Crime
Name suppression for elderly man
Wednesday 21 May 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on May 15 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tui Short, who made the following judgements:
Drink-drive cases concern police
Tuesday 20 May 2014 | Published in Crime
Police have issued a strong warning to motorists after four people were arrested for allegedly drinking and driving over the weekend.
Prison escapee looking for closure
Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Crime
Past prison escapee and notorious repeat offender Wilfred Dauvois has pleaded guilty to all his charges and may be looking at sustained reform.
Trio plead guilty to fighting
Saturday 17 May 2014 | Published in Crime
Three more men charged after a fight outside Rehab Nightclub and Bar on April 20 have pleaded guilty and placed on nine months’ suspended sentence.
Charges laid for tourist burglaries
Saturday 17 May 2014 | Published in Crime
Fifteen new charges have been laid against one of the four men accused of a raft of burglaries on tourist accommodations in Rarotonga.
'Legal' highs banned in the Cooks
Thursday 15 May 2014 | Published in Crime
People attempting to import legal highs into the Cook Islands are warned that they could face criminal prosecution, as the Ministry of Health announces a crackdown on party pills and other social drugs.
5 domestic violence cases in weekend
Thursday 15 May 2014 | Published in Crime
The high numbers of domestic violence cases and disqualified drivers caught at the weekend are a major concern for local police.
More burglaries reported to police
Wednesday 14 May 2014 | Published in Crime
More than $1500 in cash and goods were stolen over the weekend.
New Zealand ex-cop may be deported
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Crime
A New Zealand ex-cop who has remained in the Cook Islands after serving jail time for drug offences may be deported.
Defendant could be granted diversion
Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on May 8 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tauei Solomon, who made the following judgements:
Assault on mother but avoids prison
Saturday 10 May 2014 | Published in Crime
A man sentenced for assault on a female has avoided a prison recommendation, and will instead be under probation supervision.
Anger management recommended
Wednesday 7 May 2014 | Published in Crime
A Matavera man charged with common assault for threatening another youth with an axe has been sentenced.
One of robbery quartet released
Wednesday 7 May 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on May 1 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi, who made the following judgements:
Road crashes prompt fresh warning
Tuesday 6 May 2014 | Published in Crime
Police are again urging drivers to take more care on the road after a high number of crashes late last week.
Erratic driver pleads guilty
Monday 5 May 2014 | Published in Crime
A young man caught by police driving erratically in Panama has been convicted and fined a whopping $500 at the High Court on Thursday.
Imports in court for street fight
Friday 2 May 2014 | Published in Crime
Four of the nine men allegedly involved in a brawl outside Rehab Nightclub and Bar are foreigners who have come to the Cook Islands to play sport.
Photos of assault injuries 'horrific'
Wednesday 30 April 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on April 24 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams, who made the following judgements:
Youth arrested after street fight
Tuesday 29 April 2014 | Published in Crime
A group of young men involved in a street brawl two weekends ago has been arrested and will appear in court this week.
Arson case passes six month mark
Monday 28 April 2014 | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police Service says it has not forgotten about the arson attacks on two schools late last year and that the case is still open.
Caught on trip to Raro Fried
Saturday 26 April 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on April 17 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who made the following judgements:
