9:45 am today

Pacific correspondent Koroi Hawkins

From Nine To Noon, 9:45 am today

Tongans are speaking out against what they say is the 'collective punishment' of restrictions on travelling to the United States. And there is a big year ahead for elections across the Pacific. RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins discusses the latest from across the region.

Fahina Pasi says some Tongans in the US are afraid to leave the country in case they are refused re-entry. (Supplied: National Tongan American Society)

Fahina Pasi says some Tongans in the US are afraid to leave the country in case they are refused re-entry. (Supplied: National Tongan American Society) Photo: Supplied / National Tongan American Society