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A study has revealed that the Papua New Guinea police force is underfunded and needs $US1.1 billion to properly perform its duties.

A journalist says people are living in fear after the unexpected outbreak of violence on a Papua New Guinea island this week.

More than 30 people have been confirmed dead by a Papua New Guinea government following fighting on Kiriwina Island.

A community leader in Papua New Guinea says there are unconfirmed reports that more than 20 people have been killed in tribal fighting on Kiriwina Island.

14 people died after two buses collided at Tomba in Western Highlands in Papua New Guinea.

A critical eye clinic in Papua New Guinea can now undertake operations without the worry of power cuts after assistance from the Fred Hollows Foundation in New Zealand.

The Bank of Papua New Guinea says the country's total debt at the end of June was 51 billion Kina about US$14 billion and is expected to increase.

In Papua New Guinea, the National Court and Supreme Court registrar, Ivan Augerea, says the courts have 84 election petitions to deal with, as of Tuesday.

Papua New Guinea telecommunications provider, Telikom Ltd, has advised customers in a large part of the country, that its submarine cable suffered multiple damage during last week's earthquake.

A Papua New Guinea diplomat has been sacked after he assaulted his wife in a restaurant in Taiwan.

It's likely to be months before the lives of thousands of people affected by last weekend's earthquakes in Papua New Guinea return to normal.

New roading projects in rural Papua New Guinea will boost market access for farmers.

Media in Papua New Guinea are reporting as many as 10 people have now died following the weekend earthquake.

Volunteer rescuers in Papua New Guinea have run numerous airlifts to remote areas, trying to reach those still stranded two days after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake. Audio

Isolated rural areas of Papua New Guinea have been hit hardest by the a 7.6 magnitude earthquake. Audio

An advocate for more equal representation in parliament wants a Senate to be created in Papua New Guinea as a way of getting more women elected. Audio

The New Zealand Foreign Minister has announced increased support for sexual and reproductive health in the Pacific.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs is heading to Papua New Guinea as the possibility of a new security deal with the country surfaces.

Papua New Guinea Police admit they lack the manpower to work on 5000 money laundering cases recorded by the Bank of PNG.