Nauru
Manus Island to Nauru transfer offer 'shameful'
The Australian government has been told it should feel ashamed of its offer to transfer refugees detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island to its other detention centre on Nauru. With the Manus… Audio
Aus govt tells refugees on Manus they can transfer to Nauru
The Human Rights Law Centre in Australia says a notice posted inside the Manus Island detention centre has told refugees detained there for the last four years that they can elect to transfer to the…
UN approves Nauru port upgrade
The United Nations' Green Climate Fund has approved a multimillion dollar upgrade of the Nauru port.
Nauru economy heading into recession - World Bank
The World Bank says Nauru needs to find alternative sources of income as its income from running Australia's asylum seeker detention centre falls.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 3 October 2017
Indonesia disputes veracity of West Papuan petition; Amnesty critical of Australia immigration minister's comments; High hopes for Tongan women as candidates stand; The number of evacuees leaving the… Audio
Amnesty critical of Australia immigration minister's comments
Amnesty International says recent comments by Australia's immigration minister, Peter Dutton, are irresponsible and show a complete lack of understanding of refugee conventions. Audio
Nauru refugees to pay their own fares to US
Refugees who flew from Nauru yesterday to the US for resettlement are reportedly expected to pay for their flights.
Nauru to build new home for president
The Nauru government has acquired land for the building of a residence for the country's president Baron Waqa.
Lawyers for Nauruans charged over protest seek help
The team of Australian lawyers providing pro bono help to a group of Nauruans facing charges following an anti-government protest is seeking donations to cover its expenses.
Lawyers for "Nauru 19" seek help with costs
The team of Australian lawyers representing a group of Nauruans charged with offences relating to a pro-democracy protest more than two years ago are seeking donations to cover their expenses. Audio
Nauru may waive $US6000 visa fee for media next year
Nauru has restated that it may waive its $US6000 visa application fee for journalists when it hosts next year's Pacific Islands Forum summit.
Nauru confident refugees will find homes
Nauru's president Baron Waqa says he's confident refugees housed on the island by Australia will eventually find a nation to take them.
Nauru's visa fee for journalists to be waived for 2018 Forum
Nauru President Baron Waqa has indicated a $US6,089 visa fee for journalists will be waived when his country hosts the Pacific Islands Forum next year.
Refugee on Nauru survives self-immolation attempt
The Nauru government says a refugee detained on the island by Australia has survived a self-immolation attempt with only minor burns.
Australia halts Nauru detainee abortions
An anonymous whistleblower from Australia's refugee detention centre on Nauru says four detainees have been refused abortions under a new policy.
Australia's refugee refusal creating political deadlock
An emeritus Oxford professor of refugee law says Australia has painted itself into a corner by refusing to resettle maritime arrivals. Audio
Sport: Pacific teams target winning finish to AFL International Cup
A number of Pacific teams have a chance to end the AFL International Cup on a winning note today in the first set of finals match-ups.
USA continues refugee vetting on Nauru
US officials are returning to Australia's refugee detention centre on Nauru to continue vetting detainees for possible resettlement in America.
Sport: NZ lead AFL International Cup as PNG bounce back
The New Zealand Hawks are top of the AFL International Cup standings after thrashing Fiji 76-6 in their latest pool match in Melbourne.
Violent arrests at peaceful refugee protest on Nauru
Violent arrests have been reported at the Australian run refugee detention centre on Nauru.
