Papua New Guinea
PNG's embattled PM buys time to consolidate
Papua New Guinea's prime minister Peter O'Neill has used his mastery of parliamentary proceedings to frustrate the opposition's attempts to remove him.
Sport: Samoa, PNG set the pace in women's cricket qualifier
Samoa have joined Papua New Guinea the only undefeated teams after day two of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Regional Qualifier in Port Vila.
Refugee suicide attempts 'epidemic' on Manus Island
Suicide attempts among refugees detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island by Australia have reached epidemic proportions, an advocate says.
Ipatas latest senior MP to defect to PNG opposition
The governor of Papua New Guinea's Enga Province, Sir Peter Ipatas, is the latest senior MP to defect to the opposition.
7.2-magnitude quake strikes PNG
A deep 7.2 magnitude earthquake has struck in a region some 66 km southwest of the Papua New Guinea town of Lae.
Sport: PNG Lewas make unbeaten start to cricket qualifiers
Papua New Guinea have made a winning start to the defence of their Women's Cricket World Cup Regional Qualifying title, with back to back victories on day one in Port Vila.
James Marape nominated as PNG's alternative PM
The alternative government in Papua New Guinea has nominated MP James Marape as its choice for prime minister.
Both sides claim majority as PNG confidence motion looms
Papua New Guinea's prime minister Peter O'Neill says he's confident he has enough support in parliament to continue governing.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 6 May 2019
PNG's prime minister under growing pressure to resign; Leading Fiji unionist says detention was overeaction and abnormal for a democracy; PhD student hopes his research will lead to more support and… Audio
PNG's prime minister under growing pressure to resign
The Papua New Guinea prime minister Peter O'Neill is under growing pressure to resign. Over the weekend, about two dozen MPs who've recently quit Mr O'Neill's People's National Congress party merged… Audio
Pressure mounts as defections from PNG government continue
Pressure is mounting in Papua New Guinea to remove prime minister Peter O'Neill.
Manus Island refugee wins kickboxing title
A refugee detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island has won a kickboxing title in Port Moresby.
Concern over number of PNG officers dying of natural causes
Police commanders in Papua New Guinea say they are worried about the number of officers dying of natural causes.
Sport: PNG Hunters sack two players for drunkenness
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team have sacked two players for breaching the club's alcohol policy.
Nine more MPs quit PNG government
Nine MPs, including ministers, have resigned from Papua New Guinea's government. Audio
Organ harvesting kidnappers 'highly unlikely' in PNG
Stories about kidnappers harvesting organs in Port Moresby are highly unlikely, the Papua New Guinea Doctors Association says. Audio
Griffin appointed UPNG vice chancellor
Professor Frank Griffin has been appointed Vice Chancellor of the University of Papua New Guinea by the National Executive Council.