Nauru
Nauru responds to 'misinformation'
The government of Nauru is taking issue with some of the reporting around what it calls a riot at the island's parliament more than three years ago.
Gravely ill refugee boy on Nauru moved to Australia with family
A seriously ill 12-year-old refugee on Nauru is being moved to Australia with his whole family.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 21 August 2018
World Vision says life for the almost 120 children detained on Nauru is becoming increasingly desperate; A former Cook Islands Health Minister says it's time for the country to increase its health… Audio
Plight of detained children on Nauru desperate - World Vision
World Vision says life for the almost 120 children detained on Nauru is becoming increasingly desperate. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 20 August 2018
The conversation surrounding the possible independence of Chuuk from the Federated States of Micronesia has heated up, with the local US Ambassador and a former president warning of dire consequences… Audio
Resignation syndrome afflicting Nauru refugee child
A refugee child suffering from resignation syndrome has been transfered from Nauru to Australia. Audio
Reporters Without Borders attacks Nauru over ABC ban
Reporters Without Borders has called on Nauru to rescind its decision to ban Australia's public broadcaster from entering the country to cover next month's leaders meeting of the Pacific Islands…
Appeal's defeat exposes Australia's asylum process
Australia's Federal Court has thrown out a government appeal in a case that exposed its treatment of asylum seekers. Audio
Nauru takes over former Sth Korean purse seiners
Nauru is now an active participant in the Pacific's lucrative purse seine fishery with two Nauru flagged vessels entering service.
Nauru justice minister attacks Nauru 19 lawyers
A Nauru government minister has made scathing comments in parliament about the so called Nauru 19, their lawyers and the judge hearing the case.
Nauru claims it's off the EU 'greylist'
The Nauru government says it's been confirmed as fully compliant with European Union tax and financial security regulations.
Management mum over Nauru workers' removal
The Australian company Canstruct will not comment on the deportation of four of its workers at the Australian-run asylum seeker camps on Nauru.
Nauru govt could face no confidence motion
A dumped Nauru cabinet minister is said to be pushing for a no confidence vote in the Baron Waqa government.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 7 August 2018
Victims of the Ambae volcanic eruption in Vanuatu are distraught over having to leave their island; A Fiji resort bans certain sunscreens to protect nearby reefs; The Nauru 19 have to wait another… Audio
Decision on Nauru 19 appeal for permanent stay by Sept 13th
The nineteen Nauru men facing charges over an anti-government protest will have to wait until September 13th to find out if they are free.
Nauru tosses out Canstruct workers with no explanation
Four workers for an Australian company managing refugee facilities on Nauru have been flown back to Australia without explanation.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 6 August 2018
The Nauru 19 have to wait another month to learn their fates; A stoush over an Illinois food chain appropriating Hawaiian culture; Grave concerns for refugee children who need medical attention in… Audio
Nauru 19 have six week wait over stay application
The nineteen Nauru men facing charges over an anti-government protest will have to wait until September 13th to find out if they are free. Audio
Fears Australian Immigration meddling could harm refugee child
An Australian human rights lawyer says continued interference by Australian immigration officials in the medical care of refugees detained on Manus and Nauru could result in the death of a child. Audio
Pacific Forum focus at summit on regionalism
The Pacific Islands Forum says the focus at its leaders' summit next month will be regionalism.