Crime
Estall pleads guilty to excess blood alcohol charge
Friday 14 March 2014 | Published in Crime
Accused James Estall has pleaded guilty to a charge of excess breath alcohol in the last day of his trial.
Estall trial reveals victim's injuries
Thursday 13 March 2014 | Published in Crime
Crash victim Kulani Takai had no obvious injuries on the night of the accident that later claimed his life, with Crown witnesses saying he was conscious and walking around that night.
Psychiatric assessment suggested by lawyer
Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on March 6 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who made the following judgements: Tuiate Dean, 19, appeared to court charged with assault on a female and rape.
JP training to improve outcomes in court
Wednesday 12 March 2014 | Published in Crime
Providing ongoing training for Justices of the Peace will be a key step towards ensuring fair sentences are handed out in court, says the Secretary of Justice.
Local man beats alleged Muri thief but JP warns: 'Don't do it again'
Tuesday 11 March 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on March 6 was presided over by Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who made the following judgements: Timothy Vaea, 45, pleaded guilty to a charge of common assault.
Estall to get day in court
Monday 10 March 2014 | Published in Crime
The long-awaited trial of manslaughter accused James Estall will kick off the first criminal and civil High Court judge session for the year.
JP notes big rise in violence cases
Saturday 8 March 2014 | Published in Crime
Violent crime cases have been appearing more frequently in court recently, with 15 out of 60 cases currently before the courts being violent crime against women.
Super Brown owner pleads not guilty
Friday 7 March 2014 | Published in Crime
Super Brown owner George Taoro Brown has pleaded not guilty to a charge of receiving stolen property.
Super Brown's owner charged
Tuesday 4 March 2014 | Published in Crime
Super Brown owner and Mayor of Atiu George Taoro Brown has been charged with allegedly receiving more than $13,000 worth of stolen cigarettes.
Record assault on a female charges
Saturday 1 March 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on February 27 was presided over by Justices of the Peace Carmen Temata, Mata Nooroa and Georgina Williams, who made the following judgements: Metuamoeroa Tangatapoto, appeared for a charge of assault on a female.
Disappearing acts displease Justice
Friday 28 February 2014 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata has warned lawyers of their duty to the courts and their clients after two people had to have their cases adjourned because their lawyers were not present.
Breaches land men in court
Tuesday 25 February 2014 | Published in Crime
Three men were arrested for breaching their probation conditions and another for allegedly damaging property at a night club during the weekend A 28-year-old Takuvaine man was arrested at about 1:30am on Saturday after he was found drinking in a night club – a breach of his conditions.
$200 fine for head butt
Monday 24 February 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court was presided over by Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru, who made the following judgements on Thursday: Ziona Dean, pleaded guilty to a charge of common assault.
Youth offender gets work
Friday 21 February 2014 | Published in Crime
A young man familiar to the courts has had a variation to his 24 hour curfew granted.
Machete attack earns probation rather than jail
Friday 21 February 2014 | Published in Crime
A family feud has led to a man being sentenced for assault on a female and assault with intent to injure.
Youth court to get major shake-up
Friday 14 February 2014 | Published in Crime
Dealing with young offenders in a uniquely Cook Islands way may be a reality with a new type of youth court being planned by our judiciary.
Judge throws out appeals by Makea Nui Ariki claimants
Tuesday 11 February 2014 | Published in Crime
Continued from page 1 Meremaraea Macquarie, Inanui Love and Nooroa Matua were at that time invested with the Makea Nui Ariki title and took their dispute to the High Court; however none of them were accepted.
Repeat offender bailed
Monday 10 February 2014 | Published in Crime
A repeat offender who was held in remand for six weeks has been released and placed on a 24 hour curfew.
Family violence meet for key stakeholders
Monday 10 February 2014 | Published in Crime
Recognition of the role the country has to eliminate family violence is coming to fruition in a workshop dedicated to helping the Cook Islands judiciary and stakeholders come to a better understanding of how to tackle family violence and youth justice issues.
Young man given second chance in court
Monday 10 February 2014 | Published in Crime
The High Court on February 6 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tui Short, who made the following judgements: Vaipeka Tonitara, 23, appeared on a charge of common assault.