Papua New Guinea
Former Manus asylum seeker returns and is arrested
A former asylum seeker who was deported from Papua New Guinea has been arrested again after returning to the country.
Australia and PNG sign Lombrum naval base deal
Papua New Guinea and Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding their joint plans to develop a naval base on PNG's Manus Island.
Sport: PNG cricketers targeting next step towards history
Papua New Guinea's cricketers are firmly focused on their own game in the lead-up to the Men's T20 World Cup Qualifying final for East Asia Pacific, which gets underway in Port Moresby tomorrow.
PNG's West Sepik road closed by landslides
The main road across the border between Papua New Guinea's West Sepik and the Indonesian Papua Province is blocked due to flooding and landslides.
UN tells Bougainvilleans there is no recognition for Musingku
The United Nations has told Bougainvilleans it does not recognise the kingdom proclaimed by a controversial money scheme operator in the south of the Papua New Guinea autonomous region.
One shot and hundreds of houses destroyed in PNG violence
More than 500 houses and businesses and many domestic animals were destroyed in tribal violence in Papua New Guinea's Western Highlands last Friday.
Solidarity from PNG leaders after NZ mosque attacks
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has joined world leaders in condemning Friday's mosque attacks in New Zealand.
PNG minister issues warning over Panguna re-opening
Papua New Guinea's minister of Bougainville Affairs, William Samb, has called on the Bougainville government to forget about talking to investors in the Panguna mine until after the referendum on…
Sport: PNG Hunters to hold team meeting following scoreless start
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team will hold a team meeting on Monday after failing to score a point in either of their two matches so far this season.
PNG union leader pleas with Bougainville to stay
The general secretary of the Papua New Guinea Trades Union Congress, John Paska, hopes Bougainville chooses to stay part of PNG.
Manus refugee fighting to inspire
A refugee detained for almost six years on Manus Island says he hopes resurrecting his sporting career will inspire people.
Trade union chief pleas for Bougainville to stay with PNG
The general secretary of the Papua New Guinea Trades Union Congress, John Paska, hopes Bougainville chooses to stay part of PNG. Audio
Sport: PNG Hunters hoping for home fortress
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team are hoping for a much improved performance in their first home match of the Intrust Super Cup season.
PNG nurse may be escaped gang leader's accomplice
The police in Papua New Guinea say they plan to arrest a nurse they believe has been assisting the notorious prison escapee Tommy Baker.
Displaced Papuans who fled to Wamena in desperate situation
Papuan villagers displaced by armed conflict in the Highlands are desperate for food, shelter and basic needs. Since late last year Papua's Central Highlands has been the focus of the most serious… Audio
Swiss financial watchdog zeroes in on PNG loan
A Swiss financial watchdog has contacted the Zurich-based investment bank UBS about a controversial loan to Papua New Guinea's government.
US and NZ stand by PNG electricity campaign despite concerns
New Zealand and the US say they are committed to the Papua New Guinea Electrification Partnership despite the PNG government's awarding of major energy contracts to Chinese companies.
