Papua New Guinea
Peter O'Neill resigns as PNG PM
Papua New Guinea's prime minister Peter O'Neill has formally resigned, following mass defections from his government in the past month, paving the way for a parliamentary vote for a new prime… Audio
PNG prime minister Peter O'Neill resigns
Papua New Guinea's prime minister Peter O'Neill has resigned.
Sport: PNG Hunters stick with winning team after breakthrough win
Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league coach Michael Marum has rewarded the players who secured the team's first home win of the season, making just two injury-enforced changes to the squad to face…
PNG parliament erupts in chaos as motions are rejected
Papua New Guinea's parliament erupted in chaos on Tuesday as the Speaker, Job Pomat, refused two key motions put forward by the opposition in its attempt to remove Prime Minister Peter O'Neill.
PNG opposition names Patrick Pruaitch as its pick for PM
Papua New Guinea's former Treasurer Patrick Pruaitch has been nominated as the opposition's choice for prime minister in a motion of no confidence against Peter O'Neill.
Embattled PNG PM urged to let transition proceed
Remaining allies of Papua New Guinea prime minister Peter O'Neill have objected to his move to seek court action that could delay his resignation.
Economist urges new development path for PNG
An economist says a decline in the Papua New Guinea economy has accelerated in recent years, and the country needs to embrace a new development path.
Confusion reigns as PNG waits for O'Neill's resignation
Confusion reigns in Papua New Guinea politics after Prime Minister Peter O'Neill announced that he would be stepping down.
Papua New Guinea PM may delay departure
The Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, Peter O'Neill, is seeking a Supreme Court interpretation on a recent planned vote of no confidence in him.
Papua New Guinea in state of leadership limbo
Papua New Guinea is still in a state of leadership limbo, as prime minister Peter O'Neill has pledged to resign, but hasn't jumped yet. RNZ Pacific reporter Johnny Blades says the opposition parties… Video, Audio
PNG govt seeks reviews of commodity legislation
Papua New Guinea's agriculture minister says the Oil Palm Act needs to be reviewed and updated to make it relevant.
PNG PM's handover plans raise questions
Opposition MPs in Papua New Guinea have questioned Prime Minster Peter O'Neill's announcement about a handover of leadership.
NGOs accuse PNG government of land grab plan
The Papua New Guinea government is planning to acquire more custom land and allow foreign companies to exploit it, two international NGOs say
PNG's PM announces resignation and 'handover'
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has announced that he will step down from the role, after weeks of defections from his coalition government.
More resignations from Papua New Guinea govt
Another batch of Papua New Guinea MPs, including several cabinet ministers, has resigned from the government of Peter O'Neill.
Papua New Guinea PM refutes citizenship claim in court
Papua New Guinea's prime minister Peter O'Neill has declared in court that he is not an Australian citizen and never has been.
Quake-hit East New Britain still seeking help for flooding
Around three hundred people on Papua New Guinea's Duke of York group are without homes after their houses were destroyed in last week's magnitude 7.5 earthquake. The quake has affected thousands in… Audio
East New Britain takes stock of large quake, still affected by rains
Around 300 people on Papua New Guinea's Duke of York group are without homes after their houses were destroyed in last week's major earthquake.
