Papua New Guinea

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…

There is no chance of any more survivors being found after a devastating landslide, an aid organisation says. Audio

The landslide is "still very active" and thousands are waiting on evacuation orders while looking for family members under the rubble.

The political environment in Papua New Guinea remains very fluid ahead of a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister James Marape.

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.

Members of Parliament who joined the opposition posted pictures on Facebook announcing their defection on Saturday night.

Villagers are using their bare hands to dig out buried family members as rescue teams struggle with unstable terrain and infighting.

Hundreds of people are estimated to be buried under a mass landslide that struck Yambasil village in Enga Province at 3am Friday.

James Marape says his government's numbers are secure as they prepare for the expected vote, with Pangu Pati retaining the backing of 59 MPs and his coalition supporters remain intact. Audio

The Social Democrats leader, Powes Parkop, whose party is part of the coalition, says the critical issue is whether Prime Minister James Marape's Pangu Pati can remain intact.

The Papua New Guinea government may delay its controversial National Gold Corporation Bill for another six months to allow for wider stakeholder consultations.

A professor at the Papua New Guinea School of Medicine says the country's population growth is a "time bomb".

Papua New Guinea Barramundis captain, Assadollah Vala, is confident the team will perform to expectations at the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup

The United Nations is seeking more international assistance as it strives to help Papua New Guinea overcome the violence that frequently erupts in the country.