Laulea Beach in Fatumu, an area known for its strong currents, has been “strictly closed” to the public by the Tonga Police, effective today, 17 December 2025, until after the New Year's holiday. Police Deputy Commissioner, Halatoa Taufa, told Matangi Tonga today, this measure aims to prevent drownings during the holiday season, following the death of a 40-year-old male last month.
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Wednesday 17 December 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Wednesday 2 January 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police have stopped searching for Viliami Vaka’uta who went missing at sea at Laulea Beach, Fatumu, at a family picnic on Christmas Day.
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Thursday 27 December 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 24-year-old man from Kolomotu’a remains missing at sea at Laulea Beach, Fatumu, since a family picnic on Christmas Day, Tonga Police reported today.
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Wednesday 18 January 2017
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Soane 'Ata'ata (21) drowned at Laulea Beach at Fatumu, Tongatapu on Saturday afternoon, January 14, the first drowning recorded this year in Tonga.
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Monday 23 November 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
'Inoke Mapaleve Mo'unga (32) drowned at Laulea Beach in Fatumu, on the eastern coast of Tongatapu, after he was swept away by strong currents on Saturday, 21 November.
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Monday 28 July 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tongan Police have donated three bicycles, torches and vests, to the Fatumu village Community Patrol Post to assist volunteers in their patrolling of their community.
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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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