Crime
7 arrested in sting
Saturday 15 November 2014 | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police have arrested seven men after carrying out a target operation focusing on crime that has plagued the island over the last couple of weeks.
Visitor arrested for drink driving
Tuesday 11 November 2014 | Published in Crime
Police had a busy weekend in Rarotonga with two minor crashes on the same stretch of road and eight drivers forbidden from driving.
Seven arrested for driving offences
Monday 3 November 2014 | Published in Crime
Seven motorists were arrested at the weekend and a further 24 were forbidden from driving by local police.
Record number of drink driving offenders sentenced
Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Crime
A record nine people have been sentenced in a single criminal court session for drink driving following multiple police checkpoints being set up over the past two months.
Taro patch crash leads to court appearance
Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Crime
A woman was arrested for excess breath alcohol early Saturday morning after losing control of her motorbike and crashing into the taro patches at the Avatiu back road intersection.
Probation term doesn't reflect gravity of assault: prosecution
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Crime
A YOUNG local chef charged with assault on a female has managed to dodge prison and been sentenced to 12 months probation.
Victim 'crashed quiet drinking session'
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Crime
Two men making a first appearance for assault charges have been sentenced, with defence lawyer for one describing the assault arose from the victim “crashing” his client’s quiet drinking session.
EBA accused denied hospital treatment: lawyer
Friday 24 October 2014 | Published in Crime
Alleged forced consent by Rarotonga Hospital staff for blood-alcohol analyses from intoxicated crash victims was raised in defence after a man appeared for sentencing for excess blood alcohol.
No preferential treatment for MPs: police
Thursday 23 October 2014 | Published in Crime
Prime Minister Henry Puna and Atiu Member of Parliament Nandi Glassie did not receive preferential treatment, say police.
Community service for 'lame excuse'
Monday 20 October 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on October 16 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi, who made the following judgements:
Skateboarder causes bike crash
Monday 20 October 2014 | Published in Crime
A Skateboarder, believed to be a visitor to the island and staying at a tourist accommodation in Arorangi, caused a motorbike crash in Vaimaanga resulting in the driver and pillion passenger needing medical attention.
Domestic violence cases adjourned
Friday 17 October 2014 | Published in Crime
Four domestic violence cases appeared before the courts on Thursday, with two accused about to be sentenced having their cases adjourned.
Ex MFEM employee in court for theft
Thursday 16 October 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on October 9 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata, who made the following judgements:
'No-drop' policy raised in court
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Crime
Progression in an ongoing issue in the Cook Islands justice system of victims withdrawing their complaint in domestic violence cases has come to a stand-still in two cases appearing in the High Court on Thursday.
Third probation sentence after alcohol-fuelled assault
Friday 10 October 2014 | Published in Crime
Alcohol was again identified as fuelling an assault after a Justice of the Peace sentenced a man to his third probation supervision term.
Cash reward for stolen property
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Crime
Rarocars owner Don Carlaw is offering a reward of $2500 for information that will lead to the successful prosecution of the people that burgled his business on the weekend of September 13.
JP orders anger management class for offender
Tuesday 7 October 2014 | Published in Crime
The HIGH COURT on October 2 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams, who made the following judgements:
12 arrests, 4 crashes at the weekend
Tuesday 7 October 2014 | Published in Crime
Police arrested 12 people at the weekend – nine for driving with excess breath alcohol, two for contempt of court and one for threatening with a weapon.
9 drivers disqualified after concert night arrests
Saturday 4 October 2014 | Published in Crime
Fourteen people have been disqualified from driving by the courts, including nine caught drink driving on the night of New Zealand musician Stan Walker’s concert last weekend.
Breach accused avoids prison
Friday 3 October 2014 | Published in Crime
A Ngatangiia resident who has tested the patience of probation services has received a second chance from the court.