Papua New Guinea
Bougainville police arrested for crossing border
Two Bougainville policemen have been arrested for crossing the border into Solomon Islands at the weekend, in contravention of Covid-19 restrictions.
World Bank help for PNG health system's covid response
The World Bank has committed $US20m to Papua New Guinea in health assistance for the country's Covid-19 response.
PNG opens Covid-19 centre
Papua New Guinea has opened a national Covid-19 treatment centre in Port Moresby.
PNG PM urges public not to stigmatise over Covid-19
PNG's prime minister has urged the public not to stigmatise people who are infected with Covid-19 or suspected of having the virus.
Emergency controls tighten on PNG borders
Restrictions on access through Papua New Guinea's borders have tightened under the extended State of Emergency.
'Project Sepik' calls for PNG Govt to halt Frieda mining project
In Wewak a group called 'Project Sepik', says the Papua New Guinea government should say "no" to the proposed Frieda River mining project.
Contract tracing underway in East New Britain as supplies arrive
Contract tracing is underway in PNG's East New Britain province after the country's second confirmed Covid-19 case emerged.
Sport: PNG cricketers train "like Rocky" during Covid-19 break
With international cricket on the back-burner as a result of Covid-19, PNG's top players are staying motivated by challenging each other using unique training methods.
State of Emergency extended in Bougainville
Parliamentarians in Bougainville have agreed to extend a State of Emergency imposed last month to help combat Covid-19.
Sport: PNG Hunters hope local rugby league will relieve pressure
An opportunity to compete in PNG's local domestic rugby league competition, the Digicel Cup, is on the cards for the PNG Hunters after the Queensland-based Intrust Super Cup competition was cancelled…
PNG's East New Britain in lockdown after second Covid-19
The PNG province of East New Britain has been placed on lockdown after the country's second Covid-19 case was confirmed there.
Bougainville to decide on State of Emergency today
The parliament in Bougainville is to meet this afternoon to consider whether to extend a state of emergency put in place to keep the region free of Covid-19.
PNG controller warns against spreading of false info
PNG's police chief has warned anyone spreading false information during the Covid-19 State of Emergency will be arrested and charged.
Covid-19: Angry looters target Asian shops in PNG
Looters targeted shops owned by Asians in PNG's Lae on Friday, reportedly in retribution for the Covid-19 pandemic.
Doctors want refugees out of hotels because of Covid-19 risk
Refugees previously detained on Manus Island and Nauru should be released from Australian hotels into the community, doctors say. Video
Panic over lack of covid info in rural PNG risks lives
A Papua New Guinean woman says that a lack of information over covid-19 is causing panic in rural health services.
PNG PM urges vigilance from nation
Papua New Guinea's prime minister says all citizens must be vigilant to ward off the threat of Covid-19.
PNG extends state of emergency for two months
Papua New Guinea's parliament has extended the country's state of emergency for two months.
PNG court to hear application from Bougainville President
The Papua New Guinea Supreme Court will next Thursday hear an application from the Bougainville president on whether he can stand in this year's election.
PNG governor wants ‘shoot to kill’ order at border
Deadly force should be used against anyone illegally crossing into Papua New Guinea from Indonesia, the governor of East Sepik province says.