Court
Court diary
Wednesday 14 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
An 18-year-old man has been given a two-year suspended sentence for his role in a mass brawl on Rarotonga.
Assault accused gets bail with strict conditions
Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Despite facing multiple assault charges, an accused held in custody was granted bail with strict conditions including curfew, contact restrictions, and passport surrender.
Court news in brief
Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
February 13, 2024
In brief: Court news
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
February 12, 2024
Accused burglar given bail after brother speaks for him in court
Friday 9 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The brother of a man facing burglary charges has again pleaded with the court to release him, to help care for their wheelchair bound father.
Assault accused fails in second bid for bail
Friday 9 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with a raft of offences related to the mother of his child, has had another charge added, and again failed in his bid for freedom.
Prison time for drink driver
Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National
A recidivist drink driver has been jailed after crashing his motorcycle while more than eight times the legal alcohol limit.
Man smashes car in retaliation
Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National
An 18-year-old man retaliated to being knocked off his motorcycle in a two-vehicle crash in Rarotonga by inflicting more than $2000 in damage on the opposing driver’s car.
More alleged brawlers expected in court this week
Monday 5 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
More alleged brawlers are expected to appear in court on Thursday after facing charges of fighting in a public place and assault with intent.
Defended hearing for reckless and drink-driving accused two years on
Monday 5 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A reckless and drink driving case which has dragged on for two years, has been set down for a defended hearing.
Judge refuses Crown Law recommendations and spares cannabis convicted man jail time
Monday 5 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A Judge has refused to jail a man on cannabis charges despite calls from Crown Law for a custodial sentence.
Driver escapes injury but not conviction after crash in Aroa
Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A 24-year-old motorist who escaped serious injury when his van veered off the road in Aroa and tumbled into a stream has not escaped conviction.
No person is above the law: Brown
Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Economy, Local, National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown confirmed Tongareva seat is vacant after former deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau’s conviction, triggering a by-election within 60 days.
Alleged brawlers told to clean their act up in court
Friday 2 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Multiple men have appeared in court charged with fighting in a public place following an incident at Super Brown in Nikao on Sunday January 28.
Tapaitau remains in office, awaiting removal process
Friday 2 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Economy, National, Parliament, Politics
Cook Islands Deputy Prime Minister remains in office despite conviction while awaiting formal removal process and potential appeal.
Trio found guilty in high profile corruption case
Thursday 1 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former National Environment Service (NES) director Nga Puna, and his wife and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI), Diane Charlie-Puna have been found guilty of “all or most offences” following a judgement given by Chief Justice Patrick Keane.
Trio guilty in high-profile corruption case
Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Court, Crime, National
Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former National Environment Service (NES) director Nga Puna, and his wife and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI), Diane Charlie-Puna have been found guilty of “all or most offences” following a judgement given by Chief Justice Patrick Keane.
Assault accused fails bid for bail
Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with multiple assaults on a female has failed in his bid to be released from custody.
JCPC delay frustrates Police as backlog of cases piles up
Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
Police seek swifter activation of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Committee to address a backlog of cases, including a burglary involving a 13-year-old suspect. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
Recidivist offender fails in bid for freedom
Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man with a lengthy list of alcohol related offending has pleaded for his freedom without success.