Papua New Guinea
Manus Island refugee detention 'absurd'
The detention of refugees on Manus Island has become "untenable and even absurd", the Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea says.
Manus contractor purchases PNG's main security firm
A main security service provider for refugees detained on Manus Island has purchased Papua New Guinea's largest security firm.
Policing Solomons border with PNG 'a huge challenge'
Police on both sides of the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea border are working together to try and clamp down on criminals preying on local communities.
Sport: Pacific Oceania suffer Fed Cup relegation
Pacific Oceania have been relegated in Fed Cup tennis competition after failing to win a game in Asia/Oceania Zone Group One.
Sport: PNG Hunters secure Intrust Super Cup future
The Papua New Guinea Hunters have signed a new participation agreement that secures their place in the Intrust Super Cup rugby league competition until 2022.
Police on high-alert in PNG's Eastern Highlands
Police in Papua New Guinea's Eastern Highlands are on alert after a call for a by-election.
Tagata o te Moana for 9 February 2019
Sea-level rise and how the Pacific maybe disproportiantely affected, outcry over environmental damage in Fiji, questions in Tonga as to how the country was plunged into the pre-internet age, and… Audio
PNG PM launches billion-dollar electrification project
Papua New Guinea's prime minister, Peter O'Neill, has officially launched a $US1.7 billion electrification project.
PNG Highlands teams kick-off 2019 soccer campaigns
Papua New Guinea's National Soccer League continues its expansion this weekend with the first round of matches in the new Highlands Conference.
Bougainville govt's mining deal meets widespread opposition
There's been community outrage in Papua New Guinea's Bougainville region at the local government's new mining plan. Audio
Dispense with the Asia-Pacific tag, says Juffa
A member of Papua New Guinea's parliament says the Pacific Islands should not be lumped in with Asia as a region. Gary Juffa, the Governor of Oro province, says the Pacific should be considered as a… Audio
Sport: Pacific Oceania facing Fed Cup relegation
Pacific Oceania are staring down relegation in the Fed Cup tennis competition after being swept 3-0 by Indonesia in their second pool match in Kazakhstan.
Manus, Nauru refugees waiting years for medical transfers
Some refugees detained by Australia on Nauru and Papua New Guinea's Manus Island have waited for more than five years for medical transfers recommended by doctors.
PNG Health Dept urges weekly checks on medicines
Papua New Guinea's Department of Health has called on all hospital authorities in the country to check their medical supplies each week.
Pangu members committed to PNG govt, says MP
A member of Papua New Guinea's Pangu Pati says the party's parliamentary wing is united and committed to the government.
PNG's Pangu MPs on verge of leaving party
A member of Papua New Guinea's Pangu Pati says the party's parliamentary wing is united and committed to the government, amid local media reports that Pangu's 14 MPs are resigning from the party due… Audio
Stone throwing villagers in Solomons drive off armed robbers
The police in Solomon Islands are investigating an armed robbery in the Shortland Islands allegedly involving Bougainvilleans from across the border in Papua New Guinea.
Sport: Pacific Oceania swept in Fed Cup opener
Pacific Oceania have been swept 3-0 by China in their opening Fed Cup tennis match in Asia/Oceania Zone Group One.
