Young woman identified in murder case [1]
Thursday, December 20, 2012 - 19:47. Updated on Monday, September 9, 2013 - 18:40.
The 25-year-old woman who was allegedly murdered by her 52-year-old partner has been identified by police as Haitelenisia Hoko Gatehouse.
Police Commissioner Grant O'Fee said the victim was a Tongan national from the village of Pea in Tongatapu.
Her partner Kilifi Nau who has been charged with murder remains in police custody.
Police reported at about 6:00am on 13 December the offender reported to police that he woke up and found the victim dead in his home. It is alleged that he assaulted the victim on the night of 12 December, at their home.
Commissioner O'Fee said her remains has been released to family.