Manus Island
Turnbull leaves door ajar on NZ offer to take Manus 150
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Manus Island situation cannot continue and she hopes Australia will accept her offer to take 150 refugees. Malcolm Turnbull says he won't completely shut the… Audio
Manus 150 offer 'still on table' - Jacinda Ardern
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the offer from New Zealand to take refugees from Manus Island or Nauru remains on the table, despite Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull rejecting it… Audio
PNG Supreme Court to hear Manus refugees' lawyers
The plight of desperate Manus Island detainees heads back to Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court this morning. It will hear an application from refugee lawyers today that could result in the court… Audio
Ardern refuses to side-step Australia over Manus
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is refusing to side-step Australia and negotiate directly with Papua New Guinea over taking desperate Manus Island detainees. This is despite Malcolm Turnbull putting… Audio
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern won't bypass Australia over Manus
The Prime Minister has ruled out negotiating directly with the Papua New Guinea government over taking Manus Island detainees.
NZers want govt to help Manus Island refugees but urge Australia to step up too
New Zealanders say the government should help Manus Island refugees following the closure of the Australian detention camp, but believe Canberra also needs to take some responsibility. Video, Audio
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
