Nauru
Micronesia opposes deferral of Forum appointment
Micronesian countries say they oppose a postponement of the appointment of a new Secretary-General for the Pacific Islands Forum. Audio
Conflict over USP meeting date revealed
A call by Nauru's President and incoming chancellor of the University of the South Pacific for the USP's full council to sit today was dismissed.
US takes more Manus, Nauru refugees
Twenty-eight refugees detained on Nauru and PNG's Manus Island are due to fly to the US today for resettlement.
Fiji nurses detained for breaching Covid-19 restrictions
Five nurses from Fiji have been reportedly detained in Nauru for violating Covid-19 quarantine regulations on the island.
Asian Development Bank and NZ grant Nauru $US5 million
The Asian Development Bank has granted Nauru $US5 million to improve its management of expenditure and infrastructure.
More Manus Island, Nauru refugees moved to US
About 40 more refugees, who were detained in PNG and Nauru, have flown to the United States for resettlement.
Nauru Airlines grapples with impacts of Covid-19 shutdown
The Nauru Government has provided more funding for the state owned airline as it confronts the effects of the Covid-19 lockdown.
Pacific warned of seabed mining's irreversible impacts
A new report into seabed mining in the Pacific warns of irreversible damage to the marine environment.
Australia's refugee swap deal continues amid pandemic
Three refugees formerly detained on Nauru and Manus Island have been flown to the United States from detention in Australia.
Police reserves called up after Nauru quarantine breaches
Nauru police have engaged 33 reserves to help maintain security at Covid-19 quarantine facilities.
Nauru joins multi-country pact to keep supply chains open despite Covid-19 pandemic
Nauru has issued a joint statement with nine other countries, committing to ensure the countries' supply chain remains connected despite the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Australia gives Nauru nearly $US3m for Covid-19 measures
The Australian government says the welfare of Pacific workers and students still in Australia is a priority for it.
Last of 'Nauru-19' released
The last of the members of the so called 'Nauru-19', former cabinet minister Mathew Batsiua, has been released from prison.
Doctors want refugees out of hotels because of Covid-19 risk
Refugees previously detained on Manus Island and Nauru should be released from Australian hotels into the community, doctors say. Video
Covid-19: Calls for evacuation of refugees from Nauru, PNG
The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted calls for the evacuation of refugees detained in Papua New Guinea and Nauru by Australia.
Nauru's Covid-19 preparations boosted
Nauru's Covid-19 preparations are set for a boost with Taiwan donating a testing machine.
'It's a kind of terrible torture': Manus refugee musician blocked from studio
A Kurdish refugee and musician detained in an Australian hotel is being prevented from recording his new song. Audio
PNA buys unique fisheries information management tool
A fisheries information management system, touted as a key element for Pacific islands to control the tuna fishery, has been purchased by the Parties to the Nauru Agreement.
Nauru Chief Justice dismisses interference claim
Nauru's chief justice has "categorically and unreservedly denied" that there is any interference from government in the island's judiciary.
Custodial sentences for Nauru political protestors
A group of political protesters on Nauru, convicted on offences that occurred in June 2015, have all been given custodial sentences. Audio