Crime
Police confirm alcohol, speed in fatal motorcycle accident
Wednesday 27 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, Local, National, Outer Islands
Police have determined alcohol and speed were factors in Sunday’s fatal motorcycle accident on Aitutaki.
Police gear up for safe and peaceful Christmas
Saturday 23 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
Kia Orana and Christmas greetings to you all!
Highest crash count in four years: Police
Saturday 23 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local, National
Road safety and better driving behaviour is dominating the messaging by Police this festive season, as the holiday period gets underway.
Aitutaki drug trial hinges on cryptic messages, expert analysis
Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National, Outer Islands
Text messages, drug analysis, and expert testimony are the Crown’s mainstays in its case against an alleged Aitutaki drug dealer, Gray Ronald Pitomaki Turia.
‘It’s all down to the attitude’: Rarotonga motorists still not getting the message
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Police say motorists are missing the point in displaying attitudes that are ‘overly casual’, following another disappointing weekend on Rarotonga roads.
Car crashes into power pole, visitor injured in glass window incident
Monday 27 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Police are investigating a number of incidents over the weekend, including a car that crashed into a power pole in Titikaveka and a visitor who was injured after allegedly kicking into a glass window.
Cooks stand together to stamp out domestic violence
Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Local, National
While an international campaign to end violence against women and girls is marked tomorrow, Saturday, November 25, Cook Islands Police concerns continue to focus on the sustained level of domestic violence incidents reported locally, each month.
Truck seen fleeing scene after late night crash
Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
A blue truck is reported of have fled the scene after a power pole was taken out next door to the Love Café in Matavera late Wednesday evening.
Confrontation at courthouse as two groups trade insults
Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Tensions boiled over as Police were forced to separate two groups of people at the Ministry of Justice Building in Avarua shortly after the appearance of eight men in court facing charges related to a brawl on Rarotonga.
Security beefed up: Four more charged in Rarotonga nightclub brawl
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Four more men have been arrested, charged and appeared in court facing fighting offences following a brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub last week.
Commissioner Keenan highlights Cook Islands’ role in Pacific maritime security
Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
Regional maritime cooperation and capacity strengthening were a key part of Cook Islands’ interests at this year’s Indo-Pacific Sea Power Conference in Sydney, recently.
High profile burglary accused enters not guilty pleas
Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man facing joint burglary charges in relation to multiple burglaries on Rarotonga has entered not guilty pleas.
Petition questioning bail conditions attracts 3000 signatures following late night brawl on Rarotonga
Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
An online petition questioning the bail conditions around six men facing multiple charges over a late night brawl on Rarotonga has attracted more than 3000 signatures.
‘Full on brawl’ at nightclub sees two stabbed and Police backup called
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A ‘full on brawl went out of control’ at Rehab Nightclub late Wednesday evening resulted in two stabbings and multiple people taken to hospital with injuries.
Chief Justice says it is fraud, not theft in high profile trial
Tuesday 7 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A question of theft and fraud has been answered in ongoing deliberations involving dishonesty charges against recently reinstated Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former National Environment Service (NES) director Nga Puna, and his wife and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI), Diane Charlie-Puna.
Police enforce tougher stance on non-compliant motorcycle users
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Police are handing out a strong message to motorcycle users in confiscating vehicles that are not compliant.
Road accidents on the rise as Police prepare for PIF Meeting
Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Three crashes were reported to police since Friday afternoon.
Complaint against top cop: Govt says it is doing ‘due diligence’
Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Economy, National
Cook Islands Police Commissioner Turepu James Keenan is in hot water after a complaint was filed against him by a member of a Rarotonga-based diplomatic corp. Al Williams reports.
Police say serious domestic violence cases running at just under 26%
Wednesday 18 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Police have said that serious cases involving assault in domestic violence cases are running at just under 26 per cent. This is the trajectory of figures for 2023.
Cook Islands Police investigate five crashes over weekend
Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Five crashes were reported to Police over the weekend, the latest being a car involved in an accident at Black Rock on Sunday night.
