Papua New Guinea
PNG parliament to debate no-confidence vote against Marape
The Supreme Court ordered the House to reconvene last week to consider the motion after an earlier ruling that parliament's Private Business Committee acted undemocratically.
From potential to progress in PNG: water access is key
With vast natural resources, rich biodiversity and a young and growing population of approximately 12 million people, the country stands poised for progress.
Auckland City FC win 13th OFC title
The result means Auckland City FC will also be OFC's representatives at the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 later in the year.
PNG parliament to table no confidence motion against PM
A motion of no confidence against Papua New Guinea's prime minister James Marape will be heard in parliament on Tuesday next week. Audio
PNG parliament meets today to address no-confidence motion against Marape
This is after the PNG Supreme Court ruled last week that parliament must be recalled on Tuesday to debate a motion of no confidence against James Marape.
Sorcery violence survivor reportedly rejected by family
The woman, a mother of four from Londol in Ambum, Enga Province, was tortured and burned alive, according to the Post-Courier report. Audio
Evicted settlement fears collective punishment over gang rape and killing
Human rights advocates and the United Nations say their eviction raises concerns about violations of national law, police misconduct and governance failures.
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
Supreme Court orders a recall of PNG parliament
The Court has ruled that parliament must be recalled on 8 April to debate a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister James Marape.
Pope Francis approves canonisation of Papua New Guinea's first saint
The Pope cleared the path to canonization for Blessed Peter To Rot, a layman martyred for the faith in present-day Papua New Guinea, acording to Vatian News.
Garamuts use Brisbane tour for World Cup qualifier
Papua New Guinea naional men's under-19 national cricket team are on course for their ICC Under-19 Men's World Cup Division One qualifier in Japan.
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
Hopes vote of no confidence change in PNG will be challenged
Earlier this month the Papua New Guinea government amended the Constitution to make it more difficult to bring votes of no confidence in the Governrment. Audio
Media Council calls for greater transparency over social media control testing
The Council is also critical of the government apparently testing new technology to control access to social media, without telling the people what is going on.
No-confidence vote is a vital safety 'valve' for PNG - political scientist
Earlier this month, the Papua New Guinea government amended the country's constitution to make it more difficult to bring votes of no confidence in the government.
