Crime

Cops urge motorists to make the change

Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Last year ended with December recording the highest number of monthly road incidents on Rarotonga, including a fatal in Aitutaki, for 2023, and cops say they are ‘under-resourced and under-staffed’ in being able to tackle the figures.

Crime


JCPC delay frustrates Police as backlog of cases piles up

Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National

Police seek swifter activation of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Committee to address a backlog of cases, including a burglary involving a 13-year-old suspect. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.

Court


Reported burglaries on the decrease

Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Despite the extent of publicity generated by incidents of burglary and theft on Rarotonga, these crimes have actually been trending lower than previous years, according to Police statistics.

Crime


‘We are hurt’: French visitors gutted following brazen theft

Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

French tourists Chauvet Pierre and Ledroit Charlotte are pleading with Rarotonga to reach out to those around them for the whereabouts of their stolen documents. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.

Crime


Tourists robbed in broad daylight

Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

Police have labelled an incident where a visiting couple were robbed of their valuables at a Titikaveka beach on Wednesday afternoon as a ‘disgraceful, brazen act of theft’. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.

Crime


Lucky escape for driver after van plunges into stream

Monday 22 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

A 24-year-old male driver escaped serious injury when his van veered off the road in Aroa and tumbled into a stream.

Crime


Juvenile crime spikes, NGO calls for parents to step up

Saturday 20 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Culture, Education, Local, National

Cook Islands NGO Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau is calling on parents to re-engage with their children following recent police investigations into a 13-year-old involved in burglary and other offences.

Crime


Retailer sets the record straight on alleged narcotics find

Friday 19 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Crime, Economy, National

Prime Foods managing director Daniel Forsyth wants to set the record straight about an ongoing narcotics investigation involving his business. Al Williams reports.

Business


Retailer baffled as narcotics found in shipping container

Thursday 18 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local, National

A Rarotonga retailer caught up in a police investigation says the discovery of narcotics in a shipping container came as a ‘big surprise’.

Crime


Chutney and coins vanish from café

Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Crime, National

On Sunday night, the Sea Monster Café, located near Avatiu harbour, had a break-in, leaving owner Komera Dean questioning what the alleged culprit expected to find in a small business.

Business


13-year-old questioned in Rarotonga store burglary and rental car thefts

Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Crime, National

A 13-year-old is currently being questioned by police in connection with the burglary at the TEM Store Parengaru as well as with recent break-ins of rental cars.

Business


Rental cars targeted in theft spree

Saturday 13 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Crime, Economy, National

A rental company is calling on the Cook Islands community to help stop a recent trend of car thefts targeting rental vehicles. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.

Business


CCTV cameras mandatory for high-value stores, says Cook Islands Police

Thursday 11 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Crime, Local, National

Cook Islands Police says CCTV security cameras are a standard requirement in this day and age.

Business


Police notebook

Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

A female motorist has had her blood specimen taken by police after crashing into the TEM Store last week.

Crime


Goldmine break-in investigation ongoing

Thursday 4 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Investigations into the break-in at the Goldmine jewellery shop in Avarua are still ongoing, police confirmed yesterday.

Crime


Goldmine burgled: ‘Overseas-style’ smash and grab rocks Rarotonga

Wednesday 3 January 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, National

A break in at a Rarotonga jewellery store, reported to have taken place in the early hours of the New Year, is being investigated by police.

Crime


Holiday mayhem: Three crashes and eight boozed drivers in Rarotonga

Wednesday 27 December 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

Police have attended to three motor vehicle crashes in Rarotonga over the weekend.

Crime


Police confirm alcohol, speed in fatal motorcycle accident

Wednesday 27 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, Local, National, Outer Islands

Police have determined alcohol and speed were factors in Sunday’s fatal motorcycle accident on Aitutaki.

Crime


Police gear up for safe and peaceful Christmas

Saturday 23 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Kia Orana and Christmas greetings to you all!

Crime


Highest crash count in four years: Police

Saturday 23 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local, National

Road safety and better driving behaviour is dominating the messaging by Police this festive season, as the holiday period gets underway.

Crime


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