Scott Waide

Across the country's hundreds of cultures the iconic string bag functions as a system of knowledge, writes Scott Waide.

The plant, now known as Eugenia venteri, was identified from specimens collected from the province's lowland forests.

Analysis - Why Marape is moving early on guns, policing and the 2027 election

Five people were shot and killed during a police raid in Tsak Valley a day after the New Year.

The multi-billion dollar loan was secured in the late 2000s.

First Person - In Papua New Guinea, food does not simply appear. Before it reaches the pot, food walks. It waits. It sweats. It rides on the back of a...

Analysis - Papua New Guinea's hesitation over Bougainville is not simply political delay or bureaucratic caution, writes Scott Waide.

Since 2022, twelve sitting MPs and provincial governors have died while still in office - almost a tenth of the total 118 seats.

However, MPs say "record budgets" are failing to translate into basic services on the ground.

Analysis - As Papua New Guinea's population has grown and climate pressures intensified, the nation's infrastructure has struggled to keep pace, writes Scott Waide.

The shift toward digital systems is also emerging as a central pillar in the country's effort to curb corruption, writes Scott Waide.

The K$30.9 billion spending plan, unveiled earlier this week, has been characterised by analysts as highly political and aligned with next year's election cycle.

The 2026 Budget totals K30.9 billion (approximately NZ$12.4 million) in expenditure, up from K28.3b this year, framed as a continuation of the country's long-term repair plan.

A rare case of conjoined twins were delivered at Braun Memorial Hospital in Finschhafen two days ago.

Analysis - The signing of the Papua New Guinea-Australia Mutual Defence Treaty marks a defining moment in the modern Pacific order, writes Scott Waide.

As Papua New Guinea stares at the possibility of being placed on the Financial Action Task Force grey list early next year, government agencies are racing against time to fix the problem.

Thousands of people gathered in Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, as early as 5:00am local time Tuesday to welcome the dawn of Independence Day.

The journey to a digital government is far from over, but the progress made since 2023 is remarkable, writes Scott Waide.

While creators in other parts of the world can earn revenue from platforms like YouTube and Facebook, their Papua New Guinean counterparts have faced significant barriers, writes Scott Waide.

The country's health minister says the rise in new HIV infections is "deeply concerning", with cases doubling since 2010 and an estimated 30 people contracting the virus daily in 2024.

This transfer, valued at approximately NZ$56 million at current market rates, is expected to be formally announced by Prime Minister James Marape on Thursday.

Since its inception in 2000, KWP has rescued over 200 women survivors of sorcery accusation-related violence and tribal conflicts.

Analysis - The Papua New Guinea Highlands, a region celebrated for its stunning natural beauty, is increasingly overshadowed by the escalating threat of small arms violence.

The summit, chaired by Fiji this year, brings together leaders from all Melanesian states and New Caledonia's FLNKS.

More money in the pockets of smallholder farmers means improved living standards, better access to education, and greater financial security.