Nauru
Staff sent home as Nauru refugee detention centre chaos mounts
Some expatriate staff from the company which runs Australia's offshore refugee detention centre on Nauru have been sent packing from the island.
Georgia condemns Nauru's Abkhazia links
Georgia's foreign ministry has condemned a visit by Nauru's President Baron Waqa to its break-away region of Abkhazia as a blatant violation of international law.
Nauru sends rocks to Tuvalu
Nauru is sending 5000 metric tonnes of rocks to Tuvalu to help with coastal protection.
Nauru reaffirms ties with Abkhazia
Nauru's president Baron Waqa has reaffirmed his country's ties with Abkhazia during a visit to the Russian-backed breakaway region of Georgia.
Impacts of climate change on Pacific food raised in Rome
A high-level meeting in Rome has warned that climate change poses an "alarming threat to food systems and food security in the Pacific islands."
Nauru Govt dismisses claims over asylum seeker road death
The Nauru Government says claims the death of an asylum seeker in a motorcycle crash was not an accident are false.
NZ still wants Australia's offshore detainees
Incoming prime minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand's offer to take refugees from Australia's offshore detention centres remains on the table.
Rights group warns firm about complicity in Nauru abuses
A rights group says an Australian engineering firm will be complicit in serious human rights abuses if it takes over the contract to run the immigration detention centre on Nauru.
UN told Australia tarnished by offshore detention
The UN has heard Australia's offshore detention of refugees has tarnished its human rights reputation. Audio
Manus Island to Nauru transfer offer 'shameful'
The Australian government has been told it should feel ashamed of its offer to transfer refugees detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island to its other detention centre on Nauru. With the Manus… Audio
Aus govt tells refugees on Manus they can transfer to Nauru
The Human Rights Law Centre in Australia says a notice posted inside the Manus Island detention centre has told refugees detained there for the last four years that they can elect to transfer to the…
UN approves Nauru port upgrade
The United Nations' Green Climate Fund has approved a multimillion dollar upgrade of the Nauru port.
Nauru economy heading into recession - World Bank
The World Bank says Nauru needs to find alternative sources of income as its income from running Australia's asylum seeker detention centre falls.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 3 October 2017
Indonesia disputes veracity of West Papuan petition; Amnesty critical of Australia immigration minister's comments; High hopes for Tongan women as candidates stand; The number of evacuees leaving the… Audio
Amnesty critical of Australia immigration minister's comments
Amnesty International says recent comments by Australia's immigration minister, Peter Dutton, are irresponsible and show a complete lack of understanding of refugee conventions. Audio
Nauru refugees to pay their own fares to US
Refugees who flew from Nauru yesterday to the US for resettlement are reportedly expected to pay for their flights.
Nauru to build new home for president
The Nauru government has acquired land for the building of a residence for the country's president Baron Waqa.
Lawyers for Nauruans charged over protest seek help
The team of Australian lawyers providing pro bono help to a group of Nauruans facing charges following an anti-government protest is seeking donations to cover its expenses.
Lawyers for "Nauru 19" seek help with costs
The team of Australian lawyers representing a group of Nauruans charged with offences relating to a pro-democracy protest more than two years ago are seeking donations to cover their expenses. Audio
Nauru may waive $US6000 visa fee for media next year
Nauru has restated that it may waive its $US6000 visa application fee for journalists when it hosts next year's Pacific Islands Forum summit.
