Crime
Speeding ticket process slammed by lawyers
Friday 24 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A defence as described on speeding fines handed out by police on Rarotonga, has been labelled ‘ridiculous, an imposition on our citizens’, by a legal eagle.
Court briefs 24.02.23
Friday 24 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Jale O’Connor was nearly four times over the legal limit and driving erratically when he was stopped by police on Rarotonga. O’Connor appeared in the Criminal Court on Thursday where he entered a guilty plea to excess breath alcohol. The court heard O’Connor was driving about 12.45am on February 19 when he was stopped by […]
Authorities ramp up dog euthanasia on Rarotonga
Thursday 23 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, Local, National
Authorities are ramping up dog euthanasia on Rarotonga in an effort to crack down on uncontrolled animals.
Security company boss in court for cannabis
Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A high-profile businessman who operates a security company on Rarotonga has been arrested and charged with possession of cannabis leaves and utensils.
What’s up at our borders? Cannabis confusion at the arrivals gate
Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A bungle at the border formed the basis for a defence in which a visiting Kiwi couple with young children escaped cannabis importation and false declaration convictions this week.
Kiwi visitors escape cannabis convictions
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A visiting Kiwi couple with young children escaped cannabis importation and false declaration convictions.
Drink driving, burglary arrests over the weekend
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, National
Two people were taken to hospital after being knocked off their motorcycle by a vehicle driven by an alleged drink driver in the early hours of Saturday morning, kicking off a busy weekend for the Cook Islands Police Service which included an arrest for a historical burglary.
In the Criminal Court on Thursday, February 9
Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Name suppression granted in theft case A woman facing a charge of theft was granted named suppression in the Criminal Court on Rarotonga. Defence lawyer Lavi Rokoika made the request during a call over matter on Thursday. Rokoika said the basis of the application was the case was still being processed and she needed disclosure from […]
Man taken into custody following car fire
Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man was taken into custody late Thursday night following a blaze which engulfed a car on Rarotonga.
Drink driving case drags on
Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
The case against a man facing reckless and drink driving charges is still before the courts 12 months after he was charged with the offences.
Drink driver avoids jail on fourth conviction: ‘It is difficult to ignore persistent offending; your drinking is the issue’
Friday 10 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man with multiple drink driving convictions was nearly seven times over the limit when he lost control of a motorcycle.
Man facing assault charges against female free to travel
Friday 10 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A Crown prosecutor and defence lawyer have continued a heated argument in court over a Rarotonga man facing multiple assault charges against a female.
Road incidents poised to return to pre-Covid levels
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, Local, National
Statistical data on traffic trends is reinforcing what Police have been predicting for the past several months, says spokesperson Trevor Pitt.
‘Like shooting fish in a barrel’
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
A Ngatangiia resident has renewed a call to shorten the reduced speed zone through Muri as Police set up a checkpoint in the area for the second time in as many weeks.
Was the haul of cocaine in Cook Islands waters?
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local, National
It’s likely more than three tonnes of cocaine found floating in the Pacific Ocean were recovered from Cook Islands waters – but authorities are tight lipped.
Traffic infringements keep cops busy
Wednesday 8 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, National
More than 50 minor offence notices have been issued to Cook Islands road users in the five weeks since the New Year. Joanne Holden reports.
Woman more than three times the limit abused others
Wednesday 8 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A woman was more than three times over the legal drink driving limit when she stopped her vehicle and confronted the public with profanities.
Woman, 53, charged with drink driving following weekend crash
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
A 53-year-old woman spent a night in custody following an early morning drink driving incident on Rarotonga.
What’s in an investigation?: ‘I don’t want to see somebody wrongfully convicted’
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Doubts have been cast around the way Cook Islands Police handled investigations which led to the conviction of Secretary of Cultural Development Anthony Turua for drink-driving.
US Coast Guard here on courtesy visit and training exercise
Wednesday 1 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) vessel William Hart, docked at Avatiu harbour, is in the Cook Islands on a courtesy visit and training exercise.
