Crime
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.
Mystery surrounds million-dollar lawsuit
Wednesday 25 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Mystery surrounds a million-dollar civil suit involving private company Fidelis Limited and someone from Cook Islands Trust Corporation.
Life may turn around for young offender
Wednesday 25 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Seventeen-year-old Beniamina Patia has been given the benefit of the doubt and avoided adding more time to his probation term.
No choice but to plead guilty
Wednesday 25 June 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on June 19 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi who made the following judgements:
Alcohol-fuelled crashes in weekend
Tuesday 24 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Vehicle crashes continue to concern police, who say many accidents could be avoided if drivers heed warnings about drinking and driving.
Bailed after 7 months in custody
Tuesday 24 June 2014 | Published in Crime
After seven months in custody burglary accused Teremoana Saddler has been released on bail.
Suspended sentence for import players
Saturday 21 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Two import rugby players from Samoa arrested in May for fighting outside the Rehab Nightclub and Bar have pleaded guilty to their charges.
Kidnap accused released on bail
Friday 20 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Bail was granted for kidnap accused Christopher Lewe Michael Rimamotu and more charges have been laid against him.
Marital rape in, witchcraft out
Friday 20 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Crown Law is overseeing the draft of a new Crimes Bill, a major project involving the help of specialist drafters from the Australian Attorney-General’s Office.
Returned rego plate would make a great story
Thursday 19 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Clem Fortes says if he can get his wife’s vehicle registration plate back from New Zealand, it will make a great story to tell the grandkids.
Stolen rego plate under investigation
Wednesday 18 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police Service says it is investigating the alleged theft of a local vehicle registration plate, which has appeared on Facebook in the hands of two New Zealand men.
Caught one week away from obtaining licence
Tuesday 17 June 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on June 12 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who made the following judgements:
Road safety remains a concern
Tuesday 17 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Police say drunk driving, poor driver behaviour and speed are continuing to cause crashes on our roads.
