Nauru
Nauru's Kun 'quietly confident' about passport case
The opposition MP Roland Kun is quietly confident about getting his passport back, with the Nauru courts due to hear his case next Monday.
Australia criticised on method of handling boat arrivals
The Australian Greens Party says the way Europe and Australia are dealing with asylum seekers is completely different, despite facing similar challenges.
Nauru MPs to spend another week in custody awaiting lawyer
Two opposition MPs on Nauru are spending another week in custody as they continue to battle for legal representation.
Nauru MPs back in court on Monday
Two Nauru opposition MPs are due to appear in court again on Monday, after their latest bid for bail was rejected.
More in custody in wake of Nauru protest
Two Nauru opposition MPs will remain in custody after another failed bail court hearing and another eight men are in custody on protest-related charges.
Nauru's democracy hot topic at Sydney meeting
The Foreign Minister, Murray McCully, has given the clearest hint yet that aid to Nauru could be in jeopardy over human rights abuses and a failing justice system. Audio
Nauru's Waqa says NZ concerns "eased"
The president of Nauru Baron Waqa says he believes he has eased concerns over Nauru after meetings in Sydney.
Nauru and NZ to meet further, disagree on some issues
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Murray McCully says New Zealand and Nauru will have further meetings over concerns about alleged violations of civil and political rights on the island.
Julie Bishop seeks to raise Nauru concerns at Forum meeting
Australia's foreign minister has reiterated her concerns about the rule of law on Nauru.
Nauru critics fear there will be little censure
Critics of the Nauru government's treatment of opposition MPs fear there will be little censure for the Pacific nation after a meeting of foreign ministers in Sydney. Audio
Sport: PNG power ahead at Pacific Games
A powerful display in the PNG Power Dome has kept Papua New Guinea at the top of the Pacific Games medal table.
Greens expect Australia will remain silent on Nauru
Australian Greens Senator, Sarah Hanson-Young, is not expecting the Australian Government to speak out over the political unravelling in Nauru.
SPORT: Big day for New Caledonia in pool
Papua New Guinea remain atop the medal table after six days of competition at the Pacific Games in Port Moresby.
Sport: Nauru 7s team to make international debut
Nauru is making its international rugby debut this evening in the sevens competition at the Pacific Games in Port Moresby.
Nauru welcomes meeting with NZ's McCully
The Nauru government says it welcomes the chance to speak to New Zealand's Foreign Minister at a meeting in Sydney.
Nauru MP's passport challenge again delayed
There has been another delay in the court challenge by a Nauru opposition MP fighting for the return of his passport.
Fears for democracy in Nauru
Roland Kun is a Nauruan opposition MP whose passport was confiscated three weeks ago when he tried to leave the country for New Zealand. He's facing further uncertainty, and is calling for New Zealand… Audio
NZ's McCully confirms meeting with Nauruan president
Murray McCully says New Zealand is taking the reports coming out of Nauru seriously and will pass on concerns to the President.
New Zealand PM concerned by Nauru crisis
The New Zealand Prime Minister John Key says the crisis that has enveloped Nauru is worrying and pressure will be applied to the island's government this week.
Lawyers concern on Nauru
Lawyers in New Zealand and Australia are rallying over concerns about human rights and rule of law in Nauru. Audio
