Crime
Court backlog needs sorting
Monday 24 March 2014 | Published in Crime
High Court judge Justice Sir Hugh Williams has asked the Police and Crown Law to make it easier for judges to do their job.
Manslaughter case put off until July
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Crime
A veteran police officer accused of manslaughter in the death of Takuvaine teenager Pukana Piniata had his case heard by the High Court earlier this week.
Young burglary accused on bail
Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in Crime
A young man charged with burglary on a backpacker accommodation and entering a private residence with the intent to commit a crime, has pleaded not guilty.
Super Brown case put back until July
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Crime
Super Brown owner George Taoro Brown appeared at the High Court at Avarua yesterday and had his case put back until July.
Machete man gets suspended sentence
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Crime
An elderly man who wounded his neighbour with a bush knife in Mitiaro has been ordered to come up for sentencing in 12 months.
Crown ready for manslaughter trial
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Crime
A pre-trial hearing to test the reliability of evidence in the case of manslaughter accused Ngati-Tane Vano is planned to be held in May.
Murienua petition court date set
Tuesday 18 March 2014 | Published in Crime
April 7 has been set aside by the Cook Islands High Court for a hearing to deal with an electoral petition regarding last month’s by-election in the constituency of Murienua.
Lawyer blames hospital for crash victim's death
Monday 17 March 2014 | Published in Crime
Defence lawyer Norman George has laid blame on the Rarotonga Hospital for “failing to operate” on 22-year-old crash victim Kulani Takai Elikana.
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.