Crime
Re-trial of Aitutaki firearm case
Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Crime
An Aitutaki man who had a firearm charge against him dismissed will now be facing re-trial after the Crown won their appeal against the decision.
Theft accused found guilty
Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Crime
The Fijian national accused of stealing over $10,000 from Aitutaki Lagoon Resort and Spa has been found guilty of taking just $298.80 of that amount.
Court told of pause in theft of wages
Friday 18 July 2014 | Published in Crime
Theft as a servant accused Avitesh Prasad denied knowledge of 31 wage anomalies despite an obvious stop to the theft during his time on holiday overseas.
Defence case slips after bank accounts revealed
Thursday 17 July 2014 | Published in Crime
Defence argument has faltered in the trial of a Fijian national accused of theft of $10,495 from his employer after documents proving he had two ANZ bank accounts were produced in court.
Alleged thief an 'untrained accountant'
Wednesday 16 July 2014 | Published in Crime
A Fijian national facing trial over theft of around $10,500 from employee wages was a head accountant who, allegedly, was not trained for the job, the court has heard.
Trip for takeaways costs driver his licence
Monday 14 July 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on July 10 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams, who made the following judgments:
High Court Judge in Raro this week
Monday 14 July 2014 | Published in Crime
Fijian national Avitesh Prasad gets his day in court in the first week of High Court judge Justice Colin Doherty’s schedule.
Freezer thieves front up in court
Saturday 12 July 2014 | Published in Crime
Two people connected to break-ins on four different businesses two weekends ago appeared in court on Thursday.
Suspended cop granted travel to NZ
Thursday 10 July 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on July 3 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru, who made the following judgements:
Family tension leads to assault on sister
Wednesday 9 July 2014 | Published in Crime
Diversion is being considered for an assault between siblings over an apparent dispute over the family home.
Man in custody for market break-in
Tuesday 8 July 2014 | Published in Crime
A man has been arrested in connection with the burglary of a hut at the Punanga Nui Market two weekends ago.
Youth caught drunk driving
Monday 7 July 2014 | Published in Crime
A 16-year-old male has appeared in court after being caught driving at almost three times the alcohol limit.
Crime victim calls for action
Saturday 5 July 2014 | Published in Crime
An outraged victim of home invasion is challenging political parties to step up and take the problem of crime in Rarotonga far more seriously.
Serial home intruder has family on edge
Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Crime
A local woman is feeling scared and her parents furious after having a night-time intruder enter their homes multiple times in the past week.
Home burgled 3 times in a month
Tuesday 1 July 2014 | Published in Crime
An Arorangi home has been burgled for the third time in the space of a month, according to the Cook Islands Police Service.
Some court cases held while lawyers campaign
Monday 30 June 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on June 26 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tauei Solomon, who made the following judgments:
Compulsory six month wait for drunk drivers
Thursday 26 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Anyone disqualified from driving for excess blood/breath alcohol charges will now have no choice but to wait six months until they can apply for a conditional licence.
'DABOSS' plates on way home
Thursday 26 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Two Kiwis who found themselves in a little trouble after a recent trip to Rarotonga have made the conscious decision not to mess with ‘DABOSS’.
Alleged kidnapper faces more serious charges
Thursday 26 June 2014 | Published in Crime
New information about the charges faced by kidnap accused Chris Lewe Michael Rimamotu shows they are more serious than previously reported.
Burglaries on the rise again
Wednesday 25 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Burglary has been identified by police as a major concern that is hurting the economy and the lives of locals, as more properties are broken into.
