Court
‘It is just too messy’: JP calls off sentencing
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The prosecution of a teenager involved in three burglaries on Rarotonga has been described as “too messy” by a Justice of the Peace following half a day of deliberation.
Justice of the Peace threatens to dismiss charges if assault case adjourned again
Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A Justice of the Peace has threatened he will dismiss charges against a man, of common assault and assaulting a female, if the matter is adjourned again.
Drink driver nabbed following night out
Monday 2 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Tereapii Greg Mose was convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $335 for excess blood alcohol at the Criminal Court in Avarua.
Tears in court as man jailed for cannabis dealing & possession
Monday 2 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A “low level street dealer” convicted of dealing and possession of cannabis has been given 13 months’ jail.
Kiwi tourists convicted, fined following drunken incidents
Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Two Kiwi visitors have appeared in court and been ordered to pay fines on two separate matters involving the consumption of alcohol.
Sentencing date adjourned for man convicted of assaulting ex-partner
Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing sentencing for assaulting his ex-partner after a jury found him guilty, has had his date in court adjourned.
Careless driver told to pay up within 10 days or be back before the courts
Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman who denied the charge of careless driving causing injury and was found guilty by a jury at the High Court in Avarua, has been told by a Judge she must pay fines and reparation totalling $3040 within 10 days, or she will be back before him.
Three jailed following the execution of a large cannabis bust on Aitutaki
Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Seven men have now been jailed in relation to the massive cannabis bust on Aitutaki in 2022, with three sentenced in the High Court yesterday.
Careless driving causing injury conviction comes with $2850 price tag in High Court
Sunday 24 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man convicted of careless driving causing injury has been landed with nearly $3000 in costs.
Lack of defensive driving courses queried
Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Local, National
A visiting Judge has asked why defensive driving is not an option in the Cook Islands following police concerns about the future of road safety in the nation.
Man acquitted of three charges, fined $550 for assaulting female
Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man facing multiple assault charges against women was found guilty on only one charge of ‘low level assault with no injury’ and fined $550.
Man facing multiple male assaults female charges appears before jury
Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The defended hearing for Okaytime Marsters, who is facing charges of three counts of assault on a female, and one charge of assault with intent to injure continues at the High Court in Avarua today.
Careless driver convicted following jury trial
Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A woman who denied the charge of careless driving causing injury has been found guilty by a jury at the High Court in Avarua.
Careless driving matter finally goes to trial after two years
Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A driving related matter that has been before the courts for nearly two years is being heard by a jury on Rarotonga.
Visitor appears in court following Tourism office crash
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Several court matters were presided by Justice of the Peace John Whitta at Criminal Court in Rarotonga on September 7.
Drug importation accused released on bail, with curfews and to remain in Cook Islands
Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Two men charged separately for alleged importation of drugs while arriving on separate flights to Rarotonga last week have been granted bail.
Court brief September 1
Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A number of criminal matters were called before Chief Justice Patrick Keane via audio visual link at the Criminal High Court in Avarua on September 1.
Drug importation allegations: Two accused say it was done for others
Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Allegation have been made by two accused men who appeared in court on separate charges that the drugs imported were for ‘others’. Police should make enquiries this weekend, Justice Colin Doherty says.
New charges laid in cannabis prosecution
Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A number of criminal matters were called before Chief Justice Patrick Keane via audio visual link at the Criminal High Court in Avarua on August 1.
Justice Ministry closed today, staff workshop
Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The Ministry of Justice will be closed today for a staff workshop.