Papua New Guinea
Sport: PNG women miss out on T20 World Cup
Papua New Guinea have missed out on a place at the Women's T20 Cricket World Cup after an eight wicket defeat by Thailand in their qualifying semi-final.
Tragedy at Indagen: PNG pilgrams' deaths questioned
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
Another call for PNG to cancel sea bed mining licences
The former governor of Papua New Guinea's Madang province, Sir Arnold Amet, has renewed his call for the government to cancel sea bed mining licenses.
Port Moresby 'not a durable solution' for Manus Island refugees
Manus Island refugees being moved to Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby say they fear they'll be forgotten. Audio
New Ireland landowners threaten to close airport
Negotiations are underway between police and clan leaders in Papua New Guinea's New Ireland province after landowners threatened to shut a local airport.
PNG police deploy to Wau after deadly clashes
Over 70 Papua New Guinea police officers have deployed to address tensions in the sub-district of Wau in Morobe province.
Tragedy at Indagen: PNG pilot rescues lost pilgrims
The bodies of 13 pilgrims have been retrieved from mountains in Papua New Guinea's Morobe province after they died while trying to reach church celebrations in Indagen. Audio
PNG govt told to act now on SABLs
The new Papua New Guinea government must act to clear up the mess around SABLs, or Special Agricultural Land Leases, an activist says.
Sport: PNG Lewas one win away from T20 World Cup
Papua New Guinea are one win away from a place at the Women's T20 Cricket World Cup after advancing to the semi-finals of the final qualifying tournament.
PNG urges UN visit to West Papua
Papua New Guinea has reiterated a call for UN representatives to visit West Papua amid widespread protests.
Sport: PNG women's cricketers still a chance for knockout rounds
The Papua New Guinea women's cricket team remain in contention for a spot in the knockout rounds of the T20 World Cup Qualifier despite a six-run defeat by Bangladesh in Dundee.
120 firearms collected ahead of Bougainville referendum
A-hundred and twenty-one firearms have been collected by the Me'ekamui factions throughout the autonomous Papua New Guinea of Bougainville.
New PNG Treasurer to seek clarity on the extent of fiscal problems
A change in Treasurer in Papua New Guinea is expected to prompt new steps to tighten government expenditure.
Sport: PNG Orchids push Broncos women team to the wire
The Papua New Guinea Orchids proved competitive in a 14-0 defeat by the Brisbane Broncos women's rugby league team in Port Moresby on Saturday.
Sport: PNG Hunters end tough campaign on winning note
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team ended a miserable season on a winning note as they pipped the Souths Logan Magpies 25-24 in their final match of the Intrust Super Cup season.
Dateline Pacific for 2 September 2019
Pacific travellers to and from Auckland are being warned to vaccinate against measles at least two weeks ahead of time to prevent the viral illness spreading to the region; The executive director of… Audio
Warnings to Pacific over Auckland measles outbreak
Pacific travellers to and from Auckland are being warned to vaccinate against measles at least two weeks ahead of time to prevent the viral illness spreading to the region. Audio