PNG
Parts of PNG experiencing outbreaks of the flu
Health authorities in Morobe Province in Papua New Guinea are responding to an outbreak of the H3N2 virus. Audio
More coaching drama in the OFC Pro League
There's more coaching drama unfolding in the OFC pro league where Papua New Guinea's Hekari FC head coach has stepped down from his role due to "personal reasons" just three matches into the club's… Audio
PNG's Enga province leaders take stand against gun violence
Political leaders in Papua New Guinea's Highlands province of Enga have made a collective stand to end gun violence. Audio
Round two of OFC league set to kick off in PNG
Round two of the OFC Pro Leaugue kicks off this weekend in Papua New Guinea and teams are already arriving into Port Moresby. Audio
Conjoined twins in PNG face uncertain future
The parents of conjoined twins in Papua New Guinea are fighting for surgery for their sons despite medical advice against it. Audio
PNG and Australia defence treaty to be debated
RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea correspondent Scott Waide joins Pacific Waves to unpack PNG's defence treaty with Australia and more. Audio
PNG celebrates 50 years of independence
Papua New Guinea is celebrating 50 years of independence in true Melanesian style with plenty of music and dance. Audio
Who benefits the most from Australia-PNG security treaty?
Australia and Papua New Guinea are reportedly close to signing a security treaty that would bring the militaries of the two countries closer together. Audio
From the classroom to Bougainville parliament.
Elizabeth Palin is one of five women standing in the Bougainville North women's reserved seat. Audio
What's ahead for Bougainville in its quest for independence
As the Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville prepares to elect a new government, front and centre is the issue of independence. Audio
"It's anyone's game" former Bougainville colonel on election
RNZ Pacific has been speaking with the candidates lining up to become President of Bougainville when the autonomous region of Papua New Guinea holds its election on 4 September 2025. Audio
Widespread change pushed by Bougainville presidential candidate
Longtime Bougainville politician, Joe Lera, wants to see widespread changes in the way the autonomous government runs. Audio
NZ photographer's poetic journey into PNG
48 years ago a young New Zealand photographer took herself off on a brief solo journey into the remote Papua New Highlands. Audio
PNG polio outbreak 'no cause for panic' - expert
Earlier this week, the World Health Organisation declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea calling for an immediate vaccination campaign. Audio
PNG govt activates polio response as WHO declares outbreak
PNG govt activates polio response as WHO declares outbreak. Audio
Transparency says PNG Govt must tackle corruption
In the wake of his resounding defeat of a vote of no confidence last month Transparency International Papua New Guinea is calling on Prime Minister, James Marape, to take action over corruption. Audio
NZ police providing assistance in Bougainville for 20 years
New Zealand Police have been providing assistance to the Bougainville community policing initiative for 20 years. Audio
Tonga and PNG journos collaborate through media scheme
Last week a group of senior journalists from Tonga spent time with their colleagues in Papua New Guinea, courtesy of a scheme funded by the ABC. Audio
PNG's saint candidate a principled man - bishop
Papua New Guinea is set to get its first Catholic saint. Audio
NZ and PNG sign new partnership agreement
Papua New Guinea's prime minister James Marape has emphasised his country's proximity to southeast Asia as an important facet of his country's relationship with New Zealand. Audio