Papua New Guinea
PNG virus deaths climbed by 11 through Wednesday
Papua New Guinea's National Control Centre for Covid-19 reports the tally of people dying from the virus increased by 11 over the last 24 hours.
Two more deaths as PNG's Covid-19 surge continues
Two more people have died of Covid-19 in Papua New Guinea, taking the death toll to 71.
Deadly tribal fight in PNG Highlands threatens to escalate
Papua New Guinea police are warning of a "whole-out war" in Eastern Highlands province after 19 people were killed in tribal violence.
Bougainville businessman says cheaper fuel just the start
A former presidential candidate in Bougainville wants to dramatically expand his fuel wholesaling business and says the government is backing him.
PNG Hunters beginning to hit their stride
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team overcame a major injury setback to defeat the Mackay Cutters and move inside the Intrust Super Cup top four.
Vaccine hesitancy complicates PNG's covid crisis
The need for vaccine awareness is greater than ever in Papua New Guinea as it struggles with Covid-19, according to a health specialist there. Audio
More vaccines on the way as PNG struggles with Covid
Another death has been recorded as Papua New Guinea's worrying Covid-19 surge continues.
Somare legacy as Pacific decolonisation champion disputed
A former Vanuatu prime minister has disputed praise heaped on the late Sir Michael Somare as a decolonicsationpolitical freedom in the region.
PNG's covid-hit hospital hopeful of return to full services
The Chief executive of Papua New Guinea's main hospital hopes it will to return to full services before the end of the month. Audio
Miss PNG loses crown after twerking video
Miss Papua New Guinea has been stripped of her crown after sharing a video of herself twerking on TikTok, but has won significant support.
PNG hospital chief hopeful of return to full services soon
The chief executive officer of Papua New Guinea's main hospital says there are hopes of a return to full services before the end of the month
Former PNG provincial governor dies from covid
A former Papua New Guinea provincial governor, Malcolm Kela Smith, has died in Australia from Covid-19.
PNG university goes into covid lockdown
A Papua New Guinea university in Lae has gone into a 14 day lockdown after two suspected Covid-19 deaths.
