Nauru
Propane leak at Nauru port
The Nauru public has been told to keep well clear of a cargo ship Capitaine Quiros, which is moored near one of the island's phosphate cantilevers.
Nauru protest defendants say judge decision is vindication
A former Nauru cabinet minister who is one of 16 people facing charges over a protest says the government's decision to have the case heard by an Australian judge vindicates their stand over…
Nauru bringing in Australian judge for 'riot' trial
The Nauru government has announced it will appoint an outside judge to hear the trial of 16 people defending charges over an anti-government protest in June 2015.
Australian isolation endangers refugee resettlement
The Refugee Council of Australia says its government is alienating nations that could resettle offshore detainees. Audio
Australia alienating refugee resettlement options
The Australian government has alienated nations that could have resettled offshore detainees, according to the Refugee Council. Audio
World in Sport for 26 July 2017
Fiji's Olympic gold medal winning sevens captain Osea Kolinisau signs to play in America, the Cook Islands name their squad for rugby's Oceania Cup, we talk to a Pacific medal winner at the… Audio
Sport: Nauru Chiefs aiming high at the AFL International Cup
The Nauru Chiefs are targeting a top four finish at the AFL International Cup, which gets underway in Melbourne next weekend.
UN accuses Canberra of reneging on offshore detention deal
The UN has accused the Australian government of reneging on a commitment to re-unite offshore detainees with close family members living in Australia. Audio
Lawyer suspects Australia behind Nauru's journalist blockade
A prominent lawyer says he suspects Australia has directed Nauru to prevent journalists from visiting the Pacific Island nation.
UN tells Aust to end 'dire' offshore detention
Australia has been told to end its 'dire' and 'indecent' offshore detention of asylum seekers by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 25 July 2017
Prominent lawyer suspects Australia behind Nauru's journalist blockade; Phosphate mining plans take shape in French Polynesia; Deadly violence in Wabag highlights PNG election flaws; Massive South… Audio
Lawyer suspects Australia behind Nauru's journalist blockade
A prominent lawyer says he suspects Australia has directed Nauru to prevent journalists from visiting. Audio
New judicial appointments in Nauru
The Government of Nauru has announced new judicial appointments.
Nauru gets an OECD upgrade
The OECD has upgraded its rating of Nauru's standards of tax transparency.
Nauru gender and human rights policies under review
A peer review of gender and human rights policies and programmes is being conducted in Nauru this week.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 11 July 2017
There is a renewed call for better protection of fishing observers in the Pacific; Flood victims in Solomon Islands call on the government to live up to its promises; Authorities in Vanuatu are… Audio
NZ calls on Nauru to lift media restrictions
New Zealand's minister of foreign affairs Gerry Brownlee has called on Nauru to lift restrictions on journalists ahead of its hosting of the Pacific Islands Forum next year.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 4 July 2017
Solomons' Govt could face legal action over mining licenses for Temotu; Crime wave in CNMI triggers call for more prison staff; Election observer team in PNG takes note of roll issues; UN alarmed by… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 3 July 2017
Election observer team in PNG takes note of roll issues; UN alarmed by Australia's Nauru & Manus refugee detention; Pacific people sign an agreement to be Maori Party election candidates in New… Audio
UN alarmed by Australia's Nauru & Manus detention
A human rights' lawyer says the United Nations' latest advice to Australia about Nauru and Manus Island can be considered criticism. Audio
