Crime
Year shapes up as the worst for vehicle crashes
Thursday December 06, 2018This year is already threatening to become the worst for reported motor vehicle crashes.
‘Reckless’ drink driver cops warning
Thursday November 29, 2018A male tourist who posted a video on Facebook of himself driving recklessly, drinking, speeding, not wearing a helmet and performing off-road stunts has been let off with a warning, provoking anger on social media from locals.
Course a step forward
Friday November 30, 2018A small step towards shaping a better driving culture on Rarotonga has been made with the introduction of a new Cook Islands Police Service-driven rider education course for young motorcycle drivers.
Police mass marks White Ribbon Day
Tuesday November 27, 2018The Cook Islands Police Service marked White Ribbon Day on Saturday morning by attending mass at the Catholic Cathedral in Avarua.
Police struggle with ever-increasing workload
Tuesday November 20, 2018The sheer volume of offending dealt with by the police should “give pause” to any criticism that police officers on Rarotonga are not doing their jobs, says Cook Islands Police Service spokesman Trevor Pitt.
Five drink drivers land in court
Monday November 19, 2018The “don’t drink and drive” message is simply still not getting through, says police spokesperson Trevor Pitt.
Police investigate allegedly abandoned baby
Monday November 19, 2018Police are investigating the case of an abandoned new-born-baby, allegedly found “in a field” in Turangi on Saturday morning.
Police arrest seven in just four days…
Wednesday November 14, 2018Police arrested seven people between last Friday and Monday.
Court order breaches
Tuesday November 13, 2018Breaches of court orders represent a significant chunk of police prosecutions each month, says police spokesman Trevor Pitt.
