PNG
MP to take PNG govt to court over district funds
The new MP for Madang in Papua New Guinea plans to file court proceedings against the government for frustrating access to district funds for the opposition.
PNG's Basil rewarded for defection with portfolio
Pangu Pati leader Sam Basil has been appointed Papua New Guinea's Minister for Communications, Information Technology and Energy.
PNG Police arrest pirates
Police in Papua New Guinea have arrested two men suspected of sea piracy and murder.
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
PNG police stretched to the limit by ongoing election violence
Papua New Guinea police are struggling to contain ongoing election violence in Southern Highlands province where two police officers were killed in the weekend. The police commissioner Gary Baki says… Audio
Economist welcomes apparent new openness in PNG Govt
An economist with a long interest in the Papua New Guinea economy has welcomed signs of more openness in the PNG government. Audio
Tourism spend up in PNG but more sought
Tourists spent more than US$100 million in Papua New Guinea in the first half of this year, but the country is hoping to generate much more. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 25 September 2017
Evacuations continue in Vanuatu as volcanic state of emergency declared; A breakthrough result for PNG rugby league with victory in the Queensland Cup; Samoa public inquiry into family violence… Audio
Sport: PNG Hunters celebrate Queensland Cup victory
The Papua New Guinea Hunters celebrate wining the Intrust Super Cup for the first time. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 19 September 2017
Child sex abuse scandal continues to plague the Catholic Church on Guam; Tonga civil society head says early elections could be an opportunity for women candidates; While in PNG there are hopes for… Audio
NZ coffee roaster aims to tell PNG stories
A New Zealand speciality coffee roaster says he's committed to growers in PNG and to telling their stories. Audio
Bougainville makes strides as it prepares for referendum
The Bougainville agency charged with preparing the region for a referendum on independence from Papua New Guinea is already looking beyond the vote scheduled for June 2019. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 16 September 2017 (LONG)
Papua New Guinea politics is reeling after the move by a main opposition party, the Pangu Pati, to join government; This year's Pacific Islands Forum Summit, held last week in Apia, was heavily… Audio
National Alliance commits to staying as PNG's opposition
The remaining major party in Papua New Guinea's opposition, the National Alliance, says it's committed to sticking it out as the alternative government after this week's shock defection to government… Audio
Pest destroys PNG coffee as government fails to cough up
Papua New Guinea's coffee industry is being increasingly threatened by an invasive beetle while the government stalls on promised emergency funding. Audio
Papua New Guinea opposition joins govt in shock move
PNG's political class has been stunned by the main opposition party joining the new government. Audio
New PNG lands minister promises top to bottom cleanout
There will be a top to bottom cleanout of corruption within Papua New Guinea's Lands Department, according to its new minister Audio
Sport: PNG retain AFL International Cup
Papua New Guinea have become the first country to defend the AFL International Cup. Audio
PNG writer doubts corruption commission will happen
A Papua New Guinea writer says he doubts there is enough political will to create the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). Audio
Twenty dead in Papua New Guinea amid election bloodbath
After more fighting in Wabag at the weekend, at least twenty people are confirmed to have died in election-related violence since vote counting began last month Papua New Guinea's Enga province. RNZ… Audio
