Manus
Australia urged to make the Pacific core to its foreign policy.
Australia's shadow Minister of Defence says the country needs to make the Pacific Islands a core concern of its foreign policy. Richard Marles spoke to Johnny Blades about his call for Australia to do… Audio
Manus Island refugees deny former guard's claims
Refugees occupying the former detention centre on Manus Island have rejected claims made by a New Zealander that they are criminals who should not be resettled here.
Opposition doubts PM's claims of progress over Manus refugees
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says there's been progress made on Australia being willing to accept the offer to resettle 150 refugees, but opposition is sceptical of her claims. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 14 November 2017
Tax compliance and petrol storage are set to be two of the key issues Tonga's business community wants addressed by the incoming government; a marine scientist at Hawaii University is warning pristine… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 13 November 2017
Papua New Guinea's immigration minister says he will not deal directly with New Zealand to resettle up to 150 refugees on Manus Island; this week Tonga will go to the polls to decide the makeup of its… Audio
PNG minister says no to NZ on Manus
Papua New Guinea's immigration minister says he will not deal directly with New Zealand to resettle up to 150 refugees on Manus Island. Audio
PM wants another meeting with Turnbull over Manus
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is continuing to lobby Australia over the Manus Island refugees.
Manus Island refugee escapes to Canada
A Manus Island refugee has found a new life in Canada amid the deepening crisis over the shuttered detention centre. Video, Audio
Ardern refuses to side step Australia over Manus detainees
The New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern is refusing to side-step Australia and negotiate directly with Papua New Guinea over taking desperate Manus Island detainees. Audio
Jacinda Ardern's meeting with Malcolm Turnbull
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will meet her Australian counterpart this weekend, her first overseas trip as leader of New Zealand. While there are many issues to discuss the detention centre Manus… Audio
Canberra accused of leaving PNG officials in dark over Manus
The Governor of Manus province says Australia is leaving Papua New Guinea officials in the dark about its intentions for hundreds of refugees stuck on the island, for whom he has humanitarian… Audio
Australia urges refugees to leave Manus Island detention centre
The Australian government has urged refugees to leave the Manus Island detention centre in Papua New Guinea. Audio
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
Manus Island medical transfers 'suspicious'
Thirty men detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island have been transferred to Port Moresby for medical treatment in circumstances described as suspicious.
Australia's refugee refusal creating political deadlock
An emeritus Oxford professor of refugee law says Australia has painted itself into a corner by refusing to resettle maritime arrivals. Audio
Attacks on Manus Island detainees intensify
Three Manus Island detainees have been attacked in the space of 12 hours illustrating how the island's community is not a safe place for refugees to settle. Audio
UN accuses Canberra of reneging on detention deal
The United Nations Refugee Agency says the Australian government has reneged on a commitment to settle offshore detainees with family in Australia.
Claim US resettlement for Australia's offshore detainees is fake news
A journalist detained on Manus Island says the prospect of US resettlement for Australia's offshore detainees is fake news.
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