Manus Island
Canberra accused of leaving PNG officials in dark over Manus
The Governor of Manus province says Australia is leaving Papua New Guinea officials in the dark about its intentions for refugees stuck on the island.
Former PM blasts PNG and Aus for treatment of Manus refugees
A former Papua New Guinea prime minister says the treatment of refugees on Manus Island by both PNG and Australian governments lacks human dignity and respect.
Will Ardern change Turnbull's mind on Manus?
Refugees on Manus Island are begging Jacinda Ardern to allow them to come to New Zealand. The Prime Minister is set to meet her Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull in Sydney on Sunday and the… Audio
Manus stand-off: 'We need to find a compassionate solution'
The new immigration minister has reassured refugees on Manus Island that New Zealand will do all it can to help ease the crisis. Audio
Manus detainees appeal to Ardern for NZ asylum
Refugees on Manus Island are pleading with Jacinda Ardern to allow them to come to New Zealand, saying they have lost hope. Six hundred refugees are refusing to leave the detention centre which was… Audio
New Immigration Minister discusses Manus detainees crisis
Refugees on Manus Island are begging Jacinda Ardern to allow them to come to New Zealand, saying she's their last hope. The Prime Minister is set to meet her Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull in… Audio
Manus Island detainees beg NZ for help
Refugees detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island are begging the New Zealand prime minister for help. Audio
Ardern sees 'human face' of Manus Island refugees
The Prime Minister will speak to her Australian counterpart about refugees after the official closure of the detention centre.
Manus Island refugees dig well after PNG govt visit
Desperate refugees have dug a well in the Manus Island detention centre in response to warnings they will not be allowed back if they leave. Video
Pacific Specifics
RNZI Senior Journalist Johnny Blades joins us with a closer look at some of the stories from the Pacific. Audio
Dutton calls claims over Manus situation misleading
Australia's Immigration Minister has accused refugee advocates of misleading about the situation on Papua new Guinea's Manus Island.
Refugees stressed and anxious as they await Manus closure
Amnesty International says refugees and asylum-seekers are stressed and anxious as they wait for the Manus Island detention centre to be closed today.
Fears Manus detention centre closure may be violent
There are warnings today's closure of the Manus Island detention centre in Papua New Guinea could end in tragedy. Refugees detained by Australia on Manus say they'll peacefully resist removal from the… Audio
Fears of violence as Manus closes
The controversial Manus Island detention centre is scheduled to be shut today... but there are fears the move will spark violent confrontations. The ABC's Liam Fox is on Manus at the moment. He tells… Audio
Manus Island refugees to peacefully resist relocation
An Australian politician is warning today's closure of the Manus Island detention centre could end in tragedy. Audio
PNG govt disapproves of Manus contracts for Fijians
Papua New Guinea's government says Fijian workers should not be brought in to provide security on Manus Island. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 30 October 2017
PNG Immigration minister hopeful over Manus transition; A New Zealand MP calls the country's silence about Manus Island 'complicity'; Academic points to gaps in NZ's Pacific labour mobility scheme; A… Audio
PNG Immigration minister hopeful over Manus transition
Papua New Guinea's Immigration Minister has downplayed concerns of looming security or humanitarian crises on Manus Island. Australia's immigration detention centre on Manus is due to close tomorrow… Audio
NZ's silence on Manus Island 'complicity' - Greens MP
A new Green MP who was a refugee says New Zealand's silence has made it complicit in human rights abuse in Australian offshore detention. The United Nations has warned the closure of the Manus Island… Audio
MP calls NZ's Manus Island silence 'complicity'
A new MP says New Zealand's silence has made it complicit in human rights abuse in Australian offshore detention. Audio