Crime
Chief Justice to hear wide variety of cases
Tuesday May 22, 2018Chief Justice of the Cook Islands Sir Hugh Williams QC began his 13-day visit to Rarotonga on Monday. Williams is set to hear a number of cases whilst here. They involve charges ranging from the possession of cannabis to manslaughter.
JP has big workload at Thursday court session
Monday May 21, 2018Thirty cases came up before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams in the Cook Islands High Court on Thursday last week.
Police recruits almost ready for new job
Monday May 21, 2018The Cook Islands Police Service’s ranks will be boosted by seven new recruits in a few weeks’ time.
Police to honour drug dog
Monday May 21, 2018After 10 years of dedicated service in the criminal investigation branch (CIB) of the Cook Islands Police, Xela the drug dog will finally put her paws up on Monday morning.
Local man in court on drug charges
Monday May 21, 2018Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams heard over 30 cases in the Cook Islands High Court on Thursday.
Alleged burglar may have charge withdrawn
Friday May 18, 2018A 52-year-old man accused of stealing a safe from Mareko Island Creations in December last year, may have the charge against him withdrawn.
Ponia investigation to end this month
Friday May 18, 2018The investigation into Ministry of Marine resources secretary Ben Ponia will “wrap up” at the end of the month, says Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas.
More to ‘theft’ than meets the eye
Wednesday May 16, 2018The taking of goods from the Cook Islands Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) op-shop at the Punanga Nui market on Saturday may have not been a theft, as initially suspected.
Thieves take food from elderly couple
Wednesday May 16, 2018The ongoing issue of burglaries on Rarotonga hit a new low at the weekend when a substantial amount of food and cooking utensils were stolen from an elderly Vaimaanga couple.
