Papua New Guinea
'Shameful': PNG Treasurer says successive govts let people down
Ian Ling-Stuckey says that as the country celebrates 50 years of independence, it must learn from the mistakes of its past.
PNG begins to look back over its first 50 years
As Papua New Guinea's Golden Jubilee approaches, academics, judges, civil servants, diplomats and students are this week looking at the last 50 years, the present and the future. Audio
PNG preparing to mark 50 years independence
PNG preparing to mark 50 years independence. Audio
From the classroom to Bougainville parliament.
Elizabeth Palin is one of five women standing in the Bougainville North women's reserved seat. Audio
Competition to name PNG's NRL team
Prime Minister James Marape said the name should be driven by a motive that reflects national unity, positive growth, and a strong partnership with Australia.
Over 31 instances of polio in Papua New Guinea
While no cases of paralysis had been reported, the risk of further transmission remained high, WHO said.
'Deeply disturbing' video shows group of men attacking woman at PNG university
Women's rights advocates say they're horrified after a young woman was mobbed and attacked by a large crowd of men on a university campus in Papua New Guinea.
What's ahead for Bougainville in its quest for independence
As the Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville prepares to elect a new government, front and centre is the issue of independence. Audio
Cricket PNG names Barramundis squad for Jersey Tour
PNG will meet Denmark, Kuwait, Kenya, Qatar and hosts Jersey in round two the 2025 Jersey Cricket World Cup Challenge League A competition.
"It's anyone's game" former Bougainville colonel on election
RNZ Pacific has been speaking with the candidates lining up to become President of Bougainville when the autonomous region of Papua New Guinea holds its election on 4 September 2025. Audio
NZ Prime Minister leads delegation for PNG's 50th celebrations
NZ Prime Minister leads delegation for PNG's 50th celebrations. Audio
Luxon announces trip to Papua New Guinea on 50th anniversary of bilateral relations
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced plans to travel to Papua New Guinea this week to celebrate half a century of that country's independence.
PNG police chief orders re-arrest of eight in woman's brutal murder
David Manning has ordered that eight people accused of the torture and murder of a woman be re-arrested and for the community to stop hiding suspects.
