Court
Driver escapes conviction after car crashes into Marumaruatua causing damage
Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man who lost control of his vehicle causing it to launch off the dock into Avarua Harbour and damage Marumaru Atua has escaped conviction.
Cannabis accused gets bail following third appearance
Friday 5 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing cannabis cultivation charges has been given bail after his third appearance in court.
Custody continues for cannabis accused as investigation ongoing
Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing cannabis cultivation charges has been remanded in custody for a second time as police build a case against him.
Rape accused allowed to return to Mangaia following pleas from associate
Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing a raft of indecency charges involving a child has been bailed to his home in Mangaia despite Crown opposition.
Suspended DPM and high profile bureaucrats excused from court attendance as fraud and theft investigations continue
Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former director of the National Environment Service Nga Puna, and former secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna have been excused from appearing in the High Court.
'Apologise to the guy in the mirror'
Friday 25 June 2010 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, National
Justice of the peace John Kenning presided over a number of cases in the high court yesterday, a number of which were adjourned as defence lawyer Norman George was off the island.