Finau Fonua

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Tongans frustrated with Trump's 'collective punishment' of foreign nationals - ABC News

Tongan citizen Lionel Funaki fears a United States policy of "collective punishment" has ended his dream of studying in Hawaii. He's one of many in the Pacific Island nation grappling with the Trump administration's new travel restrictions affecting Tonga... See more

abc.net.au•Finau Fonua•Jan 28, 2026

Samoan-Australian tennis star Destanee Aiava hits back at 'disgusting' online abuse - ABC Pacific

Samoan-Australian tennis star Destanee Aiava has hit out at the abuse she received online after her heartbreaking loss in the opening round of qualifying at the 2026 Australian Open. The 25-year-old lost to English player Harriet Dart 3-6, 6-2, 3-6, and w... See more

abc.net.au•Finau Fonua•Jan 19, 2026

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Journalism at University Of CanterburyGraduated: 2011

Bachelor Of Arts, English at University Of OtagoGraduated: 2010

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