Australian Detention Centres
Analysis: Hopes dim on Manus and Nauru after Scomo win
Last night's election win by Australia's Coalition government has dealt a blow to the hopes of more than 800 refugees stuck on Pacific Islands, RNZ Pacific's Johnny Blades writes.
‘501’ NZ detainees to share experiences as part of art fair
New Zealanders being held in Australian detention centres will get the chance to share their stories live on-screen at an international art fair from tomorrow. Audio
Detainees on hunger strike: 'We want our rights back'
New Zealanders detained in Australia are on a hunger strike because of the tightening of rules in the visitors policy at Villawood detention centre. Audio
White House flip-flops on Australia refugee deal
The White House has backtracked on a promise to honour a refugee deal with Australia, saying President Donald Trump is still considering whether it will go ahead.
UN calls for inquiry into Manus Island asylum seekers' beating
Two Iranian men who were injured by police in Papua New Guinea have returned to court after being arrested for a second time.
Critical report highlights plight of NZ detainee in Australia
A New Zealand detainee's mentally ill wife was left to look after their children while he was held in Australia.
Asylum seekers take control of Manus Island compounds
Asylum-seekers in Papua New Guinea's Manus Island are reported to have briefly expelled all security guards from two compounds in the Lombrum detention centre.
Second protest over Australia's offshore detention centres
Protesters who forced a suspension of yesterday's question time have again breached security at Parliament House in Canberra.
Refugee protesters with superglue suspend Australian Parliament
Close to 40 people protesting against Australia's detention centres suspended question time in Canberra after supergluing themselves to railings.
Christmas Island detention numbers back to pre-riot levels
The number of people held in Australian detention facilities after committing crimes has fallen, but numbers on Christmas Island has increased.
Govt urged to do more to oppose Aus detention camps
Protestors gathered at Parliament today to call on the government to step up and put pressure on the Australian government on its use of offshore detention camps. Audio
NZ detainees kept in same conditions as serial killers
New Zealander immigration detainees across the Tasman are held in a preventive detention usually reserved for serial killers, says an Australian professor. Audio
Sick NZ detainee kept locked up, told to 'make will'
An ill detainee wanting to be sent back to New Zealand fears he will die behind bars, as Australia blocks him from leaving because he's a witness in a trial.
Detainees blamed for riot could be dragged back to Aus
Deportees blamed for the Christmas Island riot and kicked out of Australia six months ago are bracing themselves to be dragged back to face charges.
Deportee wins case to return to Australia
A father of three is about to become the first New Zealander to return to Australia after winning his visa back. Video
Former detainee to return to Australia
Former 501 detainee Adam Taylor has won his appeal to return to Perth. He joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Detainee's family calls for answers
A heart attack has been ruled out as the cause of New Zealand detainee Rob Peihopa's death, Green MP Marama Davidson says she has been told. Video, Audio
Detainee's family call for answers
The family of Rob Peihopa, a New Zealander who died in an Australian detention centre, is calling for answers about what caused his death. Marama Davidson joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
No arrests over Kiwi detainee's death, police say
Australian police are denying claims by immigration detainees that four men have been arrested over the death of New Zealander Robert Peihopa.
Inquiry into NZ detainee's death continues
New Zealanders make up 10.3 percent of those in Australian detention centres, second only to Iranians, official figures show.