Results for domestic violence

Vincent Mavaetangi Niua (51) was sentenced to eight-years imprisonment for attempted murder of a woman, with whom he was in a defacto relationship. “In my view, it is more likely that he was feeling scorned by the complainant having ended the relationship and, consistent with his egotistically controlling manner, was intent on revenge and subjugation by ending her life. ...His actions can only be described as appalling and sadistic,” said the Judge.

Uinise Toke (36) was sentenced to two-years imprisonment for grievous bodily harm, when she repeatedly struck her 33-year-old partner with a machete, on his head and hands. The sentence was fully suspended on condition.

A 34-year-old Senior Police Constable was suspended from police duty, after he was arrested for domestic violence and child abuse, allegedly committed on his nine-year-old son. Police Commissioner Stephen Caldwell said Tonga Police must set a high standard for responding to and investigating family violence.

Toio Lauteau (43) was sentenced to three-years imprisonment for causing serious bodily harm, when he hit his wife twice on the head with a hammer in ‘Ohonua, ‘Eua. The cut on the forehead exposed the bone of the skull.

Felesi Manu (20) has been charged with assaulting his 31-year-old girlfriend who remains at Vaiola Hospital. He appeared at the Fasi Magistrate's Court today.

Domestic and sexual violence is costing Fijian employers almost 10 days of work per employee each year, reveals a new study by the IFC. It showed companies can make a real difference with simple, helpful approaches to improve employee well-being.

A newly renovated Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit was opened at the Nuku'alofa Central Police Station on March 26.

Rugby league players in Tonga are being encouraged to open up about the problems of domestic violence in their community, in a NRL initiative called ‘Voice Against Violence’.

Rugby league will be used to engage young men in Tonga to prevent domestic violence under a Voice Against Violence Program launched by the Australian National Rugby League on September 5. By Eleanor Gee.