Papua New Guinea
Manus could be PNG's first tax-free province
Manus is set to be the first Papua New Guinea province to be designated a corporate tax-free zone.
One million young children target for polio and measles protection in PNG
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.
More than a million PNG children to be vaccinated in renewed drive
The head of the World Health Organisation in Papua New Guinea says the government is surprised by progress in a mass vaccination programme to tackle polio, measles and rubella.
UN experts call for better care of Manus, Nauru refugees
United Nations human rights experts have urged Australia to immediately provide appropriate health care to more than 800 refugees it holds in Papua New Guinea and Nauru.
PNG's petroleum minister seeks legislative reform
Papua New Guinea's government says legislative reform in the oil and gas sector is imperative.
Manus Island refugee attempts suicide over US delay
A man detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island attempted suicide on Monday over his application for resettlement in the United States, a refugee says.
Marape holds Singapore talks over PNG trust fund
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has led a delegation to Singapore to find a way in to a trust fund the government has been locked out of.
Sport: PNG Kumuls name inexperienced side to face Toa Samoa
Seven debutants been named in the Papua New Guinea Kumuls match-day squad for Saturday night's Oceania Cup rugby league test against Toa Samoa.
Paladin says it has ethical track record on Manus Island
The company providing security at refugee camps on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island says it has an outstanding track record as an ethical provider.
Australia won't meet Nauru, Manus resettlement target
The Australian government has conceded it won't meet its target of resettling 1250 refugees held on Nauru and Manus Island. Audio
PNG govt wants Paladin off Manus Island
The Papua New Guinea government wants the Paladin security firm off Manus Island despite Australian Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton's belief that the company will continue running the refugee camps…
PNG not getting enough return for its health spending
A new report says transparency and accountability is needed to help Papua New Guinea get a better return for its health spending.
Australia won't meet Nauru, Manus resettlement target
The Australian government has conceded it won't meet its target of resettling 1250 refugees held on Nauru and Manus Island.
Bougainville Referendum Commission to discuss specific options
The Bougainville Referendum Commission will talk about the options facing Bougainvilleans as it tours the region informing people about the coming referendum.
Refugee compensation could prompt Manus Island exit - lawyer
Manus Island refugees could escape Papua New Guinea once they're awarded compensation by its courts, their lawyer says.
PNG govt urged to build capacity to respond to disasters
Papua New Guinea's new government is being pressed to improve the country's capacity to respond to disasters. Audio
Refugee compensation could lead to Manus Island exit - lawyer
Manus Island refugees could escape Papua New Guinea once they're awarded compensation by its courts, their lawyer says. Audio