Manus Island
Manus Is refugees treatment cruel, inhuman - Amnesty International
Amnesty International NZ executive director Grant Bayldon responds to former guards' comments that some of the refugees are dangerous and shouldn't be welcomed in New Zealand. Video, Audio
How does Immigration NZ screen refugees?
Immigration New Zealand national manager for refugees, Andrew Lockhart, talks to Guyon Espiner about the vetting process for refugees. Video, Audio
Manus Is refugees gambled, engaged in prostitution - former guard
A security guard who worked at the Australian immigration detention centre for four years says it was well known detainees would regularly visit a brothel, and they had "stacks" of money to spend. Video, Audio
NZ's Manus refugee offer stands, despite new allegations
New Zealand's offer to take Manus Island and Nauru refugees is unaffected by allegations in Australian media of sex with underage girls, the government says.
Manus refugee with heart condition 'neglected'
A doctor and a lawyer advocating for a Manus Island refugee with a heart condition say Australia is neglecting its responsibility to provide him with adequate healthcare. The 38-year-old refugee, who… Audio
Aus senator urges NZ to offer to take all Manus refugees
An Australian senator who has been supporting the refugees on Manus Island says a New Zealand offer of aid is welcome but even better would be to take all the refugees.
Australian senator asks Ardern to take all Manus detainees
An Australian senator who has been supporting the Manus Island refugees says the New Zealand offer of aid is welcome but even better would be to take all the refugees. Tasmanian Greens Senator Nick… Audio
NZ opposition doubts PM's claims of progress on Manus refugees
The New Zealand opposition is sceptical of the Prime Minister's claim that progress has been made on Australia being willing to accept the offer to resettle 150 refugees from offshore detention… Audio
National Party questions PM on Manus progress
The opposition is sceptical of claims by the Prime Minister that progress has been made on New Zealand's offer to Australia to resettle 150 refugees from offshore detention centres.
NZ to give $3m for Manus refugee aid
New Zealand will give Papua New Guinea and aid agencies up to $3 million to help care for Manus Island refugees. Video
Refugee advocate rejects claims of dangerous Manus detainees
Refugee Action Coaliton's Ian Rintoul says claims the men left on Manus Island are dangerous is rubbish. This after a former security guard at the facility yesterday warned the Government against… Audio
Ardern, new govt tackles first international tests - analysis
Jacinda Ardern has followed through with her promise to push Australia over the plight of asylum seekers on Manus Island. While she has been denied a substantive meeting with her Australian… Audio
NZ to give $NZ3m for Manus refugee aid
New Zealand will give Papua New Guinea and aid agencies up to $NZ3 million to help care for Manus Island refugees.
Manus detainees reject ex-guard's claims
Refugees occupying the former detention centre on Manus Island have rejected the claims made by a former security guard that they are criminals who should not be resettled here.
The New Zealand man… Audio
NZ pledges $3m to care for Manus detainees
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has pledged $3 million to Papua New Guinea and aid agencies to help care for refugees on Manus Island as Australia continues to ignore New Zealand's offer to take some of… Audio
Manus detainees reject NZ guard's claims they're criminals
Refugees occupying the former detention centre on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island have rejected the claims made by a New Zealander who says he worked at the centre. The man, known as Ian, says he was… Audio
PM denies NZ becoming a soft target for people smuggling
The Prime Minister has hit back at claims New Zealand has become a soft target for people smugglers with the change of government, saying this country is helping to combat the problem on the ground.
Don't take them - warning from a former Manus Island guard
A New Zealand man who worked at the Manus Island refugee detention facility is warning the government against taking any refugees, saying the ones still at the centre are dangerous men. Video, Audio
People smugglers see new Govt as easy target - reports
Australian authorities have intercepted four boats bound for New Zealand, run by people smugglers emboldened by the change of government, according to media reports. Jane Patterson reports. Audio
Refugee lawyer says Manus Island case politicised
The lawyer representing Manus Island refugees says he suspects the PNG government has politicised their case. Audio
