Tonga Police has offered a $5,000 pa’anga cash reward for information leading to the recapture of two escapees who fled the Central Police Station in Nuku’alofa on Sunday.
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Wednesday 22 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tuesday 21 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
One prison escapee has been captured by Tonga Police, who are continuing a search for the remaining two escapees - a New Zealand national and a Fijian national. Police issued a public warning today regarding three escapees who were described as "dangerous".
Tuesday 21 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police have confirmed that a 37-year-old man from Tatakamotonga died by suicide on Monday, 20 July 2026.
Tuesday 21 July 2026
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Four road incidents, including collisions with electrical poles and a coconut tree, were recorded during a weekend traffic operation by Tonga Police, while 45 people were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI).
Tuesday 14 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 23-year-old man surrendered to Police hours after the body of a 29-year-old Fonongahina man was found lying on Liku Road early Sunday morning, 12 July. Police allege the victim was run over by a vehicle before the driver fled the scene
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Tuesday 7 July 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Forty-one drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, during a road policing enforcement operation by Tonga Police over the Heilala Festival weekend.
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Friday 19 June 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A police investigation is underway to identify a male body that was discovered on Thursday, 18 June 2026 near the Masefield Naval Base, in Touliki.
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Tuesday 2 June 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police say that a total of 119 drivers were charged with alcohol-related driving offences during the month of May 2026, as authorities move to improve road safety and reduce alcohol-related traffic offences throughout Tonga.
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Thursday 28 May 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Nineteen people were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) during a Tonga Police DUI operation on Tongatapu last week.
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Tuesday 26 May 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police say investigations are continuing into an alleged firearm threat against a journalist at the office of Kele’a Publication in Kolomotu’a, Tongatapu, more than a month after the incident was reported.
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Monday 25 May 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Seven people, including two couples, were arrested in separate Tonga Police operations conducted into alleged illicit drug activities in Lomalinita, Mapelu, and Sia'atoutai on Tongatapu, recently.
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Friday 22 May 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 40-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman, both from Mataika Tongatapu, have been arrested in Police drug operations.
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Saturday 9 May 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 43-year-old mother of four from ‘Utulangivaka, Vava’u, has died, and her teenage daughter was injured, in a multiple shooting at her home.
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Thursday 7 May 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Two men from Te'ekiu were arrested by Tonga Police during an ongoing operation targeting illegal drug activity on Tongatapu.
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Thursday 7 May 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police are currently searching for a suspect who allegedly threatened a journalist of Kele'a Publication Ltd., with a gun, on 23 April 2026 at the organisation's office. Police are urging public to come forward with information that may help with their investigation.
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Tuesday 5 May 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police arrested 22 individuals last week under a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) alcohol enforcement operation.
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Wednesday 15 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 7-year-old boy remains at Vaiola Hospital, where he is receiving treatment after sustaining injuries in a road incident yesterday, 14 April 2026 in Popua.
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Tuesday 7 April 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 51-year-old man from Ma'ufanga has been charged with reckless driving causing injuries to a woman street vendor, after his vehicle collided with a roadside stall on By Pass Road in Pahu.
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Thursday 26 March 2026
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Nuku’alofa, Tonga
A 35-year-old man from Mataika was arrested on 21 March 2026, in connection with the theft of a red Nissan Juke used by a Digicel staff member for work and delivery of Digicel cards.
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Wednesday 25 March 2026
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Pacific Detector Dog Working Arrangement, signed this month between New Zealand Customs and Police and Tonga Police and Customs will enhance Tonga’s ability to combat transnational crime.
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