Tofilau Faamanuia Va'aelua
Tofilau Faamanuia Va'aelua is a Detective Inspector with the Counties Manukau Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), known for his commitment to public safety and law enforcement. In a recent incident involving a devastating fire at Bucklands Beach, he was actively involved in coordinating the response efforts, stating that police were urgently searching for individuals unaccounted for following the blaze.
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Tofilau Faamanuia Va'aelua said police uplifted the baby because of urgent safety concerns.
Police cite safety fears after 2am Oranga Tamariki baby uplift in Māngere
New Zealand· 2025-10-26
Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va'aelua said they were 'casting the net' far and wide to track down those responsible.
Police believe Bucklands Beach house fire deliberately lit, treating as double homicideNew Zealand· 2025-10-15
Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua is involved in the investigation of a fire incident.
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Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua provided updates on the investigation into a fire incident.
Prison violence, overcrowding and inmate numbers reach unprecedented levels – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-10-03
Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va'aelua said the two deceased were removed from the property.
Herald afternoon quiz: October 3New Zealand· 2025-10-03
Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua said the two deceased were removed from the property.
NZ Embassy trying to speak with Kiwis aboard intercepted Gaza-bound flotillaNew Zealand· 2025-10-03
Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va'aelua said investigators would remain at the property over the coming days.
Fatal Bucklands Beach blaze: Police, fire investigators still combing scene to work out causeNew Zealand· 2025-10-03Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va'aelua said police were 'urgently' searching for those unaccounted for.
Raging Bucklands Beach fire caught on video, two people ‘outstanding’New Zealand· 2025-10-01