Papua New Guinea
Gender-based violence in PNG probed by seminal hearing
A Papua New Guinea Special Parliamentary Committee has heard that laws could be considered that make sorcery accusations illegal.
Health workers heavily affected as PNG's Covid-19 numbers soar
Ten percent of those confirmed to have been infected with Covid-19 in Papua New Guinea are health workers.
Bougainville's president seeks independence by 2025
Bougainville's President Ishmael Toroama has called for the autonomous Papua New Guinea region to be given independence by 2025.
Wounded PNG Hunters welcome much-need break
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team are looking forward to a break after using every available player in Sunday's 48-14 defeat by the Souths Logan Magpies.
More Covid-19 cases and deaths in PNG as some restrictions ease
Papua New Guinea has recorded three new more deaths from Covid-19 as the total number of cases continues to rise.
PNG women 7s determined to compete in Monaco
The Papua New Guinea women's sevens team remains committed to contesting next month's Olympic repechage tournament in Monaco, despite the Covid-19 situation in Port Moresby affecting their…
NZ rolls out more Covid-19 support for the Pacific
Covid-19 vaccines will soon roll out in the Cook Islands, followed by Niue and Tokelau, and the New Zealand government has announced more vaccines and $120 million in additional support for Pacific…
Questions over Australian 'temporary' foreign aid fund
An economics professor anticipates more aid funding from the Australian government, despite cuts in its latest budget.
