Nauru
Aus govt 'shouldn't pick which detention centres are scrutinised'
The Human Rights Commission of Australia has been told the government should not be allowed to pick and choose what detention facilities can be scrutinised under a UN anti-torture treaty.
Fiji and Australia under scrutiny at UN human rights session
Pacific countries have been on both ends of the stick at the latest session of the United National Human Rights Council which began last week. Audio
Australian businessman accused of bribing Nauru officials
An Australian businessman with extensive interests on Nauru has been charged with conspiring to bribe officials there.
Stay decision after prolonged Nauru legal battle welcomed
One of the team of Australian lawyers representing 19 people accused over a protest outside the Nauru parliament three years ago says the judge found any trial would unfair and an abuse of court… Audio
Great day for the rule of law in Nauru - lawyer
An Australian solicitor says Thursday's acquittal of the so called Nauru 19 is a high point for the rule of law in Nauru.
Appeal to be filed in Nauru 19 case
Nauru's Director of Public Prosecutions is to appeal a Supreme Court decision granting a permanent stay on the trial of the so-called Nauru 19.
Nauru judicial officials and minister slammed by judge
A court in Nauru has issued a scathing condemnation of the Nauru government and its judicial officials over the Nauru 19 case.
Case against Nauru 19 given permanent stay
Nineteen Nauruans accused over anti-government protests three years ago have had their case dropped.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 10 September 2018
Northern Marianas and Guam batten down for Typhoon Mangkhut; Scientist welcomes Forum move on climate as security issue; Academic analyses Pacific security issues from Forum, and; Growing numbers of… Audio
Scientist welcomes Forum move on climate as security issue
Pacific Island leaders say climate change is the single greatest threat to the livelihoods, security and wellbeing of Pacific people. Audio
Nauru 19 case comes to a head this week
The group dubbed the Nauru 19 will this week find out whether their trial over an anti-government protest more than three years ago has been thrown out.
Nauru under media spotlight as reporters get rare access to asylum seekers
Nauru’s government has gone to great lengths in recent years to keep journalists off the island - and away from the hundreds of asylum seekers languishing in limbo there. Mediawatch looks at what… Audio
Nauru under media spotlight as reporters get rare access to asylum seekers
Nauru’s government has gone to great lengths in recent years to keep journalists off the island - and away from the hundreds of asylum seekers languishing in limbo there. Mediawatch looks at what…
AudioGreen light for $US80 million Nauru port development
The Nauru government and donor agencies are to upgrade the island's Aiwo harbour.
China says Nauru should apologise over fracas
China is saying Nauru should apologise to it rather than the other way around.
Refugee debate overshadows Pacific Islands Forum
Journalists who attended the Pacific Islands Forum in Nauru have been criticised for focusing on refugees.
Stuck in limbo, Nauru refugees look to other countries for help
Refugees stuck in Nauru are pinning any hope they have left on the foreign leaders, delegates and media who this week attended the Pacific Islands Forum.
Nauru refugees: NZ doing all it can, says PM
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met with agencies helping refugees in Nauru yesterday but didn't meet directly with refugees. Video
Nauru refugees: NZ doing all it can, says PM
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met with agencies helping refugees in Nauru yesterday but didn't meet directly with refugees. Video, Audio
Nauru president attacks journalists for covering refugee stories during Forum
The Nauru President, Baron Waqa, has attacked journalists for covering refugee stories during the Pacific Islands forum.
