Papua New Guinea
PNG controller warns urban residents not to spread Covid-19 to rural parts
PNG's authorities have warned the public must do all it can to prevent Covid-19 spreading from towns to remote areas.
Somare family thanks PNG, urges safety during mourning period
The family of the late Sir Michael Somare has expressed thanks to the people of Papua New Guinea for their outpouring of love and grief.
PNG Kumuls star David Mead grateful for NRL return
PNG rugby league star David Mead is back in the NRL and still harbouring dreams of a maiden premiership ring.
Fears PNG's main hospital may close due to Covid-19 crisis
PNG's main hospital is full and staff are among a growing number of people sick with Covid-19.
Mask use mandatory as PNG pandemic controller issues measures
PNG has issued new compulsory mask use measures as it continues to wrestle with a spike in Covid-19 cases.
Prospects of Panguna re-opening brighten
The head of one of the Bougainville landowner groups affected by the Panguna mine, says any decision on re-opening the mine is for the landowners to make.
PNG approves vaccine as it struggles to contain Covid-19
Papua New Guinea has granted regulatory approval for the Covax facility to deliver the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in the country.
The government is preparing for the vaccine rollout to begin by… Audio
PNG to prioritise frontline health workers for covid vaccine
PNG health authorities are anxious for front-line workers to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as soon as possible.
PNG approves AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine
Papua New Guinea has granted regulatory approval for the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to be used in the country.
PNG's O'Neill apologises to Somare family at haus krai
Papua New Guinea's former prime minister Peter O'Neill has apologised to the late Sir Michael Somare for any grief caused by their political differences.
Somare family in isolation in PNG as they mourn
The family of former PNG Prime Minister, Sir Michael Somare, is in isolation for seven days amid the surge in Covid-19 infections in Port Moresby.
Lae locked down and PNG hospital restricts services as Covid cases rise
The PNG town of Lae has been placed in lockdown, Port Moresby's main hospital has restricted services and Bougainville has issued a 'new normal' edict as the country wrestles with Covid-19.
PNG Hunters complete quarantine ahead of season opener
Papua New Guinea Hunters train together for the first time since completing managed isolation. Audio
Japan loan to help PNG in Covid-19 response
Papua New Guinea has secured a $US285 million loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency to support the 2021 budget and boost Covid-19 responses.
Surge of Covid-19 cases in PNG continues
The number of Covid-19 cases in Papua New Guinea continues to rise.
