Papua New Guinea
Raphael Rowe: Inside the World's Toughest Prisons
Raphael Rowe spent 12 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, and now he's heading back to prison in his role as the host of Inside the World's Toughest Prisons. Video, Audio
PNG govt offers funding olive branch to Bougainville
Papua New Guinea's government has pledged a 287-million US dollar (1-billion kina) facility to generate economic development in Bougainville over 10 years. The announcement was made by PNG prime… Audio
PNG and Bougainville govts briefed in Buka on referendum
The Bougainville Referendum Commission has advised the Papua New Guinea and Bougainville governments that it is "referendum ready".
PNG govt pledges 1 billion kina to Bougainville over a decade
Papua New Guinea's government has approved a one billion kina ($US287 million) facility to generate economic development in Bougainville over 10 years.
Namah back as PNG opposition leader
The Vanimo-Green MP Belden Namah is Papua New Guinea's new parliamentary opposition leader.
PNG in an 'economic hole' - Treasury Minister
Papua New Guinea is in an "increasingly fragile fiscal position" and an "economic hole", PNG's new Treasury Minister Ian Ling-Stuckey says.
PNG capital governor promises to escalate West Papua campaign
The governor of Papua New Guinea's capital has promised more public action regarding West Papua.
Bougainville civil servant suspended for misconduct
The chief internal auditor of the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville has reportedly been suspended for two weeks for misconduct.
PNG capital governor to escalate West Papua campaign
The governor of Papua New Guinea's capital has promised more public action regarding West Papua. Powes Parkop led thousands of people on a march in Port Moresby yesterday (Tues) to voice support for… Audio
Bougainville's Momis wants clear direction set for post referendum
The government of the Papua New Guinea autonomous region of Bougainville wants this Friday's meeting of the Joint Supervisory Body to set a clear direction for what happens after the referendum.
West Papua solidarity march in PNG draws thousands
Thousands of Papua New Guineans marched through Port Moresby in support of West Papuan freedom today.
Patrick Pruaitch takes his party into PNG govt
The Papua New Guinea opposition leader, Patrick Pruaitch, has taken his National Alliance Party into the James Marape government.
Bougainvilleans told to carefully consider referendum options
The Papua New Guinea Minister of Bougainville Affairs says his government is committed to see that the Bougainville Referendum Commission complete its task and delivers a credible referendum.
PNG cabinet to meet Wednesday in Bougainnville
The Papua New Guinea cabinet is to meet in the Bougainville town of Buka on Wednesday.
Need for policing boost in Bougainville - MP
A Bougainville MP says policing in the autonomous region needs a huge boost, with November's independence referendum approaching.
Tragedy at Indagen: PNG pilot questions disaster authority
Questions are being asked in the aftermath of the tragedy at Indagen, where 13 pilgrims froze to death on the way to a church celebration in Papua New Guinea. Audio
