Crime
Covid: Court delays leave offenders on remand
Tuesday April 28, 2020Cases are stalled before the court because no judge is able to travel to the country to hear them.
PM loosens alcohol rules despite two crashes
Tuesday April 28, 2020Government has lifted the ban on large group gatherings and eased alcohol restrictions.
Molotov cocktail arsonist in mental health dispute
Monday April 27, 2020Crown Law has sought a second psychiatric test for the man accused of a Molotov cocktail attack on a controversial coastal development.
Thief ‘had everything provided’
Friday April 24, 2020An 18-year-old accused in a spate of burglary and beachside thefts has been sentenced to 12 months’ probation and six months’ community service.
Police bashing case goes to trial
Friday April 24, 2020A police officer alleged to have assaulted a young father outside Raro Fried Chicken has pleaded not guilty. Faarii Moekapiti is charged with four counts of assault with intent to injure.
Robbery charge
Wednesday April 22, 2020Teenager Davi Tupou’s hopes that police would agree to a diversion on his court matter proved futile at the High Court last week.
Armed robbery suspects arrested
Wednesday April 22, 2020Calls have been made to businesses, especially those selling cigarettes and alcohol, to review their security.
Psychiatric report
Wednesday April 22, 2020Terupe Terupe has been in custody for over a month for a charge of wilful damage and threatening to kill.
‘Don’t wear earphones just sing aloud to yourself’
Wednesday April 22, 2020On multiple occasions Jaik Berg (pictured) yanked his earphones out when he saw a police patrol car.
