Nauru
Nauru arrests suicidal refugee - report
Refugee advocates say police in Nauru have arrested a 36-year-old Iranian refugee for attempting suicide.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 9 October 2018
Niue won't raise the New Zealand flag or sing its anthem during constitution day celebrations later this month; a landowner group in Papua New Guinea is urging the government not to renew the mining… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 8 October 2018
Global Warming Report marks the end of 'magical thinking' about climate change; A Pacific-wide development agency says money aimed at climate change is not reaching the region's poorest and most… Audio
Fears for child detainees on Nauru as doctors ordered to leave
New Zealand paediatricians say they're concerned for the welfare of children detained on Nauru after the scrapping of a mental health support service. Audio
Guard jailed for sex offence against child at Nauru refugee centre
A Nauruan security guard convicted of sexually abusing a child at one of the island's refugee centres has been sentenced to eight years in prison.
Nauru ousting Doctors Without Borders 'unthinkable' - Ghahraman
The government of Nauru has ordered that Médecins Sans Frontières - or Doctors Without Borders - stop working in the country, effective immediately. The charity has been providing medical services to… Video, Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 1 October 2018
Papua New Guinea investigators in Federated States of Micronesia after an Air Niugini airplane crashed in the Chuuk lagoon; Two key defendants acquitted after a legal battle over an anti-government… Audio
Former Nauru MPs denied passports despite acquittal
Two of the key defendants acquitted after a long running legal battle over an anti-government protest in Nauru cannot get their passports returned. Audio
Nauru 19 members denied passports
Two of the key defendants acquitted after a long running legal battle over an anti-government protest in Nauru, may soon be back in court.
Nauru and Taiwan sign law enforcement agreement
Nauru and Taiwan have signed an agreement to promote cooperation in law enforcement and policing.
Australian government urged to evacuate Nauru refugees
The Australian Medical Association has urged Prime Minister Scott Morrison to evacuate refugee families and children from Nauru to ensure their wellbeing.
Refugee children on Nauru 'living without hope'
A legal advocacy group has told the UN Human Rights Council that over 100 asylum seeker and refugee children are living without hope on Nauru.
Company linked to alleged Nauru bribery received housing contract
It's been revealed a company linked to the alleged bribery of officials in Nauru received a contract to build refugee housing on the island.
Aus govt 'shouldn't pick which detention centres are scrutinised'
The Human Rights Commission of Australia has been told the government should not be allowed to pick and choose what detention facilities can be scrutinised under a UN anti-torture treaty.
Fiji and Australia under scrutiny at UN human rights session
Pacific countries have been on both ends of the stick at the latest session of the United National Human Rights Council which began last week. Audio
Australian businessman accused of bribing Nauru officials
An Australian businessman with extensive interests on Nauru has been charged with conspiring to bribe officials there.
Stay decision after prolonged Nauru legal battle welcomed
One of the team of Australian lawyers representing 19 people accused over a protest outside the Nauru parliament three years ago says the judge found any trial would unfair and an abuse of court… Audio
Great day for the rule of law in Nauru - lawyer
An Australian solicitor says Thursday's acquittal of the so called Nauru 19 is a high point for the rule of law in Nauru.
Appeal to be filed in Nauru 19 case
Nauru's Director of Public Prosecutions is to appeal a Supreme Court decision granting a permanent stay on the trial of the so-called Nauru 19.
Nauru judicial officials and minister slammed by judge
A court in Nauru has issued a scathing condemnation of the Nauru government and its judicial officials over the Nauru 19 case.
