The sentencing of a mother who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the death of her 14-year-old daughter who she severely assaulted last year was adjourned to Friday, May 16. Two other family members will also be sentenced in relation to the death.
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Thursday 8 May 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Monday 14 April 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the death of a young man at the Digicel Square in central Nuku’alofa early Saturday morning, April 12.
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Thursday 27 February 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A couple who have been charged with manslaughter by negligence over the death of their six-month-old baby boy earlier this month were released on bail on February 24. The baby is alleged to have been sick for three-days and died at home from dehydration before the parents took him to Vaiola Hospital.
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Thursday 27 February 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 67-year-old man from Tatakamotonga, found dead at a tax allotment on Tuesday, February 25, is reported to have suffered a heart attack.
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Friday 13 December 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
An inquest has ruled Sione Ikahihifo Mafi (56) died from natural causes after he was found dead at Faua Wharf in Nuku'alofa on Monday evening, December 9.
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Wednesday 11 December 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 56-year-old man from Pahu was found dead by a security guard at Faua Wharf in Nuku'alofa on Monday evening December 9.
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Tuesday 20 August 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A mother is accused of manslaughter relating to the death of her 14 year old daughter last Friday, Tonga Police confirmed today. She is one of two people charged with manslaughter, while a third accused, a 42-year-old woman, has now been charged with abetting the crime.
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Tuesday 5 February 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Sioeli Vakataumai Havea (27) of Fasi died on Monday, February 4 after it is believed he was electrocuted by a low power-line that he touched while walking on Laifone Road, beside the Royal Tombs in central Nuku'alofa.
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Friday 16 November 2012
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two Tongan Police Constables were charged with manslaughter this afternoon, in relation to the death of a 21-year-old man after a party at Vaini early this morning.
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Friday 16 November 2012
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 21-year-old man who was involved in a fight following a private party at Vaini died from head injuries at Vaiola Hospital early this morning. Police confirmed that off-duty police officers were present at the party but no one had been charged at this stage of the investigation.
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Thursday 1 November 2012
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 28-year-old man from Fasi was found dead in his bedroom yesterday morning, October 31. Police ruled out any suspicious circumstances while awaiting the results of an inquest to confirm the cause of death.
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Thursday 2 March 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tongan nobleman Hon. Fakafanua (Dr Kinikinilau Tutoatasi) was laid to rest today at the Vakataumai burial ground at Ma'ufanga.
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Wednesday 3 March 2004
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tamasi Kailahi, (23) of Holonga, Tongatapu, walked out a free man from the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court on March 2, after a jury dismissed the Murder and Causing grevious bodily harm charges against him.
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