Court
‘Understaffed’ Police to receive timely training from NZ experts
Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has met with the acting Police Commissioner Aka Matapo to discuss preparations on the new training initiatives in partnership with New Zealand Police.
Courts briefs
Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Justice of the Peace Nadine Newnham presided over driving-related matters and a single wilful damage matter involving the Mangaia hostel yesterday.
Repeat offender sentenced for domestic violence, child assault
Thursday 8 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man who completed his 12 months of probation supervision this month has been ordered to serve another 12 months including six months of community service after being convicted of wilful damage and assault on a female.
Backpacks snatched by motorbike thieves
Thursday 8 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Cook Islands Police received a complaint from tourists whose backpacks were snatched from suspects on a motorbike on Tuesday.
Tangaroa declared rightful Tamatoa Ariki after three-year legal battle
Wednesday 7 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Local, National, Outer Islands
It was a double celebration for Teao Tangaroa, who was declared the rightful title holder of the Tamatoa Ariki of Arutanga in a court ruling on his birthday yesterday.
Court briefs
Saturday 3 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who is charged with two counts of assault on a female will be sentenced on October 15 after he waived his rights to a lawyer.
Woman, 23, escapes conviction, ordered to pay hefty reparations
Wednesday 31 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A 23-year-old woman has been discharged without conviction in a driving related matter by the Criminal Court in Avarua, but has been ordered to pay reparations of more than $2000 for causing the damage to a rental motorcycle.
Minister to house man accused of burglary
Monday 29 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man known to the Cook Islands Police was granted bail by Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning after it was confirmed that he would be residing with the Minister for Corrective Services and Tupapa Member of Parliament, George ‘Maggie’ Angene.
Visitor ordered to pay $28,000 reparation for Titikaveka crash
Friday 26 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A visitor to Rarotonga was convicted of excess blood alcohol and careless driving after a car accident, resulting in a $28,000 reparation.
Drivers back to bad habits, man arrested with 71 cannabis plants
Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
After a crash free weekend over a week ago, some drivers were back to bad habits on Rarotonga roads.
Drink driving matters
Friday 19 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
In a driving related charge, a businesswoman was ordered to surrender her passport and not to leave the Cook Islands without the approval of the High Court.
Woman, 59, discharged without conviction for assaulting child
Friday 19 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A woman who was accused of assaulting a child has been discharged without conviction by Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.
Tapaitau appeal dismissed
Wednesday 17 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Former deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau will continue serving his two-year-and-nine-months sentence after an appeal against it was dismissed this week by the Court of Appeal.
Known offender appears in court for multiple burglaries
Monday 15 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man in his 20s has been given time to seek legal advice after he was arrested and remanded in custody for burglary charges.
Court news
Monday 15 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A repeat offender was back in court for a common assault charge last week. Okirua Manuela was charged with common assault, accused of assaulting a man in Avatiu on May 1.
Repeated breaches land young woman back in jail
Friday 12 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A young woman sentenced to serve time at Arorangi Prison has been advised by a Justice of the Peace to seriously think about making better choices in the future.
Court briefs
Friday 12 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A number of driving related matters were presented to the Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.
Assault charge results in suspended sentence
Thursday 11 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who has been granted permanent name suppression was handed a 24-month suspended sentence after being convicted of assaulting a woman.
12 months imprisonment for brutal assault, breaches of protection orders
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man was convicted and sentenced to around 12 months imprisonment for eight charges that include assault on a female.
Tapaitau challenges prison term for misuse of public funds
Saturday 6 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on the appeal challenging the sentence of the former deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau.
