Papua New Guinea
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Bougainville's tough stance at latest referendum talks
The President of Bougainville has taken a tough stance with Papua New Guinea in the latest talks over the independence referendum.
Sepik villagers formally challenge plans for giant mine
2,638 people from 64 villages along the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea have taken action to stop a huge copper/gold mining project.
Bougainville independence talks continue in PNG
Consultations resume this week in Papua New Guinea on the referendum consultations, with the Bougainville team being called on to provide a more assertive voice.
PNG govt urged to take stronger stand on West Papua
Papua New Guinea's government has been urged by a prominent MP to develop a stronger policy on West Papua.
Banks and links to illegal logging under fire in PNG
There are claims in Papua New Guinea that some of the country's banks are implicated in illegal logging and the human rights abuses that plague the sector.
Health the big mover in PNG budget
The Papua New Guinea government has introduced the country's biggest ever budget, with health receiving a boost.
RNZAF to help PNG transport pandemic response supplies
New Zealand is to help Papua New Guinea to transport medical supplies and personal protective equipment for its Covid-19 response.
PNG police and army heads questioned on fighting in streets
The heads of Papua New Guinea's police and army have been summoned by the prime minister over a fight between their personnel.