Nineteen-year-old Leni Taufateau suffered a fractured skull after he was punched in an unprovoked attack by another male causing him to fall to the ground and hit his head on the pavement.
The attack took place in the early hours of Sunday morning and Taufateau remains in hospital.
His friend, Eddy Sunia, told the New Zealand Herald there have been lots of prayers coming from Tonga and it hasn't been easy for his parents.
He said it's been hard with the Covid-19 situation, but everyone is sending messages of support with his recovery.