PNG
Call for all in PNG to help overcome sanguma accusations
Campaigners trying to stop sanguma, or sorcery, related violence in Papua New Guinea say it's everyone's responsibility. Audio
PNG accident body issues report on crashed cessna at centre of bust
Papua New Guinea's Accident Investigation Commission has released a preliminary reports into a light airplane crash at the centre of a major drug bust.
PNG citizens urged to take responsibility for protecting their community
The Governor of Papua New Guinea's capital is urging all residents to take responsibility for protecting their community from Covid-19.
PNG arms defence force with PPE as covid cases hit over 200
Four thousand boxes of facemasks and hand sanitisers have been issued to the PNG Defence Force as the country wrestles with growing rates of Covid-19.
ADB loans US$31 million to PNG for roads
The Asian Development Bank has approved a US$31 million loan to expand and improve the road network in PNG.
Over 200 Covid-19 cases in PNG now
Papua New Guinea has confirmed 26 more Covid-19 cases, bringing the total cases in the country to 214.
Bougainville gets first Covid case; PNG imposes travel restrictions
Domestic travel restrictions have been imposed in Papua New Guinea as Covid-19 spreads across the country's provinces - including the first case confirmed in Bougainville.
Aim to give a voice to the voiceless over PNG sorcery violence
Using sorcery as an excuse for violence is a crime against humanity, according to the Bishop of Mendi in Papua New Guinea, Donald Lippert. Audio
PNG cricketers take World Cup postponement in their stride
Papua New Guinea's top cricketers are already turning their focus to a possible World Cup debut in India.
Cluster of Covid-19 cases at PNG's main hospital
A new cluster of Covid-19 cases has emerged at Papua New Guinea's main hospital in Port Moresby, doubling the country's total number of cases so far in just a week. Audio
New Covid-19 case recorded in PNG
Papua New Guinea has confirmed its 16th case of Covid-19 amid concerns of an outbreak at the country's main laboratory.
Regulations of ICAC must reflect spirit of bill: TI PNG
Transparency International Papua New Guinea has told MPs that regulations are needed to guide a new Independent Commission Against Corruption.
PNG PM advises men to walk away rather than resort to violence
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister has spoken out again against Gender-Based Violence, as well as Family and Sexual Violence.
PNG laws to stop violence against women need enforcement, NGO's
Renewed calls for enforcement of laws designed to stop gender-based and domestic violence in Papua New Guinea. Audio
PNG Police Commissioner cautions public against fake Covid-19 news
Papua New Guinea's Police Commissioner says rumours circulating in social media about new cases of Covid-19 in Port Moresby are false.
PNG Rugby League mourns passing of Don Fox
The Papua New Guinea rugby league community is mourning the passing of long-time administrator Don Fox, who helped to unite the sport following years of infighting.
PNG Govt gets fortuitous economic bounce
Papua New Guinea's government has received a fortuitous economic bounce, we speak to the ANU's Professor Stephen Howes. Audio
PNG to treat respiratory illness as suspected covid-19
Papua New Guinea health officials will now treat people complaining of respiratory illness as suspected Covid-19 cases
PNG govt to build modern hospitals in provinces
Papua New Guinea's government will begin to build modern hospitals in the 22 provinces and one major upgraded referral Hospital in Port Moresby.
PNG cabinet approves K280m for Covid-19 expenses
Papua New Guinea National Executive Council has approved US$81 million for Covid-19 expenditures in the country.