Crime
Final netball round at TSA
Saturday 15 June 2013 | Published in Crime
For some of the younger netters, this will be their final day on the Telecom Sports Arena as they bring their 2013 season to a close.
Drink driver hopes to keep job
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Crime
Koroa Raumea Junior’s job on the police patrol boat Te Kukupa is now in doubt after being fined $500 and disqualified from driving for 12 months yesterday in court.
Guilty pleas entered
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Crime
Tutai Amiri, will be sentenced on July 4 for assaulting a female and a child.
Canadian sues over offshore expos
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Crime
A Canadian senator and her prominent lawyer husband have formally launched a libel lawsuit against the publicly owned Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).
Assault on female charge dismissed
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata presided over the High Court on June 6 and passed judgements on the following cases: Cecil Samatua – Appeared on charges of common assault.
Toa project to go to court
Tuesday 11 June 2013 | Published in Crime
A disagreement between Toa Petroleum and the National Environment Service (NES) is likely to go to court.
Lawyer claims 'mistaken identity' in punch
Wednesday 5 June 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Tauei Solomon presided over the High Court on May 30 and passed judgements on the following cases: Tuta Tutai Amiri – Appeared on charges of assault of a female and child, and willful damage.
Man ordered to stay away from child
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata presided over the High Court on May 23 and passed judgments on the following cases: Poaru Tatira – is charged with presenting a firearm without proper and sufficient purpose.
Light bulb 'thief' a 'borrower'
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Crime
A Rarotongan man pleaded guilty to being unlawfully found on private property avoided prison and was ordered to pay a fine last Thursday.
Accused burglar released on bail
Saturday 25 May 2013 | Published in Crime
A justice of peace has granted bail to accused burglar Ponatu Ua currently facing 10 charges before the courts.
Justice staff 'overworked and underpaid'
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Crime
The Ministry of Justice has released an annual report detailing the operations of the Court of Appeal and High Court that highlights the lack of resources in the country’s judicial system.
'Petty prosecution', says lawyer
Tuesday 21 May 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court was presided over by Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata on May 16, who passed the following judgments: Alberta Tukakiau – has pleaded guilty to three attempted burglary charges.
Drink driving case adjourned sine die
Monday 20 May 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court on May 16 was presided over by Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata, who passed judgments on the following drink driving related offences: Jackson Enua – is charged with excess blood alcohol.
Teen sentenced to live on Manihiki
Saturday 18 May 2013 | Published in Crime
A young repeat offender has been sent back to his home island to try and turn his life around the traditional way.
Rent scammer told to leave the country
Friday 17 May 2013 | Published in Crime
The man who took a $390 bond from a local woman in a rental scam was told to leave the country and stay away by the sentencing judge.
Judge hears land cases
Thursday 16 May 2013 | Published in Crime
Disputes over Cook Islands land are currently being heard by Justice Patrick Savage in the land division of the Cook Islands High Court.
Round 2 of netball games start
Wednesday 15 May 2013 | Published in Crime
The senior open one and two netball teams will kick start round two of the domestic netball season tonight at the Telecom Sports Arena in Nikao.
Scam suspect released on bail
Tuesday 14 May 2013 | Published in Crime
A man suspected of operating a scam and of trying to advertise pornographic movies has been released on bail before his trial this week.
Pregnant woman sentenced for theft
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Crime
Justice Judith Potter sentenced the woman on Friday found guilty by jury last week for stealing pearl pendants from her employer.
Dean goes to prison
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Crime
A repeat offender was sent to prison for receiving a stolen camera, possessing a bong and breaching probation and community service conditions.