Papua New Guinea
PNG govt urged to end round log exports
The Papua New Guinea Government is being called on to honour its commitment to end its round log exports. Audio
Wife suspects group have kidnapped her policeman husband
The wife of a Papua New Guinea police mobile squad member, who went missing over a week ago in Tari, in Hela Province, has appealed for his release.
Bougainville says PNG dragging feet over covenant
The autonomous Bougainville government (ABG) wants to delay the next meeting of the Joint Supervisory Body with the Papua Guinea government, claiming Port Moresby is dragging the chain on drawing up…
PNG govt condemned for demolishing settlements
The Papua New Guinea govt is being condemned for demolishing settlements in the capital Port Moresby. Audio
PNG death toll rising, some injuries very serious
The death toll in the Papua New Guinea massacre has risen to 24, with more than 100 people injured. Audio
New Zealand opposes seabed mining in international waters
The New Zealand government has announced it will back a conditional moratorium on deep sea mining in areas in international waters.
Worry grows for missing PNG policeman
There are increasing concerns in Papua New Guinea for a policeman who went missing, along with his vehicle, five days ago.
Dozens killed in politically charged PNG tribal clashes
More than 30 people are dead after politically charged tribal clashes in PNG. Audio
Marles says Australian position on Bougainville unchanged
Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and defence minister Richard Marles says his government's foreign policy on Bougainville remains unchanged.
PNG govt needs to act immediately to stem election violence
It is not yet clear whether the Papua New Guinea Government is willing to make the significant moves necessary to ensure an end to election violence.
Pacific sports in brief for 19/10/2022
Niue boxer gets home for the first time; Tonga squeak home in rugby league World Cup opener; Basketball's Melanesia Cup held next week