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Enga massacre latest in cycle of brutal Hela tribal killings
Police in Papua New Guinea's Enga province say a massacre in which at least nine people were killed last week was a payback for a brutal tribal massacre last year in a neighbouring province. Audio
Major reforms under way in PNG police force
Papua New Guinea's Police Minister Bryan Kramer says significant reforms are under way within the constabulary, including efforts to weed out poor administration and corruption within the heirarchy in… Audio
West Papua National Liberation Army targets Freeport operations
The West Papua National Liberation Army has been launching attacks against the operations of a major gold and copper mine, run by US company Freeport McMoran, in its war against the Indonesian state.
…Tagata o te Moana for 7 March 2020
The Covid-19 global outbreak is hurting economies in the Pacific; New Zealand's government to focus on supporting democracy in Fiji elections; where to next for the American Samoa caucus after Michael… Audio
Tourism operators in PNG demand answers over ship ban
Tourism operators in Papua New Guinea's East New Britain are frustrated over the provincial administration to prevent cruise ship passengers arriving due to fears Covid-19 could reach PNG. Audio
Jailbreaks, disease outbreak reflect dire state of PNG prisons
Papua New Guinea's prisons are under increasing strain, with overcrowding, health crises and mass jailbreaks, due to shortcomings in the country's law and order sector. Audio
West Papuan freedom fighter seen as great unifying force
West Papua independence movement leaders say their recent gains would not have been achieved without the late Andy Ayamiseba who used his skills as a regional conduit to unify major factions in the… Audio
Bougainville foundation keeps cultural flame alive
The Bougainville Heritage Foundation says it's important for future generations that there is an archive preserving Bougainville's culture. Audio
Police in PNG highlands province target illegal weapons
The police commander in Papua New Guinea's Enga province is overseeing a new drive to rein in illegal weapons in a region riddled with tribal violence. Audio
Dateline Pacific for 26 February 2020
Euro-centric, colonial view of climate change ignoring Pacific: researcher; Legal action over the constitution described as a sad day for Bougainville; Regional women still face barriers in disaster… Audio
Time needed to work through Bougainville result, says PNG PM
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has warned of the risks in having parliament deliberate too soon on result of the Bougainville independence referendum. Audio
Fiji workers face closed doors for addressing labour issues
A unionist in Fiji says both government and employers are hardening their stand against unions. Audio