Papua New Guinea
PNG: Police commissioner reinstated after riots
David Manning has been reinstated after being stood down following deadly riots.
Pope Francis to visit PNG in August
The Pope will visit Port Moresby and one other city. His visit is "great importance for PNG," Father Victor Roche from the Catholic Bishops Conference of PNG and Solomon Islands says.
Long term plan needed for underlying PNG problems - academic
Papua New Guinea needs a giant wake up call, according to a local academic.
PNG communities back mine development but oppose tailings dam
The Frieda River is a tributary near the remote headwaters of Papua New Guinea's Sepik River, perhaps the most significant inland waterway in the Pacific.
Marape confident his coalition will stay intact
Papua New Guinea's prime minister says he is confident he can retain power in the wake of the recent riots. Audio
James Marape 'can't pass the buck' for PNG riots, East Sepik governor says
A Papua New Guinea Government MP says Prime Minister James Marape must take responsibility for the Port Moresby riots two weeks ago.
PNG Treasurer demoted in latest riot reaction
The Papua New Guinea government announced a late night Cabinet reshuffle on Thursday, with six new MPs coming into the executive.
Marape plans to 'mobilise the youths' post-PNG riots
In the wake of last week's riots and looting across Papua New Guinea's cities, the government has announced plans to get the country's youth working.
Brisbane woman charged with importing 71.5kg of meth in 'black flight' from PNG to Australia
A Brisbane woman has been charged for allegedly facilitating a "black flight" loaded with 71.5 kilograms of methamphetamine from Papua New Guinea to Australia in March last year.
More suspensions as PNG govt reacts to riots
The latest victim of last week's rioting and looting in Papua New Guinea's capital is the city's top police commander.
Calls for confidence vote in PM Marape after deadly riots in PNG
The political fallout from the deadly riots in Papua New Guinea continues, including calls for a vote of no confidence against Prime Minister James Marape.
'Uphold the right to life' says human rights watchdog in the aftermath of deadly PNG unrest
Amnesty International is calling on Papua New Guinea authorities to protect human rights in response to the riots.
'Evidence of organised rioting' says PNG's PM as he declares state of emergency
A state of emergency has been declared in Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby after more than a dozen people were killed in the country in rioting.
'Resign for being indecisive': PM under pressure as MPs step down after PNG riots
A political crisis is brewing in Papua New Guinea as calls are made for Prime Minster James Marape to step down in the wake of deadly riots in parts of the country.
At least 10 dead after looting, fires on Port Moresby's 'darkest day'
Chaos broke out as looters took advantage of a protest by the country's police. As well as those who are dead, dozens are injured.
Calm expected after Port Moresby riots but difficult to get looters off street without force - Scott Waide
RNZ Pacific's PNG correspondent Scott Waide breaks down Wednesday's riots in Port Moresby after the country's security personnel went on a strike over pay deductions. Audio
Papua New Guinea's security personnel storm parliament
Up to 200 police, corrections and army personnel have gathered at the Unagi Oval in Port Moresby to in protest over deductions to their salaries this fortnight.
Govt’s decision to give elected officials power to control funds angers PNG bureaucrats
The Papua New Guinea government is giving MPs control of all finances within their districts and provinces.