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Bougainville independence referendum
The path to a vote over Bougainville's independence from Papua New Guinea has been bloody, long and circuitous. A brutal civil war through the Nineties on this group of islands some 700 kilometres… Audio
Panguna mine seen as key to Bougainville independence
As Bougainville nears its self-determination referendum, the mine that sparked its bloody civil war is seen as the key to potential independence from Papua New Guinea. Audio
Overwhelming independence result in Bougainville referendum
Ninety seven percent of votes cast in the Bougainville referendum have backed independence. Audio
PNG provinces may be asked to help fund public radio
The newly sworn in Papua New Guinea Minister of Communication and Information, Tim Masiu, says he wants improvements in public broadcasting and wants provincial governments to help.
Pacific correspondent Johnny Blades - measles in Samoa
RNZ's Johnny Blades talks to Kathryn about the fatal measles outbreak in Samoa and in Bougainville's upcoming referendum on independence from Papua New Guinea. Audio
Jerry Singirok talks of value of Bougainville reconciliation
Major General Jerry Singirok, a retired commander of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, was one of many at this week's Bougainville reconciliation. Audio
Canada group rescues refugees from PNG's Bomana prison
Rescuing asylum seekers from Papua New Guinea's Bomana prison is the aim of a group privately sponsoring the resettlement of refugees in Canada. Audio
Sport: PNG make Cricket Qualifying final in Dubai
Papua New Guinea are into the final of the T20 World Cup Cricket Qualifiers in Dubai after defeating Namibia this morning.
Sport: PNG cricketers one step away from World Cup
The Papua New Guinea cricket team have kept their hopes of automatically qualifying for next year's T20 World Cup by beating Singapore by 43 runs. The result means PNG are...
Sport: PNG looks to impress at the World Cup Nines
The PNG Kumul's captain Rhyse Martin says they will be looking to impress at the inaugural World Cup Nines tournament which kicks off in Australia at Sydney's Bankwest Stadium on Friday.
Madang authorities investigate suspected poisonous fish
Authorities in Papua New Guinea's Madang province are working with a mining company to establish the cause of suspected poisonous fish.
PNG coconut farmers encouraged to up production
The Papua New Guinea Government believes the country's coconut producers should look to the huge unmet demand around the world for organic coconut and coconut derived products.
Bougainville MP underlines importance of policing
A Bougainville MP says policing in the autonomous region needs a huge boost , especially with November's independence referendum approaching. Timothy Masiu's comment comes as the Bougainville police… Audio
Sport: Disappointing start for PNG cricketers in Scotland
The Papua New Guinea cricket team have got their world cup cricket qualification campaign off to a disappointing start in Scotland.
Sport: Niue beat Solomons, PNG thrash Nauru
The first round of the revamped Oceania Rugby Cup got underway yesterday in Port Moresby.
Former PNG PM Chan to be face of new 100 kina bill
Papua New Guinea's former prime minister Sir Julius Chan is to be the face of the country's new one hundred kina bill.
Papuan students in Java urged to return home if not safe
The Papuan People Council has advised all West Papuan students studying in other parts of Indonesia to return home.
No news makes the news in PNG
On Tuesday night in Papua New Guinea there was no EMTV news bulletin for the first time in more than 30 years, as newsroom staff at the television station stopped work in protest at the sacking of a… Audio
Manus Island refugees offered Port Moresby move
Refugees detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island have been offered relocation to Port Moresby by the PNG government.
PNG opens Port Moresby detention facility for Manus asylum seekers
Papua New Guinea has opened a detention facility in Port Moresby, annexed to the Bomana prison, to house Manus Island inmates.
