Crime
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.
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: