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
Detained Nauru MPs want Supreme Court to hear their case
Two opposition MPs on Nauru want the Supreme Court to rule on their right to a lawyer of their choice, after their Australian lawyer was refused a visa to enter the country.
Canberra seeks assurance about rule of law on Nauru
Australia's foreign minister, Julie Bishop, says she has sought assurances from Nauru's government that due process and the rule of law is being upheld on the island.
Nauru MP's international rights "assaulted"
Lawyers specialising in international law say moves against an opposition MP in Nauru go against international human rights law.
Australian lawyers say Nauru putting region stability at risk
The Law Council of Australia says regional stability is at risk if an apparent breakdown in democracy in Nauru is not addressed.
PNA members urged to prepare for risks
The chief executive of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement Transform Aqorau says member states can't be complacent about the current surge in fisheries revenue and is urging them to prepare for risks.
…World Medical Assoc condemns Australian secrecy laws
The World Medical Association has spoken out against new Australian laws preventing staff from speaking out about healthcare of asylum seekers in detention.
Jailed Nauru MPs fail to get bail
Two Nauru MPs, who have been in custody for two weeks, will stay in the island's prison for at least another week after their bail applications were denied in the Magistrates Court today.
Lawyers say bring Nauru to heel
The wife of a suspended Nauru MP who's had his passport seized by the Pacific Island government says his situation is becoming more desperate. Audio
NZ parliament passes motion on Nauru
The New Zealand parliament has passed a unanimous motion expressing concern about the situation in Nauru.
