Papua New Guinea
PNG must prioritise combatting gender-based violence
A Papua New Guinea researcher has called on the new government to prioritise efforts to combat gender-based violence. Audio
Texts raising awareness of Bougainville vote
The Bougainville Referendum Commission has ramped up its awareness campaign, sending text messages to people's mobile phones.
PNG tackles polio and measles
Papua New Guinea is stepping up its vaccination programme in the fight against polio and measles hoping to reach over a million children under five years old. Audio
PNG not getting enough return for its health spending
A new report by the Asian Development Banks says transparency and accountability is needed to help Papua New Guinea get a better return for its health spending. Audio
Fire at Manus Island asylum seeker compound
One of three compounds used to detain men on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island was set on fire today. Video
BRC cannot extend Bougainville enrolment period
The Bougainville Referendum Commission, or BRC, is not able to extend the enrolment period for people to vote in a referendum on independence from Papua New Guinea.
Global Fund seeking billions to continue health aid
For the past 17 years the Global Fund has provided billions of dollars around the world to help overcome HIV, malaria and tuberculosis. Audio
PNG police minister calls for probe into Maseratis deal
Papua New Guinea's Police Minister is pushing for an investigation into the procurement of luxury cars for last year's APEC summit.
PNG has a new PM - what does that mean for refugees on Manus?
Hundreds of refugees continue to be detained by Australia on Manus Island in PNG, while PNG's new Prime Minister Marape looks to turn the island into a tax free zone. Karyn speaks with RNZ Pacific's… Audio
Australia reaffirms commitment to PNG development
Australia's Foreign minister Marise Payne says her government wants to focus on developing Papua New Guinea's infrastructure.
World Refugee Day: UN urges better care from Australia
World Refugee Day dawned in the Pacific with a plea from the United Nations for Australia to take better care of the refugees it detains offshore. Audio
Plea to further extend Bougainville enrolment
The women's MP for Bougainville North, Franseca Semoso, says enrolling to vote for the October vote on independence from Papua New Guinea must be extended beyond this Sunday.
Australia's foreign minister visits Bougainville
Australia's Foreign Minister, Marise Payne, is visiting Bougainville today as part of a visit to Papua New Guinea.
World Refugee Day: Nothing to celebrate on Manus and Nauru
First Person - This is our sixth World Refugee Day here on Manus and Nauru. For us refugees there is nothing to celebrate, writes Shaminda Kanapathi.
Bougainvilleans get more time to enrol
Voter enrolment in the Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville has been extended until this Sunday.
Vanuatu backs West Papuan bid for full MSG membership
The United Liberation Movement of West Papua has officially submitted an application for full membership in the Melanesian Spearhead Group, whose full members are Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon… Audio
