Nauru
Nauru's 'limbo' MP says toll on family has been enormous
A Nauru MP who still can't travel due to a passport cancellation says he is stuck in limbo and unless there's a change of government there will be no end to his predicament.
Barbaric conditions for those detained on Nauru, Manus
A psychologist says the Australian government is deliberately inflicting the worst trauma he has ever seen on asylum seekers on Nauru and Manus Island. Audio
We want our jobs back - candidates in Nauru
Prospective election candidates in Nauru, forced to resign by the government three months before the election, want their jobs back, after the law was quietly abolished.
Nauru parliament dissolved; election July 9
Nauru's parliament has been dissolved ahead of a general election which will be held on the 9th of July.
Nauru govt backs down over onerous election fees
The Nauru Government has backpedalled on the prohibitive fees it had put in place for prospective election candidates.
Nauru MPs' election campaign stymied by house arrest
As Nauru's prospective new MPs start campaigning for the new parliament, it is proving a particularly onerous challenge for three suspended MPs.
Nauru backlash over gay reforms - former president
A former president of Nauru says there is growing anger on the island over the government's decision to end homosexual discrimination.
Nauru Parliament to be dissolved ahead of election
Nauru's election date could be announced in Parliament tomorrow as a controversial term ends.
Nauru man loses job after complaining about pay
A man in Nauru has lost his job after challenging the government and complaining about his pay. RNZ International's Alex Perrottet reports. Audio
'Time is tight' for Nauru government challengers
A former Nauru secretary of justice says there's very little time for the government's opponents to have a reasonable attempt at contesting the upcoming election.
Sacked worker in Nauru blames government
One of Nauru's prospective election candidates who is challenging the government's fee hike says the government was behind his sacking.
Nauru worker reportedly sacked on government directive
A suspended opposition MP in Nauru says it's shameful that a foreign company like Broadspectrum should cave in to government demands to sack an employee. Audio
Nauruans want homosexuality banned - MP
A Nauru opposition MP, Squire Jeremiah, has demanded the government immediately repeal new legislation decriminalising homosexuality.
Pressure builds for PNG and Tonga to abolish the death penalty
Nauru has abolished the death penalty, leaving just two Pacific nations who still carry it on their law books. Audio
Pressure builds for PNG and Tonga to abolish the death penalty
Pressure from Amnesty International for PNG and Tonga to follow Nauru and abolish the death penalty. Audio
Nauru election hopefuls facing prohibitive fee to stand
People in Nauru putting their hands up for election in July say they are losing hope due to the exhorbitant application fee. Audio
Prospective Nauru candidate can't raise funds to stand
A prospective first-time election candidate in Nauru says despite fundraising, he doubts he will raise the necessary fee to run for election.
Election candidates 'ruled out' by Nauru fee hike
A prospective candidate in the upcoming Nauru election says a fee hike for candidates has ruled him and many others out of contention.
Man threatens staff at Nauru processing office
Security has been beefed up at Nauru's processing office for refugees and asylum seekers after a Somali man allegedly threatened staff.
Nauru fee hike for election candidates challenged in court
A group of 18 prospective candidates in Nauru's upcoming general elections has lodged a challenge in the Supreme Court against recent changes to the country's election laws.
