Baron Waqa
Pacific leaders pay tribute to Kiingi Tuheitia
Pacific leaders at the pacific island forums have paid tribute to Kiingi Tuheitia. Audio
Pacific Islands Forum boss labels criticism to his appointment 'irrelevant'
Baron Waqa has fired shots at critics who have raised concerns about his suitability to lead the region's main economic and political organisation. Audio
'Geopolitical manoeuvring means nothing to Pacific'
The new Pacific Islands Forum secretary general has sounded a warning to officials attending a regional conference on security not to allow geopolitics to disrupt peace in the region.
Waqa 'more than able' to lead Forum - Rabuka
The new secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum is "well equipped" for the role, the Fijian prime minister says.
Baron Waqa begins Pacific Islands Forum role
The former Nauru president is the first Nauruan national to assume the role of the Forum secretary general.
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…
AudioRefugee coverage criticised at Pacific Islands forum
Journalists who attended the Pacific Islands Forum in Nauru have been criticised for focusing on refugees. Audio
Forum calls for formal apology from China
The Pacific Islands Forum plans to seek a formal apology from China over what it calls bullying and disruptive behaviour at this week's Nauru meeting. Audio
Chinese official at Nauru Forum accused of trying to bully
A Chinese official who reportedly stormed out of a meeting of Pacific Island Forum leaders in Nauru, has been accused of trying to bully Forum members. The incident has highlighted tensions between… Audio
A Syrian refugee on Nauru pleas fo help from NZ
A Syrian refugee in Nauru has few words for Winston Peters, other than "please help save us." Audio
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
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
Pacific leaders urge climate action
Pacific Island nations have told the United Nations climate change summit in Paris they are already bearing the brunt of the effects of climate change and urgent action is needed. Audio
Nauru president says government took right action during riot
Nauru president says the action by the government last week, in suspending the police commissioner and calling out the reserve, during a riot at the asylum seeker camp, was appropriate. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 12 June 2013
Nauru has a new president, Baron Waqa; members of an umbrella political group in Fiji say there is still a role for a united opposition force despite the registration of four political parties… Audio
Nauru has new President
Nauru's new President enthusiastic about chances of forging stability with clear majority in government. Audio
Nauru's new president upbeat about prospects for stable government
Nauru's new President enthusiastic about chances of forging stability with clear majority in government. Audio
Baron Waqa Nauru's new president
Nauru Parliament elects speaker and president following the weekend poll that returned six new members among the 19 MPs. Audio
New Nauru parliament meeting Tuesday
Nauru Parliament to meet Tuesday to select Speaker followed by a President and the formation of a new government. Audio
