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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with common assault has been given interim name suppression following his first appearance in court.
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Lawyer Norman George will appeal a decision by Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning to deny his client interim name suppression.
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Assault accused to defend himself
Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The brother of a man facing burglary charges has pleaded through tears with the court to release him, to help care for their wheelchair bound father.
Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Sailosi Waqalala Ratuvukivuki appeared before Justice of the Peace John Whitta at the Avarua Criminal Court on Thursday last week for a charge of excess blood alcohol and careless driving.
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
An assault on a female case was adjourned after the defence requested time for family mediation, sparking a debate about pressuring the complainant and cultural practices in domestic violence cases.
Friday 5 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A 41-year-old visitor from New Zealand was ordered to pay a fine of $220 for his drunk and disorderly behaviour on a resort premises.
Wednesday 3 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man alleged to have been involved in a brawl at the Rehab nightclub in November 2023 has been given a stern warning for breaching bail conditions. Poutapu Maretu appeared before Justice of the Peace John Whitta on Thursday last week for two counts of contempt of court, having allegedly entered a liquor-licensed premises.
Friday 29 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A woman who allowed a 14-year-old without a driver’s licence to drive a car and collide with a power pole over the Christmas weekend has been charged.
Wednesday 27 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman charged with four counts of theft as a servant has appeared in court via audio visual link from Manihiki.
Wednesday 27 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A Justice of the Peace has asked Te Aponga Uira (TAU) to provide a further breakdown of costs for a power pole in relation to a careless driving charge.
Wednesday 27 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man has waived his right to name suppression on charges of dangerous driving and being unlawfully found on property.
Friday 22 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
An expat facing a charge of indecent assault and two charges of contempt has been allowed to travel overseas.
Tuesday 19 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A New Zealand DJ (disc jockey) facing multiple drug charges has had his bail conditions changed so he can work on Rarotonga.
Tuesday 19 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The final submissions were heard in the high-profile corruption case involving the country’s Deputy Prime Minister and ex-ministry heads, with the judge to deliver verdict in the new year.