Nauru
The former president of Nauru, Sprent Dabwido, has died
The former president of Nauru, Sprent Dabwido, has died at the age of 46. His final days were consumed by a battle with the current government of President Baron Waqa, a battle which drained him both… Audio
Sprent Dabwido, former president of Nauru, dies
The former president of Nauru, Sprent Dabwido, has died in Australia, aged 46.
Nauru opposition MP released from prison
An opposition MP on Nauru who was jailed last week has been released after the Court of Appeal granted him leave to appeal.
Service contract for Nauru refugees extended
The Australian company providing welfare and garrison services to refugees detained on Nauru has had its contract extended for three months.
No response to claim of plagiarism by Nauru judge
The Nauru government appears to have ignored a complaint of alleged plagiarism by one of its most senior judges. Audio
Nauru MP jailed; Nauru 19 await appeal decision
A Nauru opposition MP has been jailed on an assault charge.
Nauru rejects former president's criticism of refugee detention centres
Nauru's government has rejected criticism of its refugee detention centres by a former Nauru president as "pure fiction".
Nauru 19 group back in court
The group known as the Nauru 19 is back before the courts today, with the Nauru government appealing a Supreme Court decision last year in which the group was granted a permanent stay.
Plea for camps to go after former Nauru president voices regret
A former Nauru president who signed the original offshore detention agreement with Australia, has described it as akin to, "making a deal with the devil".
Broadcaster’s blurts breach standards of decency and discrimination
Newstalk ZB broadcaster Heather du Plessis-Allan has been censured for Pacific Island slurs in a ruling that contains uncharacteristically strong language from the official broadcasting watchdog. Audio
Broadcaster’s blurts breach standards of decency and discrimination
Newstalk ZB broadcaster Heather du Plessis-Allan has been censured for Pacific Island slurs in a ruling that contains uncharacteristically strong language from the official broadcasting watchdog.
AudioNauru govt says it didn't delay Dabwido treatment
The Nauru government is taking issue with reports it caused delays in Sprent Dabwido's cancer treatment.
Nauru affirms ties with Taiwan
Nauru's parliament has passed a resolution rejecting China's claims over Taiwan and its military intimidation of the state.
Taiwan and Nauru to sign agreement during Tsai Ing-wen visit
Taiwan and Nauru are expected to sign a maritime agreement as part of a state visit by President Tsai Ing-Wen.
Nauru refugees exposed to asbestos - report
Refugees on Nauru have reportedly been exposed to asbestos, with Australia urging the government to take action.
Nauru 19 back in court next month as govt appeals
A date has been set for the Nauru government appeal against a group of 19 Nauruans acquitted over an anti-government protest nearly four years ago.
Former Nauru president wants end to refugee camps
A former Nauru president, Sprent Dabwido, wants an end to the offshore processing of refugees on the island.
Former Nauru president given weeks to live
A former president of Nauru who was long denied medical treatment overseas, has been told by his doctors he may have just weeks to live.
Refugees of 'adverse character' to be sent to Christmas Island for treatment
Refugees detained on Manus Island and Nauru considered to be of "adverse character" will be sent to Christmas Island if they try to come to Australia under new medical evacuation laws.
Refugees of "adverse character" to be sent to Christmas Island for medical treatment
Refugees detained on Manus Island and Nauru considered to be of "adverse character" will be sent to Christmas Island if they try to come to Australia under new medical evacuation laws.
