Papua New Guinea
Support ongoing for PNG landslide survivors
Two weeks on from the landslide in Enga Province, humanitarian assistance is still being hampered by lack of road access, tension between tribes and new evacuation orders.
PNG opposition outwitted by the government again
RNZ Pacific correspondent Scott Waide speaks with Don Wiseman about the Speaker's ruling that the opposition's motion of no confidence was not correctly filled in.
PNG landslide: People in Enga's high risk areas advised to relocate
New Zealand geotechnical experts in PNG have advised for the immediate relocation of people marked in red zone areas in Enga Province because of the risk of another landslide.
No confidence motion against James Marape out of order, PNG Speaker rules
The Papua New Guinea parliament erupted on Wednesday when the Speaker, Job Pomat, again ruled that the opposition's motion for a vote of no confidence was out of order.
Aid starts to arrive for PNG landslide disaster victims
The International Organisation for Migration says 7847 people in the area had been affected by the landslide while around 1650 had been displaced.
Preliminary assessment results of deadly PNG landslide
Geotechnical experts from New Zealand will complete their soil assessments today on the deadly landslide in Papua New Guinea.
12 reportedly dead after tribal clashes near PNG landslide
A dozen people have been killed in tribal violence in province nearby the site of the landslip disaster in Papua New Guinea.
PNG prime minister to visit site of devastating landslide
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape is visiting the site of the deadly landslide in the Enga Province on today. Audio
PNG leaders voice profound concern for landslide victims
Several days after a devastating landslide in the Highlands Province of Enga, Papua New Guinea's politicians found their voice on Wednesday.
The race to save Papua New Guinea's frogs
A deadly frog fungus has decimated frog populations around the world, but frog biodiversity hotspot Papua New Guinea remains untouched – for now. In this episode of ABC podcast Pacific Scientific… Audio
The race to save Papua New Guinea's frogs
A deadly frog fungus has decimated frog populations around the world, but frog biodiversity hotspot Papua New Guinea remains untouched – for now. In this episode of ABC podcast Pacific Scientific…
Audio'Absolute human misery' as PNG landslide moves to 'recovery'
There is no chance of any more survivors being found after a devastating landslide, an aid organisation says. Audio
Thousands in PNG's landslide site told be ready for evacuation
Thousands in PNG's landslide site told to be ready for evacuation. Audio
Numbers fluid in bid to try and topple PNG's prime minister
Papua New Guinea MPs are now back in parliament with a vote of no confidence expected to happen later this week. Audio
PNG landslide: Once lively community left with 'pile of rocks'
The landslide is "still very active" and thousands are waiting on evacuation orders while looking for family members under the rubble.
Unclear whether PNG opposition has votes to topple Marape
The political environment in Papua New Guinea remains very fluid ahead of a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister James Marape.
Couple pulled alive from rubble after deadly PNG landslide, as hundreds feared dead
Amidst the despair of the Kaolokam landslide disaster in the Enga Province, there was a tiny glimmer of hope as villagers pulled out a husband and wife who had been trapped under the rubble.
James Marape's coalition MPs defect, threat of no confidence vote looms
Members of Parliament who joined the opposition posted pictures on Facebook announcing their defection on Saturday night.
PNG landslide: More than 2000 'buried alive'
Villagers are using their bare hands to dig out buried family members as rescue teams struggle with unstable terrain and infighting.
