Bougainville
PNG leader says Bougainville vote not just about independence
The Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, Peter O'Neill, has told parliament that PNG's former leaders would not want to see the country broken up.
Bougainville prepares to vote for a future with or without PNG
It's less that 13 months from a referendum in Bougainville that could see the region voting to leave Papua New Guinea. Audio
Bougainville remembers the dead from the civil war
Bougainville is today remembering those who died during the ten year Bougainville conflict with Papua New Guinea.
A former Bougainville leader opposes stress on weapons removal
A prominent Bougainvillean says too much emphasis is being placed on weapons disposal as the Papua New Guinea region prepares for a referendum on possible independence.
Bougainville Catholic Church to be neutral over vote
The head of the Catholic Church in Bougainville says the church will take a neutral stance over next year's referendum.
Bougainville's Tanis rescinds resignation
James Tanis has rescinded his resignation as the Secretary for Bougainville's Department of Peace Agreement Implementation.
Former Bougainville press man slapped down over advisor claims
The President of Bougainville has admonished a former staffer for spreading what he calls 'untruths' on social media.
Tanis resigns from key Bougainville department
James Tanis has resigned as the Secretary for Bougainville's Department of Peace Agreement Implementation.
PNG leader challenged on Bougainville referendum comments
A prominent leader and businessman on Bougainville says the latest statements from Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill on the region's referendum are contradictory. Audio
PNG PM's Bougainville stance confusing
The latest statements from the Papua New Guinea Prime Minister on Bougainville's referendum are contradictory, a prominent leader says.
PNG PM says Bougainville vote not about independence
The Papua New Guinea Prime Minister says he is confident all MPs will vote to keep Bougainville within PNG after next year's referendum.
'The children have no books in their language'
A group of linguists from the University of Auckland is trying to help save a local language under threat in Papua New Guinea. They've been running literature workshops in Bougainville with the aim of… Audio, Gallery
Meeting of Bougainville body postponed until June
A meeting of the body overseeing Bougainville's peace process has been postponed until next month.
Wide support for weapons disposal in Bougainville
Weapons disposal remains a primary objective of the Bougainville government, the minister for the implementation of the Peace Agreement says.
PNG can overide Bougainville laws - PM
Decisions by the Bougainville parliament can be overidden by the national parliament, the Papua New Guinea prime minister says.
Bougainville Copper on course to renew Panguna licence
Bougainville Copper Ltd has advised the Australian sharemarket the Bougainville government decision not to renew its exploration licence at Panguna has been stayed in the National Court of PNG.
Asian business people in Bougainville under attack
A former leader in Bougainville has hit out at the presence of Asians running retail businesses, especially in the main town Buka.
Bougainville's Asian owned stores looted
Hundreds of people in Papua New Guinea's Bougainville looted goods from two shops owned by Asians on Friday.
Bougainville may get its own university
There are plans for a university to be established in the Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville.
PNG body details actions needed ahead of Bougainville vote
The PNG Parliamentary Bipartisan Committee on Bougainville Affairs says issues pertaining to next year's referendum need to be addressed this year.
