Court
Teenager spared jail on raft of charges
Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A woman who consistently flouted the law over a period of months has been spared jail on a raft of charges including burglary and obtaining credit by fraud.
Teenager charged with burglaries avoids jail by the ‘skin of your teeth’
Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A teenager involved in multiple burglaries on Rarotonga has been told she has narrowly avoided a prison sentence.
Legal issues delay final submissions in corruption trial
Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Court, Crime, National
The final submissions in the high-profile corruption trial involving the suspended Deputy Prime Minister and two former senior public servants have been pushed back after the judge sought clarification on some legal issues at their last hearing.
Alcohol related matters in court
Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams presided over several alcohol related matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday, August 17.
Fatal crash accused pleads ‘not guilty’
Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
The motorbike driver who is accused of causing a fatal crash on June 10 this year, has pleaded not guilty.
Probation Services apologises, charges against man dropped
Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man who had defended himself in the Criminal Court in Avarua a week ago had two counts of breach of probation charges against him withdrawn.
Court briefs August 17
Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Maiarii Kauvai has been remanded in custody until her sentencing on August 28.
Woman in custody following multiple contempt charges
Wednesday 16 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman who has struggled to comply with bail conditions has been remanded in custody.
Elderly motorcyclist dies in Kiikii road incident
Wednesday 16 August 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, National
An elderly motorcyclist died yesterday morning following a motorbike accident in Kiikii, Tupapa.
Accused seeking discharge for fear of job loss
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man charged with careless driving and failing to comply and report an accident is calling for a discharge without conviction on the grounds he could possibly lose his job.
Woman escapes custodial sentence for stabbing partner
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Dora Tearuru Williams has escaped a custodial sentence after stabbing her partner in the stomach.
Woman in custody following multiple contempt charges
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman who has struggled to comply with bail conditions has been remanded in custody.
Two years jail for ex bank teller
Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A former Bank of the Cook Islands teller at the Rakahanga branch has been jailed for two years after admitting she stole more than $45,000 from customers.
Man admits to burglary charges
Friday 11 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Defence lawyer Mona Ioane requested that his client, Edward Tonorio, have his sentencing date moved.
Court: man defends himself, probation services seeks more time
Friday 11 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Oswell Tunupopo defended himself at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday, arguing that the charges against him should be withdrawn.
Jail for young father charged with domestic violence related matters
Friday 11 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A father of two young children has been given six months jail on a raft of charges including threatening to kill.
Three months jail for recidivist drink driver
Thursday 10 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A recidivist drink driver has been jailed for three months on charges of careless driving causing injury and excess breath alcohol following an incident which left a motorcyclist and their pillion passenger with leg injuries.
Two year, three months’ jail for $118,000 forgery
Wednesday 9 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A couple involved in more than $118,000 of forgery and money laundering involving the New Zealand Ministry of Social Development have been sentenced with one of them receiving more than two years’ jail.
$40k in annual legal aid budget ‘limited’
Monday 7 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Economy, National
Cook Islands receives $40,000 annually for legal aid, ‘limited in the amount of funding available and the scope of legal matters it can apply to’.
Offender gets chance to turn his life around
Thursday 3 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Court, National
A 22-year-old facing burglary and willful damage charges was handed a 12 months supervised probation sentence with first six months to be served on community service.