Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Court, National
Police have made another arrest in connection with last week’s brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub, as an online petition questioning the bail conditions of co-accused continues to gain traction.
Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman who has been repeatedly warned she will go to jail, was released from custody following a string of charges, over a period of months.
Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man facing joint burglary charges in relation to multiple burglaries on Rarotonga has entered not guilty pleas.
Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
An online petition questioning the bail conditions around six men facing multiple charges over a late night brawl on Rarotonga has attracted more than 3000 signatures.
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Local, National
A senior motorist was reportedly overtaking another vehicle when he lost control of the van he was driving and ended up in the cemetery at Panama.
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Six men, all from Australia, and charged with a range of offences related to a brawl in a Rarotonga nightclub, had a narrow window of time to make it to a wedding following a court appearance on Friday.
Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National, Technology
Ministry of Justice Secretary Tamatoa Jonassen has addressed ongoing information and communications technology (ICT) issues following a power cut on Rarotonga, but it appears the problem is widespread, with government still to respond to questions.
Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A 24-year-man has escaped conviction on a charge of common assault in light of his age and circumstances surrounding the incident.
Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A public health nurse with a glowing list of references has been cleared of a common assault charge.
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Rarotonga businessman Christopher Denny is still awaiting evidence as he faces charges of possessing cannabis and a utensil.
Tuesday 31 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing assault charges is struggling to get his case heard as he awaits legal aid.
Tuesday 31 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National, Politics
Robert Tapaitau has been reinstated as Deputy Prime Minister for the second time after suspension amid criminal charges, but a leader of an Opposition party says the reinstatement is ‘unfair’.
Monday 30 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A New Zealand DJ (disc jockey) facing multiple drug charges wants his bail conditions changed so he can work on Rarotonga.
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Justice of Peace Georgina Keenan-Williams adjourned the sentencing of a domestic violence accused to December 19, saying that an assault on a woman is taken seriously in the Cook Islands.
Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man has been convicted and sentenced in a long standing case involving the theft of lemons.
Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man’s alibi in a case of burglary has been thrown into disarray due to late evidence presented at a defended hearing.
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Domestic violence will be viewed seriously by the Courts in the Cook Islands after a High Court Judge yesterday quashed an application for discharge without conviction.
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man has been released from custody and appeared in court charged with theft as a servant.
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Three men have appeared in court, all charged with breaching probation.
Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Former Ministry of Cultural Development secretary Anthony Turua has appeared in court and been granted a partial driver’s licence.