Angry villagers blocked part of the main public road following a rugby-related brawl on Saturday.
RNZI reports the road block caused chaos and hundreds of workers and students arrived late for their jobs and school.
Police said the blockade came following a brawl after a rugby match between Luatuanuu and Falefa villages on Saturday.
A village matai said youths from Luatuanuu blocked the road in order to beat up youths in Falefa village.