Nauru
Another Nauru MP slams fact-finding mission
The Commonwealth Secretariat's fact-finding mission to Nauru has been slammed as offensive by another opposition MP.
Commonwealth visitors to Nauru upbeat on rule of law
A Commonwealth fact-finding mission to Nauru says it's happy it has a balanced view on the situation despite only talking to one opposition MP.
Observers upbeat on Nauru despite condemnation
A fact-finding mission to Nauru has concluded that the rule of law is intact in the island nation, despite international condemnation from rights groups and former judges.
Is the rule of law intact in Nauru?
A Commonwealth fact-finding mission to Nauru has concluded that the rule of law is intact, despite wide-ranging condemnation by former jurists. Audio
Nauru court throws out MP passport case
A Nauru opposition MP's fight to get his passport re-issued has suffered a major defeat with the court throwing out the application due to it being out of time.
Taiwan to take medical referrals from Nauru
Nauru is to have Taiwan take its medical referrals.
Atoll dwellers trapped on sinking islands
The manager of the Pacific Climate Change and Migration project says people living on atolls in the region could find themselves trapped on islands most vulnerable to the adverse effects of a changing… Audio
US fund manager again fails in legal suit of Nauru govt
A United States fund management company has again failed to overturn several Australian court rulings involving US$27 million owed by the Nauru government
Pacific leaders urge climate action
Pacific Island nations have told the United Nations climate change summit in Paris they are already bearing the brunt of the effects of climate change and urgent action is needed. Audio
Asylum seeker on Nauru jailed after attemping suicide
Refugee advocates are concerned for a Sri Lankan asylum seeker on Nauru who has been jailed after he attempted to commit suicide at the detention centre there. Audio
Asylum seeker on Nauru jailed after attemping suicide
Refugee advocates are concerned for a Sri Lankan asylum seeker on Nauru who has been jailed after he attempted to commit suicide at the detention centre there.
Asylum seeker in Nauru arrested after nine-hour crane protest
Nauru police are reported to have arrested an Iranian asylum seeker who staged a nine-hour protest on top of a crane on Friday.
Australia's silence over Nauru 'pathetic' - former CJ
Nauru's former chief justice says Australia's response to the democratic crisis in Nauru has been "pathetic". Audio
Australia criticised for silence over Nauru
Australia has been lambasted for its silence on the democratic crisis in Nauru. Audio
A fifth Nauru refugee flies to Cambodia
Australia has secretly transferred a fifth refugee from Nauru to Cambodia under a deal costing Australian taxpayers US$39.6 million dollars.
New Aust diplomat off to Nauru
Australia is replacing its high commissioner in Nauru, with career diplomat, John Donnelly, to take up the post next month.
Lawyers 'losing hope' for Nauru opposition MPs
A lawyer for the Nauru opposition MP who can't leave the Pacific Island because his passport's been cancelled, says the country's justice minister is pursuing a personal vendetta. Audio
Intimidation in Nauru likely cause of lack of public outcry
Nauru's former resident magistrate says there's a climate of fear in the country.
NZ 'mocked' by Nauru leaders as rule of law abused
Nauru's leaders are mocking New Zealand's efforts to engage with them, a lawyer for a Nauru MP says.
Nauru approves one lawyer, rejects two others
Nauru's government says one lawyer has been granted access to the country to represent one of the suspended opposition MPs, but it has rejected the applications of two others.