PNG
Police enforce lockdown in Kokopo with PNG's second covid case
The governor of Papua New Guinea's East New Britain province says police will enforce lockdown measures in several wards where a confirmed covid-19 case has been present.
Sport: PNG Hunters hope local rugby league will relieve pressure
An opportunity to compete in PNG's local domestic rugby league competition, the Digicel Cup, is on the cards for the PNG Hunters after the Queensland-based Intrust Super Cup competition was cancelled…
Illegal border crossers arrested and quarantined in PNG
Police in Papua New Guinea have arrested nine alleged illegal border crossers and quarantined them in Vanimo.
‘This is not self-isolation’: Manus Island refugees call for release
More refugees detained on Manus Island and Nauru have been moved to an Australian hotel amid calls for their release to protect them from Covid-19.
PNG confirms outbreak of African Swine Fever
Papua New Guinea's agriculture minister has confirmed an outbreak of African Swine Fever in several Highlands provinces.
PNG activates more teams to deal with Covid-19 threat
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister says the same systems that helped keep Polio at bay last year have been activated to deal with the threat of Covid-19.
PNG govt seeks to protect health system
Papua New Guinea's government says it's taking steps to protect the country's health system from being undermined by covid-19.
PNG faced with limited number of covid testing kits
Papua New Guinea's government says the biggest issue it's facing now in the response to the Covid-19 pandemic is a lack of testing.
PNG police turn back travellers who left quaratine early
An aircraft carrying 13 passengers in Papua New Guinea was directed to return to Port Moresby by the Covid-19 Joint Task Force for breaching quarantine protocols.
Police to play key role in PNG covid taskforce
Papua New Guinea police will play a lead role in a joint task force being established to co-ordinate the country's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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
PNG plan to get more women in Parliament
Papua New Guinea's new law governing political parties will require them to foster the participation of women in politics. Audio
Cruise ship saga sparks action over virus threat in PNG
The government of a Papua New Guinea province has defended its move to ban a cruise ship entering due to the Covid-19 threat. Audio
Booklet to help PNG landowners better negotiate leases
The Catholic Church in Papua New Guinea wants landowners to be better informed before they make deals with developers. Audio
Indonesia offers scholarships for PNG students
The Indonesian consulate in Vanimo is helping to arrange university scholarships for Papua New Guinea students.
Exxon's terms for gas deal unacceptable to PNG govt
Papua New Guinea's government says it had to reject a major gas deal because energy giant ExxonMobil was unwilling to offer fair terms. Audio
Call in PNG for early investment in resource support activities
A Papua New Guinea business leader wants future resource developers to help set up food production and training facilities long before they start building their plants. Audio
PNG loggers say new govt tax spells disaster for the industry
Papua New Guinea's Forest Industries Association is warning of disaster for its sector due to a hefty new export tax imposed by the Marape government. Audio
PNG Minister calls for non-mining focus in Bougainville
As parties in Bougainville continue to push for a resumption of mining at the Panguna mine, a Papua New Guinea cabinet minister is calling for the government to focus on other economic activities.
