Papua New Guinea
PNG one step away from being blacklisted, money laundering watchdog warns
The Financial Action Task Force has placed PNG on its "grey list" due to "strategic deficiencies" in government oversight, but the Prime Minister Marape says the country will "work its way out". Audio
PNG under close watch for money laundering
Papua New Guinea is under a closer watch for money laundering, running a risk of being abandoned by global investors. Audio
Ear infections prevalent among children in PNG
The first ever study to estimate the prevalence of otitis media (OM) in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has revealed some of the world's highest rates of childhood middle ear disease. Audio
Marape apologises for Port Moresby evictions, promises relocation plan
Since last month, police-led eviction exercises have taken place in some of the capital's informal settlements where thousands of people have been living without a legal claim to the land.
PNG drops in corruption index rankings
Papua New Guinea has had a significant drop in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index rankings. Audio
Election failings factor for PNG, Solomons in latest corruption rankings
Electoral "deterioration" is letting Papua New Guiena and the Solomons down in the fight against corruption, according to Transprency International.
Polio outbreak slows in PNG, health officials say
Health Minister Elias Kapavore says Papua New Guinea currently has five cases of children paralysed by polio.
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
Health authorities in PNG's Morobe province respond to flu outbreak
Many parts of Papua New Guinea are reported to be experiencing outbreaks of the H3N2 virus, with the country in the middle of the rainy season.
NZ holds out hope for halted PNG power project
The New Zealand government hasn't ruled out the prospect of an aid project in Papua New Guinea yet being completed, if security improves.
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
Australia unveils new visa deal for PNG Chiefs' players, supporters
Prime Minister James Marape welcomed the announcement that the visa will come at a significantly reduced cost compared to a regular Australian visa.
Violence forces halt to NZ aid project in PNG
A $6.7 million New Zealand aid electrification project in a tribal violence hot spot of Papua New Guinea has been halted due to security concerns.
What's in a bilum?
Across the country's hundreds of cultures the iconic string bag functions as a system of knowledge, writes Scott Waide.
