PNG
Crippled by drug shortage, PNG doctors threaten to strike
A drug and funding shortage in Papua New Guinea is so severe that eight hospitals have been forced to close.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 12 June 2017
The UN says protecting PNG's rainforests is a global responsibility; Hawaiians resist United States healthcare reforms; Promoting healthy lifestyles still a challenge in the Cook Islands; A New… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 6 June 2017
Illegal wildlife trade threatening Pacific species; better laws needed to protect women and children in Tonga; ExxonMobil employee held hostage in PNG's Hela province; Cook Islands musician and All… Audio
ExxonMobil employee held hostage in PNG's Hela province
A scientist working for ExxonMobil in PNG was held hostage last week by armed tribesmen who wanted police to release a local warlord. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 5 June 2017
Cook Island musician and All Black legend honoured on Queen's Birthday; Nauru Govt accused of judicial interference; Safety questions raised in Fiji over slow reaction to asbestos concerns; New… Audio
Jail sentences for PNG security guards
Six Papua New Guinea security guards involved in the robbery of US$1.8 million in 2013 have been given jail sentences of between 16 and 22 years.
PNG Finance Minister critical of Don Polye over Oil Search stake
The Papua New Guinea Finance Minister James Marape has criticised an election promise made by the Opposition leader Don Polye to sell the government's stake in the company Oil Search.
MSG and Commonwealth to observe PNG election
A former Solomon Islands prime minister, Sir Francis Billy Hilly, is to lead a team of observers from the Melanesian Spearhead Group to the Papua New Guinea elections next month.
Hollie Fifer: a Papua New Guinea village's battle
Five years ago documentary maker Hollie Fifer was in Papua New Guinea researching the political coup when she witnessed the seaside Paga Hill community being bulldozed by developers and armed police… Audio
Manus detainees want NZ asylum as PNG 'not safe'
Manus Island detainees say they want asylum in New Zealand as it's not safe to to settle in PNG. Audio
PNG in joint navy drill with India, Indonesia and Australia
Papua New Guinea is to participate in a joint navy exercise with India, Australia and Indonesia beginning later this week.
Tagata o te Moana for 20 May 2017
The author of a book about a deported former Solomon Islands attorney general Julian Moti says Australia's apology to him was weak; Papua New Guinea's police commissioner has defended his decision to… Audio
Manus detention closure will leave men destitute - refugee
A Manus Island refugee has warned that closing the detention centre will leave men destitute in PNG. Audio
Watchdog group in PNG hopes to extend civics education
Transparency International Papua New Guinea is hoping to extend its civics education in schools' project. Audio
5am Pacific Regional News for 18 May 2017
The latest Pacific regional news and sport. Audio
US security firm raises eyebrows in PNG
Papua New Guinea's police commissioner has defended his decision to engage with an American security firm and consider their services to train local police and other security forces in preparation for… Audio
8am World, Pacific and Sports News for 17 May 2017
The latest world, Pacific and sports news. Audio
7am World, Pacific and Sports News for 17 May 2017
The latest world, Pacific and sports news. Audio
Amnesty Int calls for accountability after PNG prison break
Amnesty International is calling for accountability within the Papua New Guinea security forces after 17 unarmed prisoners were shot and killed while trying to escape from Buimo Prison in Lae. Audio
6am World, Pacific and Sports News for 17 May 2017
The latest world, Pacific and sports news. Audio
