Bougainville
Sir Jerry optimistic he can help resolve Bougainville/Moresby impasse
Sir Jerry has been holding meetings with both the leaders of PNG and Bougainville, and other officials, in Port Moresby this week.
Bougainville independence talks moderator in Port Moresby
Former New Zealand Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae is in Port Moresby this week to meet with the Papua New Guinea Prime Minister and the Bougainville President.
Bougainville chocolate festival puts the focus on cocoa production
The event, first held in 2019, aims to showcase Bougainville's cocoa production and to foster an interest in chocolate products.
What does special autonomy really mean in PNG?
Special autonomy as a form of decentralisation is a popular idea in certain provinces of PNG. But in Bougainville and East New Britain the term has very different meanings, writes James Stiefvater.
Bougainville Chocolate festival the biggest yet
The autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville is just wrapping up its annual chocolate festival in Arawa in in the centre of the main island. Audio
Bougainville's new independence push brings in Kiwi mediator
The Detail - Sir Don McKinnon on New Zealand's key role in bringing peace to Bougainville over the past 30 years.
NZ's role in a tricky Pacific peace
Sir Don McKinnon on New Zealand's key role in bringing peace to Bougainville over the last 30 years. Audio
Bougainville govt seeks Pope's support for independence
A letter from President Ishmael Toroama, calling for advocacy of Pope Francis, was presented to the Bishop of the Bougainville Catholic Diocese, Darius Kaluza.
Bougainville and PNG confirm Sir Jerry Mateparae as moderator
The two governments released a joint statement Tuesday to confirm the former NZ Governor General as the independent moderator to support resolving outstanding issues on Bougainville's future.
Sir Jerry Mateparae for Bougainville independence talks
Papua New Guinea will bring in former New Zealand governor-general and senior diplomat Sir Jerry Mateparae to help resolve a deep impasse over Bougainville's political future.
Bougainville to 'raise the flag' in international push of independence plans
President Ishmael Toroama eyes Melanesian Spearhead Group as first stop in 'external relations' foray.
PNG and Bougainville agree on moderator
Bougainville has wanted a moderator after it perceived Port Moresby changing the rules on the tabling of the referendum on independence.
6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes near Bougainville
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck in the Solomon Sea this morning.
Bougainville Copper and Rio Tinto sign deal to clean up mining site
Bougainville Copper Ltd and its former parent company, Rio Tinto, have agreed plans to remove ageing infrastructure from the site of the long closed Panguna mine.
Death of MP a great loss - Bougainville President
Ishmael Toroama said Father Simon was a prominent spiritual and political leader who lived a life bound by the morals of duty to his people and faith in his God.
Bougainville govt to focus on improving health infrastructure
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) is prioritising the improvement of healthcare facilities across the region, the secretary of health says.
The story behind Bougainville's Rio Tinto suit
Investigative journalist with the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), Aubrey Belford, speaks to RNZ Pacific's senior journalist Don Wiseman about the lawsuit. Audio
Lawsuit against Rio Tinto's mining disaster a cash grab - critics in Bougainville
The Panguna mine made a fortune but left war and pollution in its wake. A new lawsuit backed by anonymous investors is now seeking billions in compensation.
'We cannot be subtly coerced into meekly accepting aid' - Bougainaville leader
The autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville wants more say over the international aid it gets.
Bougainville drafts up new constitution
The autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville, which expects to have won its independence by 2027, has now drawn up a draft of a new constitution. Audio
