Crime
Police action 'over-zealous'
Tuesday 20 January 2015 | Published in Crime
The High Court on January 15 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who made the following judgments:
Police centre to operate 24 hours
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Police operations command centre is being expanded to work around the clock.
Police want information about two burglary cases
Tuesday 13 January 2015 | Published in Crime
Police are seeking information from the public in relation to two separate burglary cases now under investigation.
Domestic fights stretch police resources
Monday 12 January 2015 | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police Service’s support team was stretched at the weekend with a spike in domestic violence.
If there's a problem, please call the police
Friday 9 January 2015 | Published in Crime
Don’t be afraid to report any problems– big or small, to the police.
Police, politicians should solve 'out of control' burglary issue
Wednesday 31 December 2014 | Published in Crime
Police and politicians need to sit down and solve the out of control burglary and theft on Rarotonga, says a local businessman who is fed up with being a victim of burglaries.
Burglaries are 'out of control'
Wednesday 31 December 2014 | Published in Crime
Information from community members has led to the arrest of a 23-year old man suspected of committing a raft of burglaries in Avarua.
Burglaries prompt security warning
Tuesday 30 December 2014 | Published in Crime
Residents, visitors and business owners are being urged to lock up their valuables before leaving their homes or businesses following a spate of
Assault case stirs debate anger
Friday 19 December 2014 | Published in Crime
There was an outpouring of emotion and anger during Tuesday’s ‘karangaranga’ radio show which centred on the disturbing sexual assault of an elderly mama in her home in Titikaveka on December 6.
Police seek more leads on assault
Tuesday 16 December 2014 | Published in Crime
Items collected from the home of a Takitumu mama in her early 80s who was sexually assaulted on December 6 have been sent overseas for forensic analysis as local police continue to investigate the case.
Injured rider endures long wait
Friday 12 December 2014 | Published in Crime
High demand for police assistance at the weekend resulted in a delayed response to a motorbike crash in Avarua early Saturday morning.
Elderly woman attacked in home
Friday 12 December 2014 | Published in Crime
An elderly Takitumu woman is still in Rarotonga hospital after allegedly being attacked and sexually abused in her home at the weekend.
Burglaries prompt Christmas warning
Tuesday 9 December 2014 | Published in Crime
Lock up your homes and businesses before you go out and enjoy festive events.
High numbers of vehicle crashes, forbidden drivers, concern police
Monday 8 December 2014 | Published in Crime
Despite a vigilant and visible road safety campaign by Cook Islands police, they are still concerned at the high number of vehicle crashes and people having their vehicles confiscated after being caught driving after drinking alcohol.
Three men face drug charges
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Crime
A targeted police operation resulted in the arrest of three men for drug related charges.
Creative Centre pump stolen
Tuesday 2 December 2014 | Published in Crime
Creative Centre staff and members are angry and still in disbelief that their water pump was stolen over the weekend from the centre in Tupapa.
16 days of activism against gender violence
Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Crime
16 days have been set aside to take action against gender based violence internationally, and the Cook Islands is no exception.
Perception survey on Cook Islands police
Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Crime
Results of a community survey starting this week will enable Cook Islands police to plan better community policing strategies.
Partnering to end violence against women
Tuesday 25 November 2014 | Published in Crime
Michael Potts, Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand with Accreditation to the Cook Islands shares his views through this opinion piece on elimination of violence against women.
Banana thief strikes in Turangi
Thursday 20 November 2014 | Published in Crime
A Turangi grower is fuming after discovering seven bunches of bananas were stolen from his plantation this week.
