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Ex-commander urges gun ban to curb violence in PNG
The former Papua New Guinea military commander who drew up a plan 17 years ago to try and end gun violence says the first thing he would do is ban the public from owning guns.
Dika Toua hopeful of snatching Games medal for PNG
Papua New Guinea weightlifter Dika Toua is confident of bringing home another medal from the Commonwealth Games.
MP blames Commission for election chaos
Re-elected Papua New Guinea MP Tim Masiu says much of the blame for the country's election fiasco can be directed at the Electoral Commission.
PNG's Governor-General to delay return of election writs
The Governor-General of Papua New Guinea Sir Bob Dadae has accepted a recommendation from the Electoral Commission to delay the return of writs in the country's general election.
PNG thinktank says worst of election yet to come
The head of a PNG think tank says worst of the country's chaotic election is yet to come. Audio
Authorities describe PNG violence as disturbing, inhuman
Supporters of rival candidates in Papua New Guinea attacked each other with bushknives and other weapons outside the country's main sports stadium in the latest outbreak of election violence.
UN deeply concerned about 'heinous violence' during PNG election
The United Nations has "unequivocally" condemned the escalation of violence across the Highlands of Papua New Guinea which erupted during the national election.
Police shocked at wanton violence after 18 killed in PNG
Eighteen people have been killed in a brutal massacre in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province, near the Porgera mine, which has been closed for two years.
PNG election on track to be the country's worst ever
PNG election on track to be the country's worst ever. Audio
Election in danger in some areas of PNG after spate of violence
Papua New Guinea police and electoral authorities are on the verge of declaring failed elections in some part of the country where violence has all but halted the electoral process.
PNG election: police call for return of 50 stolen ballot boxes
Fifty stolen election ballot boxes must be returned, Papua New Guinea police have told candidates in Lagiap.
PNG Electoral Commissioner says vote-buying happens
Papua New Guinea Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai has admitted that vote-buying and other corruption related offences happens and is expected in any election in PNG.
PNG election woes continue to stack up
PNG's election woes continue as key official resigns amid allegations of election fraud. Audio
PNG's top cop warns about speculation after cash in suitcase find
Papua New Guinea Police Commissioner David Manning said people should not speculate on sensitive issues which are under police investigation, especially during the general election.
PNG leader Marape confirms son arrested over money in suitcase
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape has confirmed reports his eldest son is one of five men arrested in relation to a suitcase found with $US440,000 at a domestic airport in the Hela…
PNG voters angry after being turned away at the polling station
Frustrations are mounting in Papua New Guinea where an outdated electoral roll is resulting in voters all over the country being turned away at polling stations.
Papua New Guinea voters head to the polls
Voting in the Papua New Guinea general election has begun. Audio
PNG economist says election of women crucial to PNG's future
A Papua New Guinea economist says the election of women in parliament will be crucial to advancing gender equality in the country.
Fee-free education in PNG flawed say researchers
More than ten years after it started, big changes are being called for in Papua New Guinea's tuition fee-free education system.
PNG elections: Female candidates want to prove parliament is not just for men
The 142 women running in the Papua New Guinea election are hoping to prove that the PNG parliament is no longer a male-dominated world.