PNG
PNG proceeds carefully with anti-corruption body
PNG is examining other countries for examples of effective Independent Commissions Against Corruption.
New Covid-19 cases in PNG takes total cases to 833
Papua New Guinea has reported 10 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours increasing the country's total cases to 833.
Some new faces in PNG Hunters line-up
Eleven new faces have been named in the Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league squad as they prepare to relocate to Brisbane.
PNG's Marape visits site of deadly landslide
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has visited the site of a deadly landslide a week ago.
Lack of awareness, stigma hinder HIV fight in Pacific: UNAIDS
The United Nations warns there is a poor understanding of HIV/AIDS in the Pacific and the stigma relating to it in the region. Audio
PNG health agency goes virtual on World Aids Day
Papua New Guinea has had by far the worst experience with HIV in the Pacific, with sufferers into the hundreds of thousands Audio
PNG political wrestle thrust into uncertainty as MPs test positive
Despite the political crisis, this Friday the leaders of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville are due to meet for the second time this month. Audio
Bougainville and PNG prep for key meeting in Port Moresby
Despite the political crisis, this Friday the leaders of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville are due to meet for the second time this month. Audio
Former manager of PNG Housing Corp charged with misappropriation
A former managing director of PNG's National Housing Corporation has been arrested for misappropriation of property worth over $US7 million.
PNG political situations remains very fluid - Kua
A Papua New Guinea cabinet minister, Kerenga Kua, says the political situation in the country is in a state of flux. Audio
Bougainville ready to welcome responsible foreign investment
Bougainville's president wants investment in agriculture, fisheries, forestry to create quality jobs, increase revenue and broaden the tax base.
Eastern Highlands woman is PNG's latest covid case
A 28 year-old woman from Eastern Highlands Province is the latest confirmed case of covid-19 in Papua New Guinea.
Forum seeks clarification on Papua access
The chair of the Pacific Islands Forum says it's vital there is open and constructive dialogue on the human rights situation in West Papua.
Restrictions tightened in PNG as Covid-19 cases reach over 500
The Controller of Papua New Guinea's Covid-19 response has tightened restrictions as the country faces hundreds of infections.
PNG confirms another Covid-19 case
Papua New Guinea's confirmed cases of Covid-19 has reached 532 after a new case was reported in the National Capital District.
Ishmael Toroama declared president-elect of Bougainville
Ishmael Toroama has been declared the president-elect in Bougainville following an election process that began in the autonomous PNG region six weeks ago.
Toroama extends lead in Bougainville presidency race
The former rebel militant commander Ishmael Toroama has extended his lead after the 18th elimination in the Bougainville presidential vote count.
Bougainville presidential count done - now for preference eliminations
The last of the Bougainville presidential votes have been counted but electoral officials still have days of work ahead of them before the winner can be announced.
PNG MP shines light on rural electrification project
A Papua New Guinea MP is staying upbeat about the prospects for a New Zealand-funded electrification project despite setbacks due to covid-19.
Covid cases continue to climb in PNG's Western province
The number of covid-19 cases in Papua New Guinea's Western province continues to climb.
