Christmas Island
Aus lawyer says Christmas Is detention centre should be closed
Greg Barns is Australian political commentator, former government policy adviser, and President of the Australian Lawyers Alliance. He says the latest riot on Christmas Island is yet another… Audio
Christmas Island detainee reports "standoff"
A Christmas Island detainee says guards have fled the detention centre after a riot, following the death of an asylum seeker being held at the facility. The detainee says they have seized control of… Audio
Detainee's death sparks riot on Christmas Island
The Labour MP Kelvin Davis says he's been told detainees on Christmas Island have rioted overnight and are now in control of the Australian-run centre. Audio
Australia officials accused of targeting Maori
The Maori Party says border control officers in Australia are victimising Maori people and deporting them on flimsy reasons.
Deportation laws keeping Aussies safe, says MP
Australia's hard-line new laws on deporting criminals are about keeping citizens safe, says the country's Immigration Minister Peter Dutton.
Christmas Island detainee's brother waits for his return
A New Zealand man, who is suffering from a brain tumour, has been moved off Christmas Island to another detention centre in Western Australia. Audio
Christmas Island detainees rotting in cesspit of misery - Davis
New Zealanders on Christmas Island are being left to rot in a cesspit of misery, according to Labour MP Kelvin Davis.
'Hungry, angry and traumatised'
Labour MP Kelvin Davis says New Zealand detainees on Christmas Island are being kept in appalling conditions and treated as if they were terrorists.
Greens urge govt to speak up on human rights
The Government is reluctant to say whether it'll back Australia's bid for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council. Audio
NZers may be starting to be taken off Christmas Island
New Zealanders may be starting to be taken off Christmas Island. Audio
Kelvin Davis urges government to play hardball over detainees
Labour MP Kelvin Davis is urging the Government to use Australia's bid for a seat on the United Nation Human Rights Council as a lever to get a better deal for New Zealand detainees. Audio
Deporting New Zealanders
Law expert Andrew Geddis talks about Australia's stance on NZ criminals and whether those on Christmas Island have a chance at taking class action. Audio
Kiwi detainees consider group legal action
New Zealanders detained on Christmas Island are pooling resources to launch legal action against the Australian government, Labour MP Kelvin Davis says. Audio
Suggestion deportees return to NZ described as "absurd"
An Australian lawyer says it beggars belief politicians on both sides of the Tasman are encouraging New Zealanders in Australian detention centres to return home. Audio
New Zealanders on Christmas Island plan class action
New Zealanders being held on Christmas Island have told the Labour MP, Kelvin Davis, they are planning to pool resources and launch a class action case against the Australian Government. Audio
PM doesn't want New Zealanders detained on Christmas Island
The Prime Minister, has told his post Cabinet news conference, he personally does not want to see New Zealanders detained on Christmas Island, in part because that separates them from their families. Audio
Labour MP on Christmas Island
Labour MP Kelvin Davis is on Christmas Island where 40 New Zealanders are being held at the Australian detention centre. Audio
Kelvin Davis says situation dire for NZers on Christmas Island
Two days after the Australian Prime Minister promised more compassion for New Zealanders in detention, the Labour Party MP Kelvin Davis says the situation remains dire for those being held on… Audio
Kelvin Davis arrives at Christmas Island
Labour MP Kelvin Davis has arrived at Christmas Island in a bid to get into the detention centre where New Zealanders, among others, are held pending deportation.
Maori MPs called to speak out on detainment
Former MP Hone Harawira has written to 26 Maori MPs challenging them to speak out about the way New Zealanders are being detained in Australian detention centres.