Nauru
Nauru govt ditches lawyers for Aust law firm in protest case
The 18 Nauruans facing charges over an anti-government protest more than two years ago are expecting to face an Australian legal team when the pre-trial hearings continue later this month.
UN urges Manus and Nauru detainees' return to Aus
The United Nations has called on the Australian government to repatriate all of the people it detains on Nauru and Manus Island to Australia.
Nauru begins celebrations for 50th anniversary
Nauru is launching its 50th Independence Day anniversary this Saturday with what the government calls a mega-carnival.
Nauru sports grounds to be fixed up
Nauru's sports facilities are to receive a makeover with the help of the Australian government.
Aus Human Rights Commission disturbed by government interference
Being barred by the government from its offshore detention centres is deeply disturbing, says the outgoing president of the Australian Human Rights Commission. Audio
Nauru asylum seekers accused of prostitution and growing marijuana
An Australian newspaper report says asylum seekers on Nauru are embroiled in a prostitution and drug scandal.
UN told Australian refugee policy 'punitive'
Australia's punitive approach to unathorised maritime arrivals has blemished the country's human rights record, the UN Human Rights Council has been told.
Nauru sorting its audit delays
The Nauru government has blamed long delays for completed public audits on a lack of qualified staff.
Loud Pacific voice at Oceans Conference
Pacific island leaders have called for more help to fight illegal fishing and a worldwide network of marine sanctuaries at a major gathering on the world's oceans. Audio
Palau calls for global marine sanctuary network
The President of Palau Tommy Remengesau says countries should aim for 30 percent of the sea to be protected by 2030. Video
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 6 June 2017
Illegal wildlife trade threatening Pacific species; better laws needed to protect women and children in Tonga; ExxonMobil employee held hostage in PNG's Hela province; Cook Islands musician and All… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 5 June 2017
Cook Island musician and All Black legend honoured on Queen's Birthday; Nauru Govt accused of judicial interference; Safety questions raised in Fiji over slow reaction to asbestos concerns; New… Audio
Nauru government accused of judicial interference
There are concerns in Nauru that a law change rushed through this week interferes with the right to subpoena public servants to appear as witnesses in court cases. Audio
Nauru subpoena changes called judicial interference
There are concerns in Nauru that a rushed law change interferes with the right to subpoena public servants to appear as witnesses in court cases.
Taiwanese president to visit Pacific
The Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen is to visit Taiwan's six diplomatic allies in the Pacific in July according to reports from Taipei.
Claim Nauru Chief Justice plagiarised judgement
The Nauru Justice Minister, David Adeang, has told parliament he is investigating an allegation of plagiarism against the acting Chief Justice.
Manus detainees want NZ asylum as PNG 'not safe'
Men detained by Australia on Manus Island say they requested asylum from New Zealand as it is not safe for them to settle in Papua New Guinea. Audio
Another Nauru detainee goes to Cambodia
A Cambodian newspaper reports that the Australian government has transferred another refugee from Nauru to Cambodia.
Amnesty says NZ should resettle detained refugees
Amnesty International says New Zealand should make offers to Papua New Guinea and Nauru to resettle detained refugees. Audio
Manus asylum seekers could go to Nauru
Asylum seekers held on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island could be transferred to Australia's other detention centre on Nauru.
