Bougainville
Bougainville govt endorses Panguna plans of BCL
The President of the Autonomous Bougainville Government Chief John Momis says he fully supports the plans of the new look Bougainville Copper Limited.
Call for NZ to be involved in Bougainville referendum
The Bougainville agency charged with preparing the region for a referendum on possible independence from Papua New Guinea says it's vital New Zealand is involved.
Bougainville advances referendum preparations
The Bougainville agency charged with preparing the region for a referendum on possible independence from Papua New Guinea, says it is vital the people decide the questions in the vote. Audio
Bougainville landowners want Panguna joint venture
A landowners' group at the site of the Panguna mine in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville wants a joint venture to start mining there again.
No quick compo if Bougainville's Panguna restarts
As Bougainville Copper eyes a return to the autonomous Papua New Guinea region its chief executive says matters of compensation are likely to be resolved once the company is back mining at Panguna.
Bougainville Copper eyes a return to Panguna
Bougainville Copper Ltd is laying out its plans for a possible return to the Panguna mine in central Bougainville.. Audio
Bougainville Copper Ltd keen to relaunch Panguna mine
Bougainville Copper Ltd is keen to re-open the Panguna mine and is promising a more equitable sharing of wealth with landowners and the Autonomous Bougainville Government.
NZ Defence medals for Bougainville service
New Zealand defence and foreign affairs personnel who served at peace talks in Bougainville in 1990 are now eligible for the Operational Service Medal.
Bougainville offered referendum help from NZ
New Zealand is likely to send election officials for Bougainville's planned referendum on possible independence from Papua New Guinea.
NZ looking to help bolster Bougainville economy
New Zealand could put foreign aid money into developing the Bougainville tuna fishing sector.
NZ Foreign Minister flies the flag in parts of Melanesia
The New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully has been meeting with government officials in Papua New Guinea, Bougainville and Solomon Islands this week. Audio
Bougainville braces for more landslides after quake
The Autonomous Bougainville Government in Papua New Guinea is expecting more destruction as a result of a major quake just over two weeks ago.
Bougainville Govt struggle to respond to quake impact
The Government of Bougainville says it is struggling to respond to a destructive earthquake that hit the east and south of the main island last month.
No reports of damage from Bougainville quake
People in coastal parts of Papua New Guinea's Islands region fled inland amid a tsunami warning following a 7.9 earthquake yesterday.
Tsunami warning after magnitude 7.8 quake off Bougainville.
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has struck in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville, prompting a regional tsunami warning.
Bougainville Peace March attracts hundreds
Hundreds of Bougainvilleans took part in this year's Peace Walk which is seen as a symbol of the region's journey of peace and reconciliation.
Bougainville communities to own referendum process
Bougainville's preparations for its referendum on possible independence from Papua New Guinea are being taken back to the communities. Audio
Bougainville referendum needs full PNG support
Port Moresby has to do more to help prepare Bougainville for its referendum on independence says a former Papua New Guinea Minister.
Bougainville starts to update electoral roll
The Bougainville Electoral Commission has launched a drive to enrol people for the Papua New Guinea national elections set for June next year.
The Bougainville outlier whose people are leaving
A native of a Bougainville outlier laments how her home island's unique culture is rapidly disappearing in the face of rising seas and lack of basic services. Audio
