Al WilliamsOpen Justice reporter·NZ Herald·27 Aug, 2026 07:00 AM4 mins to readTangiia Tongia has been sent to prison for rape. Photo / NZMETangiia Tongia has been sent to prison for rape. Photo / NZMEWARNING: This story details rape and may be distressing for some readers.A former international and top-level domestic rugby league player has been sent to prison for violently raping a woman in her home.While Tangiia Tongia maintains he is innocent, a judge has described it as a “pig-headed denial”.
'She fought hard': Former international rugby league player jailed for violent rape
A judge described Tangiia Tongia's claim that he is innocent as a 'pig-headed denial'.
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