Crime
Drunk teen punched walls, damaged cell
Monday 28 May 2012 | Published in Crime
Justice of the peace Carmen Temata presided over the following cases in the High Court last Thursday: Clem Manuel appeared on one charge of wilful damage to a property and one charge of disorderly behavior. Police prosecutor Ruth Hosking-Tane says that at around 3.44 am on Saturday May 5, Manuel was at Raro Fried Chicken […]
High Court judge Colin Nicholson retiring
Friday 25 May 2012 | Published in Crime
Cook Islands’ High Court judge Justice Colin Nicholson is retiring at the end of this month. Nicholson has served as a judge in the Cooks since his appointment in April 2005. During that time he conducted a wide range of criminal and civil cases. He was the first judge to prosecute Cook Islanders for DVD […]
Assault, drunk driving, theft dealt with
Thursday 24 May 2012 | Published in Crime
Justice of the peace Tui Short presided over a session of the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua last Thursday. Defendants were called in the following order. Andrey Pampurin appeared on a charge of driving with excess breath alcohol. Through defence counsel Charles Little the defendant pleaded guilty to the charge. Little said by way […]
Indecent assault, incest and manslaughter cases
Monday 7 May 2012 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace John Kenning presided over a session of the High Court at Avarua last Thursday. Defendants were called in the following order: Japhet Manuel appeared on multiple charges, including charges of indecent assault and being unlawfully found. The matter was previously adjourned to enable the defendant, who is currently remanded in custody, […]
Incest and multiple assault cases in court
Monday 30 April 2012 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace John Kenning presided over a session of the High Court at Avarua last week. Cases were called in the following order. Noema Kauvarevai appeared on a charge of contempt of court, which was laid when he left Atiu after being ordered by the court to remain on the island unless and […]
Teenaged burglars re-offend
Monday 30 April 2012 | Published in Crime
Teenagers Kapu Joseph and Bishop Bailey have again been jointly charged with burglary. One charge, to which they have pleaded guilty, relates to a burglary in Taputapuatea. Pleas have not been entered on two fresh charges of breaking and entering Empire Theatre and Supa Saver with intent to commit a crime. In court last week, […]
'It's about iti tangata'
Saturday 28 April 2012 | Published in Crime
The proposed Judicature Amendment Act aims can assist not only banks and other big creditors, but also the “little people” who aren’t being heard, says a local solicitor. He believes there is a misperception within the community about the proposed bill, which will authorise the court to find in contempt those debtors who refuse to […]
Burglary, assault dealt with in court
Monday 23 April 2012 | Published in Crime
Justices of the Peace John Kenning and Tauei Solomon presided over a session of the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua last Thursday. Defendants appeared in the following order: Putere Dean and Ngatupuna Rata jointly appeared on a charge of breaking and entering Black Rock Store with intent to commit a crime. Defence counsel Charles […]
Local arguments taken to London
Wednesday 18 April 2012 | Published in Crime
This morning the London Privy Council will hear its first-ever Cook Islands land case. Two Cook Islands land disputes come before the council this week, each having been allocated a one-day hearing. The first case involves 58 acres of Takitumu land – Tuarea Nui section 40. June Baudinet for Ngati Raina is contesting a decision […]
Theft, drugs, assault cases dealt with
Monday 16 April 2012 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace John Kenning presided over a session of the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on Thursday morning. Rodney Ngatikao did not appear when called to face a single charge of assaulting a female. Defence counsel Norman George admitted he did not know his client’s whereabouts, and the bench ordered a warrant […]
12 charges
Friday 13 April 2012 | Published in Crime
Ngatupuna Rata appeared in the Cook Islands High Court yesterday on 12 charges. The defendant has admitted charges of theft and denied further charges of theft, being party to an offence and breaking and entering with intent to commit a crime. He has yet to enter pleas on charges of breaking and entering, aiding and […]
Correction
Wednesday 11 April 2012 | Published in Crime
In relation to the case between Tepaki 1 Holdings Ltd and the estate of the late Lionel Browne, Chief Justice Tom Weston did not hear submissions via telephone last year as reported. It was, in fact, Justice Nicholson. Weston made the order for re-hearing when he was in the Cook Islands last month.
Re-hearing ordered for Manea Beach villa
Tuesday 10 April 2012 | Published in Crime
The court has ordered a re-hearing of a dispute between the estate of the late Lionel Browne and Tepaki 1 Holdings Limited, the liquidated development company formerly owned by Tepaki (Tim) Tepaki. Two weeks ago Chief Justice Tom Weston heard submissions from Lavenia Rokoika for Louisa Maire Browne (on behalf of her father’s estate), Tim […]
Teen's attitude criticised
Tuesday 10 April 2012 | Published in Crime
Having admitted charges of stealing a savings book and obtaining pecuniary advantage by withdrawing $3219 from it, Witamahame Metuakore has been sentenced to 18 months’ probation and six months of community service. The teenager appeared before Chief Justice Tom Weston two weeks ago – the last day of the judge’s two-week sitting in the Cook […]
Jail time for threatening to kill
Tuesday 10 April 2012 | Published in Crime
Having pleaded guilty to seven charges – including charges of possession of a bong, threatening to kill or do grievous bodily harm and supplying cannabis – Joshua Koteka has been sentenced to eight months in prison less time served. Koteka appeared for sentencing before Chief Justice Tom Weston two weeks ago. He has a previous […]
Charges withdrawn, cases dismissed
Tuesday 10 April 2012 | Published in Crime
Justice of the peace Carmen Temata presided over a session of the High Court at Avarua last Thursday. She heard the following cases, in this order: Kakino Kakino appeared to face charges of burglary and being unlawfully found. Defence counsel Norman George requested that the court release his client on bail, on the condition that […]
Man jailed for sex with a girl of 12
Saturday 7 April 2012 | Published in Crime
Ioane Ioane has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for having sex with a 12-year-old girl. Having pleaded guilty to 10 charges of having sexual intercourse with a girl aged between 12 and 16 years – an offence that carries a maximum term of seven years’ imprisonment – the defendant appeared […]
Dangerous driver 'lucky' to have support
Saturday 31 March 2012 | Published in Crime
For driving dangerously and causing injury, Daniel Teheipuarii was convicted to six months of community service and one year of probation. Charged with dangerous driving causing injury, driving with excess blood alcohol and driving without a valid driver’s licence, the defendant appeared before Chief Justice Tom Weston for sentencing this week. All charges relate to […]
Video shop faces tax charges
Saturday 31 March 2012 | Published in Crime
Nikao Beach Video was sentenced this week on 12 charges of failing to pay VAT and PAYE and failure to file tax returns. Defence counsel Lavenia Rokoika told the court that rampant piracy has significantly impacted the company’s business, causing financial strife and leading it to neglect its tax obligations. Chief Justice Tom Weston acknowledged […]
TTN's unpaid taxes total $600,000
Saturday 31 March 2012 | Published in Crime
TTN Group Ltd has been convicted on 18 charges of failing to pay VAT and PAYE and failing to file tax returns. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management took the company and its principal, Keta Williams, to court for failing to pay taxes since 2004. Chief Justice Tom Weston expressed concern in court yesterday […]
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