Nauru
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
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
