Crime
Email scam hits resort, owner raises cybersecurity concerns
Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
An email phishing scam which targeted companies including The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium has highlighted growing cybersecurity challenges facing businesses in the Cook Islands.
Wildlife centre alleged culprit image on CCTV
Tuesday 19 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Stephanie Jansen from the Discover Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre in Arorangi has thanked the members of the public who have shown their support after news of a burglary at the centre was shared on social media.
Police investigate burglary at marine centre
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police are investigating a burglary at the Discover Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre, destroying the camera system, taking cans of coke and emptying the tip jar on Saturday.
Restore reliable, well-led Police Services: Browne
Monday 18 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local
The failure to appoint a new Police Commissioner since the previous Commissioner’s term ended speaks volume, leading to the lack of stable, strategic leadership needed to manage resources, set priorities, and enforce standards of accountability, says Opposition Leader Tina Browne.
“Copouts’ destroy police says lawyer
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Local lawyer and former politician Norman George claims the Cook Islands Police Service has suffered destcruction under Prime Minister and police Minister Mark Brown.
Allged thief charged
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
A teenager has been caught and charged with attempted burglary and being unlawfully found following a burglary in Tupapa on Monday. The charges were confirmed by Cook Islands Police Service spokesperson Trevor Pitt who said the matter has been prepared for referral to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Committee (JCPC). Tupapa resident Talissa Koteka took to […]
Training re-introduced
Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police Service has revitalised the ‘Train the Trainers’ Course, which was stopped in 2018, with the goal of enhancing local abilities.
Police open facility to help build force
Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National
NZ Police boss says recruiting and retaining cops is a problem there as it is here in the Cook Islands.
Police attend to 3 road crashes
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police attended to three road crashes in the weekend.
Cooks Police in 2 weeks training session and training facility launched today
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, Local, National
Thirteen Police Officers will be part of a two-week session to strengthen their capabilities in assessing and utilising appropriate tactical options in dealing with offenders.
Crashes, burglaries on Gospel Day long weekend: Police
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
The long Gospel Day weekend was a relatively quiet and peaceful holiday with few incidents reported to police.
Mirror essential for WoF
Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Motor vehicle garages are not allowed to warrant bikes without a rear vision mirror and drivers would be subject to a fine, according to the Cook Islands Police.
Air NZ passenger offloaded for intoxication
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police received reports of minor incidents over the weekend with one involving an Air New Zealand passenger who was offloaded for allegedly being drunk.
Cook Islands Police struggle with helmet enforcement
Thursday 17 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Helmet infringements are and have generally been lower on the list of fines issued by the Cook Islands Police Service, according to Police strategic and media advisor Trevor Pitt.
Browne questions government’s response to increasing insecurity
Thursday 17 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National, Politics
The Leader of the Opposition has questioned the government’s role in addressing the growing insecurity in the country due to increasing crime rate, while also calling for a review of the legislation that governs the treatment of minors.
Police report domestic violence and theft cases
Tuesday 15 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police say the weekend has been relatively good with only a few incidents reported.
Police review panel discusses community policing initiative
Monday 14 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Government is considering re-establishing community policing to address the rising crime rate, with discussions underway and support from various stakeholders.
‘I feel so unsafe’: Victim’s grief compounded by police delays and lack of communication
Saturday 12 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National
A traumatised victim of a theft incident, who believes they are being targeted by a group of young thieves, is left feeling further traumatised by the lack of response and security provided by the police.
Motorcyclist ‘wearing bicycle helmet’ injured after accident
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Motorcyclists must follow the law, wear the correct type of helmet and have it properly strapped on, says Brent Fisher, president of the Cook Islands Road Safety Council.
First major cocaine case results in imprisonment
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A New Zealand-based Cook Islander was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment for bringing cocaine and cannabis into the country in the first significant case of its kind.
