Papua New Guinea
Garamuts use Brisbane tour for World Cup qualifier
Papua New Guinea naional men's under-19 national cricket team are on course for their ICC Under-19 Men's World Cup Division One qualifier in Japan.
NZ and PNG sign new partnership agreement
Papua New Guinea's prime minister James Marape has emphasised his country's proximity to southeast Asia as an important facet of his country's relationship with New Zealand. Audio
Hopes vote of no confidence change in PNG will be challenged
Earlier this month the Papua New Guinea government amended the Constitution to make it more difficult to bring votes of no confidence in the Governrment. Audio
Media Council calls for greater transparency over social media control testing
The Council is also critical of the government apparently testing new technology to control access to social media, without telling the people what is going on.
No-confidence vote is a vital safety 'valve' for PNG - political scientist
Earlier this month, the Papua New Guinea government amended the country's constitution to make it more difficult to bring votes of no confidence in the government.
New Zealand and PNG 'strengthen cooperation' with new partnership agreement
The prime ministers of New Zealand and Papua New Guinea have signed a new statement of partnership marking 50 years of bilateral relations between the two countries.
'Trading democracy for control': PNG govt 'test' blocks Facebook
The country's Police Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr says the "test" was done under the framework of the Anti-Terrorism Act 2024.
'Reads more like science fiction': PNG's wish list for the future slammed
Papua New Guinea's national cabinet is facing a fierce backlash after resolving to expedite what has been called a "grand shopping list" of projects, including the development of a space agency.
PNG and Bougainville to hold more talks on independence issue
The parties to talks aimed at resolving an impasse over Bougainville's push for independence are planning to meet several more times before a deadline in June. Audio
Pacific security heads meet in Port Moresby
PNG's Deputy PM John Rosso says the 7th Joint Heads of Pacific Security Meeting is a vital platform to strengthen regional security architecture and foster deeper cooperation.
Bougainville needs 'serious conversation' about its economic readiness - Marape
The PNG leader has urged Bougainville's leadership to consider the importance of economic independence alongside political aspirations.
Catholic priest calls PNG's Christian state declaration 'cosmetic' change
The PNG parliament passed a constitutional amendment last week to formally recognise the nation as a Christian country. Audio
Separation of state and church is healthy - PNG priest
A Catholic Priest in Papua New Guinea says being declared a Christian nation may offer the impression that the country will improve but that's just an illusion. Audio
PNG passes constitutional amendment for Christian recognition
Papua New Guinea's Parliament has passed a constitutional amendment formally recognising the nation as a Christian country. Audio
How a NZ charity helping to 'normalise' the 'disease of the poor' in PNG
Leprosy Mission New Zealand is breaking the stigma surrounding the disease by working in partnership with communities and "raise awareness to normalise leprosy". Audio
