tree Services.
Police attend domestic violence incidents
Friday 1 May 2015 | Published in Crime
Police attended two domestic violence incidents over the weekend.
Membership will promote worker rights
Friday 1 May 2015 | Published in Crime
After almost 20 years of campaigning by workers, the Cook Islands government is finally applying to become a member of the United Nations’ International Labour Organisation (ILO).
Counselling ordered for assault offenders
Friday 1 May 2015 | Published in Crime
Six assault cases appeared before the High Court and Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru on Thursday April 23, where he made the following judgments:
Probation time for burglary offenders
Thursday 30 April 2015 | Published in Crime
Teokotai Taruia, Joseph John Wichman, Kaveao Mathew Kaveao, Michael Brown, Wilfred Dauvois, Temotu Arioka and Iti o te era Matakino all appeared on dishonesty charges brought before the High court and Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru on Thursday April 23.
Speeding drivers fined
Thursday 30 April 2015 | Published in Crime
Six traffic related cases were brought before the High Court and Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru on Thursday April 23, where he made the following judgments:
No show on drink-driving charge
Wednesday 29 April 2015 | Published in Crime
Six traffic-related cases were brought before the High Court and Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams on Thursday April 16.
Drink drivers ignore warning
Tuesday 28 April 2015 | Published in Crime
A number of drivers continued to ignore police warnings, public campaigns, court reports and police presence on the roads last weekend.
Assault charge withdrawn
Wednesday 22 April 2015 | Published in Crime
Four people charged with assault appeared before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams in the High Court on Thursday April 16.
Drink-driving charges land 12 in High Court
Thursday 16 April 2015 | Published in Crime
Twelve traffic-related cases were brought before Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru in the High Court on Thursday, April 9.
Eight face court on assault charges
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Crime
Eight people charged with assault appeared before the High Court and Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi on Thursday April 2.
Burglaries, thefts result in charges
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Crime
Joseph William Uea, George Maoate, Matauti Tokanoa Lester Aerepo Junior Tipoki, Kristina Kimiora Tekii Rieger and Iti o tera Matakino all appeared in the High Court on individual charges of burglary and theft, on Thursday April 2.
Five charged with drink-driving
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Crime
Seven traffic related cases were brought before the High Court and Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi on Thursday April 2.
Police have a quiet Easter
Tuesday 7 April 2015 | Published in Crime
Police had a quiet Easter weekend, with no road accidents reported over the four days.
Underage drivers spark warning
Sunday 5 April 2015 | Published in Crime
Don’t be an egg over the Easter break.
Assault accused remanded in custody
Thursday 2 April 2015 | Published in Crime
A total of 11 people charged with assault appeared before the High Court and Justice of the Peace John Kenning on Thursday March 26.
No comment on MP's case
Thursday 2 April 2015 | Published in Crime
Police are progressing with the investigation into Mona Ioane, the newly-elected Member of Parliament for Vaipae-Tautu and will make a public statement at the ‘appropriate time’.
Four months' prison for woman on drug charges
Wednesday 25 March 2015 | Published in Crime
A 25 year old woman charged with possession of a Class C drug and a utensil for using drugs was convicted and sentenced to four months imprisonment when she appeared before Justice Sir Hugh Williams in the High Court last Friday.