Crime

‘It’s all down to the attitude’: Rarotonga motorists still not getting the message

Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Police say motorists are missing the point in displaying attitudes that are ‘overly casual’, following another disappointing weekend on Rarotonga roads.

Crime


Car crashes into power pole, visitor injured in glass window incident

Monday 27 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

Police are investigating a number of incidents over the weekend, including a car that crashed into a power pole in Titikaveka and a visitor who was injured after allegedly kicking into a glass window.

Crime


Cooks stand together to stamp out domestic violence

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Local, National

While an international campaign to end violence against women and girls is marked tomorrow, Saturday, November 25, Cook Islands Police concerns continue to focus on the sustained level of domestic violence incidents reported locally, each month.

Crime


Truck seen fleeing scene after late night crash

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

A blue truck is reported of have fled the scene after a power pole was taken out next door to the Love Café in Matavera late Wednesday evening.

Crime


Confrontation at courthouse as two groups trade insults

Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Tensions boiled over as Police were forced to separate two groups of people at the Ministry of Justice Building in Avarua shortly after the appearance of eight men in court facing charges related to a brawl on Rarotonga.

Court


Security beefed up: Four more charged in Rarotonga nightclub brawl

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Four more men have been arrested, charged and appeared in court facing fighting offences following a brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub last week.

Court


Commissioner Keenan highlights Cook Islands’ role in Pacific maritime security

Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Regional maritime cooperation and capacity strengthening were a key part of Cook Islands’ interests at this year’s Indo-Pacific Sea Power Conference in Sydney, recently.

Crime


High profile burglary accused enters not guilty pleas

Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A man facing joint burglary charges in relation to multiple burglaries on Rarotonga has entered not guilty pleas.

Court


Petition questioning bail conditions attracts 3000 signatures following late night brawl on Rarotonga

Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National

An online petition questioning the bail conditions around six men facing multiple charges over a late night brawl on Rarotonga has attracted more than 3000 signatures.

Court


‘Full on brawl’ at nightclub sees two stabbed and Police backup called

Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

A ‘full on brawl went out of control’ at Rehab Nightclub late Wednesday evening resulted in two stabbings and multiple people taken to hospital with injuries.

Crime


Chief Justice says it is fraud, not theft in high profile trial

Tuesday 7 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

A question of theft and fraud has been answered in ongoing deliberations involving dishonesty charges against recently reinstated Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former National Environment Service (NES) director Nga Puna, and his wife and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI), Diane Charlie-Puna.

Crime


Police enforce tougher stance on non-compliant motorcycle users

Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

Police are handing out a strong message to motorcycle users in confiscating vehicles that are not compliant.

Crime


Road accidents on the rise as Police prepare for PIF Meeting

Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

Three crashes were reported to police since Friday afternoon.

Crime


Complaint against top cop: Govt says it is doing ‘due diligence’

Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Economy, National

Cook Islands Police Commissioner Turepu James Keenan is in hot water after a complaint was filed against him by a member of a Rarotonga-based diplomatic corp. Al Williams reports.

Crime


Police say serious domestic violence cases running at just under 26%

Wednesday 18 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

Police have said that serious cases involving assault in domestic violence cases are running at just under 26 per cent. This is the trajectory of figures for 2023.

Crime


Cook Islands Police investigate five crashes over weekend

Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Five crashes were reported to Police over the weekend, the latest being a car involved in an accident at Black Rock on Sunday night.

Crime


Cops struggle to get cost breakdown on two-year Aitutaki drug operation

Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police are struggling to get a breakdown of the costs of large scale investigations such as Operation Tuvake.

Crime


Drink driving case involving NZ High Commission employee adjourned again

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A reckless and drink driving case involving a New Zealand High Commission employee which has dragged on for nearly two years, took another dramatic turn in court on Friday.

Court


Women arrested following Nikao assault incident

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Two women aged 32 and 19 are to appear in court following an alleged assault in Nikao.

Crime


Police investigate alleged Nikao assault incident

Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

A family has reached out to the Rarotonga community seeking more information about an alleged incident at the Nikao Social Centre.

Crime


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