Papua New Guinea
Pacific's largest fresh produce market opens in PNG
One of the largest fresh produce markets in the South Pacific has been opened in Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby.
Sam Basil forms new PNG political party
The former Papua New Guinea government minister and Pangu Pati leader, Sam Basil, is forming a new political party.
Former Bougainville warring factions reconciling in PNG
Members of former warring groups in Bougainville are holding a national reconcilation in Papua New Guinea's East New Britain today.
Sport: PNG make Cricket Qualifying final in Dubai
Papua New Guinea are into the final of the T20 World Cup Cricket Qualifiers in Dubai after defeating Namibia this morning.
Role of Malaysian banks in PNG deforestation highlighted
Malaysian banks have been urged to apply more regulations on finance for forest clearance in Papua New Guinea.
PNG police 'utterly disappointed' over repeat incest case
Papua New Guinea's police chief is "disgusted" a man convicted of incest has been arrested again for the same offence, while on parole.
PNG police withdraw former PM's arrest warrant
Police in Papua New Guinea have withdrawn their arrest warrant against the former prime minister, Peter O'Neill.
PNG govt urged to provide clarity on plastic bag ban
In Papua New Guinea, there's a late plea to government to provide regulatory direction for an imminent ban on plastic bags.
Sport: PNG Kumuls name strong side to play Fiji
The Papua New Guinea Kumuls have named a strong side to play Fiji in the second leg of their Oceania Cup Pacific Test in New Zealand next week.
Ramu nickel mine: Scientists set to study pollution
Papua New Guinea's Madang province has invited the government to join a team of European scientists set to study pollution around the Ramu nickel mine.
Half of cars imported to PNG for APEC weren't used for APEC
More than half of the new cars imported into Papua New Guinea for APEC last year were actually used for the summit.
PNG businesses prepare for plastic bags ban
There's concern among some Papua New Guinea businesses about an imminent ban on plastic bags.
Controversial PNG mine reopens but locals unhappy
After spilling toxic slurry into the ocean, PNG's Ramu nickel mine is back in operation after a week's closure but locals are unhappy with the miner. Audio
Melanesian Update for 30 October 2019
Melanesian Update for (day,month,year) 28 October 2019 Time: 1930 (Standard time) 2030(daylight savings time) Code: paclangnews Participants: Koroi Hawkins, Kizzy Kalsakau, Charles Hakwa, Terence… Audio
Dateline Pacific for 29 October 2019
The Marshall Islands mulls a lawsuit against the US over leaking nuclear waste; Locals near a leaking nickel mine in PNG say it's destroying their environment and livelihoods; Life is yet to return to… Audio
Toxic spill from PNG mine a threat to health, locals say
People living on Papua New Guinea's Rai Coast say a toxic spill from the Ramu nickel mine has killed marine life, destroyed livelihoods and endangered their health. Audio
Sport: PNG cricketers qualify for T20 World Cup
The Papua New Guinea men's cricket team have sealed an historic place at the T20 World Cup after beating Kenya by 45 runs to finish top of their group at the qualifying tournament in Dubai. Audio